Who We Are
The Martial Arts Authority of India (MAAI) is the designated state nodal body established to develop, recognize, and standardize martial arts disciplines within Gujarat. Operating in tandem with the Martial Arts Authority of India (MAAI), MAAI integrates school curriculums, district dojos, and private academies into an official merit-based athletic framework.
MAAI serves as the central accreditation registry connecting athletes, licensed coaches, recognized academies, and state technical examiners under a fully digitized Single Window Clearance system.
Statutory Jurisdiction
Government of Gujarat Registered Entity
Our Vision
To develop Gujarat into an internationally recognized power in combat disciplines by establishing an inclusive, transparent, and high-performance framework that develops world champions while upholding martial discipline, ethics, and respect.
- Modernized martial training facilities in every taluka.
- Gujarat podium finishers across National Games and Asian Games.
- Integration of Olympic and traditional defensive combat arts.
Our Mission
To regulate, educate, and empower participants through standardized belt certifications, background-verified coach licensure, strict anti-doping regulations, and merit-based state championship pathways.
- Eradication of unaccredited and counterfeit belt certificates.
- Mandatory ringside medical and age-verification standards.
- Official validation for university sports quotas and government benefits.
Leadership of MAAI
Shri Bhagwansinh Girase
President, MAAI
General Secretariat
Secretary General, MAAI
Technical Directorate
Chief Technical Examiner
BUILD. DISCIPLINE. EXCEL.
Affiliate your municipal club, register active practitioners, and represent Gujarat with recognized credentials.