Our association is called The International Martial Arts Confederation. Why Confederation? Because we created the union in which all organizations entering into it keep their independence, but co-coordinate their activity in reaching our common aim.

Why not fighting skills? We acknowledge the concept of fighting skills and martial arts. Fighting skills are a certain set of the abilities and trained movements that allow one to win a fight. On the way to the victory our particular micro goals in defense and in attack will take us there.

When we speak about martial arts we assume that it is already the next step in our personal development.  In this case we thank the special educational system for our training.  Our personal abilities, not only in fighting technique, will bring us to a much higher level and we will have higher values. In this case self-improvement becomes not only physical, but also spiritual. Almost any martial art can be successfully applied as a fighting skill. From the other side there are serious doubts if any fighting skill can "grow up" to the level of the art.

Martial arts are one of the oldest and major components of mankind’s culture. Besides the purely practical use, they show the way not only for body development, but also for spiritual growth. They define a harmonious way of personal development. That's why names of many martial arts variations, include a word "way".

The basic purpose of The International Martial Arts Confederation is to create opportunities for a cultural exchange, demonstration of knowledge and a historical heritage, saved by mankind in various parts of the world. We do it by carrying out one of the world biggest martial arts competitions - The Martial Arts Olympics.

Think of Martial Arts as a high mountain of knowledge, which you need to conquer. Your task is more difficult than just to reach the peak. You need to know not only your own path, but have imagination about other paths, even smallest of them, which can bring you to this peak. It is absolutely not important what kind of Martial Arts you devote yourself to. Be it karate, tae kwon do, wushu, aikido, hand-to-hand fight, jiu-jitsu, sambo, in its sports or combat forms, savat, kobudo, eksrima, boxing, kempo, vietvodao, kali, arnis, kosiki-karate, hapkido, kumdo, taiki-ken or some other systems.

It is important to watch what is happening around you and what is happening in the world, not just nearby. You must have imagination about other kinds, techniques, styles, schools, approaches to the training sessions, and methods of self-development. This is what we are trying to do and also provide you this opportunity. For this purpose The International Martial Arts Confederation has been created. It has already run for several years and the confederation will run The Martial Arts Olympics "East-West Open".

 At this time the basic decision on project development is accepted by the Confederation officers. It will also oversee, The Martial Arts Olympics “West-East Open” in America, The Martial Arts Olympics "West-West" in Europe and The Martial Arts Olympics "East-East Open" in Asia.

  These competitions, our Olympics, are giving all of us the possibility to recognize everyone from any country, no matter what cultural and religious background they may be. This will help us find the friends all over the world and will help make us stronger through peace. Because if fighters, martial artists will be friends, who will go to war?

Certainly, it can’t be realized without your personal support. Therefore, we have created national representatives. We will welcome any proposals you may have. We believe that this project with name “International Martial Arts Olympics” will be our common project and will embellish our life thus making this world a more interesting and brighter place.