Botswana Haidong Gumdo Association

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

On July 24–26, 2026, the BWHA team proudly represented Botswana at the 14th World Haidong Gumdo Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea! For the first time, our three-member delegation participated as both competitors and officials.
​It was an incredible journey filled with electrifying energy, invaluable cultural exchanges, and inspiring new experiences. To top it off, we brought home 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal (won by Christopher Samuel ), and our Vice Headmaster Tebogo Ramhago was honored with an Appreciation Plaque! 🇧🇼✨
​We are excited to bring all these lessons, skills, and international insights back home to grow the martial arts community in Botswana.
Haidong!!!

07/06/2026

On the 6th June 2026, the Vice Heardmaster Tebogo Ramhago of BWHA had the privilege of joining a joint training session hosted by the Botswana All Budo Styles Association (BABUSA) 🥋
​It was an honor to train alongside Thuto Thuto (BABUSA president) and the Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, Mpho Mophuting, who is a fellow martial artist. Together with practitioners of various styles from all over Botswana, we pushed through an intense endurance session. Afterwards, we held a ceremony to celebrate and award medals to our athletes who recently represented us in tournaments. 🎖️
​To wrap up the day, the Commander delivered an inspiring speech. He urged us to unite to build our nation, mentor the youth, and guide them away from harmful substances. His standout message? The goal isn't to change the masses, but to refine the individual. 💪🇧🇼
Haidong!!!

18/05/2026

On the 10th May 2026, the Botswana Haidong Gumdo Association (BWHA) hosted its 16th Geup Grade Test at the Phase 4 Dojang. We were honored to graduate a dedicated cohort of students, awarding colorful belts to practitioners from the Phase 4 Dojang.
​The event proceeded smoothly and was successfully completed, with all graded students receiving their new belts and corresponding certificates.

01/12/2025

BWHA Successfully Concludes 2025 Grading Cycle
​On November 30, 2025, the Botswana Haidong Gumdo Association (BWHA) hosted its 15th Geup Grade Test at the Phase 4 Dojang. We were honored to graduate a dedicated cohort of students, awarding colorful belts to practitioners from both the Phase 4 and Phase 2 Dojangs.
​The event proceeded smoothly and was successfully completed, with all graded students receiving their new belts and corresponding certificates. This grading marked the final cycle for the year, culminating in the significant achievement of awarding the Phase 4 Dojang's first-ever First Dan Black Belt.