Joseph Lumpkin
2795 County Highway 57
Blountsville, AL 35031
phone: 256-631-5107
email: karate@otelco.net

ABOUT THE FEDERATION

In order for Shinsei Hapkido Dan Rank to be valid the name and rank of the person claiming black belt rank must appear on this website in the "Teachers and Schools" page. All valid certificates must be signed by either Joseph Lumpkin, Kwan Founder, or a board member designated by Joseph Lumpkin.

SHINSEI HAPKIDO FEDERATION BOARD

Kwan Founder and President of Federation: Joseph Lumpkin

Head of the Board
Rick Milliken

U.S. Coordinators
East coast - - David Lyons
Middle USA David Dunn
West coast - - Eric Stieg

Senior counsel - David Price
International member representative and Senior Counsel – Eddie Graydon

Minister and pastor of the style
Dan Avril

Curriculum for law enforcement and elder members
Eric Stieg
David Price

Curriculum for kids and special needs
Dan Avril
Margret Timmer
Leslie Sowl

Weapons expert
Bryan Ratliff with sword and bo help by Eric Stieg

Shinsei Hapkido as the in house style of Karate for Christ
David Dunn

SHINSEI HAPKIDO FEDERATION ADVISORS

While the Shinsei Hapkido Federation is a fully autonomous organization, there are advisors that serve on the board of the Federation. They are:
Ed Byers
Mark Burton
Chris Dewey
George I. Petrotta - ISA Director and head of Sungjado, 8th dan through World Kido, and our adviser to the World Kido Federation.

If no Shinsei Hapkido class is available it is suggested that student search for a nearby class of Akayama Ryu under Soke Mark Barlow or one of his teachers. Likewise, if a student of Akayama Ryu cannot find a teacher they are invited to train with any of our Shinsei Hapkido classes.

ALL STATE COORDINATORS MAKE UP THE SHINSEI FEDERATION BOARD

SHINSEI HAPKIDO STATE COORDINATORS:

Shinsei International Coordinators to consist of:

Trinidad / Tobago Coordinator: Darren Brito

Africa: Past. J.A. (Andre') Van Niekerk (South Africa)