The 3rd Hanul Da Nang International Open Taekwondo Championships
Taekwondo unites us.
The art of kicking, the heart of the martial spirit. Four events across eight courts, on one stage in Da Nang.
01 / About
The Hanul Championship was founded by Hanul Taekwondo in Da Nang to bring Korean and Vietnamese dojangs, clubs and national teams together. Matches are run jointly by Vietnamese and accredited international referees on eight courts at once.
02 / Schedule
All times are Vietnam time (UTC+7).
| Time | Program | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–17:00 | Team arrival, document check and athlete ID issuance | Main registration desk, 1F |
| 14:00–17:00 | Official weigh-in (all divisions) | Weigh-in room inside the gymnasium |
| 16:30–17:30 | Team representatives’ meeting and final electronic bracket | Conference room and online video |
| 19:00–21:00 | Official VIP welcome banquet | Designated hotel banquet hall |
| Time | Program | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Official opening ceremony | Main stage |
| 08:30–12:30 | Poomsae (all divisions), taekwondance and speed kick | Courts 1–8 |
| 13:30–21:30 | Kyorugi (all weight classes), finals, overall awards and closing ceremony | Courts 1–8 |
| Time | Program | Place |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Used only if Saturday’s matches run over. Once every match is finished: Da Nang cultural excursion and farewell program. | Tiên Sơn gymnasium and Da Nang city |
03 / Events & rules
Any trainee of a registered taekwondo dojang or team, in Korea or abroad, may compete. Divisions follow the year of birth in 2027.
Group A
For holders of a 1st Poom/Dan or higher certificate issued by Kukkiwon or a recognized national association. Cadet, Junior and Senior kyorugi on KPNP electronic protectors, single elimination. Poomsae is not held for Group A.
Group B
For colored-belt holders and dojang trainees. Athletes are placed in pools of four, so every Group B entrant takes home a medal (100% medals).
| Division | Born in | Age | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary 1 | 2018–2019 | 8–9 yrs | Group B · pools of 4 |
| Elementary 2 | 2016–2017 | 10–11 yrs | Group B · pools of 4 |
| Elementary 3 | 2014–2015 | 12–13 yrs | Group B · pools of 4 |
| Cadet (middle school) | 2011–2013 | 14–16 yrs | Group A (electronic) and Group B |
| Junior (high school) | 2008–2010 | 17–19 yrs | Group A (electronic) and Group B |
| Senior (university & adult) | 1992–2007 | 20–35 yrs | Group A (electronic) and Group B |
| Division | Sex | Official weight classes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet (middle school)2011–2013 | Men | ≤33 | 33–37 | 37–41 | 41–45 | 45–49 | 49–53 | 53–57 | 57–61 | 61–65 | >65 |
| Women | ≤29 | 29–33 | 33–37 | 37–41 | 41–44 | 44–47 | 47–51 | 51–55 | 55–59 | >59 | |
| Junior (high school)2008–2010 | Men | ≤45 | 45–48 | 48–51 | 51–55 | 55–59 | 59–63 | 63–68 | 68–73 | 73–78 | >78 |
| Women | ≤42 | 42–44 | 44–46 | 46–49 | 49–52 | 52–55 | 55–59 | 59–63 | 63–68 | >68 | |
| Senior (university & adult)1992–2007 | Men | ≤54 | 54–58 | 58–63 | 63–68 | 68–74 | 74–80 | 80–87 | >87 | — | |
| Women | ≤46 | 46–49 | 49–53 | 53–57 | 57–62 | 62–67 | 67–73 | >73 | — | ||
KPNP electronic scoring in all Group A divisions.
| Category | Division | Designated forms |
|---|---|---|
| Colored belts (up to Taegeuk 8) | Elementary 1 & 2 | Taegeuk 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Elementary 3 & Cadet | Taegeuk 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | |
| Junior & Senior | Taegeuk 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Poom / Dan (Taegeuk 4 up to Koryo) | Elementary 1 & 2 | Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7 or Koryo |
| Elementary 3 & Cadet | Taegeuk 5, 6, 7, 8 or Koryo | |
| Junior & Senior | Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 or Koryo |
Allowed techniques: front kick, roundhouse kick and straight punch.
Email your music file to the organizing committee by 5 January 2027.
04 / Awards
Pools of four in Group B mean every Group B entrant leaves with a medal. Team trophies are decided on a points table.
05 / Official tour
An optional, fully hosted program for teams travelling from Korea: a five-star hotel, private coaches with Korean-speaking guides and every meal on the itinerary. Run by the organizing committee together with Da Nang Vacation.
Official program
4nights6days
14–19 January 2027
The program fee is given on request. Please ask the Korea contact below.
Day 1Thu 14 Jan
Day 2Fri 15 Jan
Day 3Sat 16 Jan
Day 4Sun 17 Jan
Day 5Mon 18 Jan
Day 6 · Tue 19 Jan: early-morning arrival in Korea (Incheon / Gimhae).
Korean teams, in three payments
Deposit to KakaoBank 3333-02-8396262 Lee Min-jae
Tour inquiries (Korea)Global Hanul Taekwondo · Lee Min-jae010-7140-8645
06 / Archive
On 17–19 January 2025 the 2nd Hanul Taekwondo Open Championship filled the same Tiên Sơn venue with more than a thousand athletes, coaches and staff from Korea and Vietnam. Here is how it went, before we return for the 3rd.
Taekwondo is not just a sport. It has become an important medium that carries culture and spiritual values. We will do our best so that Da Nang grows into a leading international city of taekwondo exchange.
Facts from the Mookas Media report of 6 February 2025.
07 / Register
1 Oct – 20 Dec 2026, 24:00 (Vietnam time)
Entries close early once 1,500 participants have registered, first come first served.
Entry-fee details and payment instructions are sent by the organizing committee when you register.
Entry fees cannot be refunded once the official draw is complete.
Any trainee of a registered taekwondo dojang or team, in Korea or abroad. You enter the division that matches your year of birth in 2027.
Group A is for elite athletes holding a 1st Poom/Dan or higher certificate from Kukkiwon or a recognized national association; kyorugi is single elimination on electronic protectors. Group B is for colored belts and dojang trainees; athletes are placed in pools of four, so every entrant wins a medal.
For Group A the organizer provides KPNP electronic body protectors and headgear. You bring genuine KPNP electronic socks, a groin guard, forearm and shin guards, gloves and a white or clear mouthguard. In Group B the organizer supplies protectors, but personal protective gear is your own.
Weigh-in is on Friday 15 January at the Tiên Sơn gymnasium, wearing dobok trousers and the official T-shirt. The tolerance is +300 g in Group A and +1.0 kg in Group B. You have up to two attempts; a failed weigh-in means disqualification or re-bracketing after paying the weight-change fee (overseas teams).
Contact the organizing committee by email, KakaoTalk or WhatsApp to submit your team entry. The committee will send you the entry-fee details and payment instructions; put your team and country in the transfer memo. Registration runs from 1 October to 20 December 2026 and closes early at 1,500 entries.
Entry fees cannot be refunded once the official draw is complete.
Only a team representative or coach holding an official credential may appeal, in writing to the appeals committee within 10 minutes after the match ends. An appeal fee applies to overseas teams; it is fully refunded if the appeal is upheld and goes to the tournament fund if rejected. The committee’s decision is final.
Sunday 17 January is used only if Saturday’s matches are delayed and unfinished. If everything finishes on time, the day is used for a Da Nang cultural excursion and farewell program.
A team of 5–10 members performing up to five minutes (3–5 recommended), with at least 60% authentic taekwondo movements. Email your music file to the organizing committee by 5 January 2027.
Yes, an optional 4-night, 6-day program (14–19 January 2027) covering the five-star hotel, meals, coaches, guides and attractions. See the Tour section for the itinerary and payment schedule, and ask the Korea contact for the program fee.
