International fellowship
Connect with Hapkido practitioners from across Europe and beyond.
WKF Official Event
2026 Nordic Hapkido
Seminar & Tournament
31 oktober – 1 november 2026
Skellefteå, Sweden
Special Guest
WKF President
GM Steve Seo
GM Steve Seo
Hosted by Nordic Hapkido – Tam Moo Kwan
Chief Master Rikard Larsson
Technical development
Seminars, workshops and master training led by senior instructors.
Tournament & demonstrations
Compete, showcase your skills and be inspired.
Cultural exchange
Celebrate Hapkido across styles, organisations and borders.
Official invitation
Welcome to Sweden
2026 Nordic Hapkido Seminar & Tournament
An Official WKF Deep Water – Art of Hapkido World Tour Seminar
A weekend of technical development, friendship and competition in northern Sweden.
Welcome
Train, Connect, Grow!
We are honoured to welcome Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors and practitioners from around the world to Skellefteå for an official World Kido Federation event.
During two inspiring days we will train together, exchange knowledge and strengthen the international Hapkido community through seminars, workshops, competition and cultural exchange.
Whether you represent a federation, a local school or your own personal path in Hapkido, you are warmly invited to join us in northern Sweden.
All Hapkido styles and organisations are welcome.
31 oktober – 1 november 2026
Ready to join us in Skellefteå?
World Kido Federation
President
Special Guest
WKF President GM Steve Seo
A lifetime in Hapkido. An international perspective. A rare opportunity to train directly with the President of the World Kido Federation.
GM Steve Sung Kwon Seo was born in Busan, South Korea, in 1977. The youngest son of Grand Master In Sun Seo, he began martial arts training at the age of five and has been guided by his father, his elder brother Grand Master Scott Seo, and other internationally renowned masters.
As President of the World Kido Federation, he conducts seminars around the world and leads the federation’s digital strategy and international growth. His teaching approach is adapted for different ages, experience levels and cultural settings.
His work has helped expand the federation to more than 100 schools across five continents and over 20 countries.
View the seminar programmeTrain together. Exchange knowledge. Strengthen the international Hapkido community.
In action
Leadership through practice
31 October – 1 November 2026
The Weekend
at a Glance
A weekend of competition, technical development, friendship and inspiration in northern Sweden.
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Saturday
Tournament &
Seminar
- International tournament
- Hapkido demonstrations
- GM Steve Seo seminar
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Saturday
Dinner &
Friendship
- Dinner together
- International fellowship
- Cultural exchange
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Sunday
Seminar &
Master Training
- GM Steve Seo seminar
- Advanced master training
- Technical exchange
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Full timetable
Complete Program
Coming Soon
A detailed schedule will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event.
Secure your placeReady to join us?
Be part of an international Hapkido weekend.
Competition
Nordic Hapkido Tournament
All Hapkido schools are invited to participate, regardless of style or organisational affiliation.
Tournament registrationUse Tournament link above to register for the tournament events and divisions.
Nak Bup Championship
Hosinsool
Hyung
Staff / Spear
Blade
Synchronised Hyung
Join us in Skellefteå
Choose your
event experience
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Training
Seminar
850 SEK
All seminars throughout the event weekend.
- GM Steve Seo seminars
- Technical workshops
- Master training sessions
- Light lunch Saturday & Sunday
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Competition
Tournament
300 SEK
Tournament participation on Saturday.
- Official tournament entry
- Individual divisions
- Team categories
- Demonstrations and awards
Complete experience
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Training + Competition
Seminar +
Tournament
1 000 SEK
Take part in the complete public event programme.
- All seminar sessions
- Official tournament entry
- Technical workshops
- Light lunch Saturday & Sunday
Saturday evening
Dinner & Friendship
Dinner is paid individually at the restaurant and is not included in the event fee. During registration, we ask whether you plan to attend so the restaurant can prepare for the approximate number of guests.
Questions?
Need help before registering?
Northern Sweden
Plan your
visit
Everything you need for a smooth journey to Skellefteå — from accommodation and travel to the venue and the city itself.
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Stay
Accommodation
Special participant offers will be published here as soon as arrangements with our hotel partners are confirmed.
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Comfort Hotel ∙ Single room: 850 SEK/room/night ∙ Double room: 1,050 SEK/room/night. Breakfast included in the price. If you wish to book a triple or quad room, please email the hotel to book. ∙ Triple room: 1,350 SEK/room/night ∙ Quad room: 1,650 SEK/room/nightBooking code: Use the booking linkBook by: September 30Book
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Scandic ∙ Single room: 1,050 SEK/night/room ∙ Double room: 1,150 SEK/room/night ∙ Triple room: 1,650 SEK/room/night ∙ Quad room: 1,850 SEK/room/night. Breakfast included in the price.Booking code: Book via Scandic website or by phone +46 (0)8 517 517 00 (Tone choice 1). Use booking code: BHAP281026Book by: September 28Book
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Skellefteå Camping The campsite offers a 20% discount on accommodation in one of the hostels (Annexet or Aurora). Prices BEFORE discount, valid 28/10–3/11: ∙ Annexet, 2-bed room: 800 SEK ∙ Aurora, 2-bed room: 995 SEK ∙ Aurora, 4-bed room: 1,250 SEK ∙ Aurora, 4-bed room with shower/toilet: 1,450 SEKBooking code: Call the campsite to book, tel. +46(0)910-735500, or send an email to skellefteacamping@skelleftea.se. Provide discount code: HAPKIDO26Book
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Travel
Getting here
Skellefteå Airport provides connections with Stockholm Arlanda and access to onward international routes.
FlySkellefteå Airport · SFT
TrainVia Bastuträsk, then bus or taxi
CarE4 north or south to Skellefteå
LocalAirport bus, taxi and city buses
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Venue
Florahallen
Hjortronstigen 21931 39 Skellefteå
Sweden
A modern sports and athletics venue with generous spaces for seminars, demonstrations and competition.
Parking information will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.
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Discover
Explore Skellefteå
Make time for the river, local food, northern nature and one of the world’s tallest timber buildings.
Visit Skellefteå