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The Martial Arts Practitioner Pathways seek to focus on a holistic approach to martial arts training as it applies to various martial arts forms and styles. Whether they be Traditional, Modern, or Eclectic forms, Martial Arts Sports, Self-Defence, Security, the Military, Law Enforcement, or for Entertainment (e.g., Cage Fighting, et al) there is a Pathway for all those interested in making the martial arts a Way of Life.
It is indicated via any of the following characteristics:
- a reference to fighting & self-defence
- the presence of artistic aspects through formal training (i.e., forms and/or drills)
- some form of spiritual development (Zen, et al)
- various combative aspects; the most efficient and optimal application of fighting techniques
- the physical, mental, and social condition of participants; health & wellbeing
- martial arts sports - the technical restrictions in accordance with specific competition rules
- having a connection to a specific country with a cultural origin of the fighting arts
Accreditation & Recognition are available for all those seeking to validate current grades as well as for those pursuing higher levels. The Federation provides recognition for both professional and non-professional development via various pathways.
Each pathway evolves from basic to very high-level skills development providing consequentially valid awards for each step all along the way. Practitioners may elect to follow their own syllabus in conjunction with these Pathways or follow the broad Institute Syllabus from beginning to end.
The Institute Syllabus focuses on the completion of not only technical work but also various pathways that seek to cultivate and promote awareness in all aspects of martial arts practice.
All applications are to be submitted via the ‘Apply’ page. Prerequisites and requirements apply to various awards. Certified copies of all relevant supporting documents need to be included in any application along with a verifiable CV, ID, translation into English, et al.
Upon verification of an application practitioners will receive an Invoice for payment. When the application process is complete an award or awards are granted via the Masters International Martial Arts Institute via a pdf. file for printing. This ensures a secure and timely delivery free of postage and shipping charges. Practitioners can make as many prints as required (e.g., for home, for office). They can also reprint their awards if the documents are ever lost or destroyed. the file can remain on the practitioner's PC et al.
Further, a practitioner's credentials can be checked by simply sending an email via the apply page.