Contents I. Introduction ·········································································· 2 1. Preface ·························································································· 2 2. Organizing Committee (OC) ···························································· 3 II. General Information ······························································ 5 1. Competition Introduction ······························································· 5 2. Accreditation and Approval ···························································· 6 3. Immigration and Visa ····································································· 6 4. Transportation Service····································································· 7 5. Accommodation ············································································· 8 6. Media ···························································································· 8 7. Medical Service ·············································································· 8 8. Host Country / City Information ····················································· 9 9. Weather Condition ······································································· 13 III. Hapkido Technical Information········································· 14 1. Competition Date ·········································································· 14 2. Venues ·························································································· 14 3. Competition Management ····························································· 14 4. Competition Events ······································································· 14 5. Competition Schedule ····································································· 15 6. Competition Rules ·········································································· 16 7. Competition Format ······································································ 16 8. Sport Entries ·················································································· 16 9. Technical Officials ··········································································· 17 10. Meeting and Key Dates ·································································· 18 11. Protests and Appeals ···································································· 18 12. Equipment and Clothing ································································ 19 13. Victory Ceremony ······································································· 19 14. Media Interview ··········································································· 20 15. Sport Information Centre ······························································ 20 16. Technical Handbook Approval ······················································· 20 IV. Masterships Schedule ······················································· 23 V. Venue by Game ··································································· 24 - 1 - I. Introduction 1. Preface The first 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships will be held in Cheongju Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea from 2 to 8 September 2016. The very first edition of this event is under the theme “Harmony of the World Martial Arts” which is expecting continuous growth to the best martial arts competitions around the world traditional martial arts which will be following Olympic movement. The publications are made in both book and electronic file format which is containing technical information of 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships in both Korean and English. Also, the publications contain relevant services, brief introduction of Chungcheongbuk-do the contact information of Martial Art organization. It is such an honor to provide technical hand book prior to the opening of 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships, hope this hand book would perform important function for all participants in 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships. - 2 - 2. Organizing Committee (OC) 2.1 OC Members Co-Chairperson Mr. LEE, Si Jong Mr. HAN, Duck Soo Mr. SEO, Jung Jin Vice Chairperson Mr. GO, Gyu Chang Mr. NA, Young Il Mr. PARK, Jong Hak Mr. KIM, Jeong Ki Chairman of Executive Board Mr. LEE, Seung Hun Executive Board Member Mr. CHOI, Kwang Ok Mr. MUN, Ho Jun Mr. YEO, Gyu Tae Mr. KIM, Byeong Ju Mr. PARK, Jong Kwan Mr. LEE, Jong Chan Mr. RYU, Kyeong Cheol Mr. CHOI, Juong Ok Mr. LEE, Jin Kyu Mr. NAM, Ki Sang - 3 - 2.2 Secretariat Secretary General Mr. GOH, Chan Sik Chief Expert Advisor Mr. HEO, Keon Sik General Director of Martial Arts Supports Dept. Mr. LEE, Do Han General Director of Martial Arts Dept. Mr. JEONG, Eun Cheon Director of Business Affairs Dept. Mr. KANG, Chang Sik Director of Public Publicity Dept. Mr. KIM, Jin Oh Director of International Affairs Dept. Mrs. CHAE, Hong Kyeong Director of Martial Arts Dept. Mrs. LEE, Mi Ja Director of Martial Arts Planning Dept. Mr. WOO, Cheol Han Director of Facilities Management Dept. Mrs. CHOI, Byung Hee Director of Martial Arts Supports Dept. Mr. JEONG, Ho Hyung - 4 - II. General Information 1. Competition Introduction 1.1 Overview - Period : 2 ~ 8 September 2016 (7days) - Location : Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea - Competition Venues : 6 venues - Sports Program : 17 sports /171 events - Goal : Harmony of the World Martial Arts 1.2 Slogan 무예로 하나로, 무예로 세계로 Martial Arts for One World, One World for Martial Arts 1.3 Emblem A symbol of harmonized union site by gathering in the hometown of martial arts, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, the heart of the Republic of Korea. - 5 - 1.4 Mascots Symbolize dynamic movements of martial arts and the martial arts moves and articulate six continents by hair color Moodori & Yesoori come from Moo and Ye of Moo Ye, which means martial arts. Pose with brightness and confidence, pursuing a global festival. 2. Accreditation and Approval Participants, who submitted entries and paid entry fee, shall be given approved Accreditation Card (AD Card). Every participant must possess the AD Card all the time, and should show the AD Card in case of entering Competition Venue and Athletes Village for the identification. Accreditation Centre will be located in Cheongju Sports Stadium. To issue new AD Card due to lost or damage, application form must be submitted. Passport is essentially required for the identification to issue new AD Card. 3. Immigration and Visa Exclusion to the entry without visa based on the agreement of visa exemption, visa issuance to the concerned embassy or consulate at least 60 days before entry. Organizing committee will provide visa invitation letter to the participants after receiving invitation application with confirmation of the head of the association by 30 June 2016 for smooth progress. - 6 - 4. Transportation Service 4.1 Arrival and Departure Shuttle bus will be provided to martial artists and team officials according to the information of arrival and departure flight schedule. 4.2 Competition Venue Shuttle bus will be provided between accommodation and designated competition venue for each event to martial artists and team officials depending on the competition schedule. 4.3 Training Venue Shuttle bus will be provided between accommodation and designated competition venue for each event to martial artists and team officials depending on the training schedule. 4.4 Observation Shuttle bus will be provided to martial artists and team officials for game observation as well. The members who wish to observe team game have priority. 4.5 Luggage Basically, the luggage should carry to the bus by each personnel. A supplement bus to the destination will be dispatched in case out of the space for an overloaded. - 7 - 5. Accommodation Martial artists and team officials will be stayed in designated accommodation which is located in Cheongju-si surrounding area as Athletes Village. The day of Check-in to the Athletes Village would be 2 days prior to the competition check-out the day after competition. For safety security, an after access accreditation procedure will be needed. 6. Media 6.1 Press centre The press centre will be set up in the main stadium (Cheongju Sports Stadium) to support interchanging between martial artists and media, interview activity at site and control requests and providing convenient space. 6.2 Interview & Photo Zone An interview and photo time with martial artist after awarding ceremony will be provided. In case of any unexpected situation arises and the meeting with media in awaiting room in right after awarding ceremony. The Interview will be interpreted in English and Korean. 7. Medical Service Medical room will be set up in all stadiums where medical experts & ambulance stand by, and provides emergency evacuating service while a medical treatment required or needed at site during the competition opens. - 8 - 8. Host Country/City Information 8.1 Korea in Brief General (As of 2016) Country name Korea Capital city Seoul Location Korea is located among Japan, Russia, the Far East and China, is located at a crossroad of northeast asia strategically Area 220,258(South Korea 99720)km2 National flag Taegeukgi, (Korean flag) National flower Mugunghwa, (hibiscus) Currency Won : US $ = 1,148.0 Won (2016.04.15. basis) Language Korean, character system : Hangeul Population (As of 2016) Total population 51,569,000 Population Growth 0.38% Rate(2015 basis) Economy (As of 2016) GDP US $ 1,435 billion (world top 11) Export US $ 527.7 billion Import US $ 436.8 billion Main industrial semiconductor