3rd UKHGA Haidong Gumdo Open Championships

The UKHGA’s third national championships—a day of competition, friendship and Korean sword martial arts for all EUHGA practitioners. Join the United Kingdom Haidong Gumdo Association for the 3rd UKHGA Haidong Gumdo Open Championships, taking place at Cheltenham Ladies’ College on Saturday 17 October 2026. Doors and competitor registration open at 8:00am. The event begins at 9:00am with a special championship seminar led by Master Chul Kyung Lee, European Technical Director, followed by a full day of competition. The championships are open to current EUHGA members of all ages and grades. Competitors will be placed into the appropriate divisions according to their age and current Haidong Gumdo grade. Individual Gumbub is the compulsory championship discipline. Competitors may also enter Individual Paper Cutting, Individual Candles, Individual Throw Cutting, Group Gumbub, Group Paper Cutting, One-to-One Kyukgum and One-to-One Paper Cutting. Group Gumbub teams require exactly three competitors. Group Paper Cutting teams require exactly four competitors.. Opponents for the one-to-one paper cutting will be determined by the official competition draw. one-to-one Kyukgum is performed with a pre-arranged partner as a choreographed routine. Competitors must purchase the compulsory championship-entry ticket and then select any additional disciplines as add-ons. The Master Lee seminar can also be booked separately. Spectator admission is free, but every spectator must be accompanying a named EUHGA competitor. Championship Rules & Regulations All competitors must read and comply with the 2026 UK Open Rules & Regulations. View the full rules and regulations here: https://www.haidonggumdo.co.uk/ukopen/