MEMBERSHIP & PROMOTION INFORMATION

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $75

$30 RENEWAL 

LIFE MEMBERSHIP $180  

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR $200

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR RENEWAL $40 (Every 2 years for re-certification. Must meet training/teaching requirements)  

KUKKIWON AND UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATION DAN RANKING AVAILABLE THROUGH IIMAA!

Founder of System certification available. 

To become a I.I.M.A.A. Member you must have:

– Martial arts experience (minimum three months)

– Sincere desire to advance in the Martial Arts

​​Key Benefits:                                                 

​​- Rank Recognition on the I.I.M.A.A. website

– Access to I.I.M.A.A. Rank Examination and Certification

– Access to I.I.M.A.A. Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools

– Access to I.I.M.A.A. Instructional and Professional Resources

– Reviewing and granting of rank

– A central filing for ranks and styles

– Recognition of your rank and authentic ranks of foreign countries

​- International Recognition, National Recognition and Regional Recognition

– Personal Consultation with the Grandmaster

– Instructor Certification

– Law Enforcement, Defensive Tactics Certification

– Advice on Training Improvement

– Advice on Teaching Improvement

– Advice on Marketing

– Discounts on Seminars

– Discounts on IIMAA Tournaments

Annual Membership​ $75 ($35 per year after initial)

What you receive:

– I.I.M.A.A. Membership Certificate

– I.I.M.A.A. Rank Certificate 8 1/2 X 11 (current rank unless applying for next rank)

​- Plus the key benefits above

​Lifetime Membership $180

What you receive:

– I.I.M.A.A. Lifetime Membership Certificate

– I.I.M.A.A. Rank Certificate 11 X 17 (current rank unless applying for next rank)

– FREE Access to I.I.M.A.A. Instructional and Professional Resources 

– Plus, the key benefits above

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR MEMBERSHIP $200 ($40 every 2 years for re-certification/must meet training/teaching requirements) 

To become a I.I.M.A.A. Certified Instructor member you must have:

– Martial Arts experience (minimum 5 years)

– Experience as Instructor (minimum one year)

– Sincere desire to advance in the martial arts

– Black-Belt Certification (copy submitted)

– One page summary of Martial Arts experience

– Students under your instruction (minimum five)

– Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education

– Minimum 18 years of age

-  Background Check 

Key Benefits:

– Recognized as an Internationally Certified Instructor

– Free Resources Package to help build your gym

- Access to rank promotion through video-examination or time in grade

– Access to I.I.M.A.A. Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools (fees may apply)

– FREE Access to I.I.M.A.A. Instructional and Professional Resources 

- Plus, individual membership benefits

​What You Receive:

– I.I.M.A.A. Certified Instructor Certificate

– I.I.M.A.A. Membership Certificate 

– I.I.M.A.A Rank Certificate 11 X 17 (current rank unless applying for next rank)

-  I.I.M.A.A. Official School Affiliation Certificate

– Resource Package (Marketing, Retention, Class Schedule Template)

- Access to rank promotion through video-examination

– Access to rank promotion and Chief Instructor Certification

– Invitation and discount to Black-Belt Seminars

– Invitation and discount to Instructor Seminars and Clinics

– Assess to I.I.M.A.A. “Instructor” Resources

– All individual membership benefits

NATIONAL / STATE REPRESENTATIVE

To become a I.I.M.A.A. REPRESENTATIVE you must have:

– Martial arts experience (minimum fifteen years)

– Experience as Instructor (minimum 5 years)

– Sincere desire to advance in the martial arts

– Black-Belt Certification, (2nd Dan or higher, copy submitted)

– Martial Arts Resume (detailed outline of Martial Arts experience)

– Personal Resume (submitted)

– Two passport-type photos (submitted)

– Students under your instruction (minimum 20)

– Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education

– Minimum 24 years of age

– Verbal & written communication skills

– Organizational and public-relations skills

Responsibilities:

– Distribution of I.I.M.A.A. public-relations and resource materials

– Must be available as reference for contacts in your area

– Host or attend an I.I.M.A.A. Seminar (minimum of once every two years)

​- Host a local open or invitational seminar (minimum once every 2 year)

– Enroll 5 new I.I.M.A.A. members every year

​Rank Certification 

Please note that ranks are NOT for sale, they are earned through hard work and dedication. We have strict guidelines on all rank promotions. We are an us martial arts association with strict guidelines.

​Promotions are based on several factors, most importantly the individual. Do to the fact that all candidates have different circumstances, we work with each individual candidate to make the appropriate promotional requirements. We have Masters and Grandmasters in many, many different styles so we are able to promote you in most styles you are training in. If we are unable to promote you through your style we will refer you to the appropriate martial arts federation. Earn your black belt in Taekwondo and many other styles with our United States martial arts association.