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Masters, by invitation
Masters join MFD by co-optation only. Being invited is an honour, and every stage carries that standard: a discipline taught by those who embody it.
Premium stages with the great masters of fight & defence
Judo, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, muay thai, krav maga, Mastro Defence System, MMA, kendo, systema. Each stage is led by an invited master, lasts one to two hours and is sealed with a numbered certificate, signed by their hand.
JudoKarateBrazilian Jiu-JitsuBoxingMuay ThaiKrav MagaMastro Defence System (MDS)MMAKendoSystemaAikidoSelf-defence
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Numbered certificates
Each participant receives a numbered premium certificate bearing the MFD seal and the master's own signature. A trace with real value, made to be kept.
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Open to all, demanding for each
Curious beginner or black belt, child or elder: the entry level is respect, the standard is the masters'. Everyone leaves with something that is right for them.
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Belgium, Europe, the world
Founded in Belgium as a non-profit association, with a European vocation and an international reach. Several stages a year, and tomorrow a major annual gathering.
“Mastery is not what you take from the art. It is what you hand on.”
The MFD charter
A community first
Brought together around the art, in a friendly and welcoming spirit.
MFD is a non-profit association. Beyond the stages, we gather people who love fight and defence sports to train, play and learn together: playful activities, shared moments, and a first introduction to the philosophy behind these disciplines.
For the youngest as for the oldest. Knowledge and disciplines are shared with respect for one another, whatever the style or the level.
The masters
Invited, one by one.
The programme grows with each master who joins. The first names will be announced with the first stage.
Invited masterJudo
Invited masterBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Invited masterBoxing
Invited masterKrav Maga
MFD Masters · Next stage
Ittre · February 2027 · Two invited masters
First stage
February 2027. Two masters. One standard.
The first MFD stage is being prepared in Belgium with two invited masters. Discipline, venue and schedule will be announced here. Write to us to be told first and reserve your place.
- per stage, with a master
- 1 to 2 h
- stages a year
- Several
- certificate signed by the master
- Numbered
- ages and levels
- All
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you come.
What is MFD, Masters of Fight & Defence?
MFD is a Belgian premium label, run by a non-profit association, that organises one- to two-hour stages with invited masters of martial arts, combat sports and self-defence. Each stage ends with a numbered certificate signed by the master.
Who can take part in an MFD stage?
Everyone, from children to elders, from beginners to black belts. The masters adapt the work to the levels present; respect for others and for their level is the only condition of entry.
What is the MFD certificate worth?
The certificate is a premium, numbered document bearing the MFD seal and signed by the hand of the master who led the stage. It attests to practice supervised by a recognised reference in the discipline and is kept as a trace of one's path.
How long does a stage last and how often do they take place?
A stage lasts one to two hours with the master. MFD organises several stages a year; the first is planned for February 2027 in Belgium, with two invited masters.
How are the masters chosen?
By co-optation only. A master joins MFD by invitation, for their level, their teaching and their attachment to the values of respect, honour, sharing and community.
Which disciplines are covered?
Traditional martial arts, combat sports and defence practices: judo, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, muay thai, krav maga, Mastro Defence System (MDS), MMA, kendo, systema, aikido, self-defence, and more as invitations go out.
Join the next stage, or simply come and meet us.
Practitioners, clubs, families, masters: write to us. We answer every message personally.