World Haidong Gumdo Federation

Pan-American Haidong Gumdo

Supporting Haidong Gumdo students, instructors, masters, and dojangs throughout the Pan-American region through training, events, testing, and connection.

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Locate affiliated Haidong Gumdo schools and training opportunities throughout the Pan-American region.

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Events & Testing

Stay connected with seminars, championships, training opportunities, and Dan testing information.

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About Haidong Gumdo

Learn about the Korean sword art, its training methods, and the role of PanAm Haidong Gumdo.

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What Is Haidong Gumdo?

Haidong Gumdo is a Korean sword martial art focused on discipline, precision, breathing, posture, and focused movement.

Students train through forms, cutting motions, footwork, drills, and structured curriculum. As students advance, training may include target cutting, performance forms, seminars, and competition depending on rank, school, and event rules.

The sword is the tool, but the deeper purpose is the development of the student.

A Regional Community for Korean Sword Training

PanAm Haidong Gumdo helps connect schools, students, instructors, and families through organized training, official information, and shared martial arts development.

For Students

Find schools, training opportunities, events, and a path for continued growth in Haidong Gumdo.

For Instructors

Connect with PanAm resources, official events, testing information, and the broader Haidong Gumdo community.

For Families

Learn how Haidong Gumdo can support discipline, confidence, focus, respect, and personal development.

PanAm Haidong Gumdo students, instructors, and masters gathered at a regional event
PanAm Haidong Gumdo students, instructors, and masters gather for regional training, seminars, and events.

Start Your Haidong Gumdo Journey

Find an affiliated dojang, learn more about PanAm Haidong Gumdo, or connect with upcoming training and event opportunities.