2026

Zachary Ouko, Advisor to the International Northern Ssireum Federation Tanzania has a deep wrestling + warrior heritage that goes back centuries. Here’s the breakdown: Colonial era: Many traditional fighting arts were suppressed, so they moved into dance, ceremony, and local tournaments. That’s why you’ll still see wrestling at Ngoma festivals today. “Tanzania’s warriors trained in […]

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to formally announce the establishment of the International Heritage Academy (IHA), a new global educational institution dedicated to the preservation, research, and transmission of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. A New Era for Global Heritage Education The IHA is founded on a singular vision: to serve as a […]

The Academic Forum of the International Northern-Style Ssireum Federation (INSF) has officially established the appointment requirements for its “Academic Professor” positions. These rigorous criteria are designed to ensure that those leading the Federation’s research and policy initiatives are not only experts in their fields but also active contributors to the global dissemination of traditional heritage. […]

The Academic Forum under the International Ssireum Federation (INSF) has been invited to an international webinar on sustainable public procurement and eco-labeling as an partner of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s ‘One Planet Network.’ This webinar, co-hosted by UNEP’s Consumer Information Programme and the EcoAdvance project, serves as a platform to discuss practical policy […]

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Rodolfo Eduardo Cárdenas Ramírez as a new International Advisory Board Member representing Venezuela. This appointment is effective as of June 25, 2026, for a two-year term. As the INSF continues to bridge the gap between historical martial heritage and contemporary global […]