IMAS FALL NATIONALS
SEPTEMBER 1 & 2 // 2023
Much more than a weekend of competition -- Nationals weekend includes specialty Seminars taught by Master Instructors, High Rank Testings and Instructor Certifications, as well as competitions for all ages and ranks. Join us in Orlando, Florida for the Fall 2023 IMAS Nationals.
Available 3-5 days prior to competition date
Our Mission
We are committed to providing the best quality Martial Arts events that encourage our members to be champions in life and on the mats.
Learn more and do more at IMAS Nationals with the most innovative and relative trainings and competitions.
Our Venue
Quality rooms and quality rings! We work with our member schools to find the highest quality local venue so the entire family is comfortable. Join us in Orlando in September.
Wyndham Disney Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Visit IMAShotels.com to book your stay today!
Our Events
There are many ways to win!
Participants can compete in categories such as traditional forms, one-step combinations, tournament sparring, free-style weapons patterns, stick sparring and more -- or choose to challenge yourself with the board break challenge!
Join us Today
Ready for your next challenge? The IMAS Nationals is just around the corner and we’re super excited! Check out our site to find all the information that you need.
Do you train at an IMAS school? Talk to your instructor about how to prepare and register today.
Fri / Sept 1
Friday's schedule of events:
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9am High Rank Interviews
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10am High Rank Test
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12pm National Seminar #1
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1pm National Seminar #2
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2pm National Seminar #3
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3pm Judges Meeting
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3:30 Board Break Opens
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3:30 Competitions Begin for Weapons Forms, Padded Stick & Tag Team Sparring
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5:30 High Rank Competition
Sun / Sept 3
Sunday's schedule:
Inayan Eskrima Seminars taught by Mr. Pete Sorce.
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9:30 am Session 1 Seminars
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12pm Lunch Break
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1:30 pm Session 2 Seminars
Open to all teen and adult students and will cover a variety of Inayan Eskrima stick and blade skills and then explore some of their open hand applications.
Sunday's seminar location:
Johnson's Martial Arts
1030 New York Ave
St. Cloud, Florida 34769
National Seminar #1
Padded Stick Sparring w Mr. Pete Sorce
Gold medal Stick Sparring secrets!
Lightning Fast Combos, thrusts, jump strikes, redondos and more - here's your chance to learn how to win!
National Seminar #2
Practical Tactical w Ms. Tia Talamantez
Some of the most applicable skills
are also the easiest! Learn how to protect your friends and family with practical flashlight skills and mind-blowing finishes.
National Seminar #3
Competition Kamas w Ms. Alexis Lee & Mr. Brodey Johnson
Add some spark to your weapons
competition and learn a mix of traditional and stylized Kama techniques for all ranks and skill levels!
SORCE
TRAINING SYSTEMS
Join us Sunday, September 3rd
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AM Session: 9:30am - 12:00pm
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PM Session 1:30pm - 4:00pm
An exciting day of modern Eskrima training that compliments traditional martial arts programs. Topics will include defensive tactics, knife, single stick, double stick, focus mitt drills, locks, takedowns and more. Katalungan Pete Sorce is a methodical instructor that teaches in a way where everyone gets the most out of their training regardless of their experience level.
