IMMAF PRESIDENT KERRITH BROWN VISITS CHINA TO TALK MMA DEVELOPMENT

IMMAF president Kerrith Brown’s official visit to China to discuss MMA development in the country

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) continues in its mission to further the sport on a global scale with President Kerrith Brown having visited China last week. He was welcomed by the Wushu Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, with the support of the CIMMAF (Chinese International MMA Federation), and fruitful discussions regarding the development of the sport in China took place.

Mr. Brown introduced the vision of the IMMAF as the only WADA-recognized amateur mixed martial arts federation, with the premier pathway for youth and amateur athletes to develop themselves. Ms. Zhang Yuping, President of the Wushu Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, shared several insights into the promotion of MMA in China and abroad.

The IMMAF’s plans for future development in China were also a hot topic during Mr. Brown’s visit with several in-depth discussions taking place in that regard with Mr. Zhang Lei, from the Wushu and Combat Sports Department.

During the visit, the IMMAF president also met with Mr. Gao Shuai from JCK Battle Arena, as discussions were had regarding the plans to include amateur MMA in the development plans for China and overseas.

Mr. Brown was impressed with the scale of the facilities in China, some of which house more than 30,000 students, who have access from elementary to tertiary education as well as martial arts training. The visit provided the IMMAF with valuable insight into the current state of mixed martial arts in China and the various possibilities for further growth of the sport in the country.

‘’It was amazing to see how the development of mixed martial arts is taking place in China. A first-hand experience into the work being done by several officials in a manner that can only be beneficial to the sport and to the country of China. I am absolutely delighted to have been introduced to so many good people involved with MMA in China. We look forward to supporting the Chinese MMA community, especially working with the Wushu Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, and for the IMMAF’s plan and vision for the sport to continue benefitting athletes around the world’’.

Pictured, from left to right - CIMMAF president Wei Yonghua; CTMMAA president Wang Tsun Kan; IMMAF president Kerrith Brown; China Wushu Association president Zhang Yuping; Chinese TaiBei Councilor Ying Shiai Wei; China Wushu Association vice-president Li YongQiang; China Wushu Association Combat Department Zhang Lei

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About IMMAF: Founded in 2012, the purpose of IMMAF is to further the development, recognition, and regulation of the sport of MMA (mixed martial arts), enabling amateur competition through the organization of national MMA federations around the world. With 132 national federation members and four confederations, IMMAF has advanced programs for the education and certification of MMA coaches, referees, and other technical officials. IMMAF delivers high-level championship events across the globe, providing athletes from 12-17 (Youth), 18-21 (Junior), and 21+ (Senior) crucial opportunities to learn and grow in a safe and fully regulated competitive environment. IMMAF is the only legitimate international governing body for MMA, approved by WADA, working to gain sport recognition and see MMA into the Olympic Games. https://immaf.org