CONSTITUTION OF THE ASIA KICKBOXING ORGANIZATION

AKO – Asia Kickboxing Organization

Article 1 – Name

The official name of the organization shall be:

ASIA KICKBOXING ORGANIZATION (AKO)

Article 2 – Status

The Asia Kickboxing Organization (AKO) shall operate as an independent continental sporting organization dedicated to the development, promotion, regulation and administration of Kickboxing throughout Asia.

Where formally granted through an official agreement or recognition instrument, AKO may be recognized and affiliated within the international framework of the:

World Kickboxing Union (WKU)

and the

World Kickboxing Organization (WKO).

Such recognition shall not affect the independent administrative and sporting identity of AKO.

Article 3 – Objectives

The principal objectives of AKO are:

1. To develop Kickboxing throughout the Asian continent.
2. To promote fair play, discipline, respect and sporting integrity.
3. To support Asian athletes, coaches, referees and judges.
4. To organize Asian championships and international sporting events.
5. To establish and implement technical and competition standards.
6. To cooperate with national Kickboxing organizations throughout Asia.
7. To promote youth, amateur and professional Kickboxing.
8. To represent the interests of Asian Kickboxing within the international sporting community.

Article 4 – Independence

AKO shall maintain its own:

• administration;
• membership structure;
• officers;
• committees;
• financial affairs;
• sporting programs;
• championships;
• and internal regulations.

AKO may cooperate with the WKU, WKO and other legitimate international and national sporting organizations while maintaining its institutional independence.

Article 5 – Founder

The Founder of the Asia Kickboxing Organization is:

Fighter Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omari Man Dost

The Founder shall be recognized as the founding authority of AKO and may hold such honorary or constitutional position as determined by the organization’s governing documents.

Article 6 – President

The President of the Asia Kickboxing Organization shall be:

Dr. Mahdi Zolghadr

The President shall represent AKO in continental and international sporting matters and shall supervise the implementation of its Constitution, regulations and decisions.

Article 7 – Membership

Membership may be granted to eligible:

• National Kickboxing Organizations;
• Federations;
• Unions;
• Associations;
• Clubs;
• Academies;
• Athletes;
• Coaches;
• Referees;
• Judges;
• and other recognized sporting representatives.

Article 8 – Governance

The principal organs of AKO may include:

• General Assembly;
• President;
• Executive Board;
• Secretary General;
• Technical Commission;
• Referees and Judges Commission;
• Medical and Safety Commission;
• and Disciplinary Commission.

Article 9 – Applicable Law

AKO shall operate in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which it is legally established and with generally accepted principles of international sport.

Article 10 – Final Provision

This Constitution constitutes the fundamental framework of the Asia Kickboxing Organization (AKO).

AKO shall strive to unite and develop Asian Kickboxing through professionalism, sporting excellence, athlete safety, fair competition, international cooperation and respect among nations.

Founder:
Philosopher Super Grand Master King Mohammadullah Omar Iman Dost

Dr. Mahdi Zolghadr

President of Asian Kickboxing Federation (AKF)

Asia Kickboxing Organization (AKO)