Sinchi Mike Akens is currently organizing the city of Amarillo Texas first Kummooyeh Dojang



Texas Kummooyeh Association is an organization of dedicated martial artists who all share a passion for training in " The WAY of the Korean Sword " through combat. However, unlike most Japanese Sword schools, we do not train with a wooden bokkens,  We train with an aluminum Alloy ( Jingum ) which has a full tang and False Edge, or dull blade. The Bokken is an excellent tool for practicing with Juvenal students under 18 years of edge. But for my adult students I place more of an emphasis upon Cutting along with Drawing and sheathing or ( Chakkum) with blade rotations.


Several years ago while I was studying Laika Shaman Philosophy, I became very intrigued by Korean Culture, and that of the Sword; especially in regards to KUMMOOYEH. As I began to incorporate the shamanic spiritual beliefs into my daily life, I started searching for a method of self-expression that contained elements of the Luminous warriors philosophical thinking. The Kummooyeh Sword fighting  arts appeared to be ideal. I later began to apply the Peruvian art of Stick Fighting & Kickboxing adaptions to my training with the sword fighting art of Kummooyeh.

We are currently training with the sword at the Inka Fighting Gym - Yachay Wasi in Amarillo Texas.

The School is located in the Best Plaza Shopping Center next to Harvest church on Western St. and 45th Street.
ADDRESS: 4310 South Western Street, Suite Q.
                            Amarillo TX 79109

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A TEMPORARY LOCATION UNTIL THE NEW BUILDING IS READY.


Dojang Rules & Etiquette



A Dojang is a place of history, knowledge and support. It is a place of discipline where an individual can learn martial arts and key principles by which to live by as previously noted. It is for these reasons that a Dojang commands the respect of those who enter and train.

•Students shall bow when entering and leaving Dojang, on meeting fellow students and before and after addressing the instructors or the master
•Always show respect to the Sabum Nim ( instructor ) and address then as "Sir" or "Mam"
•Always acknowledge instructions given by your instructor or master e.g. "yes sir" or "yes mam"
•Do not approach the instructor / master with trivial matters.
•Be dressed and ready to train at least 5 minutes prior to the commencement of class
•Lay out your swords and bag in a neat manner
•Train hard and diligently and be attentive and alert. Sloppiness in training is unacceptable
•Talking during class shall be kept to a minimum
•Learn the basic training commands
•Regularly attend classes



Note: It should be pointed out that bowing is not a sign of subservience but an acknowledged of mutual respect you have for your fellow students, instructors and your master.

 Seminars and Workshops will be posted on the website very soon. Please continue to check back for updates!