Black Belt Hall of Fame

The next USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame and Excellence Awards will be held in 2026. Nominations will open the fall of 2025. Links are currently closed.

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Recognizing the best of the past, future, and present of the martial arts. Do you know someone that deserving of recognition? Click Here

Accept

Have you received an induction notification? Click here to to accept your nomination by completing the form and submitting the documentation materials.

Guest & VIP Registration

Guests who are not accompanying an inductee may use this portal to reserve event space.

United States Kido Federation

Excellence in Action

What Makes Us Different

The United States Kido Federation is dedicated to celebrating and nurturing Korean heritage arts as they evolve in the U.S. We maintain strong partnerships with organizations like the International TaeKwon-Do Federation HQ-USA, International Jung Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation, and World TaeSool Association, among others. We invite you to join our growing community, where we share the rich traditions of these martial arts and support each other’s growth, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey.

Meet our Volunteer Advisory Board

Working to Create Unity with the United States Martial Arts Community

Jeffrey Helaney, IX Dan

President (NE)

Grandmaster Helaney currently serves as the President of the United States Karate Federation (USKF). With grandmaster ranks in both TaeKwon-Do and Hapkido, he has earned widespread international recognition for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the martial arts community.

Mike Munyon, VIII Dan

ITF - Liaison (AL)

GM Mike Munyon is the president of the ITF-HQ USA and the former North American Director of the ITF for the ITF-HQ Korea. He is the ITF Liaison to the USFK. He is, also, a IHF 6th Dan in Hapkido.

Eddie Minyard, IX Dan

Sun Do Sul / Chun Khun - Liason (NH)

GM Minyard holds advanced ranks in multiple martial arts styles and works closely to preserve the heritage of the Sun Du Sul and Chun Khun systems.

Russ Northup, IX Dan

GTA - Liaison (IN)

GM Northup is the president and USKF liaison to the Global TaeKwon-Do Alliance. He has participated as the USA coach for international TaeKwon-Do Tournaments.

Troy Trudeau, IX Dan

Troy Trudeau, IX Dan

Tae Sool Won / Hapkido - liason (NC)

Grandmaster Trudeau is the President of Tae Sool Won (World Tae Sool Association) and holds multiple advanced ranks across several prestigious Korean martial arts

Robert Dunn, IX Dan

IJTF Liaison / Historian (NC)

Grandmaster Dunn is the esteemed founder of the International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation (IJTF) and is widely regarded as a legendary figure in the martial arts community.

Rick Brabeck, IX Dan

Rick Brabeck, IX Dan

Traditional TaeKwon-Do Liaison (IA)

Grandmaster Brabeck is a cornerstone of the TaeKwon-Do community, with deep roots that trace back to the earliest days of the art.

Brandon Richards, IX Dan

WT Style - Liaison (FL)

Grandmaster Richards holds a 9th Degree Black Belt in Jidokwan and an 8th Degree Black Belt from Kukkiwon. He is also an esteemed alumnus of Yonsei University in Seoul.

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Working Together

Together, we are stronger. The USKF is fostering unity within the martial arts community, building bridges across organizations. These are just a few of the groups collaborating to advance and celebrate Korean Heritage martial arts in the United States.
United States Kido Federation

United States Kido Federation

USKF
International TaeKwon-Do Federation- HQ USA

International TaeKwon-Do Federation- HQ USA

ITF - HQ USA
Global TaeKwon-Do Alliance

Global TaeKwon-Do Alliance

GTA
World TaeSool Association

World TaeSool Association

WTSA
International Taekwon-Do Federation - The Americas

International Taekwon-Do Federation - The Americas

ITF - the Americas
International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation

International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation

IJTF

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