Korean Sword Martial Arts in Canada

From one-day seminars to full certification, Haidong Gumdo gives you new ways to engage students and stand out in your community.

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What is Haidong Gumdo?

Haidong Gumdo is a traditional Korean sword martial art that develops focus, discipline, and physical skill through powerful and precise techniques.

For martial arts schools, it’s a way to:

Keep current students motivated

Attract new members with something unique

Add a proven, structured program that builds long-term value

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What Haidong Gumdo Means

Insights from Master Brian Lee Bowser.

How to bring Haidong Gumdo into your school

Get started with a hands-on seminar or train to teach Haidong Gumdo yourself.

Intro to Haidong Gumdo

Host a one-time seminar in your school. Students get a hands-on sword experience, and you see the potential of adding Haidong Gumdo to your curriculum.

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Black Belt Leaders Course

An intensive training that certifies you to teach Haidong Gumdo in your own school. Gain curriculum, recognition, and everything you need to launch in just 5 days.

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Already Growing in Canada

We have schools in Penticton, Calgary, and Halifax that are already offering programs, with more clubs joining across the country. When you bring Haidong Gumdo to your school, you’re part of a movement that’s expanding nationwide.

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In their own words

Haidong Gumdo helps students discover strength and focus they didn’t know they had.

— Danyel Degenhardt, 3rd Dan, Penticton Haidong Gumdo

Backed by the Canada Haidong Gumdo Association

As the official branch of the World Haidong Gumdo Federation, we provide certification, curriculum, events, and ongoing support to help your program succeed.