MASTERS INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE

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Functions of the MIMAF Institute:

Purpose

The MIMAF Institute exists to provide global leadership in martial, cultural, and traditional arts through excellence in governance, accreditation, education, recognition, and cultural preservation.

Honours, Recognition & Cultural Leadership

• Induction Program & Hall of Fame
   
• Eminence & Scholarly Awards
   
• Masters International Peace Award
   
• Grandmaster of the Cultural Arts Program
   
• Cultural Promotion & Preservation
   

Governance & Leadership

• Executive Chairman — Strategic Direction
   
• Board of Directors — Strategic Development
   
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — Strategic Implementation
   
• Executive Committee — Governance & Oversight
   
• MIMAF Institute Board of Regents
   

Professional Standards, Accreditation & Registry

• Certified Practising Martial Artist Training Program
   
• Instructor of International Standing — Registration
   
• Master Instructor of International Standing — Registration
   
• Grand Master Instructor of International Standing — Registration
   
• Accreditation Board — Awards & Registry
   
• Grading Assessment, Standards & Recognition
   
• MIMAF Passport
   

Education, Research & Development

• Provision of Masterclasses & Seminars
   
• Curriculum & Syllabus Development
   
• Education, Research & Development (ER&D)
   
• Specialist Arts Innovation Laboratory
   
• Council Member Support

Authority

This Charter defines the scope, responsibilities, and functions of the MIMAF Institute and serves as a guiding instrument for all affiliated bodies, officers, and members.

The MIMAF Institute also conducts a 'Specialist Innovations Laboratory' via a MIMAF host dojo  It is a place for the exploration and development of new ideas and skills via the Four (4) Stages of Learning and Continuous Practice Skills Development Program. MIMAF Members can apply to become a host dojo for such an event. Practitioners attending such an event can receive MIMAF awards to be used as credits towards a MIMAF grade or MIMAF Microcredential. 

PURPOSE

• MIMAF Specialist Innovation Laboratories use creative processes like brainstorming and design thinking to develop new ideas. The ‘Specialist’ term focuses on a theme. It could be a Judo Lab, a Weapons Lab, a Martial Arts Sports Lab, or even an Elite-level Exercise Training Lab. In addition, it accommodates the Batsugun Program. It is also the R&D division of the Masters International Martial Arts Institute where Grand Masters often come together to share their knowledge and experience.   

• MIMAF Specialist Innovation Labs seek to accelerate development in all areas of the Martial Arts via Research & Development (R&D). 

• MIMAF Specialist Innovation Labs also seek to foster collaboration via Collaborative Teams & Signature Relationship Practices, via the development of an appropriate Support Culture (sustained collaboration) along with the development of a sense of community (both task- and relationship-oriented). 

• MIMAF Specialist Innovation Labs can partner with other organizations to create solutions that seek to address real-world issues. This focuses on self-efficacy development as it applies to mastery experiences, vicarious (social) modelling experiences, instruction (verbal persuasion), and considered  physiological factors.  

• The MIMAF Institute is also responsible for accrediting members via the various requirements found in each of the Practitioner Pathways. Detailed Syllabus requirements are available to members - please enquire via the 'APPLY' page.