The Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences is a completely new concept in martial arts. It has been formed by a group of high-ranking martial arts instructors, educators, researchers and academics with the following goals in mind:
· To encourage education and research in the martial arts
· To promote professionalism throughout the martial arts and amongst martial arts instructors in particular
· To afford martial artists the opportunity of obtaining recognised and accredited qualifications
· To act as a platform to encourage academic debate
There are a great deal of different martial arts and sciences, many of which possess their own particular set of philosophies and traditions as well as techniques. The institute seeks to unite all of these schools and styles under the banner of mutual trust, respect and cooperation, encouraging the exchange of different ideas and opinions towards the advancement of existing knowledge.
GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP
Fellow (FIMAS) The candidate must possess a recognised advanced academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent) and must hold the rank of at least 5th Dan black belt (or equivalent) in one or more martial arts.
Member (MIMAS)The candidate must possess a recognised academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent) and must hold the rank of at least 1st Dan black belt (or equivalent) in one or more martial arts.
Associate (AIMAS) The candidate must have, or be studying towards, a recognised academic degree/professional qualification (or equivalent) with at least one years experience and training in one or more martial arts OR must hold the rank of at least brown belt (or equivalent) in one or more martial arts, and be willing to undertake further martial arts training and academic study, in accordance with the primary goals of the Institute mentioned above.
The institute will deliver UK accredited qualifications up to and including the Level 8 (PhD equivalency) in various aspects of the martial arts and related fields including:
· Teaching/coaching qualifications
· Health and Safety
· Child Protection
· Equality and Diversity
· Martial arts/Self Defence
· Etc.
The institute also works in conjunction with overseas universities and institutes to enable suitably qualified and experienced martial artists to study towards university research degrees in martial arts studies at both undergraduate/post graduate levels (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)
It may also be possible for certain candidates to progress to one of the more advanced Doctorate programmes such as the DLitt, etc.
Thesis for research degrees must be of the length stipulated by the awarding university, must be bound and presented in accordance with requirements, and candidates will have to undergo a viva (oral examination) where they will be required to answer certain questions regarding their research and defend it in an confident and competent manner.
Teaching Toddlers Martial Arts
The technical standard of martial arts practitioners in the West is extremely high indeed, from the modern combat sports like Kick-Boxing and Ultimate Fighting to the more traditional arts of Karate, jiu-Jitsu, etc British martial artists have made their mark the world over. and are acknowledged by all as being ranked among the worlds best.
These research degree programmes are delivered by an ELCAS accredited provider (Enhanced Learning for the Armed Forces scheme) and opportunities will also exist for successful candidates to eventually be considered for appointments as Adjunct Professors of the Faculty of Martial Arts.
Instructors and Teaching 
The Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences is a completely new concept in martial arts. It has been formed by a group of high-ranking martial arts instructors, educators, researchers and academics with the following goals in mind:
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