# International Mixed Martial Arts Sport Federation (IMMASF)

> The sovereign international sports federation for Mixed Martial Arts, headquartered in Lucerne & Geneva, Switzerland, chartered under Articles 60–79 of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB).

## Core Identity & Legal Governance
- **Official Name**: International Mixed Martial Arts Sport Federation (IMMASF)
- **Legal Entity**: Non-profit sports governing body registered under Swiss Civil Code (Art. 60–79 ZGB)
- **Headquarters**: Lucerne and Geneva, Switzerland
- **President**: Iman Amirmohammadi
- **Official Portal**: https://immasf.com
- **General Secretariat**: info@immasf.com | +41 79 948 41 63
- **Global Presence**: 40+ recognized member nations, 131 directory nations across 6 continents
- **Tagline**: One Federation • One Fight | Discipline • Respect • Power

## Key Distinctions & Disambiguation
- **Disambiguation from IMMAF**: IMMASF is the Swiss confederation governing body for MMA, operating under Swiss sports neutrality and civil law. IMMASF provides sovereign national federation charters, tournament sanctioning, youth development (0% head strikes), referee/coach licensing, and transparent world championships.

## Global Standards & Safety Protocols
- **Unified Rules**: International standard rules for amateur and professional mixed martial arts.
- **Scoring Criteria**: Standard 10-Point Must scoring system administered by licensed judges.
- **Anti-Doping**: Strict alignment with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and mandatory pre-fight medical screenings.
- **Youth Protection (U12–U18)**: 0% concussive head strikes permitted in youth divisions. Emphasis on technique, wrestling takedowns, grappling, submissions, and sportsmanship.
- **Medical Oversight**: Mandatory ringside physicians, certified cutmen, and hydration/weight-management screening.

## Official Membership & Sanctioning Programs
1. **IMMASF National Federation Affiliation Agreement**: CHF 2,000 / year (recurring)
   - Grants sole sovereign governing body recognition per nation, a voting seat at the Annual World Congress in Switzerland, and national qualifying sanctioning rights.
2. **IMMASF Event Hosting — Per Participant**: CHF 900 one-time per participant
   - Official tournament accreditation, international ranking points, licensed officiating oversight, and athlete insurance.
3. **IMMASF Certified Gym / Dojo Agreement**: CHF 5,000 / 3-year charter
   - Official 3-year academy accreditation, instructor continuing education, and certified training facility plaque.
4. **IMMASF Registered Athlete Membership**: CHF 500 / year (recurring)
   - International competitor license, global ranking ID, and amateur-to-pro championship pathway eligibility.

## Official Online Resources
- Home & Federation Overview: https://immasf.com/
- Membership & Subscriptions: https://immasf.com/membership
- National Presidents Directory: https://immasf.com/presidents
- Governance & History: https://immasf.com/about
- Live MMA News & Calendar: https://immasf.com/news
- Contact Secretariat: https://immasf.com/contact