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Welcome to the IMAS
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The IMAS is one of the first Recognised Professional Institutes for Martial Artists. Listed in British Qualifications, and an NCFE approved centre, with our courses accredited by the Qualifications Network UK, we operate globally from a network of regional bases worldwide.A new concept in martial arts, the IMAS is striving toward a more Professional and Academic future for our art form. Now an officially recognised professional Institute, the IMAS is growing rapidly, and is now a Global Institute. The IMAS was formed by a group of high ranking martial arts instructors, educators, researchers and academics. Together they make up our Faculty, and are dedicated to helping our students to learn and achieve. They act as tutors, supervisors, mentors, researchers and assessment/examinations officers. More information about our faculty, including a list of faculty members can be found in the relevant section of our website. |
Membership
To ensure that the IMAS remains a proficient and specialised Institute, Membership and Fellowship are only awarded to individuals who meet the specified requirements, both academically and practically, and who are prepared to maintain the high standards expected. You can join the IMAS as an individual or as a club. For individuals, there are three levels of IMAS membership, FIMAS, MIMAS, and AIMAS. Fellow, Member and Associate Member respectively. For further information on joining the IMAS click here |
Our Faculty
Our faculty consists of specially selected individuals most of whom hold advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) and/or senior ranks in various martial arts and sciences. They are dedicated to helping our students to learn and achieve, and act as tutors, supervisors, mentors, researchers and assessment/examinations officers. For more info on our faculty click here |
Publications
This groundbreaking work applies modern educational theory and practice to the instruction of martial arts. It contains all the information required for an instructor to plan, deliver and assess learning and attainment, as well as chapters upon teaching different groups such as Toddlers, Special Needs and Senior Citizens.
For more info on the book click here |
Advisory & Consultancy
IMAS is fortunate enough to number some of the most senior martial arts masters in the world among its members, and this includes western martial arts such as those of ancient Greece, European Renaissance, traditional stick fighting and wrestling, as well as those of the Orient (Japan, China, Okinawa, Phillipines, Thailand, Korea, etc).
The IMAS has a huge amount of expertise in the field and can offer both historic and combative advice and guidance to those requiring such a service (TV/films/theatre/media) As well as acting as consultants/expert witnesses to relevant authorities as and when the need arises. Click here for more information
