The IKMAF was created to serve as a repository for the preservation of Traditional Korean Martial Arts but more specifically, Jeong Tong (Traditional) Taekwondo, and Hapkido (Yu Shin HapGi Mu Yae: Willow Spirit Energy Joining Martial Arts).

For the past twenty-five years, the Korean Martial Arts has received a bad rap in the world martial arts community with respect to inflated ranks, unscrupulous teachers and the creation of martial arts that lack depth and substance. The IKMAF is dedicated to changing these perceptions and invite you to share in this challenge. A larger goal of the IKMAF is to promote Korean Martial Arts in the spirit of brotherhood and personal growth.

The IKMAF is committed to promoting the study and application of Oriental Medicine (OM). Originally, martial arts, Buddhism (The Dharma), and OM were a part of the same body of knowledge. All three aspects are concerned with promoting health, well-being, and eventual self-actualization. When the question of martial arts and self-defense arise, the obvious resulting question is, “whose self are you defending?” It is more important to defend yourself against diseases, fear, prejudice, and spiritual bankruptcy, than against your fellow man. OM and Buddhism (The Dharma) are taught as integral part of our three martial arts programs and as a separate training program for those who wish to pursue it more intensely. Additionally, our Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics & Special Weapons (LEDT&SW) is a specialized program designed to serve the special needs of the law enforcement community.

Membership in the IKMAF is available to anyone regardless of style who is interested in experiencing Korean Martial Arts with breath and depth. Membership privileges include but not limited to organization affiliation, school membership, individual membership, gup, dan, and instructor certification, specialized certification programs in OM, Buddhism (The Dharma), LEDT&SW, workshops and seminars, IKMAF membership certificate, patch and a quarterly newsletter when published. Achievement in the IKMAF is based on “merit”. You must participate to achieve.

The IKMAF is affiliated with and maintains relationships of cooperation with the following organizations and their leaders:

• World Sin Moo Hapkido Association led by Ji Han Jae, Doju
• World Taekwondo (Federation)
• Kuk Ki Won (Taekwondo)
• World Head of Family Sokeship Council, led by Frank Sanchez, Soke, San Jitsu Ryu
• Itto Tenshin Ryu (Kenjustu)
• Korea Hapkido Federation
• Five Mountain Zen Order (Buddhism-The Dharma)

We invite you to join us on the martial path!