International

Kung Fu
Federation
(IKF)

The International Kungfu Federation (IKF) is an international

governing body of the national andinternational kungfu
organizations in the world.

The purpose of organizing an international governing body for

Kung Fu is to propagate worldwide traditional kung fu tenets and
spirit.

IKF promotes traditional Kung Fu worldwide as a unique team

with unique rules and seeks to join the Olympic Games.

IKF seeks a unity, where all traditional kungfu styles are free from
any form of prejudice.

All the traditional kungfu organizations must be registered in IKF

and constitute their respective statutes in strict conformity with the
principles of the IKF Rules and Regulations.

The goal of the International Kung Fu Federation is to protect the

rights of the kungfu organizations, seek their coordination and
create peace and friendship.

IKF welcomes all kungfu masters to unity and seeks their

cooperation in the international events, world and continental
competitions.

IKF promotes the principles of traditional kungfu, its philosophy,

zen, development of techniques and ranking certification.

IKF observes the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code

(“OMADC”) as prescribed by the IOC and other anti-doping codes
relevant in preserving the intrinsic value of the spirit of sport.

IKF shall consult with and integrate, if necessary, the best practices
and models of the IOC and other International Federations (“IFs”)
of the Olympic Movement, and other Organizations with regard to
the administration of the sport of kungfu.

The Rules and Regulations of IKF is the fundamental and universal

document upon which the administration of the sport of kungfu is
based.

To attain the objects of Rules and Regulations, IKF shall promote

 the following activities;

 World Kungfu Championship

 World Junior Kungfu Championship
 World Senior Championship
 World University Kung Fu Championship
 World Military Kung Fu Championship
 Various international competitions
 International Referee Seminar and Refresher Course
 International Coach Training Course
 Research for the propagation and development of kungfu
techniques
 Publication of necessary kungfu related materials

The World and Continental Championships shall be held under the

auspices of IKF and organized by the host member organizations.
The Continental Kungfu Championships shall be held with the
approval and supervision of IKF, and shall be organized by the
host member organization selected by each continental federation.

IKF Headquarters: 529 Block, Metbuat Avenue, AZ1073 Baku, Azerbaijan. Phone/Fax:+99412 4175075,
+99450 4405075 (direct/whatsapp), Skype: ikfkungfu

E-mail: office@internationalkungfu.com , ikf@internationalkungfu.com - URL:

 http://www.internationalkungfu.com

What is the goal of the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF)?

According to the IKF Constitution, the goal of the International Kung Fu

Federation is to promote Kung Fu worldwide and see it among Olympic Games. The essence of
Kung Fu, its philosophy and Zen shows that this sport is not poor but perfect than the other
martial arts that joined the Olympic movement .

Essential Missions of the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF)

 Organization of continental and world tournaments
 Equality in sport;
 Protection of athletes and coaches;
 Human development assistance;
 To establish the unity of the national and international Kung Fu organizations

IKF Masters Board

The IKF has undertaken the following action:

- The creation of IKF Masters Board in 2003. This Board is involved in the process to collect the
written records about the history and current development of Kung Fu and its traditional
styles.
Note: All the respectful Kung Fu masters are welcome to join this unity and requested to send
the records about their styles and themselves to the IKF Library at library@internationalkungfu.com

Dear Masters, we rely on your support for the true unity of Kung Fu!

Structure of the IKF

The IKF National Representatives are the National Kung Fu Organizations - one organization
from each country.

The IKF Associate Members are the respectful international and national Kung Fu and Tai Chi
organizations.

Note: For the affiliation procedure, the respectful Kung Fu and Tai Chi
organizations present the following information to the IKF Secretariat:
 Name of the country
 Name of the organization
 Logo of the organization
 Name of the president, vice-president and/or chief instructor
 Style/System
 Past and/or current Kung Fu activities
 Contact phone/fax numbers and e-mail/URL address
 Current postal address

Contact: office@internationalkungfu.com / ikf@internationalkungfu.com