IACS Membership Types and Benefits

The International Association of Combative Sports (IACS) offers different membership tiers to accommodate various martial arts and combative sports organizations and practitioners worldwide. Here’s a breakdown of the membership categories and the associated benefits:

Membership Types

  1. International Membership

    • Fee: 200 USD
    • Eligibility: For International Martial Arts Federations/Organizations.
    • This membership category is designed for global martial arts federations or organizations that wish to be part of the IACS at an international level.

  2. National Membership

    • Fee: 100 USD
    • Eligibility: For official national martial arts/combative sports organizations.
    • National organizations representing their respective countries in martial arts and combative sports can join IACS under this category.

  3. Associate Membership

    • Fee: 50 USD
    • Eligibility: For national/regional martial arts/combative sports associations or academies.
    • This membership is available for smaller associations or schools that wish to be affiliated with IACS without the voting rights of full membership.

Benefits of Membership

1. Leadership in Combative Sports

  • IACS provides leadership across various martial arts styles and disciplines, ensuring that practitioners are guided by the best standards and practices.

2. Advanced Techniques and Continuous Technical Support

  • The organization offers access to advanced martial arts techniques and skills, with ongoing technical support for all committed martial artists.

3. Elected Leadership

  • The President of IACS is elected every four years by nationally recognized masters, ensuring leadership is legitimate and democratically chosen, unlike some martial arts organizations led by self-claimed leaders.
  • Representatives are selected every two years based on their contributions to combative sports, ongoing practice, public standing, and support for the organization.

4. Unmatched Growth and Leadership

  • IACS is structured to grow and evolve, continuously offering leadership that is rooted in competence and qualifications. It is led by respected combat martial artists who provide superb guidance and direction.

5. Global Recognition and Legitimacy

  • By affiliating with IACS, martial artists can reconnect with their roots and the historical significance of martial arts in India, regarded as the "mother country" of martial arts. This membership provides members with legitimacy, security, and leadership within the global martial arts community.

6. Certificate of Degree (Dan) and Official Documents

  • Members receive Certificates of Degree (Dan) and other official documents issued by IACS, which are recognized internationally and accredited by the Technical Council.

7. Prestigious Global Network

  • As a member, you join a prestigious organization that encompasses a broad representation of combative sports and martial arts, ensuring you're part of a global network of recognized masters and organizations.

By becoming a member of IACS, martial arts practitioners, schools, and organizations gain access to a structured, legitimate, and supportive environment that facilitates growth, recognition, and leadership in the combative sports world.


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