The World AstraYudha Federation (WAF) is governed according to principles of transparency, accountability, cultural responsibility, and ethical leadership. The Federation follows internationally accepted governance standards for traditional sports and cultural organizations.
WAF operates as a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization, ensuring that AstraYudha is preserved and promoted solely as a traditional weapon martial art and cultural heritage discipline.
World AstraYudha Federation functions as the international governing body for AstraYudha. It is responsible for:
The governance structure of WAF is designed to ensure balanced international representation and effective administration.
Each level operates under the Constitution, policies, and ethical standards of WAF.
The World Executive Committee is the principal governing authority of the Federation between General Assembly meetings.
Members of the Executive Committee are elected or appointed according to the WAF Constitution.
National AstraYudha Federations operate under WAF governance while maintaining autonomy in domestic matters.
The AstraYudha Federation of India (AFI) is recognized as the founding national federation under WAF and plays a key role in the historical and developmental framework of AstraYudha.
This approach ensures long-term credibility and international confidence in WAF leadership.
The governance and leadership framework of the World AstraYudha Federation ensures that AstraYudha is preserved, practiced, and promoted with integrity, cultural respect, and international responsibility, securing its place among the world’s traditional martial arts.
To ensure effective governance, WAF operates specialized committees:
Committees function under defined terms of reference and report to the Executive Committee.
The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the Federation.
WAF is committed to:
All leaders and members are bound by the WAF Constitution, Code of Ethics, and Safety Policies.
The World AstraYudha Federation (WAF) establishes a standardized technical and ranking framework to ensure:
The technical system is educational and heritage-based, not violence-oriented.
All technical matters are governed by the WAF Technical Committee, which is responsible for:
Decisions of the Technical Committee are binding for all affiliated members.
WAF strictly prohibits:
Violations result in disciplinary action.
Instructor certification is granted only after:
Instructor licenses are periodically reviewed.
Promotions are granted through:
No automatic or time-only promotions are permitted.
The WAF technical framework aligns with international traditional sports principles and heritage preservation standards, including engagement with bodies such as the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG).
The WAF Technical & Ranking Structure ensures that AstraYudha is practiced worldwide with discipline, safety, cultural respect, and educational integrity, safeguarding the tradition for future generations.
AstraYudha training under WAF is organized into progressive learning stages:
Focus:
Weapons are introduced in non-contact and controlled formats.
Focus:
Emphasis is placed on precision and responsibility.
Focus:
Advanced levels are not combat-based and avoid aggressive application.
Email: worldastrayudha@gmail.com
Website: www.worldastrayudha.org
Legal Notice: WAF is a non-political, non-profit international sports federation. All regulations, policies, and technical standards are subject to amendment by the WAF Executive Committee.