General Information

This seminar is open to all World Haidong Gumdo Federation members but the content will focus on the USA Haidong Gumdo Association curriculum.

The schedule is provided below but please understand that future adjustments may be necessary. Any material adjustments to the schedule will be communicated via email and highlighted on this registration page.

In order to best fit your availability, there are 4-day, 2-day, and 1-day options for attending this event.
Members of the US Masters' Program (or Non-US equivalent) and all students who are 4th dan or higher are eligible for training on all 4 days.
All others students are eligible for training on Saturday and Sunday.
Note for Masters: If you have an instructor who you would like to attend this training along with the Masters, please contact Master Jenko.
Please see the full schedule for details and eligibility.

Black belt testing will be conducted on Sunday April 27.

Important Deadline One - March 15 - 11:59pm (PDT)
 - Black Belt Testing Applications must be submitted.
 - Masters' equipment orders must be submitted.

Important Deadline Two - March 31 - 11:59pm (PDT)
 - Early-bird registration prices expire.

Important Deadline Three - April 3 - 11:59pm (PDT)
 - Discounted hotel rate expires.

For clarity, on March 16:
 - No testing applications will be accepted.
 - No equipment orders will be accepted.
On April 1:
 - Registration prices will increase by $25.
On April 4:
 - Hotel room rates increase to normal prices.

Lastly, please ensure that you coordinate your participation with your area leader to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.

See you in Pittsburgh!
Haidong!!

Headmaster Jeong Woo Kim

Chief Master Eric Jenko

Training Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Green Tree

500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Directions
Approximately 20 minutes from the airport (without traffic).

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Green Tree

500 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Directions

Discounted rooms are available at $115/night (25% off)!
Note: The discount expires on April 4.
Booking Link
Be sure to set the appropriate check-in/check-out dates.
There are a few other Pittsburgh Hotels within a short drive of the event. With the general proximity to the airport, Uber and Lyft drivers are generally available and quick to respond.

Training Schedule

Thursday, April 24


2:00pm - 3:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Geombeop Review


4:00pm - 5:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Bamboo Cutting Techniques and Throw-Cutting Techniques
Note: This class will not include actual bamboo cutting but rather drills we can employ to help improve our cutting skill. Unfortunately, securing the appropriate amount of bamboo to accommodate 40 people cutting is not feasible at this time.


7:30pmMasters' Dinner

Location to be determined.


Friday, April 25


9:00am - 10:30amTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Baldo/Chakgeom (Draw/Sheathe) Techniques


11:00am - 12:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Ssangsu Gyeokgeom 9-12 Review


12:30pm - 2:00pmLunch Break

You will have the option to order lunch and eat at the venue or you can go elsewhere.


2:00pm - 3:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Geombeop Review


4:00pm - 5:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Geombeop Review


7:30pmMasters' Dinner

Location to be determined


Saturday, April 26


9:00am - 10:30amTraining - ALL RANKS - Headquarters Class

This is an all-ranks class.
Headmaster Kim will conduct the class as conducted at the Headquarters Dojang.


11:00am - 12:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

"Real Sword Techniques" - Jingeom techniques and mentality applied to training using safety swords


12:30pm - 2:00pmLunch Break

Attendees will have the option to order lunch and eat at the venue or you can go elsewhere.


2:00pm - 3:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Geombeop Review


4:00pm - 5:30pmTraining - Masters, Instructors, 4th+ Dans

Geombeop Review


5:30pm - 6:00pmMasters' Meeting

Topics of discussion to be determined.


7:30pmMasters' Dinner

Location to be determined.


Sunday, April 27


9:00am - 10:30amTraining - ALL Ranks

This is an all-ranks class.
Topics will be chosen by Master Kim.


11:00am - 12:30pmBlack Belt Testing

This is an all-ranks test for Students and Mastes.


Registration

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