Individual Practitioners
Membership for students training within the Federation's traditions.
Membership
Join the World Ultimate Sin Moo Hapkido Federation
Whether you are a beginner, an experienced martial artist, an instructor or a school owner, the World Ultimate Sin Moo Hapkido Federation welcomes all practitioners committed to excellence and lifelong learning.
Pathways
Who Can Join
Black Belts
Recognition and continued development for graded practitioners.
Instructors
Instructor development and internationally recognised certification.
Martial Arts Schools
Affiliation for schools seeking authentic lineage and international support.
International Representatives
Representation for those developing the art within their own country.
Why Join
Benefits of Federation Membership
- International recognition worldwide
- Structured ranking and certification
- Access to seminars and instructor training
- An international martial arts community
- Traditional values with modern teaching methods
- Support for affiliated schools and instructors
Memberships & Prices
Fees, Grading & Certification
Membership Fees
- One Euro per member per annum for clubs, groups, organisations and associations (per student member).
- Membership certificate: twenty Euro per annum (€20.00).
Is there a fee to test? No. The fee for testing is included in your grading, graduation and certification fees for each Dan grading and each rank promotion.
50% of all Dan grading certificate fees will be allocated to the Dan grade candidate's own instructor.
This is the Dan / Degree certificate issued by the World Ultimate Sin Moo Hapkido Federation. It bears the signature and seals of SGM Massan Ghorbani (Joongkwan Sunsa), 10th Dan Black / Gold Belt and direct student of the founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, together with those of the national representatives and your own instructor. SGM Massan Ghorbani and this Federation were fully authorised and approved independently and on permanent terms by Doju Ji Han Jae, the founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, in November 2025 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Download the Federation membership application form, complete it, and email it to massan.ghorbani@gmail.com.
Dan Grading & Certification Fees
| Rank | Title | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Dan | Black Belt | $250 |
| 2nd Dan | Assistant | $350 |
| 3rd Dan | Assistant Instructor | $450 |
| 4th Dan | Instructor | $550 |
| 5th Dan | Head Instructor | TBA |
| 6th Dan | Master | TBA |
| 7th Dan | Headmaster | TBA |
| 8th Dan | Senior Master | TBA |
| 9th Dan | Grandmaster | TBA |
| 10th Dan | Senior Grandmaster | TBA |
Application
Membership Enquiry
Complete the form below and the Federation will be in contact by email.