One-On-One, Private Lessons By Appointment, Please
City of Santa Monica, CA 90401
One-On-One, Private Lessons By Appointment, Please
City of Santa Monica, CA 90401
The IIMAF is a professional Martial Arts organization. The Media has given a lot of attention to Mix Martial Arts recently, which has led to an increased popularity of Mix Martial Arts in the world!
The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts for Personal Protection can be the best combat Training system. Our Mix Martial Arts Training is not for Martial Arts Competition. It does not include any Forms, Kata's or Hyungs. Many believe that, about 500 b.c. the Martial Arts were developed by the Imperial Martial Arts Instructors, which trained the Imperial Guards in order to protect their Monarchs, Government and their Nation. Mix Martial Arts for Personal Protection involves Striking Techniques, Standing a Ground Grappling Techniques. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts is mostly known for its extremely fast, strong, efficient, brutal attacks and counter attacks. Such Techniques can be taught to Military and Law Enforcement. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts Training is also useful for Civilians who are looking for the best in Personal Protection Training. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts students learn our Art so they can defend themselves against Criminals. The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation has been providing hand-to-hand Mix Martial Arts Combat Training to any Lawful person, who wants to develop their Spirit, Mind and Body. Our students can become Highly Skilled Mix Martial Artist. Our version of Mix Martial Arts includes Royal Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Boxing, Grappling, Kuksool, Hapkido, Karate and Taekwondo, etc. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts is a Practical and Lethal Martial Arts System.
IIMAF Mix Martial Arts has a Personal Protection Philosophy, which emphasizes in Threat Immobilization, Simultaneous Defensive and Offensive Techniques, which can lead to justified Violence. At the Imperial International Martial Arts Federation training is used to improve a person’s ability to defend themselves in close Combat Situations. Many believe that these Techniques have been developed by Martial Arts Masters over the past 2500 years and have been adopted by many Law Enforcement, Special Forces, Intelligence and Counter Intelligence Organizations. There are several teaching variations of Mix Martial Arts we cover at this Federation.
Generally, there are no rules of Combat in The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation Mix Martial Arts Personal Protection System, Except for,” The LEGAL Use of Force Principle', meaning not using excessive force for any given situation, but enough force to overcome the criminal attackers. Our style is a Mix or Multi-Martial Arts Fighting System, which is not regulated by Martial Arts Competition Rules; it utilizes every Legal Use of Force for a person to protect themselves in a violent encounter. In many situations, our students need to be ready and able to protect themselves and their Loved Ones from Criminal Elements, harm, and danger. Our students can learn to Stop the Attacking Violent Criminals by any Legal and Morally Justified means necessary. Men and Women generally undergo the same Training Drills. The IIMAF Mix or Multi-Martial Arts Training is not Sport Martial Arts Training for competition or Cage Fighting There are no official competition rules. There are Shoes, Uniforms and Training Attire, which is not necessary to wear if a student does not wish to do so. Our students are given Belts, which shows their (rank) progress within the IIMAF Mix or Multi-Martial Arts System.
There are Attacking and Counter Attacking Techniques in many situations. Every student is taught to Counter an Attack as soon as possible or even, Attacking First if legally and morally justified. Targeting attacks to the Criminals Attackers most vulnerable areas, such as the Vital Points, Head, Face, Upper Body, and Lower Extremities. Immobilizing the Criminals as soon as possible, by responding with an unbroken Combination of Explosive Techniques and Counter Techniques. Throwing, Take Downs, Joint Locks, Joint Breaks and Control Techniques.
Our students are trained to always Maintaining Awareness of their Environment while dealing with the primary Criminals Attackers who seem to be an Immediate Threat. Our students are Trained to keep their eyes open for ways of escape and or to spot further Criminal Attackers. The IIMAF Stylist are Trained in finding and using household and everyday objects to defend themselves, if necessary. IIMAF Training is a mixer of Athletic and Non-Athletic Training. Protective pads and other personal protection equipment may be used during training.
Training Scenarios are used to train our students for situations encountered on the Streets, Work, etc. We can train you for: Dangerous Encounters which can include,: Home Invasion Situations, Street Confrontations, Robberies, Burglaries, Attempted Rape Situations, Kidnapping Situations, Hostage Situations, Work Place Violence Situations, Hold Ups Situations, Road Rage Situations, Aviation Personal Safety Matters, Car Jacking Situations, Confrontations with persons under the Influence of Substances, Attempted Homicide Situations, Private Persons Arrest Situations, 'Fighting For Your Life Situations, etc. Our Training Scenarios can teach our students to ignore unrelated distractions. Other training methods are created to increase Anxiety that can include Low Light or No Light Training exercise which can train a person to feel how it is to be near exhaustion before dealing with Criminal Attackers. The IIMAF Outdoors training can be done on a variety of floor surfaces and restrictive Conditions which can be very challenging. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts Training will also cover Environmental Awareness training to develop an understanding of the surroundings and potentially threatening circumstances, before a person becomes a victim of an attack. We will also cover many different ways to deal with the psychological stress which comes from fighting. Our students are also trained in Verbal Methods to avoid Dangers Confrontations, where ever possible.
Many believe that the Mix Martial Arts were developed by Martial Arts Master Dating back to 500 B.C.; Our Humble Chief Master’s first taught his Fighting System in public parks to help civilians learn how to protect themselves from Violent Criminals. With the establishment of the Imperial International Martial Arts Federation in 1992, Our Humble Chief Master Instructor started Training his students in Martial Art Fitness and Martial Arts Fighting. Proper Fitness can be very much related to Street Combat Readiness. The Chief Master has been Training students since 1986. Ever since 1986, he has continued to develop and refine his hand-to-hand Mix Martial Arts Combat Training. In both Military and Law Enforcement contexts, Mix Martial Arts Training can be very useful in Self-Defense Situations. At the IIMAF, our Mix Martial Arts System has improved to meet Civilian Personal Protection needs, as well.
At the Imperial International Martial Arts Federation, the Hopes of our Humble Chief Master is for his System of Mix Martial Arts to spread to the four corners of the World . That is why there was a great need for this Website: www.worldwidemartialarts.com which was first introduced to the public in 1998. The IIMAF Training was not known to many. Now, we hope that People around the World could start to Train in this Unique Mix Martial Arts System of The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation. The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation wants to Develop IIMAF Mix Martial Arts experts in the United States and around the World. We invite all just and moral people to Learn IIMAF Mix Martial Arts from the Imperial International Martial Arts Federation.
Our style integrates Techniques from Royal Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Street Fighting, Western Boxing, Kuksool, Hapkido, Karate, Taekwondo, etc.
Punches and Hand Strikes are highly emphasized in the Imperial International Martial Arts Federation's Form of Mix Martial Arts. Our non-complicated strikes can be useful in almost any Self-Defense Situation. Training in Royal Muay Thai Kick Boxing is highly imposed. Among the Hand Strikes taught are the: Cross Punch, Jab Punch, Palm Heel Hand Strike, Low punch, Back Fist, Hammer Fist, Hook Punch, Uppercut Punch, Knife Hand Strike, Open Hand Chops, Overhand Strikes, as well as Round House Elbows Strikes, Upper Cut Elbow Strikes, Back Elbow Strikes, Hook Elbow Strikes, etc.
While, the IIMAF Mix Martial Arts does teach Fancy Kicks, it also focuses more on efficient, Low-Risk Kicks. Our main focus is on Low Kicks. More advanced fancy and risky kicks are taught at higher belt levels, but the use of them is discouraged. High Kicks are primarily taught so that students are able to recognize and defend against a Criminal with Training in fancy high kicking Martial Arts. Some of the Leg and Kicking Techniques that are taught to the IIMAF Mix Martial Arts include:
The Push Kicks, Front kicks, Round Kicks, Side Kicks, Back Kicks, Low Jump kicks, Snap Kicks, Power Kicks, Hammer Kicks, Axe Kicks, Spinning Kicks, Power Kicks, Speed Kicks, Snap Kicks, Toe Kicks, Shin Kicks, Heel Kicks, etc. Plus Many Different Knee Kicks and Knee Strikes, and Leg Sweeps, etc.
IIMAF Mix Martial Arts teaches all Logical Modern and Ancient Techniques, including the Head Butt Strikes as an Offensive and Defensive Technique.
At the IIMAF, Students are taught to go from the Casual Position to Attacking the Criminals who are a threat them, as soon as they can. Most of the blocking Techniques are just Covering Techniques; they are designed to protect the Vital Areas of the Defender. A student can learn how to fight against Grappling, Kicks and Punches, as well as learning how to fight against attackers from many different angles.
Throws are covered in the IIMAF Mix Martial Arts Training. We encourage our Students not to Fight on the Ground. Some of the Grappling Techniques include: Wrist Locks, Joint Locks, One and Two Leg Take Downs, the Hip Throws, Neck Throws, One or Two Arm Shoulder Throws, Back Throws, Control Holds, etc.
At the IIMAF, Our Students are Trained to Fight on the Ground, but we stress staying away from Ground Fighting, if possible, but if a student really has to go to the Ground, and has no choice, but to fight on the Ground. That is why we train our students on Ground Fighting. The IIMAF Students are taught some of the best Ground Fighting Positions. We will show them how to throw certain Ground Fighting kicks while on the Ground, Triangle Chokes, Holds, Arm Bars, and Guillotine Chock Holds. The IIMAF students are also taught to fight against Punching and Hand Strike Attacks while on the Ground. Some of the Techniques include: Fighting from Mounted Position, Choke Holds, and Head Locks. Students are taught how to get out them, as well.
There are numerous Martial Arts organizations around the world today, teaching variants Martial Arts. Many of these organizations are currently led by Businessmen. Our Organization, wants to improve the lives of each and every one our students. The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation claims successor ship based on years of Training, Respect, and close relationship With the Chief Master, the founder of the IIMAF. The IIMAF Mix Martial Arts System is the Self-Defense version of Mix Martial Arts. Our training is Practical and is a no nonsense way to learn Personal Self-Defense.
We hope The IIMAF Style of Mix Martial Arts will become popular among the Ethical Men and Women of the World.
Please Think before you act. Always think about the consequences of your actions
At the IIMAF, Our Students are Trained to Fight on the Ground, but we stress staying away from Ground Fighting, if possible, but if a student really has to go to the Ground, and has no choice, but to fight on the Ground. That is why we train our students on Ground Fighting. The IIMAF Students are taught some of the best Ground Fighting Positions. We will show them how to throw certain Ground Fighting kicks while on the Ground, Triangle Chokes, Holds, Arm Bars, and Guillotine Chock Holds, Arm Locks, Leg Locks, Neck Locks, etc. The IIMAF students are also taught to fight against Punching and Hand Strike Attacks while on the Ground. Some of the Techniques include: Fighting from Mounted Position, Side Position, Full Guard, Half Guard, The Mount, Back Control, Choke Holds, and Head Locks. Students are taught how to get out them, as well.
The IIMAF can Train you in Offensive and Defensive ways to Deal with Weapons. Removing and defending against many Weapon Attacks. These IIMAF Techniques can include Knife Defense and OffensiveTechniques, Gun Defense Techniques, and Pole and Stick, Striking Weapon Defense and Offensive Techniques. These Defensive Techniques are Very Serious. A student needs to have a Very Good Understanding of the Techniques before they try to apply them. The use of each Defensive Techniques can vary with various Situations and needs Constant Training. Many Law Enforcement and Military Personal around the World, Including Many Special Forces Personal train in Knife, Stick Fighting and Weapons Defensive Tactics as part of their Weapons Training Courses. At the IIMAF, we Train our students in possibly similar Defensive and Offensive Tactics that could be thought to train the Military, Law Enforcement, and Security Agents around the world. IIMAF Mix or Multi-Martial Arts Techniques could be used in Hand to Hand Fighting Situations in Urban Warfare. One day we hope IIMAF Schools can be found in many locations around the World. The Imperial International Martial Arts Federation can Train Bodyguards. The IIMAF Techniques can be used in Evacuating Dignitaries and Celebrities through hostile Situations. Also, the Techniques for immobilizing several Criminals quickly are a vital tool for Body Guards and Security Protection Personal. Certain IIMAF Techniques can be deployed in Situations, like Crowd Control.
We need to understand that all humans make mistakes, NO human is perfect.
As a Civilian I.I.M.A.F. Martial Artist, my fundamental duty is to safeguard my life, the life of my loved ones and my property; to have Compassion for all living things, to assist the Innocent (as much as I can), to assist the Weak (as much as I can), to assist the Crippled (as much as I can), to assist the Blind (as much as I can), to assist the Sick (as much as I can), to assist the Poor (as much as I can), to assist the Disabled (as much as I can), to assist the Homeless (as much as I can), to assist the Elderly (as much as I can) and to assist the the Helpless (as much as I can).
I will keep improving my private life as an example to all. I will try to be courageous and calm in the face of danger. I need to understand that, No matter what I do, No matter what I say, some will criticize me and some will praise me. I will try to develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of my self and the ones who care for me. I will be Honest in my Thoughts, Words and Deeds in both my personal life and my public life. I will obey the laws of my civilized Government. If I don't agree with the laws of my civilized Government, I will try to change them in a peaceful and legal manner.
I will try my best not to act due to my prejudices, animosities, hate, revenge and anger. I will not engage in crime. I will respect the law courteously and appropriately without fear. I will Never use Excessive Force to Defend my self or others. I will not engage in risky behavior. I will keep in mind that nothing good or bad Will last forever and every end is a new beginning.
I will recognize my Martial Arts abilities as a symbol of personal Achievement, Inner Strength and personal Growth. I understand that I will be held accountable for my actions. I will constantly strive to achieve my objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my family and to my chosen and respectful profession, what ever that maybe. I will not take the law into my own hands.
(As a non-civilian I will comply with the policy, procedures and the code of ethics of my agency.)
Remember that the Ones that Will Easily Lie for you, Will also Easily Lie to you.
Chief Master Shawn Shervan, 2016