{"id":27562,"date":"2026-06-08T18:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/?p=27562"},"modified":"2026-06-08T18:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:55:10","slug":"2026-world-mindung-ssireum-championship-official-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/en\/2026-world-mindung-ssireum-championship-official-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Mindung Ssireum Championship: Official Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-8-723x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27558\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>[2026 World Mindung Ssireum Championship: A Global Cultural Rescue Operation]<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This international campaign is fundamentally distinguished from commercial prize-fighting or sports entertainment. We are executing a <strong>Sovereign Cultural Rescue Operation<\/strong> dedicated to safeguarding the endangered, beltless <strong>Northern Mindung Ssireum matrix<\/strong>\u2014a vital branch of the joint Koreas&#8217; wrestling heritage inscribed on the <strong>UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"1930 Hamheung Elementary School Wrestling Footage | Traditional Korean Mindung Ssireum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BMclBM2WTjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1930 Hamheung Elementary School Wrestling Footage | Traditional Korean Mindung Ssireum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Supreme Judging Panel will evaluate all international video entries based on the authentic behavioral matrix captured in the <strong>1930 Hamheung Archival Film<\/strong>. The warrior who most flawlessly recreates the raw, fast-paced, beltless takedowns shown in this historical record will be crowned with the <strong>Northern Warrior Award<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Under the Framework of:<\/strong> United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG 11.4 \u2014 Safeguarding the World&#8217;s Cultural Heritage)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signatory Platform:<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/\">Korean Cultural Journal<\/a>(Official Signatory of the UN Publishers Compact)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vetting Headquarter:<\/strong> Academic Committee of the World Subak Federation (WSF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diplomatic Patronage:<\/strong> International Martial Arts Committee (IMAC)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 1: Academic &amp; Historical Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional Korean Wrestling (Ssirum\/Ssireum) was inscribed on the <strong>UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity<\/strong> in 2018 through a historic joint application by South and North Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This global championship focuses on rescuing, preserving, and archiving <strong>Mindung Ssireum (Min-ssireum)<\/strong>, the authentic, beltless northern-style matrix historically practiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This specific lineage is directly anchored by the research and field excavations of <strong>Professor Song Jun-ho<\/strong>, who underwent direct martial transmission and documented the combat mechanics under the late <strong>Grandmaster Kim Il (Kintaro Oh)<\/strong>, the primary disciple of the legendary World Champion <strong>Rikidozan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 2: Timeline &amp; Administrative Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phase 1: Authority Delegation &amp; Head Coach Appointment<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Period:<\/strong> June 10, 2026 \u2013 June 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol:<\/strong> Supreme Headquarters officially delegates the sovereign authority to select national teams to the appointed <strong>National Head Coach<\/strong> of each respective nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 2: National Selection &amp; Video Submission Period<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Period:<\/strong> <strong>June 26, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2026 (5-Week Window)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol:<\/strong> National Head Coaches must select their elite fighters and submit high-definition tactical video entries (maximum 3 minutes) via the unified <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfyCG1bCVMAk4UN1s-Mx8w9M_d_IMQOJX00hOR3GNfR036kGw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Registration &amp; Video Submission Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 3: International Peer-Review Evaluation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Period:<\/strong> August 1, 2026 \u2013 August 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol:<\/strong> The Supreme Judging Panel, composed of designated international judges, will execute a blind peer-review of the tactical videos. To ensure equity, judges are restricted from scoring entries from their own nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 4: Official Declaration of World Champions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> <strong>August 5, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol:<\/strong> Publication of final selections and permanent indexing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 3: Dress Code &amp; Attire Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure accurate biomechanical evaluation and maintain historical authenticity, the following uniform codes are strictly mandatory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upper Body (\uc0c1\uccb4):<\/strong> <strong>Must be completely bare-chested.<\/strong> No shirts, rash guards, or jackets are permitted. This isolates raw grappling power and prevents illegal fabric-gripping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;While historical archive films from 1930 show school students wearing tops during formal school matches, regional oral histories from village elders confirm that authentic folk Mindung Ssireum was traditionally practiced bare-chested to prevent clothing damage and maximize raw physical mechanics.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower Body (\ud558\uccb4):<\/strong> Short athletic pants or long track pants are <strong>fully permitted<\/strong> without restriction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waist Sash (\ud5c8\ub9ac \ub760) \u2014 [Historical Compliance]:<\/strong> In strict accordance with the <strong>1930 Hamheung Archival Film Excavations<\/strong>, all contestants must securely tie a <strong>standard martial arts belt\/sash<\/strong> around their waist. This prevents clothing tearing and allows for historical waist-grip mechanics. (Modern South Korean <em>Satpa<\/em> thigh straps are strictly prohibited).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 4: Technical Scope &amp; Combat Mechanics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance Engagement (\uc6d0\uac70\ub9ac \uc870\uc6b0):<\/strong> Mindung Ssireum does not allow contestants to start with pre-established grips. Competitors must begin at an <strong>out-fighting distance (separated)<\/strong>, close the gap dynamically, and fight for hand placement from a standing position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permitted Grips &amp; Takedowns (\ud5c8\uc6a9 \uae30\uc220):<\/strong>\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collar Tie \/ Neck Control<\/strong> (\ubaa9\ub35c\ubbf8 \uc7a1\uae30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Underhooks &amp; Overhooks<\/strong> (\uaca8\ub4dc\ub791\uc774 \ud30c\uae30 \ubc0f \uc0c1\uccb4 \uc81c\uc555)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arm Locks &amp; Arm Drags<\/strong> (\uc0c1\ub300 \ud314 \uac78\uc5b4 \uba54\uce58\uae30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Lock \/ Bear Hug<\/strong> (\ubab8\ud1b5 \ub04c\uc5b4\uc548\uae30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leg Attacks &amp; Takedowns<\/strong> (\ub2e4\ub9ac \uc7a1\uc544 \uba54\uce58\uae30 \/ Single &amp; Double Leg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waist Sash Gripping:<\/strong> Gripping and throwing via the opponent\u2019s waist belt\/sash is fully recognized as an authentic historical northern combat mechanic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 5: Prohibited Techniques (Fouls)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect the cultural integrity of humanity&#8217;s shared heritage and guarantee athlete safety, the following actions will result in immediate point deduction or disqualification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Headbutts<\/strong> (\ubc15\uce58\uae30 \uae08\uc9c0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Eye Gouging or Facial Attacks<\/strong> (\ub208 \ucc0c\ub974\uae30 \ubc0f \uc548\uba74 \uacf5\uaca9 \uae08\uc9c0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Closed-Fist or Open-Palm Strikes<\/strong> (\uc8fc\uba39 \ubc0f \uc190 \ud0c0\uaca9 \uae08\uc9c0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Kicks of any form<\/strong> (\ubc1c\ucc28\uae30 \uae08\uc9c0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Knee Strikes<\/strong> (\ubb34\ub98e \uacf5\uaca9 \uae08\uc9c0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This championship evaluates pure wrestling biomechanics, leverage, and core grappling matrixes. All striking is strictly banned.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Article 5-B: Age Requirements &amp; Eligibility (\uc5f0\ub839 \ubc0f \ucc38\uac00 \uc790\uaca9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Age Restrictions (\uc5f0\ub839 \uc81c\ud55c \uc5c6\uc74c): In strict compliance with the UNESCO mandate of fostering intergenerational cultural transmission, there is no upper or lower age limit for contestants. * Any elite practitioner selected and vetted by their respective National Head Coach is fully eligible to compete, provided they strictly adhere to the technical safety and dress code regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">## Article 6: Sovereign Honors &amp; Laurels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weight Divisions:<\/strong> Evaluation will be conducted across three classes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lightweight:<\/strong> Under 75 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Middleweight:<\/strong> 75 kg \u2013 90 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavyweight:<\/strong> Over 90 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Champion Laurels (\uc138\uacc4 \ucc54\ud53c\uc5b8 \ud2b9\uc804):<\/strong> Verified winners will receive the <strong>Official Certificate of World Living Cultural Asset<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strict Non-Commercial &amp; Eco-Cultural Mandate:<\/strong> In strict compliance with <strong>UN SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)<\/strong> and the core spirit of the <strong>2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong>, the 1st Championship officially rejects the commercialized, resource-heavy practices of mass-producing physical trophies, synthetic robes (\ub3c4\ud3ec), and metal belts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To protect our planet&#8217;s sustainability and maintain the pure, non-commercialized academic integrity of this global rescue campaign, the inaugural tournament focuses exclusively on <strong>Sovereign Intellectual &amp; Living Asset Validation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Supreme Certificate of World Living Cultural Asset:<\/strong> 1. <strong>Digital High-Resolution Issuance:<\/strong> Dispatched instantly via official encrypted email for immediate global download, digital badge alignment, and local press broadcasting (Zero-Carbon footprint). 2. <strong>Sovereign Hardcopy Dispatch:<\/strong> Delivered via international registered mail (EMS), featuring the official physical seals of the WSF, IMAC, and the unique indexing serial code from the <a href=\"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Korean Cultural Journal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>THE NORTHERN WARRIOR AWARD (\ubd81\ubc29\uc804\uc0ac\uc0c1):<\/strong> The highest honor of the campaign. Bestowed upon the single international warrior who displays the most dominant, explosive execution of ancient northern leverage, channeling the untamed martial spirit of the northern frontier and Rikidozan\u2019s root.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permanent Global Archiving:<\/strong> The profiles of all winning athletes and their respective National Head Coaches will be permanently inscribed into the International Registry of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Korean Cultural Journal<\/a>, securing lifetime global credibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>## Article 1: Academic &amp; Historical Framework Traditional Korean Wrestling (Ssirum\/Ssireum) was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018 through a historic joint application by South and North Korea. 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