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Sports for Social Development

Sports for Social Development

An ICMAER global initiative using Martial Arts Education, Traditional Games, and Physical Literacy to empower children, youth, and communities.

Overview

ICMAER’s Sports for Social Development promotes the use of martial arts, movement-based education, and traditional games to build life skills, discipline, physical literacy, confidence, and social cohesion. This programme ensures that martial arts function not only as a sport but as a powerful tool for individual and community development.

Objectives

  • Promote holistic development through martial arts education
  • Build leadership, confidence, resilience, and communication skills
  • Improve physical and mental wellbeing among youth
  • Support inclusive participation for girls and marginalized groups
  • Strengthen cultural identity through traditional games
  • Create safe and positive learning environments

ICMAER Areas of Action

Martial Arts for Development (MA4D)
Life skills, emotional resilience, behavioural improvement, and leadership through structured martial arts training.
Youth Empowerment
Positive lifestyle habits, goal-setting, motivation, and social responsibility programmes.
Traditional Games for Social Cohesion
Promoting cultural values, teamwork, and equal participation across age and gender.
Self-Defense & Safety Training
Empowering girls, youth, and communities with confidence and protection skills.

Expected Outcomes

  • Improved physical literacy and fitness
  • Enhanced respect, discipline & emotional stability
  • Greater inclusion of girls and marginalized communities
  • Positive youth engagement & leadership skills
  • Reduced risk behaviours and violence prevention

Global Alignment

ICMAER’s programme aligns with the UN SDGs (3, 4, 5, 10, 16), UNESCO QPE Guidelines, Kazan Action Plan, and global frameworks on Sport for Development.

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