ICMF Judges
ICMF judges support fair, transparent and professional evaluation in international massage competitions.
The Role of Judges
Judges are responsible for evaluating competitors with professionalism, consistency and respect. Their role is essential in maintaining the quality and credibility of every competition.
Judge Standards
ICMF judges are expected to understand competition categories, scoring systems, professional ethics, safety standards and international judging procedures.
Certified International Judges
Prof. Kenji Takahashi
Chairman of Jury • Tokyo, Japan
Helena Berg
Certified Master Judge • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ioannis Orfanidis
Executive Board • Athens, Greece
What Judges Evaluate
- ✔ Technical skill
- ✔ Flow and rhythm
- ✔ Professional posture
- ✔ Client care
- ✔ Hygiene and safety
- ✔ Creativity where applicable
- ✔ Category relevance
- ✔ Overall performance
Judge Benefits
- International recognition
- Access to judging opportunities
- Professional networking
- Educational development
- Official federation involvement
Become an ICMF Judge
Massage professionals, instructors and experienced therapists may apply to join ICMF judge training and certification pathways.
