It has thus been instrumental in the growth of international interest in the sport and the martial art to the point that as of August 2012 the Federation had over 70 full member countries and 26 associated members. All of this had been made possible by love and dedication of the members, the sports practitioners, athletes, coaches supporters and the leaders which previously have put their visions and long terms goals for the sport into practice. Since Gen. Tienchai Sirisumpan (Founder and first President of W.M.F.) to Gen. Chaisit Shinawatra (2 terms President of W.M.F.) to Gen. Akachai Chantosa (2 terms President of W.M.F.).