International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) has been officially registered in the European Commission’s Expert Database. This registration confirms that the INSF leadership meets the professional criteria established by the European Commission. As a registered expert, the President is now eligible for selection to participate as an evaluator, monitor, or technical advisor for research and innovation […]

International Academy for Traditional Physical Culture (IATPC) Launches Global Digital Hub on the MERLOT Platform The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to announce the formal establishment of its central academic hub for the International Academy for Traditional Physical Culture (IATPC). This state-of-the-art digital infrastructure is hosted on the MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for […]

Zachary Ouko is a dedicated Advisor for the International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF). With a lifelong commitment to preserving indigenous martial arts, he has been instrumental in documenting Tanzania’s traditional wrestling systems. His work focuses on connecting ancestral warrior ethics with modern community development and youth education. He currently leads local martial arts initiatives in […]

Muhammad Zahid is an International Advisory Board Member of the International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) and a researcher dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the traditional wrestling heritage of Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent. His academic interests focus on Kushti (Pehlwani), the legacy of Gama Pehlwan, traditional physical conditioning, and the historical relationship between […]

Reconstructing Northern Warrior Physical Culture into a Modern UNESCO-Based Educational System International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) Traditional Wrestling Studies Song Jun-ho International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) President Abstract Traditional wrestling systems have survived across Eurasia for centuries; however, most remain competition-oriented rather than education-oriented. Unlike Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, traditional wrestling has rarely […]

Authors/Creators Shamin Hotak, Mohammad (Researcher) Description Afghanistan has historically occupied one of the most strategic geographical positions along the Silk Road, connecting East Asia, Central Asia, Persia, and the Indian subcontinent. For more than two millennia, the region has served not only as a commercial corridor but also as a meeting place for military traditions, […]

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to announce an official side event at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). Titled “Bridging Eurasia: The Silk Road Living Heritage and Sustainable Ssireum Transmission,” this event will take place on July 9, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30. As the global community gathers at the […]