World Martial Arts Authority
Setting the global standard in martial arts
A professional, all style governing body. Club affiliation, instructor certification and rank recognition under one Constitution, with insurance included and independence kept.
Global Authority
A unified identity for martial arts worldwide.Integrity and Respect
Built on trust, discipline and ethical leadership.Excellence
Advancing martial arts standards at every level.Legacy and Unity
Honouring tradition while uniting for the future.What WMAA does
One authority. Three pathways.
WMAA recognises, supports, protects and raises the standard of clubs, instructors and members. Your style, syllabus, lineage and branding stay yours.
Affiliation
Accreditation, public listing and a certificate. The full governance document suite, child safe and member protection frameworks, insurance access guidance and WMAA branding rights for club use.
Club accreditationCertification
Assistant, Certified and Senior or Master levels. Teaching authority within an approved scope, a place on the public instructor register and annual verification.
Instructor certificationRecognition
Evidence based recognition of existing rank, or practical assessment for 1st Dan. Higher dan by panel. Certificates issued and numbered on the register after approval only.
Rank recognitionWhat WMAA is
A credible professional home
WMAA is a professional all style martial arts authority built to recognise, support, protect and raise the standard of clubs, instructors, members and associations worldwide.
WMAA does not replace your style, syllabus, lineage or branding. It gives your club a credible professional home while you keep your independence.
- WMAA does not require you to change your style, system or syllabus.
- WMAA does not replace your existing association or lineage.
- WMAA does not issue cheap certificates without evidence and standards.
- WMAA does not charge hidden fees or lock clubs into long term contracts.
Respect the art. Protect the student. Recognise the instructor. Support the club. Raise the standard.
Membership
Membership and affiliation are by assessment
Clubs, instructors, individual members, dan members, associations and national representatives are assessed before approval. Payment does not guarantee approval.
How to affiliate
Five steps to accreditation
From first contact to a listed, certified club.
- 01Express interestContact WMAA.
- 02Complete the applicationClub Affiliation Application.
- 03Submit documentationSupporting documents.
- 04Review and approvalBy WMAA.
- 05Affiliation confirmedCertificate issued, club listed.
Programs
Licensed programs for your school
Fifteen programs built on the HYPER Martial Arts framework, purchased under licence and implemented in your school. Each program has its own page with three licence tiers.
Little Ninjas
Early years martial arts with curriculum, class plans and parent communication.
Kids Martial Arts
A full kids curriculum from first class to black belt pathway.
Teen Leadership
Leadership, standards and self control for teenage students.
Adult Martial Arts
An adult curriculum built for retention and progression.
Combatives
Reality based self protection delivered as a standalone program.
Pinkbelt Academy
Women's self protection and confidence program.
Life and Leadership
Character, discipline and leadership taught alongside technique.
Instructor Training
The WMAA instructor pathway, delivered in your school.
School Leadership Team
Building and running a leadership team inside a school.
Black Belt Development
The black belt candidate program from preparation to grading.
Weapons
A structured weapons curriculum with safety standards.
Anti-Bullying and School Programs
Programs for delivery in primary and secondary schools.
Corporate Self-Protection
Workplace self protection and awareness training.
Industry Specific Training
Self protection tailored to high risk roles and sectors.
School Owner Development
Business, systems and growth for martial arts school owners.
Every WMAA program is issued under licence. Marketing material and logo use are included with the licence and governed by the Brand Usage Policy.
All programsOfficial merchandise
The range
Uniforms, apparel, belts, bags and awards carrying the WMAA mark.
Affiliated club belt
Cotton, embroidered WMAA mark and gold bars. Affiliated clubs only.
Club verification at checkoutEnquire
Governance
The Constitution and six binding policies
Every affiliated club, certified instructor and registered member operates under them. Each document is published with its controlled document code, version and date.
Constitution
The governing instrument of the Authority. Adopts the six core policies as binding by laws.
Child Safety Policy
Applies to every affiliated club, certified instructor and registered member.
Code of Ethics
The standard of conduct every member declares to on application and renewal.
Affiliate during the launch period
Foundation Club pricing and founding affiliate recognition for clubs that affiliate during WMAA's launch period. Contact WMAA directly to discuss.