Haidong Gumdo Theories > Purpose     The modern society, characterized by technology, information and globalization, has brought abundance of amenities and luxury to its members. However, it also brought corpulence, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and various diseases due to stresses. Also, the materialism and the individualism has spread to the society and slowly becoming serious problems. Our society demands a cure for problems but the gap between the reality and the ideals are only growing deeper. Haidong Gumdo offers a solution to the problems. Self cultivating education and physical training of aidong Gumdo will help the practitioners' to increase confidence and patience, to relieve stresses and to build a healthy body. Through learning of etiquette, self control, meditation and breathing exercises, the practitioners learn the ideals of loyalty, filial piety, righteousness and faithfulness. Therefore, the objective of Haidong Gumdo is to nurture individuals to have sound minds and bodies to make a better society, by providing its unique training and education.