White Wolf's Historic Membership in the International Budo Federation 2026

WHITE WOLF Joins the International Budo Federation as a Full Member

WHITE WOLF is proud to announce its official acceptance as a full member of the International Budo Federation (IBF), marking a major milestone in the organisation’s development.

The historic acceptance took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026 in England, perfectly coinciding with the IBF’s 60th Anniversary. This alignment made the occasion even more special, turning the membership into a true celebration of tradition, growth, and international unity in the Budo martial arts community.

As part of this new chapter, Sensei Glenn Galea has been appointed as IBF Malta President, further strengthening WHITE WOLF’s presence and leadership.

“This is a significant step in the future of WHITE WOLF,” said the team. “We are deeply honoured and grateful to the International Budo Federation for accepting us as full members. This recognition validates years of dedication to martial arts and opens exciting new doors for collaboration, development, and the global promotion of our art.

INTERNATIONAL BUDO FEDERATION

The membership reflects WHITE WOLF’s ongoing commitment to authentic budo values, technical excellence, and international standards.

IBF Malta – Official Member Page https://ibf-international.org/members/members-list/name/ibf-malta/

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone at the IBF, and especailly Sensei Thomas W Starling - Director of The International Budo Federation(UK) Limited), and Sensei F.G. Niering - President of the International Budo Federationfor this warm welcome and look forward to contributing positively to the international budo family.

The anniversary seminar took place on Saturday 16th May 2026.

Instructors at the IBF 60th Anniversary Seminar

Germany

• Herr Niering – 10th Dan, President IBF International

• Herr Kampeter – 8th Dan, Chief Technical Director IBF International

• Sifu Simon Pieper – Kung Fu

• Sensei Sven Kohlstedde – 3rd Dan Jiu-Jitsu, IBF International Official Interpreter

Netherlands

• Sensei Richard Pet – 8th Dan Shotokan Karate

• Sensei Steven Manoch – 5th Dan Shotokan Karate, IBF International Referee

• Sensei Bernard Cohausz – 5th Dan Taekwondo

• Sensei Katharina Cohausz – 4th Dan Tang Soo Do, President IBF Netherlands

Denmark

• Sensei Sven Pedersen – 4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, IBF President Denmark

Malta

• Sensei Glenn Galea – President IBF Malta

United Kingdom

• Sensei Tom Starling – 8th Dan, IBF President UK

• Sensei Chris St John – 6th Dan, IBF President Northern Ireland

• Sensei Hayden Michaels – 5th Dan, IBF Vice President UK

• Sensei Dean Hancox – 5th Dan, IBF President Wales

• Sensei Peter Cailceta – 8th Dan

• Grand Master Martin Sillitoe – IBF Official

• Sensei Julian Mallalieu – 7th Dan Karate, IBF Official

• Sensei Kenny Blundell – 8th Dan BJJA

• Sensei Wayne Blundell – 3rd Dan BJJA

• Sensei Mark Gage – 4th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, IBF Official

• Sensei Malcolm Holmes – 2nd Dan Kyujutsu England

• Sensei Pauline Holmes – 2nd Dan Kyujutsu England

• Sensei Brett Lemon – 5th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, WJJF & IBF Official

• Sensei Aaron Stevens – 7th Dan

• Sensei Rob Lewis – 3rd Dan, IBF Official

This special occasion meant so much to all of us and stood as a powerful reminder of the values that unite our global martial arts family.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible 60-year journey. OSS! 💪