United Fighting Arts Federation
Encyclopedia
The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is a martial arts
organization founded by Chuck Norris
in 1979. UFAF is the governing and sanctioning body for the martial art of Chun Kuk Do
, providing technical standards for instruction and advancement in the system. UFAF provides its students, instructors, and schools with Chun Kuk Do rank certification, educational opportunities, special events, online community access, and other services.
Executives
Board of Directors
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:
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
organization founded by Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
in 1979. UFAF is the governing and sanctioning body for the martial art of Chun Kuk Do
Chun Kuk Do
Chun Kuk Do is a Korean-based, American hybrid martial art style. Founded in 1990 by Chuck Norris, CKD evolved from Tang Soo Do and combines elements from several different fighting styles....
, providing technical standards for instruction and advancement in the system. UFAF provides its students, instructors, and schools with Chun Kuk Do 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, 9th degree black belt – Chief Executive Officer
- Kenneth Gallacher, 9th degree black belt – President
Board of Directors
- Ed Saenz, 9th degree black belt
- Tip Potter, 9th degree black belt
- Chip Wright, 9th degree black belt
- John Presti, 8th degree black belt
- Steve Nelson, 8th degree black belt
- Reggie Cochran, 8th degree black belt
- Stephen Hammersley, 7th degree black belt
- Tara Cox, 6th 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 (except the San Diego area)
- Region 2 – Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Southern Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, & Norway (Europe)
- Region 3 – Washington, Oregon, Montana, Northern Idaho, & Western Canada
- Region 4 – Texas, Kansas, North & South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, & Illinois
- Region 5 – Arizona, New Mexico, & parts of Northern Mexico
- Region 6 – Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, & Delaware
- Region 7 – Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, & Japan
- Region 8 – New York, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Eastern Canada
- Region 9 – Western Mexico and Southern California San Diego area
- Region 10 – Northern Mexico
- Region 11 – Not presently organized
- Region 12 – Mexico City area