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International Guild of Masters
The International Guild of Masters is the èlite professional section of the World Martial Arts Council, the role of which is to provide the technical expertise necessary to maintain the highest standards of instruction. There are two levels of registration, both of which necessitate integrity, objectivity, competence, high performance and courtesy, and that require from applicants a detailed personal record of education, past employment, martial arts history, achievements, grades and titles awarded. All those registered are authorized to annex to their names distinctive letters indicative of their class of registration which are Associate of the International Guild of Masters (AIGM) and Fellow of the International Guild of Masters (FIGM). Such designatory letters may only be used by persons in possession of a valid certificate awarded on acceptance, and then annually, or when the class of registration changes. All new registrations are normally admitted as Associates who become Fellows after completing five consecutive years of activity, or earlier if considered eligible.
Those registered share many benefits which include international recognition, places on national and international committees or technical boards if required, financial rewards for all aspects of officiating, teaching, and examining at martial arts events worldwide, travel and accommodation expenses when necessary, discounted family holidays, access to restricted areas of the website pertaining to level of registration, payment for professional services not connected with the martial arts when required, full media exposure including global television broadcasts for individuals and groups, free production of demonstration or teaching DVD if required, free seminars relating to all business aspects of operating and managing a group, free gold and silver wire blazer badge and certification on acceptance, and discounts on many goods and services.
All members are automatically placed on an agency register unless they request otherwise, and are fully paid for their services. The role of the agency is to provide recognized instructors for all martial arts when requested by groups, sporting bodies, schools, colleges, universities or other institutions that require teaching services for regular lessons, courses or specialized seminars. In addition, qualified examiners can be provided when requested, to conduct grading examinations, judging, refereeing and assessing courses leading to international and university accredited certification. Those registered in the capacity of qualified judges or referees will also be available for tournaments involving any martial art at local, regional, national or international levels. This ensures organisers have sufficient officials not connected in any way with participants, and do not have to rely on those sending competitors to offer their services, which often results in biased decisions. The agency ensures all registered members are fully qualified and insured, hold all the necessary certificates required by law, and attend courses specifically designed to provide continuous education, updates on legal requirements and the periodic renewal of certificates. The monthly subscription paid by members of the International Guild of Masters covers the cost of the above which are compulsory in order to remain active, not only within the International Guild of Masters, but also on the agency listings.
* Please note the amount of all financial rewards is determined by the class of registration.
All applicants must submit an application form together with the stipulated non-returnable processing fee, and on acceptance pay the monthly subscription fee relevant to their class of registration.
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The current fees for application and registration are as follows:
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Level
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£
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Details
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Initial Application (non-returnable processing fee)
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5.00
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All applicants
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IGM Associate Registration (monthly subscription)
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20.00
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From acceptance
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IGM Fellow Registration (monthly subscription)
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40.00
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From acceptance
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