Below are the levels of IMAS membership available for individuals. Applicants should read the below criteria carefully and apply for the level of membership they feel most suited to their skills and experience.
Should you have any queries or need any help with your application, please contact membership@instituteofmartialartsandsciences.com
Fellow (FIMAS)
The candidate must possess a recognised advanced academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent) and must hold the rank of at least 5th Dan black belt (or equivalent) in one or more martial arts.
Member (MIMAS)
The candidate must possess a recognised academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent) and must hold the rank of at least 1st Dan black belt (or equivalent) in one or more martial arts.
Associate (AIMAS)
The candidate must have experience and training in at least one martial art and be willing to undertake further martial arts training and academic study in accordance with the primary goals of the Institute
OR
be studying towards a relevant recognised academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent)
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Fast Track Online Membership (Affiliate).
Our Fast Track or Affiliate Membership is available for all individuals, and doesn’t require you to complete our normal membership application form. The Fast Track Membership does not entitle you to all the benefits of full membership, but does entitle you to the following:
- Full Access to all Areas of the IMAS Website
- Free updates via e-mail
- IMAS Quarterly News Letter / Journal