The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is a
martial arts
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; a ...
organization founded by
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist and actor. He is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, Norris won many martial arts championshi ...
in 1979.
[Norris, Chuck. Against All Odds. Broadman & Holman Publishers Nashville, Tennessee. 2004. p. 144. ] UFAF is the governing and sanctioning body for the
Chuck Norris System
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist and actor. He is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, Norris won many martial arts championshi ...
, a martial art Norris developed from
Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do (Hangul: 당수도, Hanja: 唐手道 ) refers to a Korean martial art
based on Karate and may include fighting principles from subak (as described in the Kwon Bup Chong Do), as well as northern Chinese martial arts. Before the Ni ...
, and which was known as the Chuck Norris System in the early to mid 1980s and as Chun Kuk Do from December 1990 until July 2015. UFAF provides technical standards for instruction and advancement in the system, and also provides its students, instructors, and schools with Chuck Norris System rank certification, educational opportunities, special events, online community access, and other services.
Organizational structure
Like many organizations, UFAF includes an executive board and a board of directors.
Executives
*Chuck Norris, 10th degree black belt – Founder, Chairman of the Board
*Aaron Norris, 10th degree black belt – Chief executive officer
*Ken Gallacher, 10th degree black belt - President
Board of Directors
*Ed Saenz, 9th degree black belt
*Rick Prieto, 9th degree black belt
*Chip Wright, 9th degree black belt
*John Presti, 9th degree black belt
*Tara Cox, 8th degree black belt
UFAF is also further divided into several regions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. International locations and members are also included among the following regions:
*Region 1 – Southern California USA
*Region 2 – Great Basin USA (Including satellites in Colorado, Nebraska, and Norway)
*Region 3 – Northwest USA
*Region 4 – Texas USA, excluding KICKSTART KIDS schools (see Region 13)
*Region 5 – Southwest USA
*Region 6 – Appalachia West USA (Schools in Western West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky)
*Region 7 – Southeast USA
*Region 8 – Northeast USA
*Region 9 – Mexico Baja (Including satellites in South America)
*Region 10 – Northern Mexico
*Region 11 – Appalachia East USA (Schools in Eastern West Virginia, Virginia)
*Region 12 – Mexico City area
*Region 13 – Texas KICKSTART (KICKSTART KIDS Schools in Texas)
Events
Each summer the United Fighting Arts Federation holds a training conference and Chuck Norris System World Championship tournament in
Las Vegas
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,
Nevada
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.
References
External links
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Official Site for Chuck Norris' non-profit KICKSTART Foundation{{Chuck Norris
1979 establishments in the United States
Chuck Norris
Karate organizations
Organizations based in Nevada