International Kempo Federation

The International Kempo Federation (IKF) is the administrative body for kempo in the world, with over 100 member countries. IKF was founded in 2002 in Budapest, Hungary, being currently headquartered in Nice, France.

Presidents

• Olaf Bock, Germany, 2002–2008
• Jeff Speakman, United States, 2008–2018
• Amatto Zaharia, Romania, 2018–

Executive committee

President

• Amatto Zaharia

Vice-presidents

• Yoshiji Soeno
• Ádám Lacza

CEO public relations

• Bruno Rebelo

Head of referees

• Edward Hartman

Executive members

• Robert E. Zingg
• Róbert Szayka

Directors

• Robert E. Zingg
• Ruslan Akumov
• Eko Puji Raharjo
• Carlos Miguel Wollman
• Martin Jonsson

Technical advisors

• Velin Hadjolov
• Rauf Ibrahimov

Members

Events

• World Kempo Championships
• Continental Kempo Championships
• World Kempo Cups
• International Events
• Professional IKF Gallas
• International Referee Courses

Black Belts Society

9 Dan

• Jeff Speakman
• Benny Urquidez

8 Dan

• Robert E. Zingg
• Amatto Zaharia
• Olaf Bock
• Edward Hartman
• Eric La Rocca
• Bruno Rebelo

7 Dan

• Velin Hadjolov
• Ahmad Yusuf
• Ruslan Akumov
• Rudolf Várszegi

See also

• Kenpō

References

External links

• Official website
• Old website