Become a Member
All women, transgender and non-binary people, and their allies may join regardless of lifestyle, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, class, age, or physical condition.
Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and Healing Arts practitioners from all over the world have unparalleled opportunities for training, mentorship, and support as part of our community.
Whether you are a white belt or a grandmaster, a student of mindfulness or a yogi, a self-defense enthusiast or a seasoned instructor, you belong here!
Sustaining Memberships now available!
Learn More about ally membershipsJoin as an Ally
Ally memberships are for people who support the mission and work of NWMAF but are not eligible for standard membership, based on gender, or on not being active in martial arts, self-defense, or healing arts.
Ally members are listed in the NWMAF directory, receive newsletters and other communications, are invited to some NWMAF events, and receive membership discounts.
Learn More about ally membershipsMember Benefits
- Free monthly online training webinars, giving you access to leading practitioners in martial arts, healing arts, and self-defense, from the comfort of your home or school
- A private member directory, connecting you to our community’s practitioners across the globe
- Members-only Facebook group, where you can get immediate help, support, and encouragement for your own personal practice or your school or business
- Mentorship opportunities for both aspiring and advanced instructors and business owners
- Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor certification, credentialing your instruction through the originators of the Empowerment Self-Defense movement
- Discounted tuition for our annual NWMAF Conference, including skills classes in all three “pillars” of our organization–martial arts, healing arts, and self-defense, opportunities for networking, martial demonstration/performance, a business and service expo, and professional photography to help promote yourself or your business
Introducing Sustaining Memberships!
Become a sustaining member and we’ll send you some exclusive thank-you gifts to show our appreciation.
These special items will not be available in the NWMAF store.
Regular Memberships
Choose a payment option that works for you! Adult Memberships can be billed yearly or monthly. Memberships will auto-renew yearly on the date of purchase and can be canceled at any time. Upgrade to become a Sustaining Member!
The NWMAF prohibits discrimination, abuse of any kind, harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, and retaliation by or against its members, NWMAF event trainers, Board members, allies, NWMAF guests, event staff, and volunteers. Members shall be mindful and responsible regarding any role they may hold as an authority figure and/or leader. Code of Conduct.