AWARD CRITERIA
IMA-HOF Award Criteria
The International Martial Arts Hall of Fame recognises individuals and organisations based on their achievements, dedication, contribution and impact within the martial arts community.
Awards are not determined solely by rank or competition results.
Depending on the award category, consideration may be given to:
– Martial arts achievements
– Teaching experience
– Competition achievements
– Leadership
– Development of students
– Contribution to the martial arts community
– International contribution
– Innovation and development
– Service and volunteering
– Personal dedication
– Years of involvement in martial arts
– Contribution to future generations
– Character and professional conduct
Nomination Process
Candidates may be nominated for one or more award categories.
All nominations are reviewed by the IMA-HOF Board.
The Board will consider the information submitted and determine which candidates meet the criteria for the relevant award category.
A maximum of 80 individuals will be inducted in 2027.
The final decision of the IMA-HOF Board is respected as the official selection of the organisation.
NOMINATIONS
2027 IMA-HOF Nominations
Do you know a martial artist, instructor, school, organisation or volunteer who deserves international recognition?
Nominate them for an IMA-HOF Award.
A nomination should provide clear information about the nominee’s achievements, contribution and involvement in martial arts.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Depending on the award category, nominations may include:
– Martial artists
– Instructors
– Competitors
– Young competitors
– Students
– Black belts
– Masters
– Grandmasters
– Founders
– Pioneers
– Ambassadors
– Martial arts schools
– Martial arts organisations
– Martial arts families
– Volunteers
Important
A nomination does not automatically guarantee an award.
All nominations are reviewed according to the IMA-HOF Award Criteria.
