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I can answer questions about the technique, theory, and history of Haidong Gumdo, which is a traditional Korean sword martial art. I am also knowledgable about Chinese Wushu, and Shaolin Kung-Fu . I also have some experience with Kendo and Iaido. So if you have questions related to asian swordsmanship, I`d love to hear them!

Experience in the area

I have a 3rd degree black belt in Haidong Gumdo, and I have been practicing since 2000. I have studied Kung Fu since 2003.

Education/Credentials

Honors undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from Queen's University.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I would like to gain enough expertise in korean kumdo to teach it semi-professionally. I also hope to achieve my 4th degree within the next 5 years of training.

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Recent Answers from Grant Baldwin

2010-12-22 How to get started?:

Hi Kurt,    Taekwondo and karate can be found in most cities, although wushu an be harder to find.    Harder still is finding good coaches.  many of us will labor under a local master for years and years

2010-08-29 6'2 Curious what to take:

Hi again Steve,    No worries, glad to help.  Mesomorph means someone of average height and width.  Endomorph means someone who is generally shorter, stockier, and larger.  Exomorph is someone who is generally

2010-08-29 6'2 Curious what to take:

Hi there Steven,    I've taken a little bit of Baji actually, and I found it to be really enjoyable!  When it's performed well, it's beautiful to watch and very powerful.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZqdb5fyc2M

2010-08-16 Armour vs Martial Arts:

Good Day Nishant,    I have to admit that I'm quite skeptical when it comes so individuals who generate their own martial arts.  Too many martial arts/martial artists claim that their martial art is "unique"

2010-06-10 whice martial arts can I study at the same time ?:

Hello Stephano,    Hmm, tough question.  There are instructors and schools of a variety of qualities in the UK.  if you were really stymied when trying to choose a combination of these two arts, I'd always

 

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