What happens when martial arts meets rehabilitation?

Last year, ICM partnered with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) to bring inclusive martial arts training to persons with disabilities and rehabilitation professionals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over five days, 30 participants reported meaningful shifts — in confidence, physical ability, social participation, and personal empowerment.

For More Details:    2 Minute Highlight     UTC Article

Inspired by these results, ICM is now accepting applications for the 2026 program.

Key Information is as follows

▪ Program period: 5-day training between July and October 2026

▪ Eligible countries: Bangladesh, India, or Vietnam

▪ Eligible applicants: organizations/institutions with at least 3 years of experience in rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities

▪ Participant scale: at least 25 participants available for full participation during the 5-day training

▪ Operational requirements: at least 3 permanent staff members and at least 15 wheelchairs (or the capacity to prepare them)

▪ Funding support: up to KRW 10,000,000 (approximately USD 6,500, subject to exchange rate at time of payment)

▪ Application deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 23:59 (KST)

▪ Submission method: online via the official ICM website

If your organization works with persons with disabilities or in rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity widely.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out

Application process | ICM: es.kim@unescoicm.org

Training content | UTC: zibin-guo@utc.edu