The International Mixed Martial Arts Association [IMMAA]**,pronounced I [ahy] + MMAA [mah] was founded in 2002, as an umbrella alliance for all National & International Modern Martial Arts Federations, various associations and practitioners with the aim of friendship and education between all modern martial arts. We assist by helping our members becoming better informed and making themselves known, and cooperating and coordinating their activities.

The IMMAA presents itself as an international organisation with a distinct educational profile as far as its goals, structure, membership and working bodies are concerned.

Their main purpose is to serve as an international organisation concerned with the promotion and education in the mixed martial arts to contribute to the awareness of human values inherent in the martial arts and to improve health and physical well-being in all countries to the highest level.

We are able to accomplish this because we foster an environment free of intimidation, politics, and other distracters. Welcoming all like-minded individuals, regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, religion, national origin, or physical handicap.