Preserving Heritage, Advancing Excellence
The global governing authority for traditional and modern Hapkido martial art accreditation, official Dan rank certification, and international dojang standards.
Global Authority & Standards
World All Hapkido Association (WAHA) was founded with the resolute vision of uniting traditional Korean martial arts masters, regional governing bodies, and certified practitioners under a transparent, internationally recognised accreditation infrastructure.
Headquartered under the lifelong leadership of Grandmaster Şükrü Kınataş (10th Dan), WAHA oversees official Dan examinations, instructor credentialing, international referee licensing, and continental development seminars across more than 40 affiliated member nations.
Dan Accreditation
Globally verifiable Dan diploma issuance registered in the immutable WAHA central database.
Licensed Instructors
Rigorous 5-star instructor certification ensuring pedagogical fidelity and student safety.
International Referees
Fair, unbiased, and officially trained competition referee corps worldwide.
Digital Verification
Instant public document and license verification with cryptographic serial keys.
Grandmaster Şükrü Kınataş
10th Dan • Founder & World President
"Hapkido is not merely an art of self-defense; it is a lifetime path of humility, discipline, harmony of spirit, and selfless service to humanity."
Read World President's Biography & Message