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The International Guild of Masters (IGM) is the elite 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 and education. Applicants wishing to become a member of the prestigious International Guild of Masters must supply a record of personal details, educational qualifications, martial arts history, achievements, grades, and any titles awarded. This record must be supported by letters, references, certificates, or other acceptable evidence such as media reports or photographs.
There are three levels of registration, all of which necessitate integrity, objectivity, competence, high performance, and courtesy. Those holding the rank of 1st and 2nd Dan or the equivalent are registered as Associates, and are authorised to annex to their names the letters (AIGM). Those holding the rank of 3rd and 4th Dan or the equivalent are registered as Members, and are authorised to annex to their names the letters (MIGM). Those holding the rank of 5th Dan and above or the equivalent are registered as Fellows, and are authorised to annex to their names the letters (FIGM). Such designatory letters may only be used by persons in possession of a valid certificate awarded on acceptance and then when the class of registration changes. Please note the initials AIGM, MIGM, and FIGM signify the professional level within the International Guild of Masters and are not academic qualifications.
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Those registered share many benefits which include international recognition, global accreditation of grades awarded by members, technical board positions, financial rewards for all aspects of teaching, and examining, travel and accommodation expenses when necessary, payment for professional services not connected with the martial arts when required, and full media exposure for individuals and groups.