Korea Hapkido Federation USA

Dan Certification with KHF-USA

Dan Certification will be based upon evaluation by Grandmaster Rhoades and the evaluation committee.

Application form and supporting documentation may be mailed or emailed to:

Grandmaster Michael Rhoades
KHF-USA
600 W. Pearce Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385
koreahapkidofederation.us@gmail.com

How to apply for KHF Dan (black belt) Certificate

MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
Application Form
• Hapkido Training History
Transfer of current Dan certification to KHF certification or applying for a KHF Dan testing requires submission of his/her training records, instructor(s) name and school(s) name and location
• Required Documentation
a) Copy of ALL Dan Certificates
b) Applicant's Hapkido Biography

How to request direct (simple) exchange/transfer of Dan certification

1st-3rd Dan
Application Form
• Required Documentation
a) Copy of ALL Dan Certificates
b) Applicant's Hapkido Biography - to include starting time, teacher(s), school(s)

4th-7th Dan
(see instructions below)
Application Form
• Automatic transfer to current Dan rank is NOT permitted
• Must promote through current Dan rank testing to receive parallel ranking
• Must participate in and successfully complete Master's Seminar

How to request or achieve exchange/transfer

Current 2nd-3rd Dan
Application Form
Required Documentation
a) Copy of ALL Dan Certificates
b) Applicant's Hapkido Biography - to include starting time, teacher(s), school(s)
• Complete application process
• Must accomplish/fulfill the minimum time requirements for rank requested

Current 4th-7th Dan

Application Form
Required Documentation
a) Copy of ALL Dan Certificates
b) Applicant's Hapkido Biography
• Must complete Master's Seminar or be completely registered for the next one
• Must complete entire application process for exchange to the 'one-rank lower' Dan
• Must test to the current rank Dan, according to KHF rules
• Must accomplish/fulfill the minimum time requirements for rank requested
• From 5th Dan and higher ranks, seminars are provided for test