WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION

WPF

CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES

In Partnership with the World Pankration Confederation (WPC)

“ANCIENT TRADITION – MODERN SPORT – GLOBAL UNITY”

PREAMBLE

We, the members and founding representatives of the World Pankration Federation (WPF), recognizing the historical heritage of Pankration as an ancient Greek combat sport and recognizing the importance of developing Pankration as a modern, organized, safe, educational and internationally practiced sport, hereby establish these Constitution and Statutes.

The World Pankration Federation shall promote Pankration throughout the world through sporting excellence, education, discipline, respect, fair play, athlete protection, international cooperation and the preservation of historical heritage.

WPF shall cooperate with the World Pankration Confederation (WPC) as an international partner organization and shall seek to develop a coordinated worldwide structure for Pankration.

ARTICLE 1

NAME

The official name of the organization shall be:

WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION

The official abbreviation shall be:

WPF

The official international designation may be:

World Pankration Federation – WPF

The organization may use its official name, abbreviation, emblem, flag, certificates, medals and other identifying marks in accordance with applicable law.

ARTICLE 2

NATURE AND STATUS

WPF is an international sports organization dedicated to the development and promotion of Pankration.
WPF shall operate on a non-profit basis, unless otherwise provided by the applicable law of its jurisdiction of registration.
WPF shall be independent and non-political.
WPF shall respect the laws of the countries in which it operates.
WPF shall promote equality, dignity, safety, integrity and fair competition.

ARTICLE 3

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

WPF recognizes the World Pankration Confederation (WPC) as an international partner organization.
WPF and WPC may cooperate in:a. International development of Pankration;
b. Continental and national structures;
c. World championships;
d. Education and certification;
e. Technical regulations;
f. Coaching and referee development;
g. Athlete development;
h. Historical and cultural research;
i. International promotion;
j. Scientific and educational programs.
The exact legal rights, responsibilities and representation of WPF and WPC shall be established through a written Partnership Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding or other legally valid instrument.
The term “Official Partner” shall be used only where such partnership has been formally approved and documented.

ARTICLE 4

HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF PANKRATION

Pankration is an ancient Greek combat sport combining elements of striking and wrestling.
Historical sources identify Pankration as part of the ancient Olympic program from 648 BC.
WPF recognizes the historical heritage of Pankration and seeks to preserve and promote its cultural and sporting legacy.
Modern WPF Pankration shall be governed by modern sporting rules, safety standards, medical requirements and competition regulations.
Historical Pankration and modern Pankration shall be distinguished appropriately in educational, legal and sporting documents.

ARTICLE 5

MISSION

The mission of WPF is:

To develop, regulate, educate, promote and internationalize Pankration as a modern combat sport while preserving its historical heritage and promoting safety, discipline, respect and fair play.

ARTICLE 6

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of WPF shall include:

Promoting Pankration worldwide;
Establishing international technical standards;
Developing national Pankration federations;
Supporting continental Pankration organizations;
Organizing World Championships;
Organizing World Cups and international tournaments;
Developing athletes;
Developing coaches;
Developing referees and judges;
Establishing international certification systems;
Promoting youth Pankration;
Promoting women’s Pankration;
Promoting amateur and professional competition;
Supporting sports science and research;
Promoting athlete health and safety;
Promoting anti-doping principles;
Protecting the integrity of competition;
Preserving Pankration history and heritage;
Promoting international friendship and cooperation;
Developing educational and cultural programs.

ARTICLE 7

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

WPF shall be guided by:

Respect

Respect for athletes, coaches, officials, opponents and institutions.

Discipline

Commitment to training, rules and personal responsibility.

Fair Play

Honest and ethical competition.

Safety

Protection of athletes shall be a fundamental priority.

Integrity

Decisions and competitions shall be conducted honestly and transparently.

Unity

Pankration shall bring athletes and organizations together internationally.

Education

Sport shall contribute to knowledge, character and personal development.

ARTICLE 8

FOUNDER

The organization may recognize, subject to its founding documents and applicable law:

Philosopher Super Grandmaster Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost

as:

Founder and Founding President of the World Pankration Federation

The Founder shall be recognized for the founding vision and development of the organization’s Pankration and martial-arts programs, subject to the official founding records of WPF.

The title of Founder shall not by itself create powers contrary to this Constitution, applicable law, or duly adopted governance rules unless such powers are expressly established in the organization’s founding documents.

ARTICLE 9

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The principal organs of WPF shall be:

World Congress;
President;
Executive Board;
Secretary General;
Treasurer;
Technical Commission;
Referee and Judges Commission;
Coaching Commission;
Athletes Commission;
Medical and Safety Commission;
Ethics Commission;
Disciplinary Commission;
Anti-Doping Commission;
Women’s Commission;
Youth Commission;
Legal Commission;
Development Commission;
History and Heritage Commission;
Scientific and Education Commission.

ARTICLE 10

WORLD CONGRESS

The World Congress shall be the supreme representative body of WPF.
The Congress shall consist of eligible members and delegates recognized under WPF regulations.
The Congress shall:a. Approve the Constitution and Statutes;
b. Amend the Constitution;
c. Elect officers where applicable;
d. Approve financial reports;
e. Approve strategic programs;
f. Admit or suspend members according to the Statutes;
g. Approve major organizational policies;
h. Determine the host of major WPF events;
i. Decide on dissolution where legally required.

ARTICLE 11

PRESIDENT

The President shall:

Represent WPF internationally;
Preside over the Executive Board;
Protect the Constitution and Statutes;
Promote international development;
Support cooperation with WPC and other recognized organizations;
Supervise implementation of approved policies;
Perform other duties assigned by the Congress.

ARTICLE 12

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board shall be responsible for the administration and strategic management of WPF.

It may include:

President;
Vice Presidents;
Secretary General;
Deputy Secretary General;
Treasurer;
Technical Director;
elected or appointed members.

The Board shall operate within the authority of the Constitution, Congress and applicable law.

ARTICLE 13

SECRETARY GENERAL

The Secretary General shall:

Manage the international administration;
Maintain official records;
Prepare meetings;
Maintain communication with members;
Coordinate international programs;
Maintain official correspondence;
Implement decisions of the Congress and Executive Board.

ARTICLE 14

MEMBERSHIP

WPF membership may include:

National Federations;
Continental Federations;
Clubs;
Academies;
Athletes;
Coaches;
Referees;
Judges;
Medical professionals;
Technical officials;
Honorary Members;
Institutional Members.

ARTICLE 15

NATIONAL FEDERATIONS

A recognized National Pankration Federation may:

Develop Pankration nationally;
Organize national competitions;
Develop athletes;
Train coaches;
Train referees;
Establish clubs and academies;
Select national teams where applicable;
Participate in WPF international competitions.

National federations must comply with WPF statutes and the laws of their respective countries.

ARTICLE 16

CONTINENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

WPF may recognize continental organizations, including:

Asian Pankration Federation;
European Pankration Federation;
African Pankration Federation;
Pan-American Pankration Federation;
Oceania Pankration Federation.

Continental organizations shall operate in accordance with WPF regulations.

ARTICLE 17

COMPETITION DISCIPLINES

WPF may recognize and regulate:

1. Sport Pankration

The principal competitive format.

2. Pankration Grappling

A discipline emphasizing wrestling, throws, control and submission techniques.

3. Pankration Striking

A discipline emphasizing permitted striking techniques.

4. Pankration Combat

A combined combat format governed by specific WPF rules.

5. Youth Pankration

Age-appropriate competition with enhanced safety provisions.

6. Women’s Pankration

Women’s competitive divisions.

7. Amateur Pankration

Competition under amateur regulations.

8. Professional Pankration

Competition under professional regulations.

ARTICLE 18

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

WPF may organize:

World Pankration Championships;
World Pankration Cup;
Continental Championships;
International Open Championships;
National Championships;
Youth World Championships;
Women’s World Championships;
Masters Championships;
Professional Championships;
Invitational tournaments.

ARTICLE 19

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

The Technical Commission shall establish regulations concerning:

Weight categories;
Age categories;
Match duration;
Competition areas;
Protective equipment;
Uniforms;
Legal techniques;
Prohibited techniques;
Scoring;
Warnings;
Penalties;
Submissions;
Knockouts;
Technical decisions;
Medical stoppages;
Appeals.

Technical regulations may be amended when necessary for athlete safety, sporting development or international consistency.

ARTICLE 20

REFEREES AND JUDGES

WPF shall establish an international certification system.

Suggested grades include:

National Referee;
Continental Referee;
International Referee;
World Referee;
International Judge;
World Judge.

Certification shall be based on appropriate education, examination, experience and continuing professional development.

ARTICLE 21

COACHING

WPF may establish international coaching qualifications:

Coach Level I;
Coach Level II;
Senior Coach;
International Coach;
Master Coach;
Technical Master.

Training and certification requirements shall be published in official regulations.

ARTICLE 22

ATHLETE PROTECTION

WPF shall promote:

Safe training;
Medical supervision;
Appropriate competition rules;
Protection of minors;
Prevention of abuse;
Prevention of harassment;
Athlete welfare;
Responsible weight management;
Appropriate concussion and injury protocols.

ARTICLE 23

MEDICAL AND SAFETY COMMISSION

The Medical and Safety Commission shall advise WPF regarding:

Medical examinations;
Competition safety;
Injury management;
Emergency procedures;
Concussion protocols;
Athlete welfare;
Medical personnel;
Safety equipment.

ARTICLE 24

ANTI-DOPING

WPF shall maintain an anti-doping framework consistent with applicable international standards and the laws governing each event.

Athletes and officials participating in WPF competitions shall comply with applicable anti-doping rules.

ARTICLE 25

ETHICS

All WPF members shall:

Respect opponents;
Respect officials;
Avoid discrimination;
Avoid corruption;
Avoid bribery;
Avoid competition manipulation;
Protect minors;
Maintain professional conduct;
Respect the integrity of the sport.

ARTICLE 26

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Disciplinary measures may include:

Warning;
Written reprimand;
Fine where legally permitted;
Suspension;
Removal from competition;
Withdrawal of certification;
Expulsion.

All disciplinary proceedings shall provide appropriate notice and an opportunity to respond, subject to applicable regulations.

ARTICLE 27

APPEALS

Members affected by an appealable decision shall have access to an established appeal procedure.

Appeals shall be reviewed by an impartial body where reasonably possible.

ARTICLE 28

ATHLETES COMMISSION

The Athletes Commission shall provide a formal channel for athletes to participate in WPF governance.

Its responsibilities may include:

Athlete representation;
Competition feedback;
Safety recommendations;
Athlete welfare;
Participation in technical consultations.

ARTICLE 29

WOMEN’S AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

WPF shall promote structured opportunities for women and young athletes.

Youth competitions shall use age-appropriate rules, protective measures and competition formats.

ARTICLE 30

EDUCATION AND ACADEMY

WPF may establish:

WORLD PANKRATION ACADEMY

for education and certification in:

Pankration;
Coaching;
Refereeing;
Sports management;
Sports science;
Athlete development;
Martial-arts history;
Ethics and leadership.

ARTICLE 31

HISTORY AND HERITAGE

WPF shall encourage research and education concerning the history of Pankration.

A History and Heritage Commission may maintain:

Historical archives;
Publications;
Research projects;
Conferences;
Museums or exhibitions;
Digital archives.

ARTICLE 32

WORLD RANKING

WPF may establish an official:

WORLD PANKRATION RANKING

Ranking criteria shall be published in advance and applied consistently to eligible athletes.

ARTICLE 33

WORLD CHAMPION

The title:

WPF WORLD PANKRATION CHAMPION

shall be awarded only according to officially approved competition regulations.

World titles shall be recorded in the official WPF results database.

ARTICLE 34

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

WPF may enter into agreements with:

Sports organizations;
Universities;
Academies;
Clubs;
Medical institutions;
Sponsors;
Media organizations;
Educational institutions;
International sporting organizations.

All partnerships shall comply with applicable law and WPF ethical standards.

ARTICLE 35

FINANCES

WPF may receive lawful income from:

Membership fees;
Event registration;
Certification;
Educational programs;
Sponsorship;
Donations;
Grants;
Merchandise;
Event revenues;
Other lawful sources.

All funds shall be used to advance the objectives of WPF.

ARTICLE 36

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

WPF shall maintain appropriate financial records.

Where required by applicable law, WPF shall prepare annual financial reports and conduct an independent audit or financial review.

ARTICLE 37

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Any officer or committee member with a direct personal or financial interest in a matter shall disclose that interest and, where appropriate, refrain from participating in the relevant decision.

ARTICLE 38

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The name, logo, emblem, flag, certificates, medals, rankings, publications and other official intellectual property of WPF shall be protected according to applicable law.

Unauthorized commercial use may be prohibited.

ARTICLE 39

OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES

WPF may appoint:

National Representatives;
Continental Representatives;
International Directors;
Technical Representatives;
Honorary Representatives.

Appointments shall be documented in writing.

ARTICLE 40

RELATIONSHIP WITH WPC

WPF and WPC shall cooperate as international partner organizations.

Their relationship shall be based on:

Respect – Cooperation – Transparency – Mutual Recognition – Shared Development

Neither organization shall claim legal authority over the other unless such authority is expressly established by a written agreement.

ARTICLE 41

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Official WPF documents may include:

Constitution;
Statutes;
Competition Rules;
Technical Rules;
Referee Regulations;
Coaching Regulations;
Medical Regulations;
Anti-Doping Regulations;
Ethics Code;
Disciplinary Code;
Membership Regulations;
Partnership Agreements.

ARTICLE 42

AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be amended by the World Congress according to the required voting procedure.

Amendments shall be recorded and officially published.

ARTICLE 43

DISSOLUTION

WPF may be dissolved only according to:

This Constitution;
A duly adopted decision of the competent governing body;
The applicable law of its jurisdiction.

After payment of lawful obligations, remaining assets shall be transferred in accordance with applicable non-profit law and the organization’s objectives.

ARTICLE 44

OFFICIAL MOTTO

The official motto of WPF shall be:

“ANCIENT TRADITION – MODERN SPORT – GLOBAL UNITY”

ARTICLE 45

FOUNDING DECLARATION

The World Pankration Federation recognizes the historical legacy of Pankration and commits itself to developing a modern international sporting system based upon:

Discipline
Respect
Courage
Knowledge
Fair Play
Safety
Integrity
Education
Unity

ARTICLE 46

FINAL PROVISION

This Constitution and Statutes shall enter into force upon adoption by the competent founding or governing authority of the World Pankration Federation.

Where any provision conflicts with mandatory applicable law, the mandatory law shall prevail and the remaining provisions shall remain effective to the extent legally possible.

OFFICIAL ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATION

WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION (WPF)

International Pankration Sports Federation

International Partner of the World Pankration Confederation (WPC)

Founder and Founding President

Philosopher Super Grandmaster Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost

Motto

ANCIENT TRADITION – MODERN SPORT – GLOBAL UNITY

WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION

CONSTITUTION & MODERN PANKRATION TECHNICAL CODE

Ancient Tradition — Modern Science — Global Unity

Founding Edition

PREAMBLE

We, the Founding Members of the World Pankration Federation, recognizing Pankration as a historical Greek combat sport and recognizing the responsibility of the present generation to preserve its heritage while developing it according to contemporary scientific, sporting, and educational, ethical and safety standards, hereby establish this Constitution and Modern Pankration Technical Code.

The Federation recognizes that the historical Pankration belongs to the cultural and sporting heritage of Ancient Greece.

The Federation further establishes a modern system of Pankration as an organized combat sport based upon technical excellence, physical development, tactical intelligence, scientific education, discipline, self-control, respect, fair play, athlete protection and international cooperation.

The Federation therefore declares:

Ancient tradition shall constitute the roots.

Modern science shall constitute the method.

Sport shall constitute the framework.

Ethics shall constitute the discipline.

Human excellence shall constitute the objective.

PART I

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1 — NAME

The official name of the organization shall be:

WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION

The official abbreviation shall be:

WPF

Where appropriate, the Federation may use the designation:

International Pankration Sports Federation.

ARTICLE 2 — NATURE AND LEGAL CHARACTER

1. The Federation shall be an international, independent, non-profit and non-governmental sporting organization, subject to the mandatory laws of the jurisdiction in which it is legally established.

2. The Federation shall be politically neutral.

3. The Federation shall not discriminate on the basis of nationality, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, social origin or other protected status.

4. The Federation shall operate according to principles of sporting integrity, transparency, athlete protection, accountability and due process.

5. Where any provision of this Constitution conflicts with mandatory applicable law, the mandatory law shall prevail.

ARTICLE 3 — OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Federation shall be:

1. To preserve the historical heritage of Pankration.

2. To develop Modern Pankration as a regulated international sport.

3. To establish unified technical and educational standards.

4. To establish internationally recognizable athlete grades and Dan ranks.

5. To establish a transparent international competition-ranking system.

6. To establish an international athlete and rank registry.

7. To develop coaches, instructors, referees and technical officials.

8. To promote scientific research relating to Pankration.

9. To promote athlete safety and injury prevention.

10. To promote ethical conduct and fair play.

11. To promote international cooperation.

12. To preserve Greek terminology and historical knowledge associated with Pankration.

13. To encourage participation of youth, women, veterans and athletes with disabilities in appropriate programs.

14. To develop Pankration without falsely representing modern rules as identical to ancient practice.

ARTICLE 4 — FUNDAMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

The Federation recognizes Pankration as more than a collection of fighting techniques.

Pankration shall be understood as the disciplined integration of:

Body — Mind — Technique — Will — Character.

The fundamental philosophical principle shall be:

«Power without control is incomplete power.»

The development of physical ability shall therefore be accompanied by intellectual development, technical discipline, emotional control and ethical responsibility.

The ultimate purpose of training shall not be the glorification of violence, but the disciplined development of human capability within the ethical boundaries of sport.

ARTICLE 5 — THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF MODERN PANKRATION

Modern Pankration shall be founded upon seven principles:

1. Strength — development and control of physical force.

2. Technique — efficient and precise execution of movement.

3. Intelligence — perception, analysis and tactical decision-making.

4. Courage — disciplined action under pressure.

5. Discipline — consistency in training and conduct.

6. Self-Control — control of power, emotion and behavior.

7. Responsibility — recognition that increased capability creates increased responsibility.

The Federation shall regard these seven principles as complementary rather than independent qualities.

ARTICLE 6 — TRADITIONAL AND MODERN PANKRATION

The Federation shall recognize two complementary domains:

A. Traditional Pankration

Traditional Pankration concerns:

– historical research;

– ancient Greek terminology;

– historical reconstruction;

– cultural heritage;

– historical training concepts;

– study of ancient sporting philosophy;

– preservation of historical knowledge.

B. Modern Pankration

Modern Pankration concerns:

– contemporary sporting competition;

– standardized rules;

– athlete protection;

– sports science;

– coaching science;

– biomechanics;

– exercise physiology;

– sports psychology;

– technical grading;

– ranking;

– officiating;

– medical standards;

– education.

Historical practice shall not automatically be treated as a modern competition rule.

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ARTICLE 7 — DEFINITION OF PANKRATION

For the purposes of the Federation:

«Pankration is a multidisciplinary combat sport integrating striking, grappling, takedowns, throwing, positional control and regulated submission-based skills within a structured sporting framework.»

Modern Pankration shall require the integration of:

Technical Skill + Physical Capacity + Tactical Intelligence + Ethical Conduct.

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ARTICLE 8 — TECHNICAL TOPOLOGY

The Modern Pankration Technical System shall consist of five principal domains:

P1 — STRIKING

Controlled use of permitted striking techniques.

P2 — GRAPPLING

Standing and close-range grappling, clinch control and positional engagement.

P3 — THROWING

Controlled takedowns, throws and transitions.

P4 — GROUND

Ground control, positional transitions and regulated submission skills.

P5 — TACTICAL INTEGRATION

The ability to connect P1–P4 according to distance, position, timing and rules.

No advanced rank shall be awarded solely for mastery of one technical domain.

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ARTICLE 9 — SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION

The Federation shall promote the application of:

– biomechanics;

– exercise physiology;

– strength and conditioning;

– motor learning;

– sports psychology;

– sports medicine;

– injury prevention;

– nutrition science;

– performance analysis;

– pedagogy;

– coaching science.

The Federation shall encourage research and evidence-based development of its technical system.

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ARTICLE 10 — ATHLETE PROTECTION

Safety shall be a fundamental obligation of the Federation.

All competition and training regulations shall consider:

1. age;

2. physical development;

3. experience;

4. weight;

5. sex/category where applicable;

6. medical clearance;

7. protective equipment;

8. permitted techniques;

9. referee intervention;

10. emergency procedures.

No historical technique shall be automatically authorized merely because it existed historically.

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PART II

GOVERNANCE

ARTICLE 11 — ORGANS OF THE FEDERATION

The Federation may establish:

1. World Congress;

2. Executive Board;

3. President;

4. Secretary General;

5. Technical Commission;

6. Athletes Commission;

7. Coaches Commission;

8. Referees and Judges Commission;

9. Medical and Safety Commission;

10. Ethics and Disciplinary Commission;

11. Scientific and Research Commission;

12. Historical and Cultural Heritage Commission;

13. Ranking and Registry Commission;

14. Youth and Development Commission.

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ARTICLE 12 — WORLD CONGRESS

The World Congress shall be the supreme legislative body of the Federation.

Its functions shall include:

1. adoption and amendment of the Constitution;

2. election or confirmation of governing officers according to applicable statutes;

3. approval of strategic policies;

4. approval of major technical reforms;

5. approval of financial reports;

6. recognition of national members;

7. consideration of major disciplinary matters where constitutionally required.

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ARTICLE 13 — TECHNICAL COMMISSION

The Technical Commission shall be responsible for:

1. technical standards;

2. Dan examinations;

3. curriculum development;

4. technical terminology;

5. instructor standards;

6. technical research;

7. examination criteria;

8. certification of examiners.

No individual shall have unrestricted authority to award ranks without a documented examination or formally defined honorary procedure.

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ARTICLE 14 — ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE

Every member shall observe:

– respect;

– honesty;

– fair play;

– non-discrimination;

– athlete protection;

– confidentiality;

– professional conduct;

– anti-corruption principles.

Rank may be suspended or revoked following a fair disciplinary process where serious misconduct is established.

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PART III

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT AND DAN SYSTEM

ARTICLE 15 — PRINCIPLE OF RANK

The Federation shall distinguish between:

Technical Rank

The athlete’s level of technical, educational and professional development.

Competition Ranking

The athlete’s competitive performance.

These shall never be automatically equated.

A 5th Dan athlete may therefore have a lower competition ranking than a 2nd Dan athlete.

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ARTICLE 16 — TEN-DAN SYSTEM

The official Modern Pankration Dan system shall consist of:

Dan| Official Title| Primary Status

1st Dan| Pankration Practitioner| Athlete

2nd Dan| Advanced Pankration Practitioner| Advanced Athlete

3rd Dan| Instructor| Instructor

4th Dan| Senior Instructor| Senior Instructor

5th Dan| Master Instructor| Master

6th Dan| Senior Master| Senior Master

7th Dan| Master| Master

8th Dan| Grand Master| Grand Master

9th Dan| Senior Grand Master| Senior Grand Master

10th Dan| Supreme Grand Master| Supreme Technical Rank

The titles shall indicate increasing levels of technical mastery, knowledge, teaching ability, contribution and leadership.

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ARTICLE 17 — GENERAL PROMOTION PRINCIPLE

Promotion shall be based on:

**Technical Competence

+ Scientific Knowledge

+ Practical Experience

+ Teaching/Contribution

+ Ethical Conduct.**

Time alone shall never constitute sufficient evidence for promotion.

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ARTICLE 18 — FIRST DAN

1st Dan — Pankration Practitioner

The candidate shall demonstrate foundational competence in:

– striking;

– defensive movement;

– grappling;

– basic takedowns;

– positional control;

– safe falling;

– basic ground skills;

– basic tactical concepts;

– competition rules;

– safety;

– sports ethics.

Recommended minimum:

One year of documented training after the qualifying beginner stage, subject to national and WPF examination requirements.

The candidate must demonstrate:

«Correct technique, controlled execution and safe application.»

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ARTICLE 19 — SECOND DAN

2nd Dan — Advanced Pankration Practitioner

The candidate shall demonstrate:

– technical combinations;

– transition between striking and grappling;

– takedown transitions;

– ground transitions;

– defensive systems;

– controlled sparring;

– tactical awareness;

– higher physical preparation.

Recommended minimum:

Two years after 1st Dan, subject to examination.

The philosophical transition is:

«From individual technique to integrated movement.»

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ARTICLE 20 — THIRD DAN

3rd Dan — Instructor

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach.

Requirements shall include:

1. technical examination;

2. teaching examination;

3. basic anatomy;

4. basic exercise physiology;

5. injury prevention;

6. first aid;

7. lesson planning;

8. ethical responsibilities of an instructor.

A written technical thesis shall be required.

The fundamental principle is:

«The practitioner knows; the instructor understands and can transmit.»

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ARTICLE 21 — FOURTH DAN

4th Dan — Senior Instructor

The candidate shall demonstrate:

– advanced technical competence;

– sustained teaching experience;

– curriculum planning;

– instructor development;

– athlete development;

– competition coaching knowledge;

– leadership.

Promotion should require documented service as an instructor and successful examination.

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ARTICLE 22 — FIFTH DAN

5th Dan — Master Instructor

The title Master shall not mean merely an exceptionally skilled fighter.

A Master shall be a person who has:

– mastered the technical system;

– demonstrated long-term teaching;

– developed athletes;

– contributed to education;

– demonstrated knowledge;

– maintained ethical standards;

– contributed to the development of Pankration.

A written Master-level thesis or equivalent research project shall be required.

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ARTICLE 23 — SIXTH DAN

6th Dan — Senior Master

The candidate shall demonstrate substantial national-level contribution.

Evidence may include:

– development of clubs;

– development of instructors;

– national coaching programs;

– referee development;

– competition organization;

– curriculum development;

– research;

– athlete development.

Promotion shall be merit-based and independently evaluated.

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ARTICLE 24 — SEVENTH DAN

7th Dan — Master

This rank shall recognize a mature authority in the technical and educational system.

The candidate shall demonstrate:

– advanced technical knowledge;

– advanced teaching;

– instructor development;

– curriculum leadership;

– significant national or international contribution;

– philosophical understanding of Pankration.

A substantial technical or philosophical thesis shall normally be required.

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ARTICLE 25 — EIGHTH DAN

8th Dan — Grand Master

The Grand Master shall represent international-level mastery and contribution.

Evidence may include:

– development of Pankration in multiple countries;

– development of Masters;

– international education;

– technical research;

– international competition development;

– contribution to international standards.

The rank shall be exceptional and shall not be automatically awarded for age or seniority.

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ARTICLE 26 — NINTH DAN

9th Dan — Senior Grand Master

The 9th Dan shall represent extraordinary lifetime contribution.

The candidate should normally demonstrate:

– several decades of documented involvement;

– international contribution;

– development of future Masters or Grand Masters;

– technical scholarship;

– educational leadership;

– exceptional ethical record.

The Federation may establish a minimum age and minimum period following 8th Dan through its Technical Regulations.

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ARTICLE 27 — TENTH DAN

10th Dan — Supreme Grand Master

The 10th Dan shall be the highest ordinary technical rank of the Federation.

It shall be reserved for exceptional lifetime contribution.

The candidate must demonstrate, where applicable:

– extraordinary technical mastery;

– lifetime service;

– international development;

– development of generations of instructors;

– contribution to the scientific or educational system;

– preservation of Pankration heritage;

– exemplary ethical conduct.

The 10th Dan shall not be sold, automatically inherited or granted solely through financial contribution.

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PART IV

FOUNDER AND FOUNDING AUTHORITY

ARTICLE 28 — FOUNDING SUPREME GRAND MASTER

Where the Federation’s founding instruments lawfully recognize a Founder, the Federation may establish the ceremonial and constitutional designation:

FOUNDER & SUPREME GRAND MASTER OF THE MODERN PANKRATION SYSTEM

This designation shall identify the individual formally recognized in the founding documents as the principal architect of the Federation’s Modern Pankration system.

The title shall not by itself imply ownership of the historical sport of Pankration.

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ARTICLE 29 — FATHER OF THE MODERN PANKRATION SYSTEM

Where formally adopted by the founding authority, the designation:

FATHER OF THE MODERN PANKRATION SYSTEM

may be used as a historical and institutional designation for the Founder recognized as the principal architect of the Federation’s modern technical, educational, philosophical and organizational framework.

For avoidance of doubt:

«This designation concerns the Modern Pankration System established by the Federation and does not constitute a claim that one individual invented Ancient Pankration or every modern form of Pankration practiced worldwide.»

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ARTICLE 30 — FOUNDER’S PHILOSOPHY

The Federation may preserve the Founder’s philosophy in a separate official document entitled:

THE FOUNDER’S PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN PANKRATION

No quotation, doctrine or biographical claim shall be attributed to the Founder unless authenticated by the Founder or supported by an official archival record.

The philosophical framework shall be based upon:

Strength with control.

Knowledge with humility.

Courage with responsibility.

Tradition with innovation.

Competition with respect.

Authority with accountability.

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PART V

WORLD REGISTRY

ARTICLE 31 — WORLD PANKRATION REGISTRY

The Federation shall establish:

WORLD PANKRATION REGISTRY (WPR)

Each registered athlete may receive a unique:

WPF-ID

The Registry may record:

– identity;

– nationality;

– federation/club;

– rank;

– date of promotion;

– examination record;

– competition record;

– coaching certification;

– referee certification;

– disciplinary status;

– relevant certifications.

Personal information shall be processed in accordance with applicable data-protection law.

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ARTICLE 32 — DIGITAL DAN CERTIFICATION

Each Dan promotion shall be recorded through an official certificate containing:

1. WPF-ID;

2. rank;

3. date;

4. examining authority;

5. examination reference;

6. issuing federation;

7. signatures or authenticated digital verification;

8. unique certificate number.

The Federation should maintain a system through which third parties can verify whether a certificate is authentic.

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PART VI

COMPETITION RANKING

ARTICLE 33 — WORLD PANKRATION RANKING

The Federation shall maintain:

WPF WORLD RANKING

Competition ranking shall be separate from Dan ranking.

The ranking methodology may consider:

– competition level;

– strength of opposition;

– results;

– number of bouts;

– championship results;

– activity;

– disciplinary penalties.

The exact mathematical formula shall be contained in the Competition Ranking Regulations rather than the Constitution.

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ARTICLE 34 — COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Modern Pankration competitions may include:

– youth;

– junior;

– senior;

– veteran;

– women’s categories;

– men’s categories;

– appropriate para-sport categories;

– weight divisions;

– technical divisions.

All categories shall be established according to athlete safety, participation numbers and scientific/medical advice.

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PART VII

EDUCATION

ARTICLE 35 — EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY

The Federation shall establish an educational pathway:

Athlete → Instructor → Senior Instructor → Master Instructor → Master → Grand Master.

The education system shall progressively increase:

– technical complexity;

– teaching responsibility;

– scientific knowledge;

– leadership;

– research;

– international contribution.

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ARTICLE 36 — COACH CERTIFICATION

Coach certification shall be independent from Dan rank where appropriate.

The Federation may establish:

– Coach C;

– Coach B;

– Coach A;

– International Coach;

– International Senior Coach.

Each level shall have defined education, practical experience and examination requirements.

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ARTICLE 37 — REFEREE AND JUDGE SYSTEM

The Federation shall establish a separate officiating pathway.

Officials shall be trained in:

– rules;

– scoring;

– safety;

– intervention;

– prohibited techniques;

– competition procedure;

– ethics;

– conflict of interest.

Technical rank shall not automatically qualify an individual to officiate.

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PART VIII

RESEARCH, HERITAGE AND INNOVATION

ARTICLE 38 — HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

The Federation shall establish a Historical and Cultural Heritage Commission.

Its functions shall include:

– preservation of historical documents;

– study of Ancient Greek terminology;

– historical research;

– cooperation with qualified scholars;

– preservation of artifacts and sources;

– distinction between historical evidence and modern reconstruction.

The Federation shall not present speculative reconstructions as established historical fact.

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ARTICLE 39 — SCIENCE AND MODERNIZATION

Modern Pankration shall remain open to scientific development.

The Federation may establish research programs concerning:

– biomechanics;

– performance;

– injury prevention;

– training methodology;

– motor learning;

– psychology;

– nutrition;

– athlete development;

– competition analysis.

The technical system may be amended when reliable evidence demonstrates a safer, more effective or more scientifically justified approach.

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PART IX

ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND FINAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 40 — FINAL PRINCIPLE

The World Pankration Federation shall recognize the following principle as the philosophical conclusion of its Constitution:

«Pankration is the disciplined union of strength, technique, intelligence, courage and self-control, developed through sport, education and ethical responsibility.»

The Federation shall preserve the historical roots of Pankration while accepting responsibility for its contemporary development.

Its fundamental doctrine shall therefore be:

PRESERVE THE ROOTS.

REFINE THE METHOD.

PROTECT THE ATHLETE.

EDUCATE THE PRACTITIONER.

DEVELOP THE MASTER.

SERVE THE SPORT.

BUILD THE FUTURE.

This Constitution and Modern Pankration Technical Code shall enter into force upon formal adoption by the competent founding authority of the World Pankration Federation.

Any amendment shall be recorded, dated and formally adopted according to the Federation’s governing procedure and applicable law.

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FOUNDING MOTTO

ANCIENT TRADITION — MODERN SCIENCE — GLOBAL UNITY

TECHNICAL MOTTO

POWER — TECHNIQUE — MIND — DISCIPLINE — CHARACTER

PHILOSOPHICAL MOTTO

POWER WITH CONTROL — KNOWLEDGE WITH RESPONSIBILITY

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END OF CONSTITUTION & MODERN PANKRATION TECHNICAL CODE

WORLD PANKRATION FEDERATION

OFFICIAL FOUNDER’S DESIGNATION

FATHER OF PANKRATION

PHILOSOPHER SUPER GRAND MASTER KING

MOHAMMADULLAH OMAR IMAN DOST

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Article 1 — Official Designation

The World Pankration Federation (WPF) may formally designate:

Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost

as:

FATHER OF PANKRATION

within the institutional and philosophical framework of the World Pankration Federation.

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Article 2 — Meaning of the Title

The designation “Father of Pankration” shall be understood as a foundational institutional and philosophical title within the WPF framework.

It shall recognize the role of the Founder in developing, organizing, codifying, teaching, philosophically interpreting, and internationally promoting the Pankration system established under the authority of the World Pankration Federation.

The title shall not be interpreted as a claim that the Founder created Ancient Greek Pankration.

Ancient Pankration constitutes a historical Greek combat sport with its own ancient origins and cultural heritage.

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Article 3 — Founder of the Modern System

For purposes of WPF institutional history, the Founder may additionally be designated:

Founder & Principal Architect of the Modern Pankration System

and

Founder & Supreme Grand Master of the WPF Modern Pankration System.

These designations refer specifically to the modern institutional, technical, educational, scientific, and philosophical framework established and codified by WPF.

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Article 4 — Philosophical Identity

The title:

Philosopher Super Grand Master King

shall represent the WPF philosophical conception of advanced martial mastery as the integration of:

Body — Technique — Mind — Knowledge — Discipline — Character — Ethics — Responsibility.

Accordingly:

«The practitioner develops the body.

The Master develops knowledge and skill.

The Grand Master develops systems and generations.

The Philosopher seeks meaning, wisdom and principles.

The responsible Founder transforms knowledge into an enduring institution.»

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Article 5 — The Philosophy of Pankration

The WPF Founder’s philosophical doctrine shall be expressed through the following principle:

«Pankration is not merely the art of fighting; it is the disciplined integration of physical ability, technical knowledge, tactical intelligence, courage, self-control, scientific understanding, ethical responsibility and human development.»

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Article 6 — The Historical Continuity

The WPF Modern Pankration System shall recognize a continuous conceptual relationship:

Ancient Pankration

↓

Historical Martial Tradition

↓

Modern Combat Sport

↓

Sports Science

↓

Modern Pankration System

↓

Global Pankration Education and Competition

The purpose of modernization shall therefore be neither to erase history nor to claim ownership of antiquity, but to establish a scientifically structured contemporary system while preserving the historical identity of Pankration.

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Article 7 — Founder’s Principle

The Founder’s institutional philosophy shall be summarized as:

«PRESERVE THE ROOTS.

REFINE THE METHOD.

PROTECT THE ATHLETE.

EDUCATE THE PRACTITIONER.

DEVELOP THE MASTER.

SERVE THE SPORT.

BUILD THE FUTURE.»

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Article 8 — The Seven Dimensions of Modern Pankration

The WPF Modern Pankration System shall integrate:

1. Physical Development

2. Technical Development

3. Tactical Intelligence

4. Scientific Knowledge

5. Philosophical Development

6. Ethical Character

7. Human and Institutional Responsibility

The ultimate objective is not simply to produce a stronger fighter.

The objective is to develop a complete Pankration practitioner capable of performance, knowledge, discipline, leadership, teaching and responsible service to the sport.

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Article 9 — Founder’s Legacy

The historical legacy of:

Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost

within WPF shall be documented through:

– the WPF Constitution;

– the Modern Pankration Technical Code;

– the Dan and Rank System;

– the World Pankration Registry;

– the WPF educational curriculum;

– the examination system;

– instructor and Master development;