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      • ITMA - Institute of Traditional Martial Arts
      • World Org of Self-Defense - W.O.S.D.
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UNITED STATES MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION
​(USMAF) 
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USMAF - Since 1967 with Integrity - Honor - Discipline
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WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION (USMAF)

USMAF is Partnered with several other National Martial Art Organizations to include; United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ), USA Karate Federation (USAKF), Central Taekwondo Association of the USA (CTA-USA), United States Para Jiu-Jitsu (USPJJ) and USA Aikido Association (USAAA). USMAF is the All-Inclusive USA National Martial Arts & Combat Sports Organization. USMAF regularly conducts Seminars, Camps and Competitions across the USA.​

 - About USMAF -

United States Martial Arts Federation (USMAF) ​founded in 1967, is part of the Official Coalition of USA National Organizations and is the USA National Member of the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), the International Kwanmukan (KMK) and the World Organization of Self-Defense with the purpose of unifying the Martial Arts community in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. ​​​

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CELEBRATING OVER 57 YEARS OF SERVICE..!!

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- USMAF is focused on Mutual Respect and Mutual Benefit -

United States Martial Arts Federation is celebrating its 57th Year Anniversary, 
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1967 - 2025..!!  

Congratulations USMAF..!!
        WELCOME..!!          
The MISSION of the UNITED STATES MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION is to unify American Martial Artists with a foundation of mutual respect for all systems or styles of the ancient Martial Arts as well as provide services and guidance to foster Technical Excellence, Fellowship and Human Character Development. 

Coming Events of 2025..!!

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"Team USA"

- 2025 USMAF Registered Schools -
​And More Coming..!!

Announcing the Official Manual - US SHOTOKAN KARATE TM Rank Requirements

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- Announcing -
USMAF (with its National Police Defensive Tactics Program of United States Taiho Jutsu) is working on the "details" for a formal Partnering with the Organizations of UFAF Krav Maga and Police Tactics Instructors of America. USMAF President - Bruce Bethers and PTIOA President - Danny Lane have now established the Partnering Relationship..!! 
- UPDATE -
USJJF, USAKF & USMAF Members can now Join the PTIOA, training in
Defensive Tactics and become certified as a Police Tactics Instructor..!!   ​
​This Organization "Partnering Alliance" is Providing Opportunities

​for Our Mutual Members to Join In and Participate in these
Highly Respected National Organizations & Programs..!!

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- OVER 56 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS -

- BEST RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT OUR KIAI BUDO SHOP -

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- WORKING WITH THE BEST INSTRUCTORS -

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USMAF Life Members - Bill Johns promotes Luke Johns to 2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do..!!
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USMAF Life Member - GM Ricardo Murgel, 9th Dan in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Example - Shotokan Karate Dan Certification.
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example - brazilian Thai-Boxing Dan Certification.
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"Ready for Action"..!! Geanny Hernandez and Dan Pagan both Indutees into the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!!
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Kraig Stephens Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame..!! National Kung Fu Shifu..!!
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Chris harris Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame as an International Roku Jutsu Sensei..!!
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Grand Gala Celebration..!! USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame on March 26, 2022 in New Jersey..!!
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Eugene Sedeno Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of Fame as a Pioneer of Kempo..!!
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Proud Inductees - Andrew Newman, Brian Walsh & Ricardo Murgel..!!
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Walter O'Neill, Co-Chairman of the USAKF and USAUMA Hall of Fame..!!
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Billie Johns Inducted into the USAUMA Hall of fame as a National Taekwondo master..!!
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Proud Inductees of the USAUMA Hall of Fame - John Newton, George Newton & Jose Merino..!!

AVAILABLE..!!  Books & Posters from Kiai Budo Shop..!!

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NOW AVAILABLE - KIAI BUDO SHOP..!!
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NOW AVAILABLE - KIAI BUDO SHOP..!!
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NOW AVAILABLE - KIAI BUDO SHOP..!!
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USMAF is the USA National Member of the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) which was established in 1998.  USMAF is a Founding Member of the United States Coalition of Ju-Jitsu Organizations (USCJO) USMAF supports the goals of The Association For International Sport For All (TAFISA) recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)..
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National Programs Supported by USMAF..!!

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Upcoming International Seminars & Camps
​Sanctioned by USMAF IN 2025..!!

ACTION & TRAINING EVENT SHOTS..!! 

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Latest News..!!

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USMAF President Bruce Bethers presenting to Jorge Delgado (USMAF Vice President) his International Rokudan Grade from WJJF-WJJKO..!!
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"Example" Crystal Award for the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!!
- Check Out Jiu-Jitsu News - JJN​
- JOURNEY TO JAPAN..!!

- USJJF / USMAF / USAKF / USA-TKJ Hall of Fame Inductees..!!​
- JOIN TODAY as an "ALL AMERICAN" Member..!!

​- Photos from the Florida Ju-Jitsu & Judo Referee & Trad. Skills Seminar
- WORLD JU-JITSU CONGRESS in Rome, Italy - At The Olympic Center
- TAFISA & IOC In Mutual Support..!!

- New Books & Technical Posters from Kiai Budo Shop..!!
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Great Gathering at the USMAF Hall of Fame..!!
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James Lockett's USMAF System Recognition & Dan Grade Certifications
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Bruce Bethers - USMAF President & Roger Jarrett - USAMAF President at the 2019 Hall of Fame..!!

Check Out Great USMAF Merchandise - Now Available..!!

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What Our Members Are Saying -


​Gene Twombly -
 "USMAF is the most well organized, service oriented and professional national martial arts organization in the USA..."


Jorge Delgado - "USMAF is the most open and informative national organization that I have ever been associated with..."

David Berkman - "USMAF is  the oldest, largest and fastest growing national martial arts organization in the USA..." 

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