United World Haedong Kumdo Federation

On July 25(Sat) and 26th(Sun), 2009

More than 1,000 athletes of various ages and skill levels from more than 30 nations will gather at the Kijang Gymnasium in Busan, South Korea to compete for 2009 World Haedong Kumdo Championship, promise to be the biggest orld Championship.

The 2009 World Haedong Kumdo Festival with Busan City Tour and Korean Traditional Culture etc. will take place from July 24th to 28th at Busan in Korea.

The city of Busan has a population of approximately 3.7 million peple, and is located on the southeast coast of South Korea, with easy access from other international locations.

For more information in details, it will be posted and updated gradually soon on and on.

Summary of 2009 Haedong Kumdo World Champ.


1.Title : 2009 Haedong Kumdo World Championship

2. Period : July 25th(Sat) and 26th(Sun), 2009

3. Place : Gijang Gymnasium (pending)

4. Estimated Participants & Nations 
Nations : 30 Nations 
Players : 1,000 (domestic -600,overseas-400) 

5. Tournament Categories 

Kumbups (Individual/Teams)
Cutting (Bamboo/Paper)
Sparing (Free style/Creative) 
Sword Dance

6. Program

July 24 (Fri) Arrival day 

14:00 - 16:00 Referee Seminar & final meeting 
16:00 - 20:00 Haedong Kumdo Seminar

July 25 (Sat)

09:00 Tournament a preliminary competition 
12:00 lunch 
13:00 opening ceremony 
All players entrance according to each country
Introduction of guest
Opening address/welcoming address etc. 
Opening stage Performance 
14:00 Restart tournament 
18:00 Finish 
20:00 - 21:00 Referee education & Tournament meeting

July 26 (Sun)

09:00 Tournament 
12:00 Lunch 
13:00 Final Competition 
18:00 Awarding & Closing ceremony

July 27 (Mon) 

11:00 -16:00 Sightseeing( city tour) 
16:00 - 18:00 Take a rest
18:00 - 21:00 Farewell Party

July 28 (Tue) Departure day