Organization & Dojo Cooperation/Affiliation Application

This is the official application page for organizations, dojos, and clubs seeking either cooperation with IBMA or affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.

Individual membership in IBMA and applications by organizations or dojos are separate procedures. Individuals join IBMA through membership registration, while organizations and dojos apply for cooperation with IBMA or affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.

The same application form is used for both categories. Please select the appropriate category under “Application Type” in the form.

An organization or dojo approved for affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI will, in principle, also be recognized as an organization or dojo cooperating with IBMA. Therefore, applicants for affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI do not need to submit a separate application for cooperation with IBMA.

Application Categories

1. Organization or Dojo Cooperation with IBMA

This category is intended for organizations and dojos that support the principles of IBMA and wish to cooperate in Budo education, research, instructor development, international exchange, social contribution, or related activities, regardless of Budo discipline or style.

The application will be reviewed in accordance with the applicable standards. An approved organization or dojo may be recognized as an “IBMA Cooperating Organization” or “IBMA Cooperating Dojo.”

Recognition as an IBMA Cooperating Organization or Cooperating Dojo does not, by itself, constitute affiliation with or certification by IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.

2. Affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI

This category is intended for organizations and dojos that value the history, spirit, fundamentals, kata, techniques, and training systems of Kyokushin Karate and wish to cooperate in their preservation, study, development, and transmission.

After affiliation, each organization or dojo will, in principle, retain its own name, history, representative, teaching policies, training content, membership system, finances, and day-to-day operational independence.

After establishing an appropriate record of activity and satisfying the applicable standards concerning instruction, qualified personnel, safety management, ethical conduct, and organizational operations, an Affiliated Organization or Affiliated Dojo may later apply for certification.

IBMA Individual Membership Requirements for Affiliation

An organization or dojo applying for affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI must, in principle, have at least five associated IBMA General Members.

If it is difficult to have five General Members at the time of the initial application, the organization or dojo may apply with at least three General Members when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• At least three associated individuals have completed IBMA General Member registration.
• A plan is submitted to increase the number to at least five by the first affiliation renewal.
• Approval is obtained from IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.

An IBMA Regular Member is not required at the affiliation application stage.

However, when an Affiliated Organization or Affiliated Dojo later applies for certification, in principle, at least one representative or IBMA Liaison must be an IBMA Regular Member.

IBMA Supporting Membership

Organizations and corporations wishing to support IBMA’s Budo education, research, human development, international exchange, and social-contribution activities may register as IBMA Supporting Members.

IBMA Supporting Membership is optional. It is not a requirement for affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI, certification, or renewal.

Selecting an intention to register as a Supporting Member in the application form does not complete Supporting Member registration. If registration is requested, the IBMA Office will provide separate instructions after reviewing the application.

Before Completing the Form

• All fields marked “Required” must be completed.
• Select one application category under “Application Type.”
• If you are applying only for cooperation with IBMA, you may leave the section concerning affiliation with IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI blank.
• “Future Certification Interest” is intended only to confirm the applicant’s future intentions. It is not an application for certification.
• Certification as an IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI Certified Organization or Certified Dojo requires a separate application and review after affiliation.
• Additional documents, inquiries, interviews, online meetings, or confirmation of activities may be requested when necessary.
• Accepted attachment formats are PDF, JPEG, PNG, and DOCX.
• Each attached file must be no larger than 3 MB.

Information to Prepare Before Applying

• The organization or dojo name, address, and contact information
• Information concerning the representative and contact person
• Activities, style, lineage, and activity record
• Number of members, students, dojos, and branches
• Registration status of associated IBMA General Members and Regular Members
• Background, ranks, and qualifications of the representative and principal instructors
• Instructional structure and safety-management system
• Future certification intentions and plans for developing qualified personnel
• Organization profile, regulations, instructor list, and other supporting documents

What Happens After You Apply

1. Submit the application form.
2. A confirmation email will be sent to the application contact email address.
3. The IBMA Office will review the application information and attached documents.
4. Additional documents, inquiries, interviews, online meetings, or confirmation of activities may be requested when necessary.
5. The applicant will be notified of the review result and applicable regional category.
6. Following approval, the applicant must complete the required registration procedures and pay the applicable membership dues or affiliation fees.
7. Recognition or affiliation becomes effective after all required procedures have been completed.

Organization & Dojo Cooperation/Affiliation Application Form

After selecting the appropriate application category and confirming the information entered, please submit your application using the form below.

Please do not press the submission button repeatedly. If a processing message appears, wait until the submission process has been completed.

If You Cannot Submit the Form

Please check for incomplete required fields, invalid entry formats, and any problems with the format or size of attached files.

If the problem continues, please contact the IBMA Office through the inquiry page for organizations and dojos.

The cooperation, affiliation, and certification systems, eligibility requirements, regional categories, membership dues, affiliation fees, and application procedures may be revised. Before applying, please review the latest information and applicable regulations published on the official website.