IMAS is pleased to announce that Introduction to Instruction (I-2-I) is now available online for £40. This practical foundation course is designed for black belts who are beginning to teach, assist with classes or develop their instructional skills. It helps you turn your technical knowledge and experience into clear, purposeful instruction that supports learning. What you will learn Across six teaching modules, you will explore how to understand learners’ starting points, pl

Take your training further with IMAS. Watch our short course preview covering martial arts, self-defence and security. Manchester • 14 November 2026 £35 per person • Buffet and certificate included. To book or enquire, email admin@imas-online.org. Training imagery in this promotional video is illustrative.

We are pleased to publish the new IMAS Education and Professional Development Prospectus for 2026. The prospectus brings together information about membership, specialist schools, online and professional courses, disability martial arts, research, Grad. IMAS, conferences and seminars. It also includes a dedicated section on the peer-reviewed IMAS Quarterly research journal. Download the full prospectus below to learn more about the Institute's education, research and professi

The Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the publication of The Martial Arts Instructor's Handbook: Teaching, Coaching and Developing Students in Martial Arts by James R. Lee-Barron. Martial arts expertise is not measured by technical ability alone. Great instructors must also know how to communicate, motivate, plan effective lessons, assess progress, protect their students and create an environment in which people of different ages and abilities ca

IMAS proudly announces the appointment of Professor Matthew Clempner MSc FIMAS as Vice President, recognising more than two decades of outstanding service, leadership and achievement.

Dr Melvyn Willin is a very experienced academic and martial artist. He is a fellow of this institute and is conducting research into...

Joining the IMAS Register of Qualified and Approved Instructors demonstrates your commitment to excellence in martial arts teaching. It...

This course was an amazing and insightful experience for all who attended. This post is to offer heartfelt gratitude to those who made it...

Prof Stringer has a lifetime of training in the various martial arts under his belt and has even founded his own eclectic and effective...