Benefits of the
World Kido Federation

World Kido Federation Members have access to some of the world's best Hapkido training.

World Kido Federation dan/rank certifications are recognized by the Korean government (Ministry of Culture and Tourism) through our sister organization, the Hanminjok Hapkido Association, providing official record keeping and legitimacy unparalleled in the martial arts

Exclusive access to intensive, in-person seminars conducted by Grandmaster Steve Seo around the world
Ability to host Grandmaster Steve Seo for seminars at your school
Access to virtual trainings conducted by the World Kido Federation

Opportunity to join our Biennial Korea Trip/Tour of Korea and World Championships - past events have had over 15 countries represented from around the world, competing with over 1000 fellow martial artists
Invitation to join our Biennial World Kido Federation Member Summit in the San Francisco Bay Area - Over 10 countries represented from around the world, with 250+ conference participants for a one-of-a-kind experience
Access to our quarterly WKF School Owners/Instructors virtual meeting conducted by GM Steve Seo - stay connected directly with GM Steve Seo and meet and interact with our global members on a regular basis

Connection to our network of international schools via social media/digital connection, amplifying your school’s online and brand presence
Use of WKF logo and branding for your school, events and promotions
Help with your online presence and SEO
Event and school promotions support via a repository of designs, templates and tools
Access to photos, videos, and other digital media for promotional and other purposes
Access to exclusive digital training content online to launch in 2026

Access to the World Kido Federation regional and international tournament circuit launching in 2026

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