THE SAMURAI ADVANTAGE: CROSS TRAINING
Speed. Agility. Precision. Mental Focus.
Sharpen your college sports team's competitive edge with The Samurai Advantage!
With over 30 years of experience working alongside top global leaders, Master Wathen, a 7th-dan master martial artist, has developed a cutting-edge cross-training program designed specifically for college athletes.
A frequent visiting foreign master sword instructor at the World Haidong Gumdo Federation Headquarters Dojang in Seoul, South Korea, Master Wathen has built The Samurai Advantage cross-training program upon the official WHGDF comprehensive curriculum plus enhancements via supplementary martial arts systems to target and amplify specific athletic skills.
Move Faster.React Quicker.Perform at Your Peak.
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Filling Skill Gaps via Martial Art Training
Inner & Outer Athlete
Mental Resilience, Discipline, Etiquette
Injury Prevention & Longevity
Breath Control & Recovery
Coordination through Weapon Training
Upper & Lower Body
Efficiency of Movement
Balance & Stability
Explosive Power & Kinetic Transfer
Lean Muscle Strength & Flexibility
The Best Athletes are Explosive, Adaptable, and Efficient in their Movements
In the world of competitive athletics, the best athletes are not just strong—they are explosive, adaptable, and efficient in their movements.
Sword training, when combined with a customized open-hand martial arts system—such as Olympic Taekwondo, Korean Karate, Kickboxing, and Hapkido—creates the ultimate cross-training investment for any college sports team.
Unlike traditional bulk-focused strength training, which can limit mobility and slow down reaction time, this system develops lean, functional muscle strength alongside flexibility, speed, and coordination. Sword training enhances neuromuscular efficiency, core stability, and precise movement control, while open-hand martial arts sharpen agility, balance, and explosive power generation.
Whether for football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, or track and field, these disciplinesbuild an athlete who can move faster, recover quicker, and generate force more efficiently—all while reducing injury risks. By integrating combat-proven movement mechanics with elite-level footwork, reaction training, and whole-body conditioning, this program provides a competitive edge that conventional training methods simply can’t match.
TESTIMONIALS
Master Wathen's knowledge and experience consistently exceed my expectations. The classes themselves are fun, educational, and lively, as well as being a great workout!
M. Buttery
Haidong Gumdo Student
The Haidong Gumdo program is both dynamic and exotic, providing a safe and engaging experience for students. Master Wathen is knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching sword techniques.
N. Hass
6th-dan Taekwondo Instructor
Very experienced instructor with vast experience that shines through during classes. Mr. Wathen makes it fun and challenging, while maintaining authenticity and correctness. Be prepared to work hard and be challenged!
B. Brewer
6th-dan Taekwondo Instructor
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