AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. To establish ourselves as a Center of Global Excellence for Traditional Korean Martial Arts with a progressive edge.
2. To promote, encourage, organize and develop the Korean Martial Arts of traditional self-defense and modern sport, e.g. HapKiDo (HKD), TaeKwonDo (TKD) and others recommended by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) or CEO.
3. To co-ordinate, administer, grade and guide KOMA™ centers.
4. To control, improve and raise the proficiency and standards of KOMA™ techniques.
5. To undertake proper testing and certification of HKD, TKD, TKMS, and any others recommended as correctly empowered, i.e.
- Korean HapKiDo (SungMooKwan™)
- Korean TaeKwonDo (ChungDoKwan™)
- Korean TukKong MooSool™
- Tactical (Bladed and Impact) Weapons™
6. To promote, organize and/or participate in positive championships and seminars worldwide at whatever levels and wherever possible, either alone or with other martial art organizations.
7. To determine a code of conduct and discipline for every KOMA™ practitioner.
8. To collect and receive subscriptions, donations, grants and contributions, and to administer said funds for the development of KOMA™.
9. To affiliate to and accept affiliations from any organizations recommended by the COO or CEO.
10. To promote Korea KiDo Association and World TaeKwonDo Federation based Rules and Methods of Competition for maximum levels of safety and easy familiarization.
11. To do all such other acts as may be lawful and conductive or incidental to the above.
MEMBERSHIP
12. Membership shall be open to any person, regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, religion or nationality.
13. Every original application form must be submitted in writing, and forwarded to the Secretary-General (Sec-Gen), or empowered official for approval.
14. Either the Sec-Gen or empowered official may reject any application which they deem unsuitable, with due reason.
15. Every applicant which has been approved shall pay all due fees, be admitted as a member and be entitled to all the privileges of membership.
RESIGNATION, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
16. Any member who wishes to resign shall give a minimum of 1 month's notice, in writing, to both his Instructor as well as to the Sec-Gen and pay up all dues.
17. Any notice of suspension or expulsion of any member shall be preceded by a written warning first, unless caused by a paramount breach of regulation or conduct.
18. Any instructor, following procedure No.17, may expel a student from his centre(s), but must automatically inform the Sec-Gen of his actions and give an accounting.
19. Only the Sec-Gen or empowered official has the power to expel a student or instructor from KOMA™.
COMMON SEAL
20. The Common Seal of the Society is to be kept by the SecGen, or in his absence, an empowered official; and is to be used to validate all bona fide documentation issued by the Society.
ADMINISTRATION
21. All matters of Administration regarding KOMA™ shall be the prerogative of the Executive Committee. In any event the decision of the Executive Committee in all matters, Technical or Administrative, is final.
22. All naming rights shall lie with Julian S. Lim.
23. Each National body will undertake to supply all membership cards, application forms, Geup certification, validation, records, marketing and public relations advice, technical upgrades, affiliations, grading syllabus, instructors' special seminars and so forth (i.e. administrative and technical support) for all its instructors and subsidiary centers mainly from its revenue from:
- a) Annual Subscriptions
- b) Grading fees
- c) Issuing of KOMA SEAPAC™ Certificates
- d) Black Belt and Special Seminars
- e) Instructors Courses
- f) Other revenues
Where funds are insufficient for a particular project, which is deemed beneficial, explanations and requests for special contributions (voluntary) will be sent out.
GRADINGS
24. All gradings must be conducted by an officially recognized Master Instructor with a minimum rank of 5th Dan (6th Dan mandatory) of the respective Art/Sport/Style, who must as well have the necessary mandate to do so.
25. Where such recognized minimum rank is unavailable, a 4th Dan can officiate, but can only recommend the results which then have to be
ratified by the Chief Instructor or C.I.
26. All original forms and grading application slips must be forwarded to the C.I.
27. The
C.I. / Examiner must validate all grades.
28. The C.I./Examiner must be present to invigilate for all black belt gradings unless he/she provides written notice for each occasion otherwise.
29.
MA Examiners can only grade up to 1 level below their own current ranking, e.g. a 5th Dan can grade up to a 4th Dan.
Where a 4th Dan is empowered to grade, he can
only do so for Geup grades only. Only Grand Masters can grade or appoint
Master level candidates.
PROHIBITIONS
30. Any abuses of drugs, gambling, associating with or allowing the introduction of undesirable and/or bad characters.
31. Conduct unbecoming (e.g. language).
32. Only registered instructors with valid Instructor Certificates may conduct classes, or have their own centers. The only exceptions to this rule are pre-black belts or new black belts who are undergoing their probationary insurrectionary term (minimum one year).
FEES
33. The Executive Committee may allocate and approve payment of special consultancy fees and/or reimbursement to individuals as and when appropriate.
INSTRUCTING
34.1 Only KOMA™ Certified qualified Instructors can teach.
34.2 MA Instructors under the rank of 4th Dan must open their dojang under the Mentorship of a minimum 6th Dan Master.
34.3 No individual can open a center or teach within a 20km radius of an existing dojang without prior approval from the said dojang operator and/or C.I., EVEN THOUGH SAID INDIVIDUAL IS NO LONGER A MEMBER (minimum 10 years term rider applies).
34.4 Only the approved respective KOMA™ syllabus can be taught, with full safety and etiquette guidelines.
MEETINGS (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
35.1 The members shall convene by the 1st Sunday of March on each New Year at
an annual General Meeting. Notice shall be given 6 weeks in advance.
35.2 An Emergency General Meeting can be called by either an Instructor (taking grievance from an ordinary member), or any member of the Central Committee. A minimum of 3 days notice is needed.
35.3 A quorum of half the Central Committee is needed for the meeting to be legal OR three fifths of the Executive Committee AND a third of the Instructors' Board.
35.4 Each member shall have one vote and can introduce a point to be discussed or voted upon via their Instructor.
35.5 All officers shall be voted into office,
except, in the case of security reasons, the following, which shall be appointed by the Instructors' Board:
- Director of Finance
- Director of Technical Affairs
35.6 All officers put forward must either be professional in their own fields of expertise/specialization OR have both:
- a. Certifiable qualifications and
- b. A minimum of 5 years directly related experience
35.7 Any major issues may be passed with a two-third majority with a quorum or a 50% majority with a referendum.
35.8 On matters of normal business policy, a one third majority of the Central Committee will suffice. Where the Central Committee is not available, a three-fifth vote from the Executive Committee will be sufficient.
35.9 The Central Committee shall meet each quarter to discuss and review any matters of interest.
35.10 The Executive Committee shall convene whenever a need for an urgent decision is required, and can be called into seat by any Executive member with 48 hours notice, unless all waives this notice.
WINDING UP AND DISSOLUTION (DNA KOMA SEAPAC™)
36. If, for whatever reason, the members feel that the Association should be wound up, this can be effectively carried out by passing a resolution to do so at a General Meeting.
Said resolution is affected by a simple majority vote of all paid-up members.
If such resolution is passed, a second general meeting must be called to pass a resolution to confirm the earlier resolution to dissolve.
Disposition of the property of the Association shall be the prerogative of a simple majority decision of those members present at the second General Meeting.
ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
37. These rules may be rescinded, altered or added to by a resolution passed at a General Meeting accepting that the proposed repeal, alteration or addition must have been rectified in the meeting agenda.
BANK ACCOUNTS (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
38. The funds shall be lodged with a Trading or Savings Bank. The Bank
passbooks, cheque books and deposit books, together with the Books of
Accounts shall be produced by the Treasurer at each Committee Meeting.
INVESTMENT (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
39. If the Committee so determines, any part of the funds of the Association
may be invested in the manner provided for legally.
CONTROL OF FUNDS (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
40.1 The bank account shall be operated upon the signature of any two of the
Officers of the Association.
40.2 The Committee shall have power to borrow such amounts and on such terms as it thinks fit, and to give as security thereof and interests thereon such security as the Committee may determine.
FINANCIAL YEAR (DNA TO KOMA SEAPAC™)
41.The financial year shall end on 31st December each year.
CODE OF CONDUCT
42.1 Train with dedication and sincerity.
42.2 Always treat the dojang with respect, and keep it clean to the best of your abilities.
42.3 Uphold the Tenets and Principles of the Arts/Sports/Styles taught.
42.4 Never openly criticize other Arts, Styles or Instructors.
42.5 Always be loyal to and never betray, nor bring or cause to bring into disrepute, the Arts, Association or Instructors.
42.6 Senior students must always set a good example to their juniors and help them wherever possible.
42.7 Juniors must strive to achieve proper attitude and show correct respect to their seniors at all times.
42.8 Open discussions are encouraged, but at the respective instructors' discretion and guidance.
42.9 Innovation amongst senior students is encouraged, but techniques that are dangerous and/or not taught previously must have the approval of the instructor first.
42.10 Treat all members as family, and show proper respect to other martial art practitioners. Never ridicule, look down or ill-treat a fellow student for whatever reason.
42.11 Always welcome, and make at home, and assist where needed, members of affiliated, sister or friendly schools or styles.
ORGANISATION CHART (Guide Format Only)
43. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Chairman
- Secretary-General
- Director of Finance
- Director of Advertising & PR
- Director of Technical Affairs
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
- All of above, plus:
- Director of Disciplinary Affairs
- Director of Tournaments
- Director of Membership/Admin
- Two others as may be designated as required
INSTRUCTOR BOARD
COMMUNICATIONS (Guide Format Only)
44. The Association shall endeavor to promote its services, and that of its members, via the best mediums possible. The Association shall undertake to purchase all supportive communication/goodwill equipment and pass on cost savings to its instructors and ordinary members:
Mediums of communications can include:
1. Training uniforms
2. T-Shirts
3. Track suits
4. General posters (A3/B3 size, 4 colour print, b/w print)
5. Artwork materials of above for instructors' publications.
6. Ads in major periodicals of direct interest, e.g.
- Australasian Fighting Arts
- Tae Kwon Do Times
7. Tournaments which can be classified as:
- Mini quarterly inter-club Meet
- Open TKD and/or HHD Meet
- Open TKD and /or HKD (all styles) Meet
- Goodwill/Friendship Demo
- Invitational World/ International Championships as recommended by the C.I.
