July 17-21st, 2025
North Central College
Naperville, Illinois
Celebrating the Martial Arts, Healing Arts,
and Empowerment Self Defense
The 2025 Conference was a fabulous success! We enjoyed making new friends, learning, and training in community with all who attended. We’ll be creating a photo gallery on this website soon. In the meantime, check our newsletter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds for photos and videos from the event. And watch this space for 2026 Conference info starting early next year — we hope to see you there!
What is the NWMAF Conference?
The national conference is the NWMAF’s signature event. It’s a beloved “camp” experience that allows attendees to experience many Martial Arts styles, as well as Healing Arts and Empowerment Self Defense. Many attendees return every year; many lifelong friendships have been made!
Women, transgender, and nonbinary instructors and attendees ages 12+ are invited to attend the entire NWMAF Conference, or just Super Saturday. Super Saturday is open to EVERYONE, including cis male attendees.
What’s it like to attend the Conference?
This gallery of images from past conferences gives a small taste of the spirit of fun, collaboration, and community that makes the event so magical.
Not a member yet?
Join NWMAF to become part of a community that celebrates the strength in each of us and spreads empowerment wherever we go. You’ll save a few dollars on next year’s Conference too!