I got this in the mail. Found it interesting, for a reason that I've yet been able to "put my finger on".
So, who are these people and why should I care? And what gives them the right to make such a ridiculous declaration?
To: Kung Fu Masters
Officials of Kung Fu Organizations, Sport Ministries and
National Olympic Committees
Dear Sirs,
We would like to draw your attention to a DECLARATION made jointly by the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF) along with its members - 24 International and over 200 National Kung Fu and Tai Chi Organizations.
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DEAR FRIENDS
Today we would like to state proudly that we have succeeded our wish in achieving the greatest unity of the National and International Kung Fu and Tai Chi organizations. Thus, the World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships will be held only by the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF). In this regard, the IKF invites all the Kung Fu and Tai Chi organizations to join this unity.
We would like to inform the officials of the National Olympic Committees and Sport Ministries that the International Kung Fu Federation does not permit any private organization to hold World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships and we request you not to recognize officially such kind of tournament of any organization with its 10 or 20 representatives on business purpose.
We would like to inform Kung Fu and Tai Chi Masters that the World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships held only by the International Kung Fu Federation are approved by 24 International Kung Fu and Tai Chi Organizations.
Regards,
IKF Masters Board
4th February 2006
Officials of Kung Fu Organizations, Sport Ministries and
National Olympic Committees
Dear Sirs,
We would like to draw your attention to a DECLARATION made jointly by the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF) along with its members - 24 International and over 200 National Kung Fu and Tai Chi Organizations.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DEAR FRIENDS
Today we would like to state proudly that we have succeeded our wish in achieving the greatest unity of the National and International Kung Fu and Tai Chi organizations. Thus, the World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships will be held only by the International Kung Fu Federation (IKF). In this regard, the IKF invites all the Kung Fu and Tai Chi organizations to join this unity.
We would like to inform the officials of the National Olympic Committees and Sport Ministries that the International Kung Fu Federation does not permit any private organization to hold World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships and we request you not to recognize officially such kind of tournament of any organization with its 10 or 20 representatives on business purpose.
We would like to inform Kung Fu and Tai Chi Masters that the World Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships held only by the International Kung Fu Federation are approved by 24 International Kung Fu and Tai Chi Organizations.
Regards,
IKF Masters Board
4th February 2006
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