The
International Kungfu Federation is an international
governing body
of
the national
and
international kungfu and taichi organizations in the world.
The purpose of organizing
an international governing body for kungfu and taichi is to
propagate worldwide traditional kung fu tenets and spirit.
The IKF promotes the traditional
kungfu and taichi worldwide as a unique team with unique rules
and seeks to join the Olympic Games.
The IKF seeks a unity, where
all traditional kungfu and taichi styles are free from any
form of prejudice.
All the traditional kungfu
and taichi organizations must be registered in the 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
and taichi organizations, seek their coordination and create
peace and friendship.
The IKF welcomes all kungfu
and taichi masters to unity and seeks their cooperation in
the international events, world and continental competitions.
The IKF promotes the principles
of traditional kungfu, its philosophy, zen, development of
techniques and ranking certification.
The 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.
The 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 the 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, the IKF shall promote the following
activities;
- World Kungfu & Taichi Championships
- World Junior Kungfu and Taichi Championships
- World Senior Kungfu and Taichi Championships
- World University Kung Fu Championships
- World Military Kung Fu Championships
- 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
material
The World and Continental
Championships shall be held under the auspices of the IKF
and organized by the host member organizations. The Continental
Kungfu and Taichi Championships shall be held with the approval
and supervision of the IKF, and shall be organized by the
host member organization selected by each continental federation.
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