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STATUTES UNITED WORLD KARATE (UWK) – (ENGLAND)

PREAMBLE

Mandate

The mandate of United World Karate (UWK) – (ENGLAND) is to form itself and govern itself within

the mandate of the International Federation – United World Karate (UWK) as its member National

Federation for the country of ENGLAND. As a National Federation member of United World

Karate (UWK), it must adhere to the governing principles and policies of the UWK within the

jurisdictional boundaries of ENGLAND. The final Constitution of the National Federation member

shall be submitted to the UWK for final approval as part of the membership process. Any changes

to the National Federation Member’s Constitution shall be submitted within 30 days of approval

by the National Federation Member’s Congress to the appropriate Committee of UWK for review

and final approval prior to implementation of any changes. In the event of conflict between the

law of the National Federation member country and the policies of the UWK, the country’s laws

shall prevail, except where the country’s laws violate International Law, in which case the

International Law will be used for the interpretation of UWK policy.

United World Karate (UWK) Vision and Mission:

As set forth in its founding principles, the following Vision and Mission define the purpose,

mandate and philosophical foundation of the United World Karate (UWK) which shall become the

binding mandate of each of its National Federation members and shall be contained within each

and every Constitution of the National Federation Member.

Vision:

To support the UWK vision to provide a unified effort worldwide wherein karate as a martial art in

its many forms and styles (schools) of training can become recognized by the major sport

authorities of IOC, Sport Accord and National Sport Ministers as a major global sport and holistic

process for human development.

Mission:

1. To provide a unified forum of competition that recognizes and embraces the diversity that

exists within the martial art of karate while at the same time unifies the focus and effort to

celebrate the global nature of the martial art of karate itself as a holistic process of human

development.

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2. To provide a unified forum of standard for coaching principles, judging ability and

competition quality and safety that ensures all participants are able to compete to their

highest ability in a controlled environment that is safe for all participants, regardless of the

individual karate Discipline they have chosen to pursue.

3. To create opportunities for the public at large to view and understand the complexity of

karate regardless of its origin and to ensure the governing bodies of its various Disciplines

(Permanent Karate Commissions) follow the best practices currently known for athletes

and participants development, coaching and judge’s development, sport medicine and

special event organization.

4. To provide opportunities for participants to develop at all levels of activity and competition

from local community grassroots and recreational programs to international elite

competition participation, free from discrimination or bias of any kind, including, but not

limited to, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, cultural background or religious belief.

5. To provide a unified forum for continuous research to improve the understanding of

fundamental principles and best practices that will contribute to the continuous growth

and evolution of the martial art of karate – regardless of Discipline practiced, as a method

and holistic process of human development to its highest potential.

ARTICLE 1

PRINCIPLES

1.1 Fundamentals:

These Statutes are based on International Olympic Committee (IOC) principles as established and

approved by the 101st Session in Monte Carlo (September 21-22, 1993) and as communicated by

the IOC Judicial Committee to both WUKO (now WKF) and ITKF on September 3, 1993, recognizing

these two International Federations as distinct and separate Karate Sport activities.

These principles of inclusiveness have evolved to provide a framework within which includes a

third distinct Discipline of Karate defined as “Contact Karate”.

1.2.1 In compliance with 1.1 above, UWK (ENGLAND) contains three independently

governed and managed Permanent Karate Commission Disciplines (GKC; and, TKC;

and, CKC). Each Permanent Karate Commission reports to its own membership and

none shall interfere, control or dominate or have any authority whatsoever over

another. Rather, each will respect the other Permanent Karate Commission

Disciplines’ Technical independence and each shall operate in a collaborative and

supportive manner to the betterment of all Karate practitioners nationwide.


1.2.2 UWK – ENGLAND oversees all Permanent Karate Discipline Commissions

collaboratively. These include; Traditional Karate Commission (“TKC”); and, General

Karate Commission (“GKC”); and, Contact Karate Commission (“CKC”) each of which

is that defined by the Constitution and Membership Criteria and Guidelines of the

United World Karate (UWK) International Federation.

1.2.3 The Permanent Karate Commission Disciplines provide opportunities to all forms of

karate styles and karate practitioners without regard for race, color, gender,

religion, sexual orientation or other forms of discrimination. Each Permanent

Karate Commission will be open and transparent in all of its dealings and provide

opportunities to all karate-ka who wish to follow their respective policies,

competition rules, eligibility and qualification requirements.

ARTICLE 2

GENERAL

2.1 Name:

United World Karate- England (UWK– ENGLAND)

2.2 Vocation:

To unify and administer all forms of karate and provide three major disciplines of karate

competition on a national and regional scale under one unified national body. UWK – ENGLAND is

non-sexist, apolitical, and non-racial and will not permit discrimination in any form whatsoever.

2.3 Legal Status:

Not-for-profit, national, non-governmental organization, legal entity of unlimited duration, in the

form of an association endowed with a juridical personality and shall have the capacity to sue and

to be sued in its own name. UWK – ENGLAND is an association established and organised in

accordance with the Laws of the United Kingdom.

2.4 Headquarters:

The location of UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters is proposed to be Unit 20 & 21

Hardman Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 5BL. However, this may be changed from time-to-time

by a majority vote of the General Congress of UWK – ENGLAND.

2.5 Mission:


The mission of UWK – ENGLAND is to unify the diverse interests of the various forms of

Karate and Karate Competition under one National Federation for the purposes of

presenting a unified national stage in the interests of local, national, regional, international

and World level competition and developmental training for all Karate practitioners

nationwide.

UWK – ENGLAND seeks to encourage good relations between the Permanent Karate

Commissions of its members, local and regional clubs and other recognised organizations

that make up the Union of Great Britain for their respective athletes and participants in

their own borders. This is accomplished by identifying, implementing and sanctioning best

practices of athletic, coaching and officiating training through developmental and

competitive programs to enhance the public presentation and understanding of karate and

the systematic and holistic training of all karate participants regardless of their chosen

avenue of participation.

2.6 Objectives:

Inter alia, the objects of UWK – ENGLAND are:

i) To promote karate as a local, regional and national level sport activity;

ii) To promote cordial and friendly relations between its members and with any other

body or institution with similar objectives locally, regionally or nationally and to

supervise through a membership sanction process, karate activities nationwide;

iii) To protect the interests of karate locally, regionally and nationally;

iv) To organize karate throughout the nation and to develop and promulgate the

techniques and spirit of karate-do (way of karate) as exhibited through its three

individual Permanent Karate Commissions and collaborative organizational

structure;

v) To establish the national technical, referees, medical and any other commissions

that are relevant to the improvement of the Three Permanent Karate Commissions

under its umbrella jurisdiction;

vi) To organize and sanction any National Karate Championship in collaboration with

the member’s local and/or regional organizational structure;

vii) To guard over the fair and just provision and promotion of karate among all the

regions of the nation of its jurisdiction;

viii) To advise, deliberate and cooperate with the relevant local, regional and national

sports authorities and any institution and person in the private sector on all matters

relating to the interest of its membership; and,

ix) To have karate accepted as a beneficial way to protect and develop holistic health

and human development.


2.7 Official and Subsidiary Languages:

The official languages of UWK – ENGLAND is English. In the case of divergence between

the English or country language texts, the English text shall prevail.

If the subject of such divergence refers to the sport or technique of karate, references shall

be made to the original Japanese text and definition.

2.8 Definitions:

The term “UWK – ENGLAND” refers to the entire organization of the National Federation of

England.

The term “General Headquarters” refers to the integrated structure of all three of the

Permanent Karate Commissions and the seat of UWK – ENGLAND.

The term “Country” refers to any state, country, territory or part of territory which is

recognized by the United Nations or is recognized by the IOC as a National Olympic

Committee. The name of member federations or associations (hereinafter “National

Federation” or “NF”) must correspond to its territorial limits.

The term “Traditional Karate” (TK) refers to that Karate Discipline other than those defined

as General Karate Discipline and/or, Contact Karate Discipline. In accordance with the IOC

Judicial Committee directive of 1993 and the IOC 101st Session, the “TK” Discipline and its

Permanent Karate Commission (TKC) is specifically defined under the governance of the

Constitutional authority, Technical requirements and Rules of Competition of the

International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF)

The term “General Karate” (“GK”) refers to that Karate Discipline other than those defined

as Traditional Karate Discipline and/or, Contact Karate Discipline. In accordance with the

formation of UWK, the “GK” Discipline and its GK Permanent Karate Commission (GKC) is

defined under the governance of the Constitutional authority, Technical requirements and

Rules of Competition of the organizations representing “GK” discipline through the

collaboration of the World Union Karate Federation (WUKF

The term “Contact Karate” (“CK”) refers to that Karate Discipline other than those defined

as Traditional Karate Discipline and/or, General Karate Discipline. In accordance with the

formation of UWK, the CK discipline and its CK Permanent Karate Commission (CKC) is

defined under the governance of the Constitutional authority, Technical requirements and

Rules of Competition of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkan (IKOK).

The term “Karate” refers to all sports activities under the jurisdiction of UWK – ENGLAND.


The term “Karate Discipline” applies to TK, GK and CK. It is not intended to be a reference

to any one particular karate “style” or system of training.

“Eligible Style Organization” (ESO) applies to the various karate styles or systems of training

which meet the Technical and participation requirements of any one, or all, of the

Permanent Karate Commissions (GKC; or, TKC; or, CKC) under the umbrella jurisdiction of

the International Federation of UWK.

The term “TKC” refers to the Permanent Commission of the TK.

The term “GKC” refers to the Permanent Commission of the GK.

The term “CKC” refers to the Permanent Commission of the CK.

The term “GTC” member means UWK member’s National Federation which governs all

three Karate Disciplines under a single National Federation in its respective country, i.e.

General Karate; Traditional Karate; Contact Karate.

The term “G Member” means UWK member’s NF which governs only GK.

The term “T Member” means UWK member’s NF which governs only TK.

The term “C Member” means UWK member’s NF which governs only CK.

The term “H Fund” means fund of UWK – ENGLAND

The Term “EC” refers to the Executive Committee of UWK – ENGLAND, which is comprised

of elected representatives of the three Permanent Commissions.

2.9 Disputes:

Any dispute arising from the application or interpretation of the Statutes or other rules and

regulations of the UWK – ENGLAND to which the parties cannot reach an amicable

settlement shall be submitted to the Dispute Resolution Panel of the UWK – ENGLAND. The

EC is entitled to create rules and regulations related to the Dispute Resolution Panel of the

UWK – ENGLAND. However, the Dispute Resolution Panel shall be a Permanent Panel

established with its Rules and Procedures clearly stated and approved by all Three

Permanent Commissions of the UWK – ENGLAND. Appeals against decisions of the

Dispute Resolution Chamber of the UWK – ENGLAND shall be settled exclusively and finally

by a Panel formed from the Dispute Resolution Panel of the International Federation of

UWK. The parties undertake to comply with the provisions of the said Statutes and


Regulations and to execute in good faith the award pronounced by the International

Federation Dispute Resolution Panel of UWK.

ARTICLE 3

MEMBERSHIP AFFILLIATION

3.1 Members:

3.1.1 The Members of UWK – ENGLAND may be individual members of National

Federations governing TK, GK and/or CK in its country that meets the requirements

as set forth by the International Federation of UWK. The admission and exclusion of

members of UWK – ENGLAND fall within the jurisdiction of the UWK – ENGLAND

Congress. The International Federation of UWK shall recognize only one National

Federation for TK, GK and/or CK, or only one joint National Federation which will

govern TK, GK and CK as the case may be, per country. Provisional admission will be

decided by the EC of UWK – ENGLAND.

3.1.2 Formation of a National Federation Member of UWK must include the current

representatives of the TK, GK and CK as defined and recognized by the International

Federation of UWK.

3.1.3 In those countries where there is a NF governing three Karate Disciplines (provided

that NF member has three separate and distinct commissions governing TK; GK;

and, CK), the UWK will admit a single NF as a member. In each instance, the name

used for such a National Federation may be; “United World Karate - England”. (i.e.

UWK + English Karate Associations)

3.1.4 In those countries where there may not be representation from all three Karate

Disciplines and the single NF does not govern the three distinct Karate Disciplines of

UWK, the UWK may recognize the NF in its partial form of governance, provided the

NF has adhered to the policies of the UWK and has reserved the appropriate place,

including vacant positions for the elected officials for the missing UWK Discipline(s).

The purpose shall be to have the respective country represented through a single

NF member for all three Karate Disciplines. Therefore, combinations of

representation will determine the NF and Voting structure UWK needs to recognize

and implement.

3.1.5 Those NF members governing all Disciplines of TK, GK and CK and recognized as

doing so by their respective Permanent Commissions (TKC, GKC, CKC) will be

designated as “GTC Members”.


Those NFs governing TK and recognized as doing so by the TKC will be designated as

“T Members”.

Those NFs governing GK and recognized as doing so by the GKC will be designated

as “G Members”.

Those NFs governing CK and recognized as doing so by the CKC will be designated as

“C Members”.

GTC Members, G Members, T Members and C Members constitute four distinct

categories of membership. All rights and obligations of all GTC, G, T and C

Members within the UWK – ENGLAND are equal, subject solely to the exceptions

expressly provided in the Statutes of the UWK – ENGLAND; and, in compliance with

all rules, regulations and policies of the International Federation of UWK.

3.1.6 All NF Members must promote a Discipline and style of Karate which has been

recognized by the International Federation UWK Congress and represent a country

as defined in Article 2.8.

3.1.7 NF Members including Local or Regional Organizational Members of the NF must be

endowed with a juridical personality in their respective areas or regions as a sport

governing body.

3.1.8 All Members are required to be recognized by the respective Permanent

Commission governing their Discipline.

3.1.9 All Members must grant equal opportunity for participation to all athletes under

the jurisdiction of their respective Discipline’s governing body.

3.1.10 All Members must function democratically and in accordance with their respective

country’s laws.

3.1.11 All Members must be members of their respective Continental Unions in order to

participate in Continental karate activities. The International Federation UWK’s

recognition of Continental Unions, shall not affect the right of the UWK to deal

directly with each Member and vice versa.

3.1.12 All Members shall comply with all policies and Statues of the UWK – ENGLAND).

The Statutes of the UWK – ENGLAND must be consistent and in full compliance with

the Statutes of the International Federation UWK. If the Statues of the local or

Regional Organizational Member are in conflict with the Statutes of the UWK –

ENGLAND Membership in UWK – ENGLAND shall cease. Similarly, if the NF Member


Statute is in conflict with the International Federation UWK, membership of the

UWK – ENGLAND in the International Federation of UWK shall cease.

3.1.13 An individual athlete, referee or official may maintain multiple membership and

qualification status in each Karate Discipline pursuant to the rules of each

Permanent Karate Commission.

3.2 Admission to UWK – ENGLAND:

3.2.1 For new Members, an applicant for membership shall submit an application for

recognition as a Member, in such form as UWK – ENGLAND shall require, which

application shall include all supporting documentation and any additional

information as is considered necessary or appropriate by EC.

3.2.2 Applicants for membership shall become G, T or C Members following the

recommendation of the respective UWK – ENGLAND Discipline’s Permanent

Commission. In the case of a GTC applicant, it is necessary to receive

recommendations from all three Discipline’s Permanent Commission before

membership shall be granted.

Local or Regional Organizational Members (i.e. States or Provinces) wishing to join

as representative Members shall send to the General Secretary of UWK – ENGLAND

a complete dossier giving detailed information as to standing and official capacity of

their organization, along with recommendations from the respective Discipline’s

Permanent Commission(s). The organizational Structure must be in keeping with

the spirit of the organization of UWK – ENGLAND. Consequently, it is desired that

any Local or Regional Organizational member (i.e. State/Province) represent all

three Disciplines. The same accommodation as within the NF shall be made for

those area representative organizational members wherein there is only partial

representation of the three Disciplines.

3.2.3 The General Secretary of the UWK – ENGLAND shall receive recommendations for

membership from each Permanent Commission. The EC must then consider

membership recommendations within 90 days of receiving the application.

EC may recognize membership applicants as a Provisional Member when applicant

meets all UWK membership criteria.

EC must report decisions for Provisional Membership status to Congress so that

Congress may consider full membership status within one (1) year of the EC’s

decision. Congress has the authority to extend the term of Provisional

Membership.


3.2.4 Provisional Members have the same duties and responsibilities as UWK – ENGLAND

Members and can participate in all UWK – ENGLAND sanctioned championships and

activities but shall not have voting rights.

3.2.5 NFs assume the rights and duties as members of the UWK – ENGLAND as set forth

herein on the date of the EC’s or Congress’ decision.

3.3 Associate Members:

3.3.1 Those members who may not qualify for regular membership or do not meet the

minimum requirements of any one, or all, of the Discipline’s Permanent

Commission for which they are applying, may apply for and be granted Associate

Members.

3.3.2 Associate Members may participate in all activities and events sanctioned by the

UWK – ENGLAND.

3.3.3 Associate Members must abide by all UWK – ENGLAND Rules and Regulations.

They have the same duties as other members but have no voting rights.

3.4 Member’s Rights and duties:

3.4.1 A Member in Good Standing has the following rights (“Rights”):

(a) to take part in the Congress;

(b) to take part in UWK – ENGLAND sanctioned competitions for which they are

eligible; and

(c) to do or engage in any other act to which a Member that is in Good Standing is

otherwise entitled to do.

3.4.2 All Members are obligated to do the following (“Obligations”):

(a) to support UWK – ENGLAND in its efforts to achieve its objectives;

(b) to act in accordance with the decisions of UWK – ENGLAND and its Congress;

(c) to pay the annual fee and all other financial obligations;

(d) to maintain itself as a Member in Good Standing;


ARTICLE 4

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & OTHER REGIONAL OR LOCAL COMPETITIONS

4.1 National Championships:

4.1.1 UWK – ENGLAND is the sole organization in ENGLAND qualified to organize a

National Karate Championships including GK, TK and CK karate Disciplines (National

Championships). TK, GK and CK may conduct separate National Championships

upon sanctioning of UWK – ENGLAND.

4.1.2 National Championships shall be held every year in a region and city within the

territory of UWK – ENGLAND as chosen by its Congress.

4.1.3 A National Championship shall be hosted by the respective area’s GTC member or

by G, T and C member’s NFs acting as joint hosts. Hosts must form the Organizing

Committee.

The Host shall pay any sanction fee upon application to UWK – ENGLAND under

conditions determined by the Congress and within three (3) months of assessment

by the UWK – ENGLAND. The sanction fee is non-refundable.

The Organizing Committee shall plan all details of a National Championship in

accordance with UWK – ENGLAND Rules and Regulations and with the decisions of

Congress. World Championship details must be approved by the EC within the time

frame determined by EC.

4.1.4 The highest authority in all administration matters regarding the National

Championship shall be the EC. All technical competition programs, and competition

matters will be controlled by the respective Discipline(s) Permanent Commissions.

All fiscal and legal responsibilities related to the National Championship belong to

the Host Organization(s).

Organizing Committee is responsible to report the results and records of the

National Championships to UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary within sixty days

following completion of the National Championship.

The Organizing Committee shall continue to function until these responsibilities

have been fulfilled.


4.2 Local or Regional Competitions:

4.2.1 UWK – ENGLAND may organize or sanction other local or regional karate

competitions for GK, TK or CK or any joint combination of the respective Karate

Disciplines.

4.2.2 The title “Championship” may only be applied to a National or Regional

(state/province) event which is organized by UWK – ENGLAND. All other events

may be called “Competition or Tournament.” A Championship event must allow

participation by all UWK – ENGLAND Members eligible for the event within the

country or region in accordance with the published eligibility criteria of the

Permanent Commissions.

4.2.3 Any regional or local competition must receive the sanction of the UWK –

ENGLAND. This includes joint and separate events of GK, TK or CK, age group or

gender specific events or other special events.

UWK – ENGLAND sanctioned competitions must be approved by the EC and held in

accordance with the Discipline(s) Permanent Commission(s)’ Technical Criteria.

4.2.4 No Discipline’s name may be attached to any event in which multiple Disciplines

participate if it distinguishes less than all of the Disciplines participating. All

competitions which include multiple Disciplines must be referred to generically as

“Karate”.

In the case of a competition in which only one Discipline is included, the name of

that Discipline must be used.

4.2.5 The competition shall be hosted by the member organization of that respective

Discipline. Technical control shall belong to the respective Discipline’s Permanent

Commission(s). All responsibilities, fiscal and legal, for UWK – ENGLAND sanctioned

competition belong to the host member.

ARTICLE 5

ELIGIBILITY

5.1 The eligibility conditions applicable to the participants in all sanctioned UWK – ENGLAND

karate competitions including National Championships, shall be determined by the EC.


5.2 To be eligible for participation in the competitions of the UWK – ENGLAND, a

competitor must:

(i) Observe and abide by the Statutes, Rules and Regulations of the UWK –ENGLAND.

(ii) Meet UWK – ENGLAND Eligibility Code as established by the EC.

(v) Must meet the technical qualifications and eligibility requirements which are

established by the respective Discipline’s Permanent Karate Commission related to

the specific competition.

ARTICLE 6

ORGANS AND DECISIONS

6.1 Organs:

6.1.1 The Organs of UWK – ENGLAND are:

(i) the Congress; (ii) the Executive Committee (EC); and (iii) the Directing Committee (DC); and (iv) the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP).

6.1.2 UWK – ENGLAND shall include three Permanent Commissions, namely;

(i) the General Karate Commission (GKC); and (ii) the Traditional Karate Commission (TKC); and (iii) the Contact Karate Commission (CKC); and

The powers of these three Permanent Commissions are established in the Statutes of the International Federation UWK.

6.2 Congress:

6.2.1 The Congress is the supreme authority of the UWK – ENGLAND. It is composed of all the delegates representing the membership.

6.2.2 Each GTC member shall appoint three (3) delegates, namely one delegate

representing GK (hereafter “G Delegate”); and one delegate representing TK (hereafter “T Delegate”) and one delegate representing CK (hereafter “C Delegate”). All delegates must be present in order for any delegate to vote.

Each GK member’s Permanent Commission shall appoint one (1) G Delegate. Each TK member’s Permanent Commission shall appoint one (1) T Delegate. Each CK member’s Permanent Commission shall appoint one (1) T Delegate. Delegates are required to be residents of their respective regions represented by

their Permanent Commission. Each delegate must present at the Congress a certificate signed by the respective Permanent Commission’s President.

All the delegates have the right to take part in their respective Permanent Commission’s deliberations. Each delegate has one vote.


Proxy votes are not accepted. 6.2.3 The Congress shall convene every year in the place appointed by the preceding

Congress. The President shall convene an extraordinary Congress by request of the EC or by joint request of the GKC, TKC and CKC.

Such requests shall be sent in writing to the General Secretary of the UWK –

ENGLAND. Upon request for such an extraordinary Congress, the EC shall choose the city in

which the Congress shall be convened. The Congress shall then be held within three (3) months following the date of the request. The General Secretary of UWK – ENGLAND shall prepare an agenda for the extraordinary Congress which shall be sent out by fax or email in addition to registered mail to the Members at least 28 days before the Congress. The extraordinary Congress shall comply with all other requirements for a Congress and the actions taken shall have equal effect.

6.2.4 The Congress shall constitute a quorum if at least one-third (1/3) of the G Members,

one-third (1/3) of the T Members and one-third (1/3) of the C Members are present. In the case of GTC Members, each Discipline’s representative shall be calculated as one member present. These Statutes may only be amended if 2/3 of the Members are present. Any amendment of the Statutes needs to be approved by a 3/4 majority of the members present

Should a quorum not be present within two consecutive meetings, the quorum

definition shall be reduced to at least one-quarter (1/4) of each of the respective Discipline’s representation in accordance with the calculations set forth in the preceding paragraph.

Members of the EC need to attend the Congress to support the Chairperson, but

have no voting rights at the Congress. 6.2.5 In case Congress makes a decision affecting the affairs within a particular karate

Discipline, the following applies:

6.2.5.1 All the decisions below shall be taken by a majority of the votes cast only by the respective delegates for the specific karate Discipline being affected alone, the other delegates not taking part in the vote:

(i) As provided by the Statutes, the G delegates shall elect the Members of the

GKC; and, T delegates shall elect the Members of the TKC; and, C Members shall elect the Members of the CTC.

(ii) As provided by the Statutes, the G delegates alone shall elect the G

Members of the EC; and, the T delegates alone shall elect the T Members of the EC; and, the C delegates alone shall elect the C Members of the EC.


(iii) All decisions coming within the jurisdiction of the Congress and relating to eligibility, technical or competition rules concerning the respective karate Disciplines of GK, TK, or CK – only G delegates can vote on G matters or on G matters within GT; and, only T delegates can vote on T matters or on T matters within TK; and, only C delegates can vote on C matters or on C matters within CT.

(iv) As provided by the Statutes, the respective karate Discipline’s delegates

shall make all decisions regarding their specific discipline. That is, G delegates alone for all specific G matters; and, T delegates alone for all specific T matters; and C delegates alone for all specific C matters.

6.2.5.2 Voting G, T and C delegates can meet in separate areas at the same location

in order to determine decisions affecting their particular karate Discipline. The Chairperson of each respective Permanent Commission for the Discipline shall chair any decision-making meetings of separate G, T and C delegates.

6.2.6 The Congress approves or rejects actions of officials since the preceding Congress,

decides as the final authority on all questions relative to the aims of the UWK – ENGLAND, approves or rejects the reports or proposals of the EC, makes all decisions on proposals submitted by member’s and Permanent Commissions or Regional Unions.

6.2.7 At the Congress, an item may be added to the agenda by a two-thirds (3/4) majority

vote of each of the attending G, T and C delegates.

6.2.7.1 At least 42 days before the date fixed for the Congress, UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary shall invite the member’s, Permanent Commission(s) and Regional Union(s), to submit items which they wish to be included in the agenda.

6.2.7.2 Member’s, Regional Union(s) and Permanent Commission(s) submit

proposals to EC which then examines and selects the proposals for Congress’ agenda. EC cannot select proposals which are contrary to fundamental principles of UWK – ENGLAND. EC may recommend proposals from member’s, Regional Union(s) and Permanent Commission(s) which are considered important and necessary for UWK – ENGLAND.

6.2.7.3 At least 28 days before the date fixed for the Congress, UWK – ENGLAND

General Secretary shall send the agenda formulated by the EC to the member’s, Permanent Commissions and the Regional Unions. The Congress many only consider items set forth in the official agenda. Provided however, new items of sufficient importance, may upon a vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) majority for each G, T and C attending delegates, be added to the agenda if time permits or referred for discussion to the next Congress.

6.2.7.4 The agenda must include the following:


(i) approval of the minutes of the preceding Congress.

(ii) approval of the reports and proposals from the EC including the Activity Report, Financial Report, Business Plan and Budget.

(iii) approval of new members or changes in membership status. (iv) approval of reports and proposals from the Permanent Commissions.

6.2.8 Observers may be invited to the Congress on the recommendation of the EC. They may answer questions through the Chairperson but cannot otherwise raise issues or vote.

6.2.9 The verification of the Certification of delegates will be carried out by a Committee

composed of the Vice-Presidents, UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer before the official opening of the Congress. In the case of any contest of the process the UWK –ENGLAND General Secretary shall submit the claim to the Congress.

6.2.10 UWK – ENGLAND President is the Chairperson of the Congress. If the President is

absent the following order shall be used in determining who takes the Chairperson’s place; First Vice President, Second Vice President and UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and UWK – ENGLAND Assistant General Secretary. If none of these officers are present, the attending delegates select a Chairperson by vote. The Chairperson has no voting rights unless there is a tie vote, in which situation the Chairperson shall vote to break the tie.

6.2.11 Each Permanent Commission and Regional Union can send two representatives to

the Congress. They can answer questions through the Chairperson but cannot vote. 6.2.12 Other than those covered by these Statutes, Congress normally makes decisions

based on a simple majority vote of delegates present. In the case of a tie vote, the final decision is made by the Chairperson.

In order for the Congress to reject proposals, reports or recommendations of the

EC, a majority vote from each respective Discipline’s members present is required. If not rejected, such proposal, report or recommendation shall be accepted.

Generally, voting shall be done by showing of hands or by call over. For elections or

questions of particular importance of delicacy or whenever half of the delegates shall demand it, voting shall be by secret ballot.

The notice for the Congress shall be made by e-mail or and by regular mail signed

by the President and UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary. This notice shall be sent at least 28 days before the date fixed for the Congress.

6.2.13 The Minutes of the congress must be signed by the President and UWK – ENGLAND

General Secretary. UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary keeps the original minutes


and sends copies to all member’s NFs, Permanent Commissions, Regional Unions, and members of the EC within six (6) weeks after a meeting.

6.2.14 Extraordinary Congress must be held within 3 (3) months following the date on

which the request sent by e-mail and regular mail and containing the reasons for the meeting as received by the General Secretary of the UWK – ENGLAND. The agenda for the meeting must indicate the reasons for the extraordinary Congress.

The discussions and decisions of an extraordinary Congress will have equal validity

and comply with the same conditions as an ordinary Congress.

6.3 Executive Committee (EC): 6.3.1 The Executive Committee (EC) is composed of: (i) the President; and,

(ii) four Vice-Presidents (one from each of the karate Disciplines (GK, TK and CK which are not in the position of the President and a fourth drawn from one of the member associations); and,

(iii) the General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary of the UWK –

ENGLAND; and, (iv) the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of the UWK – ENGLAND; and, (v) the Chairpersons from each of the Permanent Commissions; GKC, TKC and

CKC.

6.3.2 The EC manages the affairs of UWK – ENGLAND and represents it pursuant to the Statutes. It is qualified to make all decisions which are not reserved by law or by the Statutes for UWK – ENGLAND or for the Commissions.

6.3.3 If any position on the EC is vacated, the position shall be filled by a selection made

by consensus of the EC. The replacement shall serve until the next Congress. 6.3.4 Other than the specific restrictions outlined in these Statutes, the EC makes details

and execute decisions made by the Congress. 6.3.5 The EC shall meet at least once a year according to the decision in the preceding

meeting. Extraordinary meetings of the EC may however, be convened either by the President in agreement with UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary each time both deem it necessary, or on the written request of one-half (1/2) of the members of the EC.

Notice of a meeting must be sent at least four (4) weeks prior to the meeting with

the signature of the President and UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary.


6.3.6 A mail vote by the EC is accepted when four-fifths (4/5) of the members of the EC respond. Notice of mail vote must be sent at least four (4) weeks in advance by e-mail and regular mail or by telecopy (fax). A PDF of the form with original signature of the member sent via email is acceptable as a mail vote.

6.3.7 Other than those covered by these Statutes, the EC makes all decisions by a two-

thirds (2/3) majority. In order to be considered valid, any meeting of the EC must include at least two-thirds (2/3) of its members. EC members must be present in person; no proxies are accepted. “In person” holds the same definition for video/teleconference meetings and must attend for the entire meeting.

6.3.8 The President is the Chairperson of the EC. If the President is absent, then the first

Vice President, then the second Vice President takes the position of Chairperson. The Chairperson has no voting rights. The only exception will be when the President is absent. In this case the Vice President will continue to serve in that capacity, as well as Chairperson and retain the right to vote.

6.3.9 The minutes of the EC meetings are the responsibility of the President and UWK –

ENGLAND General Secretary and must be signed by both. UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary keeps the original minutes and sends copies to the members of the EC. At the direction of the EC, the minutes may be sent to additional persons. An accurate record of attendance, which includes the signatures of attendees, forms part of the meeting minutes.

6.4 President:

The President will be elected by the Congress for a four-year term with the candidates for the election of the President being nominated every four years. The President is responsible for the affairs of UWK – ENGLAND pursuant to the statutes of UWK – ENGLAND. The President represents UWK – ENGLAND before third parties and at all official functions.

6.5 Vice Presidents:

There shall be four Vice Presidents elected every four years in the rotation herein stated. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President and shall perform the duties of the President in case of absence or disability. The Permanent Commission to be next in line for the nomination of the candidates for the election of the President shall nominate candidates for election of the First Vice-President. The Permanent Commission to be second in line for the nomination of the candidates for the election of the President shall nominate candidates for election of the Second Vice President. The Permanent Commission which nominated candidates for election of the President shall nominate also candidates for the Third Vice President. Vice Presidents’ terms are four (4) years.


6.6 General Secretary:

UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary shall keep all official records of the UWK – ENGLAND. Moreover, UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary shall perform those duties which are provided for in these Statutes of the UWK – ENGLAND. The General Secretary and the Assistant General Secretary are elected every four years in the rotation herein stated. The Permanent Commission which did nominate candidates for the election of the First Vice President will elect UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary. The Permanent Commission which nominated candidates for the election of the President will elect UWK – ENGLAND Assistant General Secretary. UWK – ENGLAND Assistant General Secretary shall assist UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and perform the duties of the UWK General Secretary in case of absence or disability. At the request of UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary, the EC may appoint an Administrative Secretary, who shall not have the right to vote but who shall attend meetings of the Congress, EC and the DC for the purpose of assisting with the recording of accurate minutes and records.

6.7 Treasurer:

UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer shall keep or cause to be kept an accurate financial record of the UWK – ENGLAND. UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer shall receive all incoming funds of UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters as promptly as possible shall deposit same in a bank account under the UWK name as determined by the EC. UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer shall also perform these duties as provided for by the Statues of the UWK – ENGLAND. The Permanent Commission which did nominate the Candidates for the election of the Second Vice-President will elect UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer. The Permanent Commission which did nominate the Candidates for the election of the First Vice President will elect the Assistant Treasurer. UWK – ENGLAND Assistant Treasurer shall assist UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer and perform the duties of UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer in the case of absence or disability. UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer and UWK – ENGLAND Assistant Treasurer shall simultaneously serve as Treasurers for their respective Commissions. UWK Treasurer and UWK Assistant Treasurer terms are four (4) years.

6.8 Terms, Disqualification & Vacancies of Office:

6.8.1 The term of UWK – ENGLAND Officials will begin at the end of Ordinary Congress and will continue for the next four (4) consecutive years.


6.8.2 In the case of the EC member(s) completing the last year of their term of office, they shall remain in office and perform their duties up until the time of election of selection of the new officials.

6.8.3 If any UWK – ENGLAND Official(s) are found guilty of serious violations of UWK –

ENGLAND Rules and Regulations or any act that jeopardizes the reputation and good name of the UWK ENGLAND, the Congress may disqualify them with a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote from each of the G, T and C delegates present.

6.8.4 The Officers of UWK – ENGLAND may be removed by a four-fifths (4/5) majority

vote by the EC which then proposes impeachment to Congress. Removal then requires a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote by the Congress. If an Officer is removed, a Chairperson is selected from among the EC members from the Permanent Commission which selected the Officer for the respective term.

6.8.5 For Officials who resign, are disqualified, or die, their respective Permanent

Commission(s) shall select their replacement. Replacement officials serve the remainder of the original officials’ terms.

6.8.6 Should any candidate for office or an office holder be dismissed by or lose the

support of his/her Permanent Commission, he/she shall be automatically removed as a candidate or office holder. He/she can be placed back as a candidate or office holder, upon a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the EC.

The candidate or official holder and the Permanent Commission, must both notify

UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary in writing of the dismissal or loss of support within two (2) weeks. A candidate or officer holders’ failure to report shall be grounds for permanent expulsion from the UWK – ENGLAND.

6.8.7 The rules and regulations for the selection of all officials shall be established by the

respective Permanent Commission.

ARTICLE 7

PERMANENT KARATE COMMISSIONS

7.1 The Permanent Commission establishes the respective karate Discipline’s Technical Rules; Technical Control of respective karate Discipline’s participation in National Championships; and, also controls Technical Development for respective karate Discipline and all other Sanctioned Events and activities for said karate Discipline.

7.2 UWK will include three Permanent Karate Commissions; namely, General Karate Com UWK

– ENGLAND mission; and, Traditional Karate Commission; and, Contact Karate Commission.


7.3 Each respective Commission shall be of equal voice within UWK – ENGLAND and each will be structured in exactly the same manner, operate in exactly the same fashion, with exactly the same authority as follows:

7.2.1 Each Permanent Karate Commission will be composed of at least six (6) members

elected by a majority of votes cast solely by each of their respective Permanent Commission delegates. That is G delegates elect the six (6) General Karate Commission Members for GKC; and, T delegates elect the six (6) Traditional Karate Commission members for TKC; and, C delegates elect the six (6) Contact Karate Commission Members for CKC.

7.2.2 The powers of each respective Permanent Karate Commission are (other than those

established by these Statutes):

(i) to elaborate all the rules and regulations concerning all forms of each respective Karate Commission but not any other. That is, the authority of each respective Permanent Karate Commission is restricted to the boundaries and matters of their own respective Discipline.

(ii) to manage the funds associated with their respective Discipline and report

on same to their respective Permanent Karate Commission and UWK – ENGLAND. That is, GKC manages only G funds; and, TKC manages only T funds; and, CKC manages only C funds.

(iii) to manage all affairs relating to all forms of each respective Discipline’s

Permanent Karate Commission and report on same to the EC. (iv) to perform all other missions or tasks assigned to each respective

Discipline’s Permanent Karate Commission by UWK – ENGLAND Congress or EC.

(v) Each respective Permanent Karate Commission must submit a report to

each ordinary UWK – ENGLAND Congress on its activities.

7.2.3 Each Permanent Karate Commission itself elects its Chairperson, General Secretary, Treasurer or other necessary officials of the Commission from among its six (6) members.

7.4 Elections of Permanent Karate Commission officials will occur in the same year of the

President’s election. Terms shall be for four (4) years. 7.5 Each Permanent Karate Commission shall operate within its own legal structure and shall

identify itself in the following manner: (i) GKC is; UWK – ENGLAND – General Karate Commission (ii) TKC is; UWK – ENGLAND – Traditional Karate Commission (iii) CKC is: UWK – ENGLAND – Contact Karate Commission


7.6 UWK – ENGLAND will develop a generic logo (symbol) which it will use exclusively to

identify its NF member status within UWK. The generic mark will incorporate the International Federation UWK logo and recognizes its ownership of such symbol as the exclusive Trademark of the International Federation UWK. No other mark or symbol may be used by UWK – ENGLAND without the expressed written approval of the EC of the International Federation UWK.

ARTICLE 8

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

8.1 The EC may create or disband Special Committees or Working Groups to carry out the EC’s necessary functions or special projects. The name of the Special Committees or Working Groups, as well as their function, size, scope and budget, will be decided by the EC.

However, the following Standing Committees must be permanently established under each respective Permanent Karate Commission. Each respective Permanent Karate Commission is responsible for the membership and Chairperson of each of the following Standing Committees: (i) Membership and Eligibility Committee (ii) Financial Committee (iii) Technical Committee and Referee’s Committee (including Judge’s Qualification Sub-

committee and Competition Rules Sub-Committee) (iv) Medical Committee (v) Legal Committee &Dispute Resolution Panel (vi) Public Relations Committee (vii) Disciplinary Committee (viii) Other Committees as requested by the respective Permanent Karate Commission

and approved by Congress.

8.2 Chairpersons of Special Committees or Working Groups shall be appointed by the EC. Membership to Special Committees or Working Groups shall be comprised of equal numbers from appointees from the GKC, TKC and CKC. All decisions of the Special Committee or Wording Group require a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of those members present. The Chairperson has no voting rights. If the Chairperson is absent, a new Chairperson must be selected from those Special Committee members in attendance. In this case, the Chairperson may retain the right to vote.


8.3 Decisions of Special Committees or Working Groups require approval of the EC and

ratification by the Congress.

ARTICLE 9

FISCAL AND LEGAL

9.1 Under the authority of the EC, UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer is responsible for the assets of UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters and the regular keeping of the accounts. The annual accounting period coincides with the calendar year (January 1st – December 31st).

9.2 In the year when the ordinary Congress meets, each Permanent Karate Commission shall

submit its Activity Report for the past two (2) calendar years, along with its Financial Report for the same time period to UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer respectively, four months before the date of the Congress.

The UWK –ENGLAND General Secretary and UWK – ENGLAND Assistant General Secretary

shall compile UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters Activity Report of the preceding year from the respective Permanent Karate Commissions’ Activity Reports and UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters’ Activity Report. Both the Financial Report and the Activity Report must be submitted to the EC for approval first and thereafter submitted to the Congress for acceptance.

UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer and UWK – ENGLAND Assistant Treasurer shall compile the

Financial Report of the preceding year from the respective Permanent Karate Commissions’ Financial Reports (G Fund, T Fund and C Fund) and UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters’ Financial Report (H Fund).

9.3 The EC shall appoint an independent qualified accountant, or firm of qualified accountants,

who are given the task of providing a minimum of a “Notice to Reader” audit and report of UWK – ENGLAND funds to the EC and Congress. Congress may waive this formal requirement but must have an independent financial review by a committee that does not contain any elected Directors.

9.4 Each respective Permanent Karate Commission shall submit its Activity Plan for the next

year along with its proposed Budget for the same time period to UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer three months in advance of the scheduled Congress meeting.

UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary shall compile UWK –

ENGLAND Activity Plans for the next calendar year from the respective Permanent Karate Commissions’ Activity Plans and UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters’ Activity Plan. UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer shall compile UWK – ENGLAND forecasted Budget for the next calendar year for H Fund.


Both the Budget and Activity Plans must be approved by the EC and Congress. 9.5 The revenue of UWK – ENGLAND derives from the subscriptions paid by its members, the

proceeds from the exploitation of all the rights of which UWK – ENGLAND is the exclusive holder and all other forms of revenue, including notably all UWK – ENGLAND donations, grants, legacies and other gifts.

9.6 The assets of the H Fund will be managed in accordance with the following provisions:

9.6.1 The H Fund; the UWK Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer shall open and maintain a banking account(s) under the name UWK – ENGLAND at a location to be determined by EC. This fund shall cover all three commissions.

9.6.2 The joint signature of two persons is required for all operations of whatever nature

concerning the funds; For the H Fund, the joint signature must be by the Treasurer and Assistant

Treasurer of the UWK – ENGLAND. The EC may establish further requirements for the transfer of funds.

9.7 The following UWK – ENGLAND Official Documents require the signatures of both the

President and the General Secretary of the UWK – ENGLAND. (i) Legal documents including agreements and contracts with third parties.

(ii) Official documents other than those covered by UWK – ENGLAND Statutes and any decisions made by Congress or EC.

(iii) Official Notes from Congress, EC and DC meetings. (iv) UWK – ENGLAND Event Sanction Notifications.

ARTICLE 10

FUNDS

10.1 Revenue and Expenditure:

10.1.1 Operating and administrative expenses of UWK – ENGLAND are covered by the revenue provided by the fees of Members, sanctions and allotted fees from sanctioned events, qualification and registration fees, income from England activity, television, social media, duplication or other broadcasting rights, income from capital, contributions and by all remittances from any other sources are more specifically set forth in the sub-sections that are described and follow in this Article.


10.1.2 Each UWK – ENGLAND member must pay an annual membership fee due by the end of January of each year as follows:

Annual Membership Fee to be fixed by UWK – ENGLAND Congress, paid to UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer and deposited into the H Fund.

10.1.3 Hosts of UWK – ENGLAND Sanctioned events will pay to UWK – ENGLAND General

Headquarters a reasonable sanctioning fee as prescribed by UWK – ENGLAND Congress.

10.1.4 All officers and members of the EC will offer their services freely. However, basic

actual expenses including airfare, accommodations, board and a daily allowance approved by EC for UWK – ENGLAND Officials working for the official mission shall be paid by UWK – ENGLAND or the host organization of the sanctioned event or activity.

Administrative Staff may be employed by UWK – ENGLAND or any of its Permanent

Karate Commissions (GKC; TKC; CKC) to assist the respective officers with the day to day operations. However, no officer, Executive Member elected at any level (EC, DC) for UWK – ENGLAND or its Permanent Karate Commissions (GKC; TKC; CKC) shall receive a salary for their work on behalf of these respective entities.

10.1.5 All the film, television, video, radio, social media and photographic rights

(commercial and Media rights) including Internet Broadcasting to the National Championships or UWK –ENGLAND directly organized regional or local competitions and all related Karate activities are the exclusive property of the UWK – ENGLAND. However, the Permanent Karate Commissions of GKC, TKC and CKC and Regional Unions shall each maintain the right to conduct separate UWK – ENGLAND Sanctioned Competitions for their respective Disciplines, including the right to the revenue from all sources generated from such competitions, and the ownership of all rights connected thereto, including, without limitation, commercial and media rights. These rights may not be sold or negotiated without the prior written agreement of the owner. The owner may delegate its authority to negotiate the sale or utilization of these rights.

10.1.5 There will be one Internet website developed for UWK – ENGLAND. There will be

distinct and separate portals provided to each of the Permanent Karate Commissions of GKC, TKC and CKC which will have permanent reciprocal links to the website of UWK – ENGLAND. Each Permanent Karate Commission shall have responsibility for the maintenance of their respective portal and link.

10.2 Support of the Funds: 10.2.1 The fund to be set up is: “H” Fund (fund of UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters) 10.2.2 “H” Fund (headquarter fund): The “H” Fund will be supported by:


(i) Annual Membership Fees (ii) All net income generated by UWK – ENGALND Commercial and Media Rights

from all directly organized competitions or from international karate participation in multi-sport games.

(iii) Revenues generated by the Permanent Karate Commissions’ activities of

GKC, TKC and CKC. (iv) Net revenue generated by the sale of materials (e.g. books, clothing,

equipment, etc.) by UWK. (v) Net revenue generated by the sale of materials (e.g. books, clothing,

equipment, etc.) by each of the respective Permanent Karate Commissions. (vi) All revenues or grants received from Federal Government agencies or other

similar national organizations. (vii) Donations paid directly to UWK – ENGLAND General Headquarters

10.2.3 Permanent Karate Commissions’ Fund;

The Permanent Karate Commissions’ respective Fund will be supported by the H Fund as a proportion of the income generated by the Commission through activities detailed at 10.2.2 above.

10.2.4 EC will appoint independent and qualified accountants, or company of accountants

at each Congress to provide a review of the respective Funds including adherence to these Statutes and provide a report of said review to Congress for approval through UWK – ENGLAND Treasurer.

10.3 Utilization of the Funds: 10.3.1 “H” Fund:

The “H” Fund will be used to cover all the ordinary running costs of UWK – ENGLAND and its organs, Congress, EC and Officers, as well as for the payment of all administrative costs, general expenses, staff expenses and those of other authorized agents of the UWK – ENGLAND. The “H” Fund is placed under the responsibility of the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of UWK – ENGLAND acting together under the authority of the EC. It will be used to cover proportional expenses related to the specific activities of the respective Permanent Karate Commission (GKC; TKC; CKC). This may include, but not be limited to administrative costs, general expenses, staff expenses as well as all other costs approved by the respective Permanent Karate Commission in accordance with its approved procedures.


10.5 Responsibility to Third Parties:

10.6.1 UWK – ENGLAND is responsible for all its obligations towards third parties. Each of the Permanent Karate Commissions (GKC, and TKC, and CKC) is responsible for their respective obligations towards third parties.

10.6.2 In handling their respective affairs the UWK – ENGLAND, and its Permanent

Commissions GKC, TKC and CKC shall deal with third parties in their own name and not involve or obligate or commit the other entities to any third-party contracts or liabilities without express written approval and consent from the specific entity in question. The UWK – ENGLAND, GKC, TKC and CKC shall only be responsible for their own respective obligations to third parties and shall not be responsible for the obligations of the others.

10.6.3 The UWK – ENGLAND, GKC, TKC and CKC shall indemnify, defend and hold each

other harmless from any and all liability, obligations or damages to third parties caused by their respective actions.

10.6 Revenues Accrued by Event Host(s):

Regarding the revenue accrued by NF(s) from international events, the following shall be the property of the event host:

(i) Income from event ticket sales. (ii) Income from domestic commercial and advertising sales. (iii) Income from domestic sale of event souvenirs and products. (iv) Income gained from Commercial and Media coverage of the event. (v) Direct donations to the host from domestic sources. (vi) Team and individual entry fees to be determined by the EC.


ARTICLE 11

EXPULSION, RESIGNATION AND SUSPENSION

11.1 Member’s NF(s), individual members or Union(s) which violate UWK – ENGLAND Statutes and Regulations may be expelled or receive a suspension of their membership from UWK – ENGLAND by a vote of four-fifths (4/5) majority of the EC. In case of member expulsion, the respective Permanent Karate Commission shall first evaluate the situation and make a recommendation to the EC. The EC shall then take action. Expelled or suspended members, members or Regional Union(s) have no rights within UWK – ENGLAND after the date of their expulsion or suspension.

Notice of suspension must be sent to the suspended member following the decision by the

EC to suspend. This notice must include the effective date of suspension, term of the suspension and reasons for suspension. The suspended party may appeal this suspension to the Disciplinary Committee of UWK – ENGLAND. The decision of the Disciplinary Committee is final and no further appeal can be made. The Disciplinary Committee must hear the appeal and render its decision within three months of the original date of suspension. During the appeal process the terms of suspension are in effect.

When an individual member, Regional member or Regional Union receives notification of suspension, it can, only after a period of one year following the term of the suspension, apply to the Congress for removal of the suspension and for re-instatement. The removal of the suspension or reinstatement must be endorsed by both the respective Permanent Commission and approved by the EC.

11.2 Membership can be suspended on the grounds of non-fulfillment of financial obligation, failure to submit the required documentation and statements, contravention of the prescribed organizational behavioral and disciplinary codes and/or conflicting constitutional practices. Such contravention must be rectified by the offending party within two (2) months from suspension. Such members remain responsible for all their financial obligations outstanding on the date of the termination of their membership.

Should membership be terminated on the basis of non-fulfillment of financial obligations (s), such a member shall regain its membership by paying the outstanding amounts plus a fine determined by the EC. Full payment must be made within the time period established by the EC. As soon as the outstanding debt is paid, the EC shall reinstate the membership status of the member with the approval of the Permanent Karate Commission relevant to the membership status. Should the member fail to rectify the outstanding membership debt and fine within the prescribed period set forth by the EC, the membership will be deemed null and void and new applications for the respective NF(s) or Union(s) may be entertained by the respective Permanent Karate Commission and EC.


11.3 In the case of a violation of the Statutes, Rules and Regulations of the UWK – ENGLAND, each Disciplines’ respective Permanent Karate Commission shall have the right to suspend the respective Regional Member or Regional Union or individual member with the approval of the EC.

The action of suspension shall be taken in the respective Permanent Karate Commission meeting, or by following the Rules and Regulations established in the respective Permanent Karate Commission’s meeting previously. Any actions taken by a Permanent Karate Commission with regard to one of its UWK – ENGLAND Regional member or Regional Union or individual members requires a report to UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary within four (4) weeks.

11.4 The EC must report all Permanent Karate Commission’s actions to the next Congress of UWK – ENGLAND.

11.5 In the case of any member resignation, notice must be sent to UWK – ENGLAND General

Secretary and the respective Discipline’s Permanent Karate Commission. Resignation by a member does not relieve the member of its financial obligation to UWK – ENGLAND or the respective Permanent Karate Commission.

11.6 Any Regional member, individual member, or Regional Union receiving a suspension of

qualifications loses all UWK – ENGLAND rights for the duration of the suspension. In the case of expulsion or resignation, the UWK – ENGALND Regional member, individual member or Regional Union shall lose all its respective member’s rights from the date of which the expulsion or resignation became effective.

11.7 If any Regional member or individual member, or Regional Union leaves UWK – ENGLAND

through expulsion or resignation or any other reason, it shall remain liable to the UWK for all financial obligations and amounts due and must fulfill its duties and obligations

ARTICLE 12

GRADES AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

12.1 Each Permanent Karate Commission Discipline’s grading, coaching, ranking, refereeing, judging and all other technical qualifications under the auspices of the shall be solely issued by the respective Permanent Karate Commission(s). UWK recognizes only those qualifications as official.

The respective Permanent Karate Commission Discipline shall have the sole responsibility

for establishing the Technical Qualification requirements for its respective Discipline.


ARTICLE 13

HONORARY MEMBERS

13.1 The Congress may give the title of Honorary President or Honorary Member to personalities who have been of service to Karate and/or UWK - ENGLAND. Recommendations for such nominations shall be presented to the Congress by the EC.

13.2 Honorary Presidents or Honorary Members shall have the right, as such, to attend

Congresses and manifestations of the UWK, however they have no voting rights or other powers.

13.3 Honorary Presidents or Honorary Members shall not be required to pay any membership

or other associated fees.

ARTICLE 14

RULES

14.1 The formation and implementation of Rules and Regulations for these Statutes shall be set up as follows:

(i) The administration of matters common to all Permanent Karate Commission

Disciplines shall be set up by the EC. (ii) The administration of matters specific to each individual Permanent Karate

Commission Discipline shall be set up by each respective Permanent Karate Commission itself.

(iii) Technical Rules and Qualifications shall be set up and administered by each

respective Discipline’s Permanent Karate Commission for its own specific Discipline and no other.

(iv) Amendments to Permanent Karate Commission’s administrations and technical

rules must be reported within eight (8) weeks to UWK – ENGLAND General Secretary following the date the amendment was formally passed by the respective Permanent Karate Commission.


ARTICLE 15

MODIFICATION OF UWK – ENGLAND STATUTES

15.1 Any modification to UWK – ENGLAND Statutes and rules or regulations require a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote from the G and T and C delegates at the Congress.

15.2 Modification of UWK – ENGLAND Statutes shall become effective one year from the date

the decision was made and approved by the G and T and C delegates in accordance with UWK – ENGLAND Statutes, except in cases of special decisions by Congress which will also define a timeframe for implementation within the decision. No changes can be enacted without the written approval of the International Federation UWK. All changes must be immediately forwarded to the UWK General Secretary for review and approval by the EC.

ARTICLE 16

DISSOLUTION

16.1 UWK - ENGLAND dissolution requires a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of all Permanent Karate Commissions separately plus a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of Congress delegates. Upon dissolution, the assets of the “H” Fund are distributed in accordance with Article 10.4 of these Statutes.


UNITED WORLD KARATE – ENGLAND BYE – LAWS 1.0 CONSTITUTION 13 June 2017: Revised constitution. 2.0 FUNDS 24 February 2018: Bank account to be Lloyds TSB. 9 February 2016 EC: Annual subscription of £100 to be paid by 30 June each year. 25 October 2016: Referees course must be self financing. £20 per participant and £10 for qualification. 7 February 2017: Competition organiser to receive £250. 20 July 2018 EC: Annual subscription to be paid by no later than 31 January each year with penalties for late payment. 3.0 UWK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 25 October 2016: Four competitions to qualify for ranking points and selection to represent UWK England at these events: UWK National Championships, FEKO All Ages Championships, AMA International Championships and KE National Championships. 4.0 MEMBERSHIP

24 February 2015: UWK Members must be based in England.

20 July 2018: Associations, clubs or individuals transferring from a Member Organisation to

another Member Organisation

Where an association, club or individual was a former member of another UWK England Member

organisation, leaves that member organisation for whatever reason and joins another UWK

Member organisation within a twenty-four-month period the UWK England Executive will seek

approval from the former member organisation that the association, club or any of its registered

members may compete in UWK England sponsored events. If that approval is not forthcoming,

then the association, club or any of its registered members will not be permitted to represent the

current UWK England member association at UWK England sponsored events for a further twenty-

four months. They will also not be eligible to accrue UWK England ranking points at other

approved UWK England competitions for that same period.

In addition, those individual registered members of an organisation joining a UWK member

organisation who have competed in UWK England ranking events before that organisation became

a member will not be eligible to have ranking points allocated retrospectively.