WORLD KUNG FU FEDERATION (WKFF)
MODEL STATUTE AND CONSTITUTION
WORLD KUNG FU FEDERATION
WKFF
Established in 2019
Founder: Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost
PREAMBLE
We, the members, martial arts masters, instructors, athletes, students, national representatives, and affiliated organizations of the World Kung Fu Federation (WKFF), recognizing the historical, cultural, educational, philosophical, and sporting value of Kung Fu and the martial arts, hereby establish this Statute as the foundational governing instrument of the Federation.
Acknowledging the establishment of the WKFF in 2019 by Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost, we affirm our commitment to preserving martial arts traditions, promoting excellence in training, encouraging discipline and respect, and fostering unity among practitioners throughout the world.
The WKFF shall promote integrity, mutual respect, technical excellence, personal development, cultural exchange, fair competition, and the peaceful cooperation of martial artists across national and cultural boundaries.
This Statute establishes the principles, objectives, governance, membership, powers, responsibilities, and procedures by which the Federation shall conduct its affairs.
CHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Name and identity
1.1. The name of the organization shall be the World Kung Fu Federation, abbreviated as WKFF.
1.2. The Federation may use its full name and abbreviation on official documents, certificates, identification cards, uniforms, publications, competition materials, and other authorized communications.
1.3. The Federation’s official emblem, flag, logo, seal, motto, and other identifying marks shall be approved by the competent governing body and protected in accordance with applicable law.
1.4. No member or affiliated organization may represent itself as having authority to bind the WKFF without appropriate authorization.
Article 2. Establishment and founding history
2.1. The WKFF recognizes 2019 as its year of establishment.
2.2. The Federation acknowledges Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost as its founder, as specified in this model Statute.
2.3. The Federation shall preserve its founding history, records, institutional achievements, and historical documents.
2.4. The adoption of this model Statute shall be documented through the appropriate founding, general assembly, or ratification process, as applicable.
Article 3. Legal status and independence
3.1. The WKFF is intended to operate as an international, independent, non-governmental, non-profit martial arts federation, subject to registration and applicable law.
3.2. The Federation shall conduct its affairs in accordance with this Statute, its duly adopted regulations, and the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is established.
3.3. The Federation may acquire property, enter into agreements, open bank accounts, employ personnel, organize events, and undertake other lawful activities necessary to fulfill its objectives, subject to its legal status and applicable law.
3.4. The Federation shall not distribute profits or assets to members for personal benefit. Reasonable reimbursement and lawful payment for authorized services may be made in accordance with approved financial procedures.
3.5. The WKFF shall not claim governmental, Olympic, or other international sporting recognition unless that recognition has actually been granted by the relevant authority.
Article 4. Headquarters and territorial scope
4.1. The legal headquarters shall be located at:
- Country: [Insert country]
- City: [Insert city]
- Registered address: [Insert official address]
4.2. The Federation may establish national federations, continental divisions, regional offices, training centers, and affiliated clubs, subject to approval and applicable law.
4.3. The Federation may conduct activities internationally and cooperate with recognized public and private institutions.
4.4. Any change to the registered headquarters shall be approved by the competent governing body and completed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Article 5. Official language
5.1. English shall be the principal working language of the WKFF unless the General Assembly decides otherwise.
5.2. The Federation may issue translations of its Statute, regulations, certificates, and official publications.
5.3. Where translations conflict, the legally designated authoritative version shall prevail.
CHAPTER II — PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES
Article 6. Mission
The mission of the WKFF is to promote, develop, preserve, and responsibly regulate Kung Fu and associated martial arts through education, technical training, international cooperation, ethical leadership, and sporting activities.
Article 7. Objectives
The Federation shall pursue the following objectives:
a. Promote Kung Fu and recognized martial arts traditions throughout the world.
b. Encourage discipline, respect, perseverance, humility, courage, self-control, and personal responsibility.
c. Preserve traditional martial arts knowledge, teaching methods, cultural heritage, and legitimate lineages.
d. Establish consistent standards for instructor development, technical examinations, grading, and certification.
e. Organize or authorize seminars, demonstrations, championships, tournaments, and international training events.
f. Encourage youth development, physical education, fitness, and lifelong participation in martial arts.
g. Promote equal opportunity and fair treatment for members regardless of nationality, gender, disability, or social background, subject to applicable law.
h. Develop cooperation among national federations, clubs, schools, masters, coaches, athletes, and other relevant organizations.
i. Promote safe training environments, injury prevention, safeguarding, and responsible coaching.
j. Encourage research, publications, cultural exchanges, and educational programs relating to martial arts.
k. Establish transparent procedures for membership, qualifications, disciplinary matters, and appeals.
l. Build partnerships with appropriate educational, cultural, sporting, and community organizations.
Article 8. Fundamental principles
The WKFF shall be guided by:
- Respect: Respect for all persons, traditions, and legitimate martial arts lineages.
- Integrity: Honest conduct and responsible leadership.
- Excellence: Continuous improvement in technical and educational standards.
- Fairness: Impartial administration and consistent application of rules.
- Safety: Protection of athletes, students, instructors, and the public.
- Unity: International cooperation without unnecessary discrimination between styles.
- Accountability: Responsible management of authority and resources.
- Transparency: Clear decision-making and appropriate financial reporting.
- Cultural preservation: Recognition of the history and traditions of Kung Fu.
- Peaceful conduct: Use of martial arts for education, self-discipline, fitness, and lawful sport rather than intimidation or unlawful violence.
CHAPTER III — MEMBERSHIP
Article 9. Categories of membership
The WKFF may establish the following categories:
9.1. National Member Federation: A national organization accepted to represent the WKFF within a designated country or territory.
9.2. Associate Member: A martial arts organization, institution, or club accepted for cooperation without all the rights of full national membership.
9.3. Club or School Member: A training club, academy, school, or dojo affiliated directly or through a national federation.
9.4. Individual Member: An eligible martial artist, instructor, coach, official, athlete, or supporter registered with the Federation.
9.5. Honorary Member: A person recognized for exceptional contributions to martial arts or the development of the WKFF.
9.6. Technical or Professional Member: A qualified examiner, referee, judge, coach, instructor, or other approved technical official.
9.7. The General Assembly may establish additional membership categories through approved regulations.
Article 10. Admission to membership
10.1. Applications shall be submitted in the form prescribed by the Federation.
10.2. Applicants may be required to provide:
- Organizational registration or identity documentation, where applicable.
- Details of leadership and authorized representatives.
- Information about martial arts activities and qualifications.
- Agreement to comply with this Statute and the Federation’s regulations.
- Applicable membership fees.
10.3. The Executive Committee shall review applications according to published criteria.
10.4. Applications shall be decided fairly and consistently, with written notification of approval or refusal.
10.5. An applicant refused membership may appeal in accordance with the Federation’s appeals procedure.
Article 11. Rights of members
Subject to membership category and applicable regulations, members may:
a. Participate in authorized WKFF activities.
b. Receive official communications, educational materials, and relevant administrative information.
c. Apply for technical recognition, qualifications, and certification in accordance with established standards.
d. Attend meetings to which they are entitled.
e. Nominate candidates, vote, or stand for election where their membership category permits.
f. Submit proposals, recommendations, and complaints through established procedures.
g. Receive fair treatment and due process in disciplinary proceedings.
h. Use authorized WKFF names, marks, and membership designations within the limits of their affiliation.
Article 12. Duties of members
Every member shall:
a. Observe this Statute and duly adopted regulations.
b. Conduct themselves with honesty, respect, and professionalism.
c. Pay approved membership fees when due, unless exempted.
d. Provide accurate information and maintain required qualifications.
e. Respect the lawful authority of the Federation’s governing bodies.
f. Promote safe training and comply with safeguarding requirements.
g. Avoid conduct that improperly damages the Federation, its members, or the reputation of martial arts.
h. Respect intellectual property, confidentiality obligations, and the rights of other members.
Article 13. Suspension, resignation, and termination
13.1. A member may resign by submitting written notice in accordance with applicable rules.
13.2. Membership may be suspended or terminated for serious misconduct, persistent non-payment of fees, fraud, repeated violations of this Statute, or other legitimate grounds established in advance.
13.3. Except where an interim protective measure is necessary, no member shall be suspended or expelled without written notice of the allegations and a reasonable opportunity to respond.
13.4. Decisions shall be proportionate, documented, and subject to appeal.
13.5. Termination of membership does not remove any outstanding lawful financial obligations.
CHAPTER IV — GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Article 14. Governing organs
The principal governing organs of the WKFF shall be:
- The General Assembly.
- The Executive Committee.
- The President.
- The Secretariat.
- The Technical and Grading Committee.
- The Refereeing and Competition Committee.
- The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
- The Finance and Audit Committee.
- The Safeguarding and Athlete Welfare Committee.
- Any additional committees lawfully established under this Statute.
Article 15. General Assembly
15.1. The General Assembly shall be the supreme decision-making body of the WKFF, subject to applicable law.
15.2. It shall consist of accredited representatives of eligible member organizations and other participants entitled to attend under the relevant regulations.
15.3. Each voting member organization shall have one vote unless an alternative lawful voting system is adopted in the Statute or approved regulations.
15.4. The General Assembly shall have authority to:
a. Approve and amend the Statute.
b. Elect and, where justified and procedurally fair, remove elected officers.
c. Approve strategic plans and major institutional policies.
d. Review annual reports, budgets, and financial statements.
e. Approve membership regulations and membership fee frameworks.
f. Consider appeals or other matters reserved to it by this Statute.
g. Decide on the relocation of headquarters where required.
h. Decide on the dissolution of the Federation in accordance with Article 35.
15.5. An ordinary General Assembly shall be held at least once every two years.
15.6. An extraordinary General Assembly may be convened by the Executive Committee or upon a written request from at least one-third of voting members.
15.7. Members shall ordinarily receive at least 30 days’ notice of a General Assembly, including the proposed agenda and relevant documents.
Article 16. Quorum and voting
16.1. The quorum for the General Assembly shall be more than half of the voting members entitled to participate, unless applicable law or a duly adopted provision requires otherwise.
16.2. Ordinary resolutions shall be adopted by a simple majority of valid votes cast.
16.3. Amendments to this Statute shall require a two-thirds majority of valid votes cast at a properly convened meeting.
16.4. Dissolution shall require the special majority specified in Article 35.
16.5. Voting may take place in person or through secure electronic or remote procedures where lawful and authorized.
16.6. Minutes shall record the decisions, voting results, and material resolutions of each General Assembly.
Article 17. Executive Committee
17.1. The Executive Committee shall supervise the Federation’s administration between meetings of the General Assembly.
17.2. Its proposed composition shall include:
- President.
- Senior Vice President.
- One or more Vice Presidents.
- Secretary General.
- Treasurer.
- Technical Director.
- Competition or Refereeing Director.
- Athlete or Member Representative.
- Other members approved under the election regulations.
17.3. The Executive Committee shall implement General Assembly decisions, oversee programs, administer resources, supervise committees, and maintain appropriate records.
17.4. Elected Executive Committee members shall ordinarily serve four-year terms and may be re-elected in accordance with the election rules.
17.5. Committee members shall disclose conflicts of interest and refrain from decisions in which they have a material personal interest.
17.6. Executive Committee meetings shall be held as necessary and at least quarterly.
17.7. Decisions shall be made by a simple majority of members present and voting, provided a quorum exists.
Article 18. The President and Founder
18.1. The President shall serve as the principal elected representative and executive leader of the WKFF.
18.2. The President shall:
a. Represent the Federation in official affairs.
b. Preside over meetings as provided in the relevant regulations.
c. Support the implementation of approved policies and strategic objectives.
d. Sign authorized agreements and official documents.
e. Supervise the Executive Committee’s implementation of approved decisions.
f. Promote the Federation’s mission, integrity, and international cooperation.
18.3. The WKFF recognizes Fellow Super Grand Master King Muhammad Allah Omar Iman Dus as its founder, associated with its establishment in 2019.
18.4. The founder may be separately designated as Founder and Founding Grand Master, if formally approved and recorded by the Federation.
18.5. The titles of Founder, Grand Master, or Honorary President do not, by themselves, create powers beyond those expressly established by this Statute or a valid resolution.
18.6. Any permanent honorary role or special founding authority must be clearly defined, consistent with applicable law, and compatible with the Federation’s accountability and governance requirements.
Article 19. Secretary General and Secretariat
19.1. The Secretary General shall oversee the administrative operations of the Federation.
19.2. Responsibilities shall include:
- Maintaining membership registers and official records.
- Preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
- Issuing official communications and notices.
- Coordinating national and international activities.
- Maintaining archives and administrative correspondence.
- Supporting the implementation of approved decisions.
19.3. The Secretariat may engage staff, volunteers, and consultants within the approved budget.
Article 20. Treasurer and financial administration
20.1. The Treasurer shall oversee the proper recording and administration of Federation funds.
20.2. The Treasurer shall prepare annual budgets, financial statements, and reports for the Executive Committee and General Assembly.
20.3. Federation funds shall be held in accounts established in the Federation’s legal name, where legally possible.
20.4. Payments shall be authorized under documented financial controls, including appropriate separation of financial responsibilities.
20.5. The Federation shall maintain accurate accounting records and arrange an independent audit or financial review when required by law, the General Assembly, or its approved financial regulations.
CHAPTER V — TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES
Article 21. Technical standards and grading
21.1. The WKFF may establish technical standards for Kung Fu styles and disciplines within its scope.
21.2. A Technical and Grading Committee shall develop syllabuses, assessment criteria, instructor standards, examination procedures, and grading guidelines.
21.3. Technical recognition and grading shall be based on transparent criteria, demonstrated competence, relevant experience, and properly documented assessment.
21.4. Traditional styles and legitimate lineages shall be treated with respect. No grading or certification shall be presented as universally recognized outside the Federation unless independently established.
21.5. The Federation shall maintain records of qualifications and may review credentials where credible evidence of error or misconduct arises.
Article 22. Instructor, coach, and examiner certification
22.1. The WKFF may establish qualification pathways for instructors, coaches, examiners, referees, and judges.
22.2. Applicants shall meet applicable technical, educational, ethical, and safeguarding requirements.
22.3. Certificates shall accurately identify the qualification awarded, the issuing authority, the date of issue, and any applicable conditions or expiry date.
22.4. Certification may be suspended or withdrawn following a fair process where the holder commits serious misconduct, falsifies qualifications, or no longer satisfies applicable standards.
Article 23. Competitions and events
23.1. The WKFF may organize, authorize, or sanction tournaments, championships, demonstrations, seminars, and cultural events.
23.2. All sanctioned competitions shall have published rules governing eligibility, judging, scoring, equipment, safety, protests, and appeals.
23.3. Competition formats shall be appropriate to participants’ age, skill level, experience, and the risks associated with the discipline.
23.4. Officials shall perform their duties impartially and disclose conflicts of interest.
23.5. Event organizers shall obtain required permits, insurance, medical support, and other safeguards under applicable law.
23.6. The Federation shall not authorize a competition format that violates applicable law or its safety requirements.
Article 24. Health, safety, and safeguarding
24.1. The WKFF shall promote safe training environments and the prevention of abuse, harassment, exploitation, and avoidable injury.
24.2. Appropriate safeguarding procedures shall be established for children and adults at risk.
24.3. Coaches and officials shall receive relevant training and be subject to appropriate screening where required by law.
24.4. Medical emergencies, injury reporting, equipment checks, and return-to-training decisions shall be handled according to appropriate professional guidance.
24.5. Participants shall not be subjected to hazing, coercive rituals, unlawful punishment, or dangerous practices disguised as martial arts discipline.
24.6. Complaints involving immediate risk shall be referred promptly to appropriate safeguarding authorities or emergency services where necessary.
CHAPTER VI — ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE
Article 25. Code of ethics
All WKFF officers, members, instructors, athletes, officials, and affiliated organizations shall comply with the Federation’s Code of Ethics.
The Code shall address:
- Respectful conduct and sportsmanship.
- Anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.
- Prevention of harassment and abuse.
- Conflicts of interest and improper financial benefits.
- Honest qualifications and accurate certification.
- Competition integrity and prohibited conduct.
- Responsible use of the WKFF name and emblem.
- Confidentiality, privacy, and responsible information handling.
Article 26. Disciplinary proceedings
26.1. Alleged violations shall be investigated by an authorized and appropriately impartial body.
26.2. The person or organization concerned shall receive written notice of the allegations and a reasonable opportunity to submit evidence and respond.
26.3. The decision-maker shall disclose any conflict of interest and withdraw when impartiality may reasonably be questioned.
26.4. Decisions shall be reasoned, proportionate, and communicated in writing.
26.5. Available sanctions may include a warning, mandatory training, reprimand, fine where lawful, suspension, removal of a qualification, or termination of membership.
26.6. Interim protective measures may be imposed when reasonably necessary to protect participants or preserve the integrity of an investigation. Such measures shall be reviewed promptly.
Article 27. Appeals and dispute resolution
27.1. A person or organization affected by a disciplinary decision may appeal under the applicable appeals rules.
27.2. Appeals shall ordinarily be submitted in writing within 30 days of notification of the decision.
27.3. Appeals shall be considered by a body or panel that did not make the original decision and is sufficiently independent to review the matter fairly.
27.4. The appeal panel may uphold, vary, overturn, or remit a decision for reconsideration.
27.5. Internal dispute resolution shall not prevent access to courts or statutory remedies where required by applicable law.
CHAPTER VII — FINANCE, PROPERTY AND TRANSPARENCY
Article 28. Sources of income
The Federation may obtain lawful income through:
a. Membership and affiliation fees.
b. Event registration and competition fees.
c. Donations and grants.
d. Sponsorship and partnership agreements.
e. Educational programs and authorized certification services.
f. Publications, merchandise, and licensing.
g. Other lawful activities consistent with its objectives.
Article 29. Use of funds and assets
29.1. All income and property shall be used to advance the Federation’s purposes and meet its lawful obligations.
29.2. No officer or member shall improperly use Federation funds or assets for personal gain.
29.3. Payments, reimbursements, and contracts shall be properly documented and approved under the financial regulations.
29.4. Material transactions involving officers, their relatives, or related organizations shall be disclosed and independently reviewed.
Article 30. Financial year and reporting
30.1. The financial year shall be established by the Executive Committee and recorded in the Federation’s financial regulations, subject to applicable law.
30.2. Annual financial statements shall be prepared and presented to the General Assembly.
30.3. Members entitled to financial information shall be given reasonable access to approved reports, subject to confidentiality and privacy requirements.
30.4. The Federation shall maintain suitable internal controls and address any identified financial irregularities.
CHAPTER VIII — INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURE AND REPRESENTATION
Article 31. National and regional representation
31.1. The WKFF may recognize national federations and establish continental or regional structures to coordinate its activities.
31.2. Recognition shall be based on published criteria, including organizational integrity, technical capacity, legal compliance, and adherence to this Statute.
31.3. National and regional representatives shall operate within their authorized responsibilities and shall submit reports as required.
31.4. No representative may issue international recognition, appoint officials, or bind the Federation beyond their delegated authority.
Article 32. Partnerships and external recognition
32.1. The WKFF may cooperate with martial arts bodies, sports associations, educational institutions, cultural organizations, governments, and other lawful entities.
32.2. Any agreement shall identify the parties, scope of cooperation, responsibilities, financial terms, and applicable approval requirements.
32.3. The Federation shall accurately describe its affiliations, certifications, partnerships, and recognition status in public communications.
CHAPTER IX — AMENDMENTS AND DISSOLUTION
Article 33. Amendment of the Statute
33.1. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by at least one-third of voting member organizations.
33.2. Proposed amendments shall be circulated with the notice of the General Assembly and ordinarily provided at least 30 days before the meeting.
33.3. Amendments shall require a two-thirds majority of valid votes cast, subject to applicable law.
33.4. No amendment may override mandatory legal requirements.
Article 34. Interpretation of the Statute
34.1. The Executive Committee may issue interim interpretations where necessary for administration.
34.2. Questions of substantial constitutional importance shall be referred to the General Assembly.
34.3. Interpretations shall be consistent with the text, purpose, principles, and applicable law of the Federation.
Article 35. Dissolution and liquidation
35.1. The WKFF may be dissolved only by a properly convened extraordinary General Assembly called specifically to consider dissolution.
35.2. The proposal shall be circulated to voting members at least 60 days before the meeting.
35.3. Dissolution shall require approval by at least three-quarters of valid votes cast by eligible voting members present or participating under the authorized voting procedure, subject to any stricter legal requirement.
35.4. A liquidation officer or committee shall be appointed to settle liabilities and complete the winding-up process.
35.5. After lawful debts and obligations have been settled, remaining assets shall be transferred to one or more eligible non-profit organizations with similar purposes, in accordance with applicable law.
35.6. No remaining assets shall be distributed among members for personal benefit, except as expressly required by mandatory law.
CHAPTER X — FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 36. Official regulations
36.1. The Federation may adopt bylaws, technical rules, competition regulations, election procedures, financial policies, and codes of conduct to implement this Statute.
36.2. Such regulations shall be consistent with this Statute and approved by the competent governing body.
36.3. Where a regulation conflicts with this Statute, the Statute shall prevail, subject to mandatory law.
Article 37. Adoption and entry into force
37.1. This document is a model Statute prepared for consideration and adaptation by the WKFF.
37.2. It shall become the Federation’s operative Statute only when duly approved, adopted, or ratified by the authorized founding or governing body and, where necessary, accepted by the relevant registration authority.
37.3. The official adoption date and place shall be recorded in the minutes and inserted below.
37.4. All officers, members, and affiliated organizations shall be informed of the adopted Statute and the procedures for obtaining an official copy.
Founding declaration and signature page
WORLD KUNG FU FEDERATION
Established in 2019
We, the undersigned, declare our intention to adopt and uphold the Statute of the World Kung Fu Federation (WKFF), subject to the required approvals and applicable law.
Founder
Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost
