IBMA Kyokushin Kai Affiliation Inquiries
Begin with a Preliminary Consultation
This page is the consultation point for organizations
and dojos considering affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.
You may contact us about affiliation categories,
membership requirements, or other related matters.
You may contact us even if you are unsure
whether you currently meet all requirements.
We will review your situation and explain
the necessary preparation and procedures.
IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI respects the history
and independence of each organization and dojo.
Affiliation does not require adoption of
the Masuda Dojo system.
What You May Discuss Through This Form
1. Affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI
You may consult us about participating
as an Affiliated Organization or Affiliated Dojo.
We will review your activities and structure.
2. Affiliated Organization or Affiliated Dojo
You may also contact us if you are unsure
which affiliation category is appropriate.
We will consider your size, structure, and activities.
3. IBMA Membership Requirements
You may ask about the IBMA membership
required for affiliation.
You may contact us even if your current
membership status is unclear.
4. Certified Instructors
You may consult us about the development
and placement of Certified Instructors.
Certified Instructor status is not required
at the time of the initial application.
5. Certified Dan Ranks and Dan Rank Authority
You may ask about Certified Dan Ranks
and authority to award dan ranks.
We can also explain their relationship
with your existing independent rank system.
6. Certification After Affiliation
You may consult us if you may later seek
recognition as a Certified Organization
or Certified Dojo.
Affiliation and certification are separate systems.
IBMA Membership Required for Affiliation
Affiliated Organization
An Affiliated Organization shall have
at least 5 IBMA General Members.
It shall also have at least 1 IBMA Regular Member.
Affiliated Dojo
An Affiliated Dojo shall have
at least 5 IBMA General Members.
An IBMA Regular Member is not mandatory.
Special circumstances involving a newly established
dojo may be discussed individually.
However, 5 General Members remain
the basic membership requirement.
Individual IBMA membership is based
on each person’s own decision.
An organization or dojo does not automatically
confer IBMA membership on its members.
Certified Instructors
An Affiliated Organization or Affiliated Dojo
should have at least one Certified Instructor.
The qualification is not required
at the time of the initial application.
Training and qualification may proceed
after affiliation.
As a general guideline, placement should
be completed within two years.
Please Confirm Before Submitting an Inquiry
- This form is for preliminary affiliation consultation.
- An inquiry alone does not establish affiliation.
- Formal affiliation requires application and review.
- No affiliation fee is required at the inquiry stage.
- Additional materials may be requested.
- An online meeting may be requested.
- Individual IBMA membership uses a separate procedure.
- Sales or advertising inquiries may not receive a response.
Review the Affiliation System and Regulations
Please review the Affiliation Guide
for an overview of the system.
The Affiliation Regulations govern
the formal requirements.
IBMA Kyokushin Kai Affiliation Inquiry Form
Please tell us about your current situation
using the form below.
Optional fields may be left blank
if the information is not available.
This is not the formal affiliation application.
Please use the Affiliation Application page
when you are ready to apply.
Formal Affiliation Application
If you have already reviewed the requirements,
you may proceed directly to the formal application.
Preliminary consultation is not mandatory.
Online submission is the standard application method.
Please use the following page to apply.
After You Submit an Inquiry
The IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI Office will review
the information submitted.
Additional information or materials may be requested.
An online meeting may also be arranged.
Where appropriate, we will then explain
the formal application procedure.
Handling of Personal Information
Submitted information will be used
for affiliation consultation and related procedures.
IBMA membership status may be confirmed
where necessary.
Except where required by law,
the information will not be improperly
disclosed to third parties.
