United States Martial Arts Federation

Membership Information

The United States (USA) Martial Arts Federation is The Official Coalition of USA National Organizations and is the USA National Member of the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), with the purpose of unifying the Martial Arts community in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. There are many benefits to joining the USMAF, and you will see each of those benefits listed here with much more to come!

Mission Statement
The Mission of the United States (USA) Martial Arts Federation is to unify American Martial Artists with a foundation of mutual respect for all styles or systems and to provide services and guidance to foster Technical Excellence, Fellowship and Human Character Development. The USAMAF is committed to Ensuing Integrity and Maintaining the Highest Standard in the Martial Arts Community.

Vision Statement
The United States (USA) Martial Arts Federation is a world-class organization comprised of highly skilled and dedicated martial artists rich in tradition of excellence. We will provide our members unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, development and pride. We will always strive to exceed the expectations of our members, the Martial Arts International Federation and the Martial Arts Community.

Values Statement
The United States (USA) Martial Arts Federation is committed to effective communication and continuous improvement to foster technical excellence, an environment of trust and teamwork which promotes personal and organizational growth and achievement of clearly prioritized goals.

Membership Forms

If you are interested in joining the United States Martial Arts Federation, then you may download the necessary forms by clicking here.

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Benefits of Membership

National and International Programs for Technical, Philosophical and Leadership Development in the Martial Arts.
A National and International Network of Martial Artists
"Highest Quality" Rank and Membership Certificates for USMAF Members. Click here for examples.
Published Rank Requirements for all USMAF Partner and Affiliate Organizations and represented systems.
Fair Promotion System for all martial artists.
Technical, Administrative & Communication Assistance for Students and Instructors of the Martial Arts.
High Quality training Videos & Books.
The Finest Website for all Martial Artists.
Instructor/Examiner Certification.
A National Headquarters with "decentralized" Martial Arts Programs and Leadership.
The further development of USA National Training Centers for expert training in both Traditional and Competitive Martial Arts.
The further development of the "USA Martial Arts Institute" for research and technical development.
The further development of the "USA Martial Arts Foundation" for scholarship and resource development.
and much more to come...

USMAF now issues Kyu or Class Level ("below" Black Belt) Certificates to its Member Certified Instructor / Examiners!
The Fee for these "blank" certificates is $7.00 (or $8.00 for "Customized" Certificates with Instructor's Name, Rank & Title included).

Membership Fees

Current Life Members of a Partner Martial Arts Organization:

Annual Membership: $25.00 per year
Rank Certification for Ranks under Black Belt: $20.00 flat fee
Rank Certification for Black Belt Ranks: $75.00 flat fee

Current Life Members of an Affiliate Martial Arts Organization:

Annual Membership (Adult Members): $30.00
Rank Certification for Black Belt Ranks:
- 1st - 3rd Degree - $100.00*
- 4th - 6th Degree - $150.00*
- 7th - 10th Degree - $200.00*

A copy, of your current annual or life membership card or certificate from a partner or affiliate organization is required to receive the USMAF member discount

For all other individuals:

Annual Membership - $35.00 per year (13 yrs. and older)
Youth Annual Membership (12 years and under) - $25.00 per year
Life Membership - $400.00 or ($350.00 Thru On-Line Registration)
Rank Certification and Promotion Fees for Ranks under Black Belt - $15.00
Rank Certification, Validation, and Promotion Fees for Black Belt Ranks
- 1st Degree - $150.00
- 2nd Degree - $175.00
- 3rd Degree - $200.00
- 4th Degree - $225.00
- 5th Degree - $250.00
- 6th Degree - $275.00
- 7th Degree - $300.00
- 8th Degree - $325.00
- 9th Degree - $350.00
- 10th Degree - $375.00

Other Fees:

Instructor / Examiner: (1st - 3rd Dan) - $50.00
Senior Instructor / Examiner: (4th - 6th Dan) - $75.00
Master Instructor / Examiner: (7th - 8th Dan) - $100.00
Grand Master Instructor / Examiner (9th - 10th Dan) - $100.00

*Dan level certification fees may be waived for new member instructors who register and certify the ranks of five black belts or twenty-five non-black belt students.

If you are a Martial Arts practitioner and would like to have your system recognized and rank certified by the United States Martial Arts Federation, please read the information contained here.

All USMAF recommendations for promotions require (as a minimum) the following:

1. A completed (readable) membership / "Promotion Recommendation" Form

2. Completed training history of the recommended member.

3. The appropriate promotion fee AND a photo to be included on the certificate.

4. A copy of the dojo or system certificate, or a letter from the instructor, or at least, the signature of the instructor recommending the promotion on the back of the form.

Note: For 3rd Kyu & above (& all Dan Grades) ranks, a copy of the dojo or system certificate or a letter from the sensei is required. When Rank Certification (Homologation) is requested, a copy of at least all dan grade certificates is required.

5. Recommended individual must be a current USMAF Member.

For Dan Grade Validations or Promotions, the Sensei must to be a USMAF Certified Instructor / Examiner of at least two grades above the recommended individual. Please review the Rank Certification / Validation Procedures at www.USMAF.org

Please read the Membership / Promotion Form Closely...

And finally, Candidates for MAIF International Rank must first hold rank in the USMAF.

Note: the "Fees and Documentation" for Rank Certification / Validation are different from Rank Promotions

Membership Forms

If you are interested in joining the United States Martial Arts Federation, then you may download the necessary forms by clicking here.