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The United States Martial Arts Association (USMA) is a non-profit corporation incorporated in early 1996.  To avoid the destructive effects of politics, the USMA, like most corporations, has a permanent governing Board, which guides the policies of the USMA. 

 The mission of the USMA is to unify American Martial Arts in spirit by offering services and guidance to all Martial Artists.  These services include:

Another very important USMA service is the development of superior instructional materials and methods for the teaching of moral values and character development as outlined in the USMA “American Martial Arts Character Achievement Program” (AMCAP), and the USMA “Christian Achievement Through Martial Arts” (CATMA).  Through these programs, now in preparation, the USMA will make Martial Arts the leading force in the character development of the American people.

The USMA is also in the process of publishing a series of books and videos on the Martial Arts created by O-Sensei Phil Porter and other experts.  The first two videos have been created and will be published soon.  The first booklet, “Producing Martial Arts Champions,” has already been published and is available from the USMA.

The USMA is the center of American Martial Arts.  It is the only organization devoted to all Martial Arts without exception.  We are the rallying point for all leaders, whatever their arts, who are devoted to the true spirit of the Martial Arts and who wish the progress and prestige of the Martial Arts to continue to grow.

USMA Structure.  Volunteer workers run the USMA.  The USMA is not a political group.  A permanent three person Board of Governors, who supervise the structure policies, and finances of the USMA governs the USMA.  The Board consists of Philip S. Porter, Founder; Edward Burgess, Vice President (8th Degree JuJitsu); and Kim Watts, Secretary.  All governors serve without pay.
Our Mission:

First, the USMA provides outstanding services to all Martial Arts participants, schools and organizations. These services include:

  • A national and international seminar program to provide expert instruction in the Martial Arts to all members.
  • Fair promotion systems with clearly stated rank requirements for both lower grades and black belt members in all Martial Arts.
  • The most beautiful Life Membership certificates in the industry, and support of coaches and athletes who aspire to national and international excellence.

Second, through the development of superior instructional materials and methods for the teaching of moral values and character development as outlines in the USMA American Martial Arts Character Achievement Program (AMCAP), and "Christian Achievement Through Martial Arts" (CATMA), the USMA will make all Martial Arts the leading force in the character development of the American people.
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