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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.
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.
GM Mike Munyon is the president of of the ITF-HQ USA, the North American Director of the ITF for the ITF-HQ Korea, and a member of the ITF-HQ Korea Council of Masters. He is the ITF Liaison to the USFK. He is, also, a IHF 6th Dan in Hapkido.
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.
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.
Grandmaster Trudeau is the President of Tae Sool Won (World Tae Sool Association) and holds multiple advanced ranks across several prestigious Korean martial arts
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.
Grandmaster Brabeck is a cornerstone of the TaeKwon-Do community, with deep roots that trace back to the earliest days of the art.
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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