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J.P. Wood Martial Arts America
249 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Illinois
Serving your community for over 22 years

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Koryo Gumdo (Sword)

Basic Fundamentals: Basic training will teach and develop your posture and balance as you
progress. You will learn how to cut, block and maneuver, balance and grace.
Step Sparring: Learn to apply combinations taught in sword form training. This partner training
allows you to practice the practical movement, and the timing necessary for self defense and sport.
Fencing Drills: Practice timing and agility and learn to link different sets together to form
choreographed fighting sequences necessary in defensive and offensive posturing.
Cutting Practice: Develop your skills of cutting through target practice and soft object cutting.
Develop your skills and embark on new challenges and goals introduced to you.

Come join Master Wood exploring this fun and ancient sword art. You will experience many facets of
training and develop the skill and pride of the Samurang Warrior.

Emphasis on Training

Beginners: Courtesy and concentration are essential ingredients
taught for basic training and building basic physique and character.
Intermediate: Emphasis on building muscle endurance and flexibility
for developing your balance, power and confident attitude.
Advanced: Developing soundness in your mind and body as you grow
in speed reflex and patience.