IAAC connects professional education, practical experience and international exchange across applied self-protection and combatives.
This section presents educational opportunities and events organised by IAAC or delivered in cooperation with its member organisations and partners. Each listing will identify the organiser, intended audience, entry requirements and any qualification or participation document offered.
Upcoming Events
Knife Threat & Attack Defence — International Self-Defence Seminar
27–28 February 2027 · Vienna, Austria
Instructors: Sérgio Parreira and Idan Abolnik
€100 seminar · €150 seminar with the optional Bratislava excursion
Advance registration is required. Register by email
Education & Professional Development
Instructor Education
Programmes addressing teaching methodology, session planning, curriculum development and assessment. The emphasis is on subject competence, responsible instruction and the ability to support different learning needs.
Continuing Professional Development
Seminars, workshops and professional exchanges that help instructors and practitioners review their knowledge, develop their skills and reflect critically on their practice.
Specialist Education
Department-led learning opportunities addressing specific disciplines, participant groups and professional contexts. Programme descriptions will explain the scope of training and any prerequisites for participation.
Research & Educational Exchange
Lectures, discussions and collaborative activities connecting practitioners, educators and researchers. These provide opportunities to examine evidence, share experience and explore questions relevant to training and professional development.
Events
Seminars & Workshops
Focused learning events combining practical activities, explanation and professional discussion. Each event page will specify its subject, instructors, format and intended learning outcomes.
Conferences & Professional Meetings
Opportunities for organisations, instructors and researchers to exchange knowledge, present work and discuss professional standards and developments.
International Training Events
Joint educational events supporting cooperation between countries, organisations and disciplines. Participation requirements and the responsibilities of each organiser will be stated in the event information.
Upcoming Events
Confirmed events will be published here with links to their full programmes and registration details.
Participation & Recognition
Participation requirements vary according to the programme. Applicants should review the relevant event page for information on eligibility, prior experience, equipment, accessibility and safety arrangements.
A certificate of attendance records participation. It does not, by itself, confer instructor status, accreditation, a professional licence or authority to represent IAAC.
Where a programme includes a formal assessment or qualification, its scope, assessment criteria, issuing organisation and validity will be stated separately.
Organise an Event with IAAC
Member organisations, educational institutions and qualified specialists may submit proposals for joint seminars, workshops, research meetings and other educational activities.
Proposals should outline the subject, intended audience, learning objectives, proposed instructors, location and organisational arrangements.
For educational cooperation and event enquiries:
