Federation Activities and Transmission Purpose (English Version)

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협회 활동내역 (Korean Version)

Title: Federation Activities and Transmission Purpose
 
🌐 United World Haedong Kumdo Federation
Founder & President: Jeong Seong Kim
Originator of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo
Countries Active: Over 50 nations
 

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🥋 1. Global Promotion of Korean Martial Arts and Spiritual Culture
📍 Hosted World Championships and domestic/international events in Busan
📺 Featured on TV in various countries, introducing Haedong Kumdo
📜 Received letters of appreciation from the Prime Minister of Ireland and governments of various countries

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📚 2. Publications and Writing Activities
《Haedong Ssangkum Manual》 Vol.1 (2001), Vol.2 (2004) in Korean
Think Out of the Box through Haedong Kumdo Training (English, 2015)
📘 The Ultimate Guide to the Korean Sword Martial Art (South Africa, 2007)
📙 De la ceinture blanche à la ceinture noire (France, 2013)
🧘 The Right Path of Discipline series (5 volumes)
  • Volume 1 selected for Sejong Book Awards – Liberal Arts (2016)

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🎭 3. Regional Cultural Collaboration & Emotional Enrichment
🤝 Joint performances and martial arts direction with Busan Municipal Dance & Theater groups
🏟️ Multiple appearances at Busan Cultural Center and outdoor venues
🎬 First-ever martial arts stage performance in 2001 at Busan Cultural Center

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🌍 4. Overseas Expansion & Global Achievements
🇺🇸 2001: International seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
🇬🇧 2005: Nationwide seminar tour in the UK
🌍 2005: Seminar tours in South Africa, the Netherlands, and other regions
🌏 Hosting 6–10 international events annually
🎉 2009: Hosted the World Haedong Kumdo Championship in Busan
20 countries participated, ~1,000 attendees from Korea and abroad
📺 National coverage on KBS, YTN, KNN
📺 Featured in media across:
🇺🇸 USA, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇲🇦 Morocco, etc.
📺 Combined martial arts demos with Korean philosophy education
🇮🇪 Letter of thanks from Ireland’s Prime Minister (2013)
🇷🇺 Plaque from Deputy Mayor of Smolensk, Russia (2012)
🇺🇸 Governor’s Appreciation Letter from North Carolina, USA (2011)

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📄 5. International Institutionalization and Legal Incorporation
In 2025, officially approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S.
Provides legal foundation for establishing branches across all U.S. states
This systematization goes beyond administration—
it aims to stably propagate Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu’s integrated philosophy of martial arts, healing, and discipline worldwide
Grants credibility and sustainability to U.S.-based leaders and practitioners
Supports global cooperation and certification among national federations

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🧠 6. Development of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu & Philosophical Expansion
Modernized Haedong Kumdo into a structured healing-discipline system
🌿 Physical and spiritual cultivation through Ki-mu training
💡 Philosophical practice based on the principles of Ki and life
📖 Establishment of an integrated system of “Martial Arts, Discipline, and Healing”

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✨ [Mission of Transmission]
Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu does not simply transmit martial techniques.
It is a path to embodying the principles of life and the flow of nature,
uniting martial arts, discipline, and healing into one holistic practice.
For the first time in the 21st century,
Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu reveals the essential core of discipline—
a foundation deeper than existing meditation, breathing techniques, philosophies, religions, or humanities.
Through this process, each practitioner embodies their own inner light and life companion,
gaining guidance toward both martial mastery and life’s ultimate purpose.
Thus, the system helps people live wisely, healthily, and happily during their lifetime—
and it is transmitted worldwide with a sense of mission and dedication.
 
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Domestic Activities and Foundation of Performances

From 2000 to 2018, foreign practitioners and instructors were invited to Korea to experience Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo. These visits served as crucial opportunities to motivate the domestic spread of the martial art. Especially centered around the Busan region, various performances and competitions were organized to expand its public presence. On June 24, 2001, the first official Haedong Kumdo performance was held at the Busan Cultural Center—a groundbreaking attempt to present martial arts as performance art. On July 25, 2009, the first World Haedong Kumdo Championship was held at Dong-Eui University Gymnasium in Busan and was promoted nationally through KBS television.
 
Associated Performances and Collaborations

Collaborative performances with the Busan Municipal Dance Company, theater troupes, and traditional percussion ensembles (samulnori) were held multiple times. Regular performances at regional cultural centers in Gwangju, Geumjeong, Haeundae, and others helped establish Haedong Kumdo as valuable cultural content.

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World Championship Hosting Activities (Phase 1–4)
Phase 1 (2007)

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Phase 2 (2005–2007) & International Media Exposure

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Major international TV coverage included Germany’s NRW TV, Brazil’s RBS TV, Russia’s REN TV, and Colombian networks. These media appearances served as cultural diplomacy and shared philosophical messages. This helped elevate Haedong Kumdo’s international profile and spurred the founding and activity of federations in various countries.

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Phase 3 (2012–2013) & REN TV Features

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Media exposure in Russia and Latin America played a crucial role in attracting practitioners and establishing federations. REN TV, in particular, highlighted the philosophical practice aspect of Haedong Kumdo, generating considerable impact.

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Phase 4 (From 2014) & International Dōjō Establishment

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International Dojang Establishment and Operation

Dōjō based on Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo have been established in diverse countries including the U.S., Colombia, Bulgaria, India, Turkey, Argentina, and Mexico. These dōjō are led by national representatives who comprehensively teach philosophy, healing, and Kimu training—not just technical skills. This transition marks a shift from centralized championship hosting toward autonomous, self-sustaining training cultures led by each nation.

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Federation Activities and Representative Networks
 
Haedong Kumdo federations are firmly established and actively engaged in over 50 countries—including the U.S., Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, India, Mexico, the Philippines, France, Russia, Bulgaria, and more. National representatives form independent entities or organizations, hosting seminars, conducting rank exams, and organizing regional championships at least once a year. Local dōjō operate to recruit practitioners and manage cultural exchange, martial training, and education—while federations cooperate globally through periodic international seminars, embedding the unified philosophies and systems of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu worldwide.

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International TV Broadcasts and Media Coverage
 
Featured on Germany’s NRW TV, Russia’s REN TV, Colombia’s Medellín broadcaster, and Brazil’s RBS TV. These broadcasts went beyond simple martial arts demonstration, placing emphasis on the philosophical elements, Kimu practice, healing, and cultural values. Media interviews and articles appeared across Latin America and Europe, focusing on the founder and the philosophical approach to training. In Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico, local newspapers and cultural magazines provided focused coverage centered around dōjō. This marked a shift from simple martial reenactment to public recognition of martial arts as a path to healing and mental training.

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Martial Arts Performances and Artistic Fusion
 
Haedong Kumdo staged performances in collaboration with traditional performing arts groups at venues such as Busan, Gwangju, Geumjeong, and Haeundae Cultural Centers. It integrated dance, theater, and samulnori, establishing the aesthetic and performative value of martial arts. From the early 2000s, it presented the concept “martial arts as moving philosophy” as cultural performances, receiving strong public acclaim. Representative performances included collaborations with the ‘Haneul-ddang’ samulnori ensemble, forensic-style dance by municipal dance companies, and martial arts displays at regional cultural festivals and sports events. These performances greatly contributed to showcasing both the martial and artistic values of Haedong Kumdo.

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Domestic Training Programs and Cultural Tourism Integration
 
Foreign practitioners and instructors from Europe, the Americas, and Asia visited Korea to participate in intensive training programs. They experienced signature Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu styles—including Kimu, double-sword, and “no-motion” training—firsthand. Cultural tourism components such as visits to Bulguksa Temple, Haeinsa Temple, Gyeongju, and Tongdosa helped deepen understanding of Korean spiritual culture. Additional experiences included traditional food tastings, pottery-making, and stays in hanok (traditional Korean houses). This “training tourism” successfully combined martial arts with cultural heritage, resonating deeply with participants by offering integrated intellectual, spiritual, and cultural experiences.

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Regional Festival Participation and Domestic Media Exposure
 
Haedong Kumdo demonstration teams regularly participated in traditional martial arts showcases and cultural festivals sponsored by local governments nationwide. They presented sword dance demonstrations, Kimu exhibitions, and large-scale group cutting performances in Busan, Changwon, Daegu, Gyeongju, and other cities, drawing significant attention from families and international tourists. Additionally, Haedong Kumdo was featured on major national broadcasters—KBS, MBC, and SBS—in related programs and news coverage. The 2009 World Championship publicization on KBS stirred nationwide interest, and subsequent local broadcasts continued to promote awareness. This ongoing exposure in domestic festivals and media played a pivotal role in establishing Haedong Kumdo as a recognized national martial art and cultural content in Korea.
 
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Transmission of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo

 
▶ http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/18343289
=> Feedback of 2009 World HK Championship
 
▶http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/18343405?category=465422
=>TAFISA and United World Haedong Kumdo Federation members photos
 
▶ http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/18343380
=> Participation of TAFISA World Congress Argentina 25th 
 
▶ http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/18343405
=> TAFISA and United World Haedong Kumdo Federation members photos
 
▶ http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/6480488
=> Textbook for two swords system(Korean & English version), first in HK 
 
▶ http://m.blog.daum.net/haedongkumdo/6231695
=> Participation by SA Group of 2nd International Martial Arts Festival in Pyungyang, North Korea(Aug. 22nd to 29th 2006)