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



The 1st World Haedong Kumdo Championship will be held between 24-27 July 2009 in Busan, Korea. All participating Haedong Kumdo countries are excited and getting ready to enjoy this remarkable event. Grandmaster Kim is also very busy with the organization and waiting to welcome his students and friends from all over the world.