Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences

The Grad.IMAS Qualification is a degree-level course, and is designed to be completed within thirty-six months by a student.


Course Outline


Year 1.

Introduction to Martial Arts Studies
History and Traditions in the Martial Arts
Martial Arts specific Theory and Practice
Martial Arts and the Media



Year 2

Religious/Philosophic influences underlying martial arts development
Comparative Study of martial arts origins, development and practice
Modern anatomy and physiology applied to traditional martial arts techniques
Psychology in the martial arts
The impact of modern combat sports upon martial arts development


Year 3

Advanced Research Methods, Resources and techniques
Research Project (10,000 - 12,000 words)
Recap on all coursework and residential components.


Course Structure

Over the 3 years, students are expected to:

• Devote ten to twelve hours to their studies per week
• Attend regular classes at a martial arts club which must be recorded in the Log-Book provided, along with any/all seminars and courses attended and gradings passed, etc

Work is supervised and supported by distance learning, augmented by 10/12 days of residential instruction/assessment to be carried out over various weekends spaced at regular intervals throughout the duration of the course.
Students will also have regular contact as and when needed with their supervisor via phone, computer and face-to-face for evaluations/tutorials.

Any student wishing to take a longer period to complete the course will be required to make a formal written request to the Institute.

Upon commencement of this course, students will be assigned a tutor, who will provide the primary source of guidance and advice for them throughout the duration of the course. The student will also join a “tutor group” with peers undertaking the same qualification for additional support.


Further Information:
For more information on this course, or to apply please email: admin@institute-of-martialarts-and-sciences.com