About us
Preserving tradition.
Advancing standards.
IMADAF brings martial and defensive arts communities together through credible standards, education, recognition, and fellowship.
01 / The organization
A federation built for lasting recognition.
The International Martial Arts & Defensive Arts Federation supports the responsible growth of martial arts across styles, schools, and borders. We create common ground without erasing the lineages that make each tradition distinct.
Our work centers on integrity in rank, safety in practice, quality in instruction, and meaningful connections between members around the world.
About our founder
Grandmaster Michael Munyon
9th Dan, Taekwon-Do · MSgt (Ret), U.S. Air Force · Training since 1979
Grandmaster Michael Munyon began his martial arts training in 1979 and has devoted his life to training and teaching. His background joins traditional martial arts with decades of real-world experience in law enforcement, military security, and personal defense instruction.
He served in U.S. Air Force Security Forces and Investigations from 1992 to 2015. He managed security and law enforcement operations at Air Force bases in the United States and overseas, and led teams on many deployments providing air base defense, force protection, and anti-terrorism. Since 2015 he has run Munyon Tactical, where he has trained thousands of students in self-defense, use of force, firearms, and less-lethal options. He has also written books on safety and security and teaches across the United States and overseas.
His recognitions include induction into eight Halls of Fame and the 2025 Heroes of the Gulf Coast Award from 105.7 FM.
Martial arts ranks
- Taekwon-Do 9th Dan Black Belt
- IHF HapKiDo 6th Degree Black Belt
- Shudokan Ryu Taiho Jutsu 3rd Degree
- Krav Maga Expert
- KMA Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Israeli Tactical Knife Fighting Instructor
- HapKiDo World Champion Competitor
02 / What we offer
Support for every stage of the martial journey.
Federation credentials
Documented membership and rank recognition supported by an international organization.
Professional community
Connections among practitioners, instructors, schools, and aligned organizations.
International, National & Local Events
Seminars, gradings, tournaments, and learning opportunities at international, national, and local levels.
Instructor development
Resources and continuing education that support responsible, effective instruction.
03 / What we teach
Capability grounded in responsibility.
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Traditional martial arts foundations
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Practical defensive arts
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Instructor ethics and methodology
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Safety, awareness, and responsible practice
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Rank standards and technical progression
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Respect across systems and lineages
04 / How to join