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The USKF recognizes the past, the present, and future of the martial arts. Nominate a deserving individual now.

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USKFBBHOF 2016

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2016 USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame
Founders Award
GM Robert Dunn
GM Russel Northrup

Lifetime Achievement
SM Harry Payne
SM Jim Robinson
SM Louis Radicioni

Master of the Year
SM Michael Rowe
SM Harold Cline
SM Chuck Beyersdoerfer Sr.
Master Michael Munyon
Dr. Wayne Kirby

Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts
Bev Channer
David Quigg
Master Kevin McDaniel
Master Porter Hughes
Sadie Robinson-Hock

Outstanding Instructor of the Year
Allan Scott
Wylie Bormann

Outstanding Assistant Instructor of the Year
Paul St. Cyr
Mark Rowley
Lauren Bearden
Christopher Silligman
Jacob Price

Excellence Awards

Large School of the Year
Millenia TaeKwon-Do

Mid-Sized School of the Year
SDY TaeKwon-Do

Non-Profit of the Year
Open Circle Martial Arts

Outstanding Student Instructor
Allisa Kuehn
Amanda Norman
Joseph Short

Outstanding Student
Dayna Bennett

United States Kido Federation Black Belt Hall of Fame

The United States Kido Federation’s Black Belt Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding black belts for their spirit, their dedication, and their accomplishments. Inductees are martial artists whose contributions span stylistic divides and are representative of this organizations ideals regardless of affiliation or association.

United States Kido Federation Excellence Awards

The United States Kido Federation Excellence Awards are presented to individuals and organizations to recognize their personal dedication or contributions to martial arts. Excellence Award winners will include but are not limited to honoring outstanding competitors, promoters, schools, and martial arts organizations.

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USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame

USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame and Excellence Awards Date: TBA 2026 – 6:00 PMOak Hills Country Club12325 Golfing Green DriveOmaha, Nebraska The United States Kido Federation Black Belt Hall […]

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USKF Black Belt Directory

IX DAN GM Jeffrey Helaney (Click for Bio)President,United States Kido FederationPrimary Style: Traditional TaeKwon-Do (Chang Hon)State of Residence: Nebraska GM Jeff Helaney is the President and founder of the United States […]

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Membership Benefits

Membership Options Basic Membership As a USKF member, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts on USKF-sponsored seminars, sanctioned tournaments, and certain promotional examinations. Your new membership package also includes a patch, certificate, […]

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Governance

The United States Kido Federation* is devoted to the promotion of TaeKwon-Do, Hapkido, and other martial arts that originated in Korea as they continue to develop, adapt, and grow in the […]

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