The Fitness, Yoga, and Martial Arts Educational Programs (MAEP) were developed by the National Martial Arts Academy (an academic unit of the National Martial Arts Committee India, which is governed by the Government of India). The National Martial Arts Academy (India) has been approved as an associate member of the World Martial Arts Union, South Korea (Patronage with UNESCO). The National Council of Sports Science and Physical Education, New Delhi, has accredited and approved NMAA courses.