First of all, I am pleased with the new design of the AIF that will make a positive contribution within our organization.
In order to connect with world federations that have great value for sport and play an important role in our sport world, the AIF will meet the conditions that these organizations require.
Important for our members, but especially important for the youth who get a broader platform and are supported in their sport, after all, our youth is our future and will form a favorable prospect through sport.
Cultural, religious and political boundaries are broken through the practice of sporting activities and the AIKO has worked hard to bring people together,
The AIF gives us even more tools to achieve this and will give the AIKO an important recognition.
Thanks in part to Shihan Ugur Baran and Sensei Marcel van den Berg, this was created and I hope that our AIKO members have a warm heart for the Ashihara International Federation in its development and actions.
Dave Jonkers Shihan, November 2018