Below are the Memberships options. Each Membership type opens added benefits to you. Please review and choose which one works best for you.
If you are unsure, feel free to click the Contact Us link and send us a message! We would be happy to help and discuss anything you would like!
To Purchase your Membership, go to our SHOP PAGE. Scroll down to review ICBA Programs available to our Members.
Basic Member
Student Annual Membership
- Access to Ebook library to advance your understanding and skills.
- Digital Certificate of Membership.
- Digital International Rank Recognition Certificate.
- Discounted Website Purchases.
- Discount on continuing Membership.
- Eligible to be Nominated into the ICBA Hall of Honor.
Professional Member
Advanced Annual Membership
- Enhanced Ebook library Access.
- Access to ICBA Instructor Certification & School Accreditation Programs.
- Hand-signed/Official Chop ICBA Certificate of Membership & Patch or T-Shirt.
- Discounted Purchases.
- Discount on continuing Membership.
- FREE Advertisement and Listing on the ICBA Website.
- Eligibility to be Nominated Into the ICBA HALL OF HONOR!
Executive Member
Executive Annual Membership
- Unlimited Access to Ebook Library.
- Full Access to ICBA Programs.
- Hand-signed/Official Chop ICBA Certificate of Membership & Patch or T-shirt.
- Discounted Purchases.
- Discount on continuing Membership.
- FREE Advertisement and Listing on the ICBA Website.
- FREE entry to ICBA Events.
- Eligibility to be Entered Into the ICBA HALL OF HONOR!
- Eligible for a Leadership position on the ICBA Board.
Our Member Programs
International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) was originally founded to preserve and advance Chinese martial arts heritage – currently the ICBA has expanded, and is dedicated to supporting all traditional and modern martial arts worldwide.
Our mission is to foster professional standards, rank recognition, instructor development, and international collaboration across martial arts styles — including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and hybrid systems.Our mission is to foster professional standards, rank recognition, instructor development, and international collaboration across martial arts styles — including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and hybrid systems.
ICBA provides:
– Merit-based instructor certification
– Event platforms for training, such as seminars/workshops
– Merit-based school accreditation
– Educational resources and martial arts leadership development
We honor the history and traditions of each system while promoting mutual respect, innovation, and professional growth for martial arts practitioners everywhere.
International Rank Recognition
Elevate your credentials with ICBA Global Rank Recognition. Beyond a simple belt, this program provides our members with an elite tier of international verification, ensuring your hard-earned rank is respected and recognized by martial arts authorities worldwide. Align your achievements with a legacy of excellence and secure the global prestige your dedication deserves
All Members who request International Rank Recognition will receive an Official ICBA Certificate, officially stamped & signed by the ICBA Board.
International Instructor Certification
The ICBA Instructor Certification is the definitive gold standard for martial arts leadership, reserved for those who demand excellence in themselves and their students. This prestigious credential validates your evolution from practitioner to elite educator, certifying your mastery of high-level technical instruction, sophisticated classroom management, and ethical stewardship.
All Members who achieve this High Level of Distinction will receive: A Beautiful Wall Certificate, officially stamped & signed by the ICBA Board, and an Official Certification Patch.
International School Accreditation
The ICBA School Accreditation is the ultimate mark of distinction for martial arts institutions, signaling to students and parents that your school operates at the pinnacle of professional standards. This accreditation validates every facet of your organization—from safety protocols and verified instructor credentials to a world-class curriculum and ethical business practices. By earning this elite status, your school is recognized as a premier center of excellence, gaining a significant competitive advantage and the unshakeable trust of your community under the globally respected ICBA banner.
Each successful Member will receive a School Accreditation Kit to adorn their school, signifying their excellence in the industry.
International Lineage Recognition
Your Lineage. Our Seal. Global Recognition.
The ICBA honors the masters of the craft. Our Lineage Recognition Program validates the titles and traditions of system founders and Inheritors (Soke, Sijo, Grandmaster) through a prestigious board-review process. Transform your years of dedication into a globally recognized standard of excellence and ensure your martial arts legacy is acknowledged across the world. Secure the international legitimacy your history deserves and ensure your system’s status is officially documented for future generations.
Lineage Recognition Members will receive a Beautiful Wall Certificate, officially stamped & signed, an Official ICBA Patch, and a Custom ICBA Sash or Belt in recognition for their Achievement.