STATUTE OF THE ASIAN COMBAT SPORTS FEDERATION (ACSF)
PREAMBLE
ARTICLE 1
NAME, STATUS, AND HEADQUARTERS
1.1 Name
The name of the organization shall be:
Asian Combat Sports Federation (ACSF)
1.2 Legal Status
The ACSF shall be a non-profit, non-governmental sports organization established to govern, develop, and promote combat sports activities in Asia.
1.3 Headquarters
The headquarters of the Federation shall be determined by the General Assembly and may be transferred upon approval according to this Statute.
1.4 Official Languages
The official working languages of the Federation shall be English and other languages approved by the General Assembly.
ARTICLE 2
OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The objectives of the ACSF shall be:
a. To promote and develop combat sports throughout Asia;
b. To establish unified standards for training, competition, athlete safety, and officiating;
c. To organize Asian championships, tournaments, seminars, and educational programs;
d. To encourage youth participation and grassroots development;
e. To support athletes, coaches, referees, judges, and technical officials;
f. To protect the integrity of combat sports by preventing cheating, corruption, discrimination, and unsafe practices;
g. To promote gender equality and equal opportunities;
h. To cooperate with recognized international sports organizations;
i. To preserve and respect the cultural heritage of Asian martial arts and combat sports.
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
3.1 Membership Categories
The Federation shall have the following categories of membership:
a. Full Members
National governing bodies or recognized combat sports organizations representing countries or territories in Asia.
b. Associate Members
Organizations, clubs, academies, educational institutions, or other bodies contributing to combat sports development.
c. Honorary Members
Individuals recognized for exceptional contributions to combat sports.
3.2 Admission of Members
Applications for membership shall be submitted to the Executive Committee and approved by the General Assembly.
3.3 Rights of Members
Full Members shall have the right to:
a. Participate in Federation activities;
b. Vote at the General Assembly;
c. Nominate candidates for elected positions;
d. Submit proposals and recommendations.
3.4 Obligations of Members
Members shall:
a. Respect this Statute and Federation regulations;
b. Promote ethical conduct and fair competition;
c. Pay required membership fees;
d. Support Federation programs and objectives.
ARTICLE 4
GOVERNING BODIES
The governing bodies of the ACSF shall be:
- The General Assembly;
- The Executive Committee;
- The President;
- The Secretariat;
- Standing Committees;
- Disciplinary and Ethics Bodies.
ARTICLE 5
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
5.1 Authority
The General Assembly shall be the supreme decision-making body of the Federation.
5.2 Composition
The General Assembly shall consist of representatives of Full Members.
5.3 Powers
The General Assembly shall:
a. Approve and amend the Statute;
b. Elect the President and Executive Committee members;
c. Approve strategic plans and budgets;
d. Admit or suspend members;
e. Approve major policies and regulations;
f. Dissolve the Federation if required.
5.4 Meetings
The General Assembly shall meet at least once every two years.
An extraordinary meeting may be called by the President or by one-third of Full Members.
5.5 Voting
Each Full Member shall have one vote.
Decisions shall be made by a simple majority unless otherwise stated in this Statute.
ARTICLE 6
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
6.1 Composition
The Executive Committee shall consist of:
- President;
- Vice Presidents;
- General Secretary;
- Treasurer;
- Members responsible for technical, medical, athlete, and development matters.
6.2 Responsibilities
The Executive Committee shall:
a. Implement decisions of the General Assembly;
b. Manage Federation affairs;
c. Develop competitions and programs;
d. Supervise committees and departments;
e. Ensure compliance with this Statute.
6.3 Term of Office
Executive Committee members shall serve a term of four years and may be re-elected according to Federation rules.
ARTICLE 7
PRESIDENT
7.1 Role
The President shall be the highest representative of the ACSF.
7.2 Duties
The President shall:
a. Represent the Federation internationally;
b. Chair meetings of the General Assembly and Executive Committee;
c. Ensure implementation of Federation decisions;
d. Protect the interests and values of the Federation.
ARTICLE 8
SECRETARIAT
The Secretariat shall manage the daily administration of the Federation.
Its responsibilities include:
a. Maintaining official records;
b. Communicating with members;
c. Organizing events;
d. Managing documentation and correspondence.
ARTICLE 9
COMPETITIONS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
The ACSF shall establish regulations governing:
a. Competition formats;
b. Weight categories;
c. Safety requirements;
d. Medical procedures;
e. Referee and judging standards;
f. Anti-doping and integrity measures.
All competitions shall prioritize athlete safety and fair play.
ARTICLE 10
ATHLETE SAFETY AND ETHICS
The Federation shall:
a. Protect athletes from abuse, harassment, and discrimination;
b. Promote safe training and competition environments;
c. Require appropriate medical supervision;
d. Maintain ethical standards for all participants.
ARTICLE 11
FINANCE
11.1 Financial Resources
The Federation’s income may include:
a. Membership fees;
b. Event revenues;
c. Sponsorships;
d. Donations;
e. Grants and other lawful sources.
11.2 Financial Management
Funds shall only be used to achieve the objectives of the Federation.
Financial records shall be maintained transparently and audited according to applicable laws.
ARTICLE 12
DISCIPLINE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Federation shall establish disciplinary procedures for violations of:
a. This Statute;
b. Competition regulations;
c. Ethical standards;
d. Anti-doping rules.
Members shall have the right to appeal decisions according to Federation procedures.
ARTICLE 13
AMENDMENTS
This Statute may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the General Assembly.
Proposals for amendments must be submitted in writing before the meeting at which they are considered.
ARTICLE 14
DISSOLUTION
The ACSF may be dissolved only by a decision of the General Assembly supported by a two-thirds majority vote.
Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be transferred to a non-profit organization with similar objectives.
ARTICLE 15
FINAL PROVISIONS
This Statute enters into force upon approval by the founding members of the Asian Combat Sports Federation.
The Federation shall operate according to the principles of:
- Integrity;
- Respect;
- Equality;
- Excellence;
- Athlete welfare;
- International cooperation.
Adopted on: __________________
Place: _______________________
For the Founding Members:
President: ___________________
General Secretary: ____________
Date: ________________________

