To make a proper circle in training : Point·Line·Circle

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■ Korean Version
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점·선·원의 원리에 근거한 회전동작의 고찰과 이해

■ Spanish Version
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Formar un círculo correcto en el entrenamiento.....

■ English Version

To make a proper circle in training : Point·Line·Circle

■ Subject : To make a proper circle in training based on the principle of Point·Line·Circle
- Lisa’s Assignment : Point·Line·Circle & Circle·Direction·Angle

This video features many turning movements that appear during sword training in Haedong Kumdo.
Here, I go beyond simply mastering them through repetitive physical practice, and instead discuss the fundamental principles and reasoning behind them, engaging in broader reflection and exploring the deeper philosophical meaning.
This is the philosophy that Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu constantly emphasizes.
Because it is also directly connected to daily life, it could be explained in another broad and diverse way — but that study will be left for another occasion.
Below, through the writing of Lisa, an instructor of Haedong Kumdo in the United States, I reflect on her philosophy and the level of her awareness.

📜 Additional Explanations For better understanding with Circle·Direction·Angle on a video above

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Today, I want to explain an important principle in movement — the idea of circular motion.
It’s simple: Points become lines, and lines become circles.

This principle applies whether you’re holding a sword or not.
Even when you move just your feet in a straight line, your whole body can create a circular flow — and this is not only a physical technique, but also a way to harmonize your movement with energy.

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Now, let’s apply this with sword movement.
If you step forward with both feet and cut in a straight line, your body naturally moves in a circular path — that's the circle we want to feel.
The point is your center where the movement begins, the line is the path of your energy, and the circle is the completion that returns you back to balance.
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Here’s where Circle, Direction, and Angle come in.

The Circle is not just rotation — it’s how your movement stays connected and returns to its source.

The Direction is your clear intention — where your body, mind, and energy are aiming.

The Angle is the way your body meets the target or the opponent, adjusting to create the most effective path.

When you move with all three — Circle, Direction, and Angle — your technique becomes smooth, efficient, and powerful.

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Another key point — your chin position.
Don’t raise it too high or drop it too low. Think of it like the rudder on a boat — your chin helps steer your body.

If you lie down and try rolling with your chin sticking up or down, your body won’t roll straight. It will turn toward the direction your chin is pointing.

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So, always keep three things in mind:

1. Keep your steps in a straight line — this is your Line.

2. Keep your chin tucked slightly in — this helps keep your Circle balanced.

3. Align your Circle, Direction, and Angle — so your movement flows naturally and returns to center.

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In Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu, this is more than just physical movement.
It is a way to connect the body, the mind, and the flow of Ki into one harmonious action.


📜 Lisa’s Assignment – Point·Line·Circle & Circle·Direction·Angle through the subject: To make a proper circle in training)

(Original text by Lisa in Ohio, USA 🇺🇸 )

💬 Comment

Lisa’s work this time has done an excellent job of structuring the core concepts of KiMu and presenting the principles of Eastern philosophy in a way that Western practitioners can clearly understand.

Her integration of Point–Line–Circle and Circle–Direction–Angle is well-executed, and describing the relationship between Ki and movement as “the energetic geometry” is a very effective expression‎.

I personally prefer to use the term bladder area rather than the traditional and more abstract term Dantian.

The reason is that the bladder is the place where the light-energy enters, and from this point, the energy flows upward, downward, and in all directions.

By referring to a specific, tangible location in the body, practitioners can more easily recognize and experience the center and the flow of Ki within themselves.

Lisa’s insight and ability to organize ideas in this assignment are truly impressive.

If she continues to connect these concepts more closely with actual training movements, breathing, and physical sensations, they will become an even more powerful tool for practice.

👍 Excellent work — keep going deeper in this direction.

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2025. 8. 8.

Founder & President, Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu ☆ United World Haedong Kumdo Federation
Jeong Seong, Kim