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Kummooyeh

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USA KUMMOOYEH
FEDERATION

Korean Sword
Archery
Martial Art

Our Heritage

A living martial art rooted in 1,200 years of Korean tradition.

Built on loyalty, filial piety, respect, and righteousness — Kummooyeh is both warrior discipline and living art form. Rooted in the historical Korean military treatise Muye Dobo Tongji (1790), we preserve the ancient techniques of sword, bow, and shield for the modern practitioner.

Discover the History

THE ART OF KUMMOOYEH

Seven Disciplines. One Path.

Gumbup — Sword Forms

Gumbup

Sword Forms

The foundational flow of blade movement — mastering technique through choreographed form.

Gyojeon — Sparring

Gyojeon

Sparring

Practical combat training that develops reaction, respect, and complementary skill with a partner.

Begi — Cutting

Begi

Cutting

Experience the flow and mechanics of live blade — cutting fixed and moving targets with precision.

Gungdo — Archery

Gungdo

Archery

Traditional Korean bow training — fast, far-reaching, and a supreme exercise in focus and concentration.

Breathing & Meditation

Breathing

Meditation & Danjeon

Calming the mind and body through danjeon breathing and meditation before and after training.

Deungpae — Shield

Deungpae

Shield

Traditional wisteria and bamboo shield — light, resilient, and used to block arrows in combat.

Woldo — Moon Blade

Woldo

Moon Blade

Single-bladed polearm optimized for powerful cutting strikes — a weapon of momentum and weight.

The People Behind the Art

LEADERSHIP & LINEAGE

Founder Joung Bouk Soo

Founder Joung Bouk Soo

Chairman of World Kummooyeh Federation

Grandmaster Joung Bouk Soo established the World Kummooyeh Federation to preserve the traditional techniques of Korean swordsmanship and archery, combining historical accuracy with a modern step-by-step training methodology suitable for practitioners worldwide.

President Moon K. Kim

President Moon K. Kim

World Kummooyeh Vice Chairman  ·  USA Kummooyeh President  ·  Global Expansion Director

An 8th Dan in Kummooyeh and 9th Dan in Tang Soo Do, President Kim is a two-time World Champion (1989 & 1990) and the driving force behind Kummooyeh's growth across the United States. He leads the USA Federation with a commitment to preserving authentic Korean martial arts tradition for the next generation.

Why Train With Us

The Federation Standard

Authentic Lineage

Directly affiliated with the World Kummooyeh Federation and Grandmaster Joung Bouk Soo — recognized by the South Korean government.

Certified Curriculum

Comprehensive step-by-step training in sword forms, sparring, cutting, archery, and traditional weapons — recognized globally.

Nationwide Community

Join a network of 30+ schools across the USA, from North Carolina to Oregon — and growing internationally.

Find a School Near You

Across the Nation & Beyond

30+ Affiliated Schools  ·  USA, Colombia, Mexico & Brazil

United States

HQ · NC IN SC·GA·TN FL OR AZ Mexico City Bogotá Brazil WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

Charlotte, NC

USK Martial Arts · USA HQ

11930 Providence Rd W C1

Charlotte, NC 28277

(704) 540-4224

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Indianapolis, IN

USK Martial Arts

(317) 418-4712

Eugene, OR

NW Kummooyeh

(253) 249-3953

USA Federation Headquarters

Visit USK Martial Arts in Charlotte, NC

Try a class — no experience necessary.

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International

Colombia

Bogotá

Ryong Tae Dojang

Cr. 15 A #106-24

+57 318-4660894

Colombia

Bogotá

Artes Marciales Colombia

Cr. 102 A #133 A-30, Piso 3

+57 321-7832678

Mexico

Mexico City

Details coming soon

Brazil

Brazil

Legado Marcial

Details coming soon

Seminars & Competitions

EVENTS

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Upcoming Events

Tennessee Event — April 2026
Arizona Event — May 2026
Indiana Event — May 2026
Greenwood Event — June 2026
Pennsylvania Event — June 2026
Kummooyeh seminar

Masters & School Owners

Bring Kummooyeh
to Your School

Host a seminar or attend an upcoming event. No experience necessary. Learn sword fundamentals, technique, cutting and archery skills — and discover how Kummooyeh can help with student retention at your school.

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