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About FADAM

Découvrez l'histoire inspirante du FADAM, parti d'un rêve africain à un mouvement mondial pour la paix à travers les arts martiaux

Our Founding History

FADAM was born from a revelation during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where Master Dominique Saatenang recognized the power of the Games to showcase cultural heritage. Noting the absence of martial arts from this global event, he envisioned creating an event that would honor these ancient traditions.

What began as the "African Martial Arts Festival" in 2017 has grown into a global federation linking more than 100 countries, supported by international partners such as UNESCO and CONFEJES, and personalities like Jackie Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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2008

The Olympic Revelation

Master Saatenang's revelation at the Beijing Olympics about the power of the Games to showcase cultural heritage.

2017

The Birth of FADAM

Founded as the African Martial Arts Festival after 10 years of research and travel to 95 countries.

2018

First Games in Cameroon

The first FADAM Games brought together 38 nations in three symbolic cities of Cameroon.

2023

Resilience and Growth

Despite cancellation challenges and the global Covid crisis, FADAM has demonstrated its resilience with 64 participating countries confirmed.

2027

Paris Games

The upcoming FADAM Games in Paris mark the global expansion of the movement.

OUR MISSION

Uniting the world through martial arts. Preserving and developing traditional martial arts worldwide. Promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

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Uniting and celebrating martial arts and combat sports from around the world

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To act for human communities through sporting, cultural, educational, economic and social actions

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Promoting a sport

ethical, accessible

inclusive and sustainable

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THE CIJFADAM
(International Committee of the FADAM Games)

The International FADAM Games Committee (CIJFADAM) is the legal structure of FADAM. Its headquarters are located in Paris. It is composed of 4 permanent bodies with well-defined roles: the Steering Committee, the Executive Committee, the General Assembly and the National Committees.

Two other temporary bodies are established solely for the organization of the World Games: the National Steering Committee and the Organizing Committee.

Organe
Rôle
Durée
Comité de Pilotage

Le Comité de Pilotage (CPJFADAM) est l’organe délibératif du CIJFADAM.

Permanent
Comité Exécutif

Le Comité Exécutif (CEJFADAM) est l’organe administratif en charge de la gestion quotidienne des affaires du CIJFADAM.

Permanent
Assemblée Générale

L’Assemblée Générale est composée des membres fondateurs et des membres actifs à jour de leur cotisation.

Permanent
Comités Nationaux

Dans chaque pays, le CIJFADAM implante un Comité National des Jeux FADAM (DNJFADAM) constitué d’un Président, d’un Vice-Président et de leur équipe.

Permanent
Comité de Pilotage National

Le Comité de Pilotage National (CPNJFADAM) est constitué en collaboration avec le pays hôte pour les Jeux FADAM. Il est composé de délégués de la Présidence et des ministères des sports, culture, économie, tourisme et éducation du pays hôte.


Temporaire
Comité d'Organisation

Le Comité d’Organisation (COJFADAM) a pour mission d’organiser les Jeux du FADAM. Il est constitué de membres du Comité de Pilotage, du Comité Exécutif et du Comité de Pilotage National.

Temporaire

Executive Committee

The National Committees

The National Committees are the official representatives of CIJFADAM in member countries. They carry out FADAM's mission in their country, working closely with their population.

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