Education
From short & intensive CPD courses to degree level learning, the IMAS offers education and training in all aspects of the Martial Arts
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
The Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences offers short, intensive courses designed for martial arts instructors. Our wider education and CPD programme covers the following subjects:
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Health and safety
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Child Protection/Safeguarding
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Equality and Diversity
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Anatomy and Physiology
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First Aid (martial arts specific)
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Methods of Instruction
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Personal Safety
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Control and Restraint.
Our available online courses can be purchased and completed at your own pace. Visit the Online Courses page for current courses, prices and enrolment details.
For subjects not currently listed online, contact admin@imas-online.org to enquire about availability and delivery options.
Upon successful completion of our CPD courses, all students will receive an IMAS certificate of completion.
IMAS Martial Arts Instructors Award
Developing the skills to teach with confidence
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The IMAS Martial Arts Instructors Award develops the knowledge and teaching skills needed to plan, deliver and assess martial arts training independently.
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Building upon the Introduction to Instruction (I-2-I) course, this longer, more detailed programme requires sustained study and commitment to professional development.
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The published progression pathway identifies brown/black belt, or equivalent, as an example entry point. It also states that successful candidates are entered into the IMAS Register of Qualified Instructors and may reference their registration in professional and marketing materials.
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Interested in progressing as an instructor? Contact admin@imas-online.org for current entry requirements, course availability and registration arrangements.
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Grad.IMAS
The Grad.IMAS course currently consists of three nominal academic year blocks of 6 units, with the last of these units consisting of a research project.
The student is expected to deliver the equivalent level and standard to that of a Bachelors degree. Thus, the candidate must satisfy the examiners in all units of the course.
Both the number and nature of the units examined may be varied in order to accommodate future developments and maintain standards.