Gumdo

Gumdo is like playing with a really long stick! You use the stick, which is called a sword, to pretend fight with a partner or by yourself. But unlike playing pretend, in gumdo you learn really cool moves that make you look super strong and fast!

So before you start playing, you have to get dressed in baggy pants and a special white jacket that keeps you comfortable and safe. Then, you pick up your sword and learn how to hold it properly. You have to be very careful and always make sure the pointy part is pointing away from you and others around you.

Once you've got the basics down, you start learning fancy moves that are kind of like a dance! You practice these moves over and over, so you get really good and can do them without thinking. Plus, doing these moves is great exercise and helps you become stronger and more flexible!

When you get really good at gumdo, you can compete against other people who also love playing with their swords! But even if you don't compete, gumdo is a fun way to pretend to be a strong warrior and learn cool sword moves!