Foundational Framework and Strategic Vision of the International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF)

The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is an international organization established to preserve, develop, and promote Northern-style Ssireum and the broader martial heritage of Eurasia through education, research, international cooperation, and cultural exchange. Rather than functioning solely as a sports federation, the INSF serves as an international platform connecting practitioners, educators, researchers, and cultural leaders from across Eurasia and the Silk Road regions. Its mission is to transform traditional physical culture into a living educational system capable of contributing to future generations while respecting the diversity of each participating nation. The Federation recognizes Northern-style Ssireum as its foundational heritage and educational framework while continuously researching, documenting, and incorporating traditional wrestling and martial knowledge from participating Eurasian countries into a unified educational system.