F.E.S.E.C.A.M. / G.U.M.A.
(European Federation of Martial Arts) - (Global Union of Martil Arts )
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES FESECAM
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INTERNATIONAL BLACK BELTS ALLIANCE
2021 FESECAM manages the International Register of Black Belts I.B.B.A. (International Black Belts Alliance) Annual membership is free.
The register will give you the opportunity to meet other black belts and participate with them in international internships.
The black belt can apply annually for the card and the certificate and the I.B.B.A. This request must be sent to:
International.ib[email protected] - www.internationalblackbeltsalliance.eu
The register will give you the opportunity to meet other black belts and participate with them in international internships.
The black belt can apply annually for the card and the certificate and the I.B.B.A. This request must be sent to:
International.ib[email protected] - www.internationalblackbeltsalliance.eu
RAND MASTERS’ STATUS DEFINITIONS
SOKE - SOSHI SOKE - GAI SOKE - SHIHANKE
Soke 宗家
Grand Master leading a Japanese Ko Ryu (literally, “Traditional School”). A Soke is entitled to establish/suppress premises of his School.
As well, a Soke can recognize/recant Ryu Ha (side-Schools), undergoing a traditional path of practice, and appoint a Soshi Soke as its leader.
Soke is also entitled to issue Menkyo certificates to Martial Artists who reached full mastery in the style. Soke can also appoint a Waka Sensei (literally, “Young Master”) as his successor, to get in charge as next Soke on his retirement or his decease.
Soshi Soke 創始宗家
It’s a Japanese expression referring to initiators/inventors of a Martial Arts Method or Style.
Such status implies the leadership on a Ryu Ha, which is a side-School recognized, through a ceremony, by a Japanese Ko Ryu upon written consent of its Soke.
A Soshi Soke is entitled to issue Menkyo certificates too, to those who reached full mastery in his Method or Style. A Soshi Soke can appoint a Waka Sensei as his successor. The third Soshi Soke, in line of succession, can be appointed as Soke.
Gai Soke 外宗家
It’s a Japanese expression referring to a foreigner Grand Master (“Gai” means literally “foreigner/non -Japanese”). IBA (International Budo Ryu Academy) will process Grand Masters’ applications for the recognition of Gai Soke status, assessing documents and inquiring into applicants’ careers.
The final approval can be issued upon prior consent of the President Office.
The documents to be submitted to IBA, for the Gai Soke recognition, must be issued from relevant Federations and Organizations. Such documents must refer to a Grand Master status, related to a specific Martial Art, Style or Method.
The minimum requirements to be recognized as “Gai Soke” by IBA: 7th (seventh) dan minimum degree; 60 (sixty) years minimum age.
The Gai Soke recognition comes with: related F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Certificate, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. International Membership Card, FESECAM Logo Patch, F.E.S.E.C.A.M.-branded Tie and Clothing Pin, IBA Gai Soke Certificate and IBA International Membership Card. Once recognized as a Gai Soke, the Grand Master can appoint a Waka Sensei, as his successor, in case of retirement or decease.
Shihanke 師範家
Such is the status can be appointed to Kodansha Masters, with a minimum age of 50 (fifty) years, who successfully submitted a worth technical syllabus for teaching.
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. President Office only is entitled to evaluate such syllabi for approval, with unquestionable assessment.
A Shihanke is responsible for teaching, develop and widespread a specific Stlye/Method. His status is comparable to the Gai Soke one.
The Shihanke recognition comes with: F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Certificate, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. International Membership Card, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Logo Parch and Clothing Pin, IBA Shihanke Certificate and IBA International Membership Card. Once recognized as a Shihanke, the Grand Master can appoint a Waka Sensei, as his successor, in case of retirement or decease.
Every F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. Shihanke can be recognized as a “Gai Soke” on these requirements: F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. continuous Membership for 2 (two) years; 7th dan rank in the related Marital Art.
The Gai Soke recognition is granted upon request, prior unquestionable assessment of the President Office over the applicant engagement/effort within the F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. Federation.
Grand Master leading a Japanese Ko Ryu (literally, “Traditional School”). A Soke is entitled to establish/suppress premises of his School.
As well, a Soke can recognize/recant Ryu Ha (side-Schools), undergoing a traditional path of practice, and appoint a Soshi Soke as its leader.
Soke is also entitled to issue Menkyo certificates to Martial Artists who reached full mastery in the style. Soke can also appoint a Waka Sensei (literally, “Young Master”) as his successor, to get in charge as next Soke on his retirement or his decease.
Soshi Soke 創始宗家
It’s a Japanese expression referring to initiators/inventors of a Martial Arts Method or Style.
Such status implies the leadership on a Ryu Ha, which is a side-School recognized, through a ceremony, by a Japanese Ko Ryu upon written consent of its Soke.
A Soshi Soke is entitled to issue Menkyo certificates too, to those who reached full mastery in his Method or Style. A Soshi Soke can appoint a Waka Sensei as his successor. The third Soshi Soke, in line of succession, can be appointed as Soke.
Gai Soke 外宗家
It’s a Japanese expression referring to a foreigner Grand Master (“Gai” means literally “foreigner/non -Japanese”). IBA (International Budo Ryu Academy) will process Grand Masters’ applications for the recognition of Gai Soke status, assessing documents and inquiring into applicants’ careers.
The final approval can be issued upon prior consent of the President Office.
The documents to be submitted to IBA, for the Gai Soke recognition, must be issued from relevant Federations and Organizations. Such documents must refer to a Grand Master status, related to a specific Martial Art, Style or Method.
The minimum requirements to be recognized as “Gai Soke” by IBA: 7th (seventh) dan minimum degree; 60 (sixty) years minimum age.
The Gai Soke recognition comes with: related F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Certificate, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. International Membership Card, FESECAM Logo Patch, F.E.S.E.C.A.M.-branded Tie and Clothing Pin, IBA Gai Soke Certificate and IBA International Membership Card. Once recognized as a Gai Soke, the Grand Master can appoint a Waka Sensei, as his successor, in case of retirement or decease.
Shihanke 師範家
Such is the status can be appointed to Kodansha Masters, with a minimum age of 50 (fifty) years, who successfully submitted a worth technical syllabus for teaching.
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. President Office only is entitled to evaluate such syllabi for approval, with unquestionable assessment.
A Shihanke is responsible for teaching, develop and widespread a specific Stlye/Method. His status is comparable to the Gai Soke one.
The Shihanke recognition comes with: F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Certificate, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. International Membership Card, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Logo Parch and Clothing Pin, IBA Shihanke Certificate and IBA International Membership Card. Once recognized as a Shihanke, the Grand Master can appoint a Waka Sensei, as his successor, in case of retirement or decease.
Every F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. Shihanke can be recognized as a “Gai Soke” on these requirements: F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. continuous Membership for 2 (two) years; 7th dan rank in the related Marital Art.
The Gai Soke recognition is granted upon request, prior unquestionable assessment of the President Office over the applicant engagement/effort within the F.E.S.E.C.A.M./I.B.A. Federation.
FESECAM
European Federation of Martial Arts Registered Office
523, Via dell' Epomeo (Parco Quadrifoglio) .n° 15 - is. E sc. C 80126, Napoli (NA) - ITALY .......................................................................................................................................... [email protected] fax: (+39) 081 3655310 - cell.: (+39) 3331432283 ........................................................................................................................................... General Office [email protected] fax: (+39) 081 3655310 - cell.: (+39) 351.2917741 International Relationships Office 71, via Enrico Alvino - 80129, Napoli (NA) - ITALY [email protected] - cell.: (+39) 37715472953 |
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2021 HONORARY MEMBERS
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. has accepted all Honorary IBA Members in its International Federation
All Honorary Members can request the international document for free from F.E.S.E.C.A.M. .
Fesecam/IBA memberships and roles run for one year.
The Honorary Member and Delegate status manke no exception towards this duration.
All memberships and all roles must be renewed every year for keeping the person in charge.
The President Office is entitled to deny such renewal in case of inactivity from the Honorary Member/Delegate.
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. REGULATION - 2021
EUROPEAN FEDERATION of MARTIAL ARTS
We comply to the European Code of Sports Ethics approved by the European Ministries of Sport.
Article 1 - NAME, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. (European Federation of Martial Arts) actively acts globally carrying out activities in order to foster sport, education and culture. It follows the principles of democracy and inclusiveness in sports and cultural activities. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. involves men and women in its activities, organization and management, in conditions of equality. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. is a democratically structured organization, which is not involved in any political, religious or ethnical matter. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. blames and rejects every expression of violence and xenophobia, as well as any kind of racial, sexual, religious or political discrimination. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. keeps elective roles and positions in the central Leadership. Every role, both central and local, both national and international, is appointed yearly the Head Office and published accordingly on F.E.S.E.C.A.M. official website.
Article 2 - HEAD OFFICE AND LEADING ROLES
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. is managed by a Head Office which coordinates the teaching and promotional functions world-wide. The Head Office (aka President’s Office) is made of the President, the Vice President and the General Manager (aka General Secretary). The Board of Directors is made of the Founding Members and 12 Advisors appointed by them. The Board of Directors stays in charge for the 4 years. In case of clear misconduct, which could harm F.E.S.E.C.A.M. reputation, the Board of Directors can suspend or dismiss every F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Member a leadership, advisory or executive role. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. runs offices in Europe and in any other Country outside of Italy, in the Martial Arts sector only. Every charge in a F.E.S.E.C.A.M. role, both central and local, national and international, is one-year long and renewable. Every F.E.S.E.C.A.M. role expires in case of resignation of the President. In case of serious failures, the President is entitled to remove the local managers and executives from their office. Any Member interested in signing or publishing press articles, about FESECAM or F.E.S.E.C.A.M. events, must obtain prior written approval from the Board of Directors. Violators will be legally prosecuted.
Article 3 - DELEGATES
Local delegates ought to: promote F.E.S.E.C.A.M. in their own territories, recruit Clubs/Schools and collect new membership yearly, organize and schedule at least one Seminar every year. At the end of the year, Delegates will present to the Head Office a final report regarding the activities carried out, within October the 30th. On the same date, they must provide written prospects and strategies to achieve the federal goals on the next year.
Article 4 - MEMBERSHIPS
Each Dojo / Club / School must provide the General Secretary ([email protected] ) with all required documents for annual memberships, including relevant teaching qualifications, ranking evidence and proof of the occurred bank transfer (all fees are published on F.E.S.E.C.A.M. website). Memberships run according to the federal year, which matches the calendar year (from January 1st to December 31st). Membership Application Forms are available on F.E.S.E.C.A.M.
Article 5 - MEMBERSHIP FEES
The international membership fees presented below are lower than those locally applied in Italy,
since Italian fees also include further membership to a national sporting body and insurance.
Membership Fees
Dojo / Club / School (each Organization) € 18,00 / Master / Instructor / Coach / (each Teacher) € 12,00
Black belt / High ranked student (each Student) € 06,00 / Lower belt / Low ranked (each Student) € 04,00
On their first year, all Members will receive a Budopass for free (i.e.: personal handbook for achievements record). On their first membership year, all teachers will receive a free F.E.S.E.C.A.M. sewing patch for their gi / training suit. Every year, all Teachers will receive by email a personal membership card. Every year, all Members will receive by e-mail their F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Membership Certificate.
Article 6 - DISCLAIMER
In case of accident or injury, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. declines any legal liability. By subscribing Membership Applications, the Ptesident / Head in chef of the any Dojo / Club / School automatically and implicitly states – under his / her own responsibility – that all Teachers and Students are properly insured for the Martial Arts practice. As well, the inclusion or mention of any personal data in Application Forms is under the responsibility of Dojo Presidents and Students themselves, who subscribe such forms personally and genuinely. The subscribers are personally responsible, before the law, for the truthfulness of their data and qualities.
Article 7 - LIABILITIES
Presidents / Head-in-chief of the any Dojo / Club / School imply, by signing the application form, that they shall take full responsibility for the statements and data provided for the application. They also take full responsibility for complying to international and local sport laws and regulations. To take part to any FESECAM event, any Member shall have passed the physical fitness test required locally by current health regulations in force. FESECAM events (such as seminars, tournaments and training sessions) can be joined by all Members, prior consent expressed through their own Dojo / Club / School. All Members are legally qualified as “non-professional athletes” in FESECAM competitions.
Article 8 - MISCONDUCTS, LITIGATIONS AND BANISHMENTS
Teacher status (such as Master, Instructor or Coach) and federal roles (such as Local Delegate or Member of the central Leadership) have no impact on Members basic rights, limits and obligations, at any level. Any controversy, dispute or litigation arising between a Members and FESECAM will be resolved within the Federation internally. Former FESECAM Members, for voluntary quitting or banishment from the Head Office, are not allowed to keep boasting FESECAM logos and can no longer qualify themselves as current FESECAM Members, nor Leaders nor Delegates. Any relevant violation and self-styled FESECAM qualification will be persecuted in terms of law.
Article 9 - INTERNATIONAL FESECAM EVENTS
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. organizes international events held by qualified Teachers, who also plan locally events and gatherings for Members throughout the year.
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. organizes an international general Congress at the end of every federal year, to which Teachers, Students, Delegates and Guests of Honour are invited to take part.
On this important occasion, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. holds inter-disciplinary technical seminars and training sessions, as well as high ranking exams for Masters.
A gala dinner is planned as side-event to every Congress, during which the FESECAM President will award Teachers, local Delegates and central Leaders who have stood out in accomplishing federal goals throughout the year.
Article 10 - F.E.S.E.C.A.M. RANKING EXAMS (PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE)
COST OF THE EXAMINATION EXAM
COST REQUEST FOR DIPLOMAS IN CONFORMITY
Local delegate Chairs exams from 1st to 4th Dan - Exam cost € 60.00 -
Request for Diplomas in Compliance: Yudansha (From 1st Dan to 4th Dan) € 60.00- Kodansha / from 5th Dan to 7th Dan) € 90.00
From 8th Dan onwards, diplomas are issued directly by the International Federation
GRANMASTERS’ RANKINGS - CENTREAL F.E.S.E.C.A.M.
Article 11 - THE “PRO BONO” BASIC RULE
All people in charge of any FESECAM role do not receive any payment from FESECAM as wage or revenue (not occasionally, nor hourly, nor daily, nor weekly, nor monthly, nor yearly). People work at F.E.S.E.C.A.M. as volunteers and their activity is pro bono within a no-profit organization, aimed to Martial Arts diffusion.
FESECAM Vice President FESECAM Secretary General
Gai Soke Armando Feliciotti Gai Soke Luca Raucci
FESECAM PRESIDENT
Soshi Soke Massimo Curti Giardina
Menkyo Kaiden
欧州武道連盟
We comply to the European Code of Sports Ethics approved by the European Ministries of Sport.
Article 1 - NAME, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. (European Federation of Martial Arts) actively acts globally carrying out activities in order to foster sport, education and culture. It follows the principles of democracy and inclusiveness in sports and cultural activities. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. involves men and women in its activities, organization and management, in conditions of equality. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. is a democratically structured organization, which is not involved in any political, religious or ethnical matter. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. blames and rejects every expression of violence and xenophobia, as well as any kind of racial, sexual, religious or political discrimination. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. keeps elective roles and positions in the central Leadership. Every role, both central and local, both national and international, is appointed yearly the Head Office and published accordingly on F.E.S.E.C.A.M. official website.
Article 2 - HEAD OFFICE AND LEADING ROLES
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. is managed by a Head Office which coordinates the teaching and promotional functions world-wide. The Head Office (aka President’s Office) is made of the President, the Vice President and the General Manager (aka General Secretary). The Board of Directors is made of the Founding Members and 12 Advisors appointed by them. The Board of Directors stays in charge for the 4 years. In case of clear misconduct, which could harm F.E.S.E.C.A.M. reputation, the Board of Directors can suspend or dismiss every F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Member a leadership, advisory or executive role. F.E.S.E.C.A.M. runs offices in Europe and in any other Country outside of Italy, in the Martial Arts sector only. Every charge in a F.E.S.E.C.A.M. role, both central and local, national and international, is one-year long and renewable. Every F.E.S.E.C.A.M. role expires in case of resignation of the President. In case of serious failures, the President is entitled to remove the local managers and executives from their office. Any Member interested in signing or publishing press articles, about FESECAM or F.E.S.E.C.A.M. events, must obtain prior written approval from the Board of Directors. Violators will be legally prosecuted.
Article 3 - DELEGATES
Local delegates ought to: promote F.E.S.E.C.A.M. in their own territories, recruit Clubs/Schools and collect new membership yearly, organize and schedule at least one Seminar every year. At the end of the year, Delegates will present to the Head Office a final report regarding the activities carried out, within October the 30th. On the same date, they must provide written prospects and strategies to achieve the federal goals on the next year.
Article 4 - MEMBERSHIPS
Each Dojo / Club / School must provide the General Secretary ([email protected] ) with all required documents for annual memberships, including relevant teaching qualifications, ranking evidence and proof of the occurred bank transfer (all fees are published on F.E.S.E.C.A.M. website). Memberships run according to the federal year, which matches the calendar year (from January 1st to December 31st). Membership Application Forms are available on F.E.S.E.C.A.M.
Article 5 - MEMBERSHIP FEES
The international membership fees presented below are lower than those locally applied in Italy,
since Italian fees also include further membership to a national sporting body and insurance.
Membership Fees
Dojo / Club / School (each Organization) € 18,00 / Master / Instructor / Coach / (each Teacher) € 12,00
Black belt / High ranked student (each Student) € 06,00 / Lower belt / Low ranked (each Student) € 04,00
On their first year, all Members will receive a Budopass for free (i.e.: personal handbook for achievements record). On their first membership year, all teachers will receive a free F.E.S.E.C.A.M. sewing patch for their gi / training suit. Every year, all Teachers will receive by email a personal membership card. Every year, all Members will receive by e-mail their F.E.S.E.C.A.M. Membership Certificate.
Article 6 - DISCLAIMER
In case of accident or injury, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. declines any legal liability. By subscribing Membership Applications, the Ptesident / Head in chef of the any Dojo / Club / School automatically and implicitly states – under his / her own responsibility – that all Teachers and Students are properly insured for the Martial Arts practice. As well, the inclusion or mention of any personal data in Application Forms is under the responsibility of Dojo Presidents and Students themselves, who subscribe such forms personally and genuinely. The subscribers are personally responsible, before the law, for the truthfulness of their data and qualities.
Article 7 - LIABILITIES
Presidents / Head-in-chief of the any Dojo / Club / School imply, by signing the application form, that they shall take full responsibility for the statements and data provided for the application. They also take full responsibility for complying to international and local sport laws and regulations. To take part to any FESECAM event, any Member shall have passed the physical fitness test required locally by current health regulations in force. FESECAM events (such as seminars, tournaments and training sessions) can be joined by all Members, prior consent expressed through their own Dojo / Club / School. All Members are legally qualified as “non-professional athletes” in FESECAM competitions.
Article 8 - MISCONDUCTS, LITIGATIONS AND BANISHMENTS
Teacher status (such as Master, Instructor or Coach) and federal roles (such as Local Delegate or Member of the central Leadership) have no impact on Members basic rights, limits and obligations, at any level. Any controversy, dispute or litigation arising between a Members and FESECAM will be resolved within the Federation internally. Former FESECAM Members, for voluntary quitting or banishment from the Head Office, are not allowed to keep boasting FESECAM logos and can no longer qualify themselves as current FESECAM Members, nor Leaders nor Delegates. Any relevant violation and self-styled FESECAM qualification will be persecuted in terms of law.
Article 9 - INTERNATIONAL FESECAM EVENTS
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. organizes international events held by qualified Teachers, who also plan locally events and gatherings for Members throughout the year.
F.E.S.E.C.A.M. organizes an international general Congress at the end of every federal year, to which Teachers, Students, Delegates and Guests of Honour are invited to take part.
On this important occasion, F.E.S.E.C.A.M. holds inter-disciplinary technical seminars and training sessions, as well as high ranking exams for Masters.
A gala dinner is planned as side-event to every Congress, during which the FESECAM President will award Teachers, local Delegates and central Leaders who have stood out in accomplishing federal goals throughout the year.
Article 10 - F.E.S.E.C.A.M. RANKING EXAMS (PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE)
COST OF THE EXAMINATION EXAM
COST REQUEST FOR DIPLOMAS IN CONFORMITY
Local delegate Chairs exams from 1st to 4th Dan - Exam cost € 60.00 -
Request for Diplomas in Compliance: Yudansha (From 1st Dan to 4th Dan) € 60.00- Kodansha / from 5th Dan to 7th Dan) € 90.00
From 8th Dan onwards, diplomas are issued directly by the International Federation
GRANMASTERS’ RANKINGS - CENTREAL F.E.S.E.C.A.M.
Article 11 - THE “PRO BONO” BASIC RULE
All people in charge of any FESECAM role do not receive any payment from FESECAM as wage or revenue (not occasionally, nor hourly, nor daily, nor weekly, nor monthly, nor yearly). People work at F.E.S.E.C.A.M. as volunteers and their activity is pro bono within a no-profit organization, aimed to Martial Arts diffusion.
FESECAM Vice President FESECAM Secretary General
Gai Soke Armando Feliciotti Gai Soke Luca Raucci
FESECAM PRESIDENT
Soshi Soke Massimo Curti Giardina
Menkyo Kaiden
欧州武道連盟