What is the European Haidong Gumdo® Association (EUHGA)?
The European Haidong Gumdo® Association (EUHGA) is the governing body for the instruction, practice and support of Haidong Gumdo® in Europe. The EUHGA maintains a record of all black belt students, their testing records and distributes the black belt certifications issued by the World Haidong Gumdo® Federation (WHGF). The EUHGA offers all instructors regular training and learning opportunities in order that they too as a student may progress in their Haidong Gumdo® education, and subsequently improving both their knowledge and their teaching abilities.
Your school is part of a National Haidong Gumdo® Association and is an independently owned and operated business by an individual or entity that has obtained the right to teach Haidong Gumdo®. The EUHGA does not control the daily operation of your local school; however, it does set the standards upon which all schools are operated.
All certified schools belong to the EUHGA and as such you will see the official Haidong Gumdo® trademarks displayed within the School, and also on published materials and merchandise. The EUHGA is headed by Head Master Sang-Hyun Han. All Haidong Gumdo® school owners have to meet a strict quality assurance program that mandates strict guidelines relating to the teaching of Haidong Gumdo® and the operation of their School. These EUHGA rules and requirements have been implemented in every Haidong Gumdo® school and its instructors so that you can enjoy and experience the highest standard of excellence in martial art training.
As the student, you will receive your EUHGA membership certificate. This is a record of your lifetime membership and it will contain your unique School identification and your unique student identification number. You should receive this membership certificate from your instructor when you sign up with the school. If you do not receive this membership card, please ask your Instructor for it. Each time that you take a belt testing and change the color of your belt, your Instructor will record this in your membership certificate. Without a proper record you will not be able to be awarded your Haidong Gumdo® Black Belt, Black Belt certification and Black Belt identification card.
