The IMMAF is fully endorsed by Grandmaster Frank Trejo International Director/Co-Founder.
Professor Steve Stewart is the Associate International Director/Co-Founder.
To belong to the IMMAF, you must have graduated at the Annual Black Belt Exams under Grandmaster Frank Trejo and Professor Steve Stewart and be in good standing.
All Affiliated Schools teaching Professor Steve Stewart’s curriculum must have their students (grading for PBB or higher) examined at the Annual IMMAF Grading.
All IMMAF affiliates may test their own underbelt students.
All IMMAF Affiliates have the option of testing their own JBB Candidates or they may attend the main MMA studio and have their students grade with Professor Stewart. (Affiliate school owners would also sit on the panel.)
All IMMAF Affiliate School Owners will have their students wear their own studio patch (on the left side of the uniform - over the heart).
The IMMAF Patch will be worn on the right side.
Time between ranking between PBB and 1st Degree Black is a minimum of 1 to 2 years.
Time between ranks from 1st Degree, 2nd Degree and 3rd Degree is a
2 to 3 year minimum.
Time between Ranks for 4th and 5th Degree is minimum of 3 to 4 years. (Time in Rank and/or Required Material).
Time between Ranks for 6th and above will be determined on Merit and what they have done for the Art.
Requirements between ranking from PBB and above are outlined in your respective manuals (written and practical)
All IMMAF Affiliates/Black Belts must attend a minimum of 1 IMMAF conference every 2 years between rank levels.
All IMMAF Affiliates must attend a minimum of 3 tournaments between ranking.
All IMMAF Instructors must do a minimum of 40 hours teaching between PBB and 1st degree. A minimum of 80 hours teaching is required between 1st and 2nd Degree. A minimum of 150 hours is required between 2nd and 3rd Degree.
All IMMAF Affiliates must get their Black Belt in Kyusho-Jitsu or Arnis by 3rd degree Black.
The Appointed Board of Advisors for the IMMAF are the names that will be noted on your Diploma.
Annual Fee for Affiliates to belong to the IMMAF is $150.00 (receive 8 X 10 IMMAF Studio Certificate).
All affiliate owners must attend an Instructor’s Class conducted by Mr. Frank Trejo when held. (part of the annual IMMAF fee).
When any Affiliated School Owner opens additional satellite schools, the new school must be under the IMMAF and pay hierarchy fees to the main MMA Centre in accordance with the policies outlined.
All Affiliates will pay $300 Canadian per month from September to June each year. In return, they will receive a monthly marketing package, Business Session and Instruction from Professor Steve Stewart. These session s will run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The total value is worth $600.00. Affiliate School Owners get it for ½ price monthly.
All IMMAF Affiliates must attend the monthly training sessions with Professor Steve Stewart to maintain consistency with programs.
Price of Affiliated Sessions with Professor Stewart or Grandmaster Trejo will be disclosed at the time of Private Session, depending on what he/she wishes to cover and timeframe involved.
The IMMAF reserves the right for adding/changing or dismissing any of the regulations of the above-mentioned that would best serve the Federation and the members therein.
This is the “CODE”. Violation of any of these rules/regulations will lead to automatic dismissal from the IMMAF.
