Federation calendar
Events & gatherings
Tournaments, seminars, gradings, and workshops around the world.
International Black Belt Grading 2026
October 17, 2026
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Formal dan grading before the IMADAF board of examiners. Candidates must be recommended by their chief instructor.
Defensive Tactics Instructor Seminar
November 5, 2026
Dallas, Texas, USA
Two-day intensive covering control, restraint, weapon retention and legal use-of-force principles for instructors.
IMADAF World Championships
December 10, 2026
Orlando, Florida, USA
Forms, weapons and point sparring divisions for juniors, adults and masters. Open to all member schools.
Masters Summit & Hall of Honor
January 14, 2027
New York, New York, USA
An evening gathering of senior masters, with the induction of new members into the IMADAF Hall of Honor.