Kumdo Shoulder Warm-Up Wand Patterns

These patterns were assembled by Master Shane Hylton from Championship Taekwondo & Hylton Tactical and based off movements in “Light Gymnastics” by William G. Anderson, MD (1890). Kumdo is a Korean swordsmanship martial art. All patterns performed traditionally to 8 count cadence. Do not force the movements—breath, relax, open mind & body.

Pattern #1 (Easy) ü Base Position: “Order Arms” (Straight Arms Extended Down) 1. High Elbow Pull 2. Order Arms 3. Horizontal To Front Shoulders 4. Overhead Reach 5. Horizontal Behind Head 6. Overhead Reach 7. Horizontal To Front Shoulders 8. Order Arms Base Position Pattern #2 (Moderate) ü Base Position: “Order Arms” (Straight Arms Extended Down) 1. Horizontal Front Shoulders Outreach 2. Twist Right 3. Horizontal Front Shoulders Outreach 4. Twist Left 5. Horizontal Front Shoulders Outreach 6. Order Arms Base Position 7. Horizontal To Front Shoulders (or High Elbow Pull) 8. Order Arms Base Position Pattern #3 (Deepest) ü Base Position: “Order Arms” (Straight Arms Extended Down) 1. High Elbow Pull 2. Order Arms Base Position 3. Overhead Reach 4. Behind Head Diagonal-Left Side Down 5. Overhead Reach 6. Behind Head Diagonal-Right Side Down 7. Overhead Reach 8. Order Arms Base Position

Wand Tips: This is a “Western” approach to wand use so involves some gentle prying and pulling; however, ideally wands are about flow—not force. Do not compensate by moving head and neck out of the way of wand. Get the mobility from your shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Modify range of motion as needed for safety. Keep pace slow and controlled on the cadence eight count rhythm…enjoy the rich history of health wands!