The United States Martial Arts Federation is more than just a centralized national organization. Instead, the USMAF is composed of many Regional Martial Arts Organizations (RMAOs), and/or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) that serve as State and Regional Associations under the USJJF banner. Additionally, the USMAF has other affiliate and partner organizations that work with us to achieve our goal to promote Martial Arts in the United States of America.
Partner and affiliate Organizations are specialized organizations that have established rank, membership and promotion criteria. Those organizations accepted as Partners and Affiliates with USMAF receive automatic recognition of their members' martial arts ranks as well as validation of their promotions. The criteria and benefits of becoming a Partner or Affiliate Organization are shown below.
As the recognized USA National Member with the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), the United States Martial Arts Federation (USMAF), provides benefits to its members among which are education, the opportunity to voice their opinions, vote their convictions, sit on committees and boards, and other functions which further the development of Martial Arts in the United States of America.
The USMAF works in cooperation with its Partner Martial Art Organizations (PMAO), its Regional Martial Arts Organizations (RMAO), its Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) its Affiliated Martial Art Organizations (AMAO) and is prepared to work in a positive and constructive manner with the USOC recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO) such as the AAU, YMCA, Boys Clubs of America and others that conduct Martial Art programs substantially in compliance with MAIF standards.
International & National Organizations affiliated with USMAF:
Partner Martial Arts Organizations (PMAO)
Affiliate Martial Arts Organizations (AMAO)
Group "A" Members: Partner Martial Art Organizations (PMAO) Charter Group Members
Per current posted requirements, benefits and voting rights.
Criteria:
- Must be an known and accepted Nationwide National or International Organization
- Must be able to prove a substantial national membership with a minimum of 1,000 Black Belt members
- A minimum of 50 registered USMAF Clubs with a minimum of six registered members.
- Can furnish a list of national events held through the past 5 year
- Can furnish minutes of National Board meeting through the past 5 year
- Can furnish proof that it is a Non-Profit, or similar Corporation 501(c)3
- Must have an established and published organizational structure
- Must have organized and published Rank System Standards and Requirements
Benefits:
- Voting delegate (with one vote) to the USMAF General Assembly as a Charter Group Member
- Rank Recognition available for USMAF members
- USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
- Representation on Sub-Committee administrating promotions
- Discounts on Annual USMAF Membership - $15.00 Annual
- Discounts on Rank Certification/Registration
- Under Black Belt Ranks - $20.00 flat fee
- Black Belt Ranks - $50.00 flat fee
Group "B" Members: Regional Martial Arts Organizations (RMAOs) or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) serve as State Governing Bodies for Martial Arts or Traditional Judo
Functions as State Governing Body per posted requirements, benefits and voting rights (one delegate with one vote) in the USJJF General Assembly..
An Official Regional Martial Arts Organization (RJJO) or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) requires as a minimum the following:
Criteria:
- A minimum of five clubs with at least 6 current USJJF Members in each Club.
- Maintain at least 50 current USMAF Members in your RJJO / RTJO.
- Incorporated in your state as a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization.
- Elected Officers - President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary.
- Request official recognition as the RMAO or RTJO for your State (example: "USMAF of Florida" or "USA-TKJ of Florida") from the USMAF National Office.
- RJJOs must hold as a minimum one State Championship per year prior to the National Championship.
- Must conduct at least one state-level martial arts camp or weekend seminar per year.
- Set up a State Promotion Board for USMAF or USA Traditional Kodokan Judo Rank testing and validation with at least two Testing Clinics per year.
- Send a delegate (normally the RMAO / RTJO President) to the annual USMAF General Assembly - "USA MARTIAL ARTS CONGRESS".
Benefits:
- State Governing Body recognition and assistance.
- Voting delegate to the USMAF General Assembly
- USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
- Rank Recognition available for USMAF members
- Regional and National Leader support and training
- National and International Rank Recognition
- USMAF or USA Traditional Kodokan Judo State Promotion Board
- Membership and Program Revenue Sharing with USMAF, the USA National Governing Body (NGB) with the MAIF.
Note: An RMAO or RTJO is first given Provisional Status until it has functioned at full capacity (meeting all of the min. requirements) for two years. Full Membership Status of an RMAO / RTJO as the USMAF "State Governing Body" must be recommended by the USMAF Executive Committee & approved by the USMAF Board of Directors.
Refer to the USMAF Administrative Manual for additional guidelines. Also review the USMAF Insurance Program and the recently posted USMAF Sanctioning Procedures.
Download the Group B Membership Application
Group "C" Members: United States Olympic Committee recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO)
Voting Strength of USOC recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO) and their representation and voice in the United States Martial Arts Federation
Criteria:
To affiliate with the USMAF, a USOCNMSO must submit a request for affiliation, pay the annual $1,000 affiliate membership fee and annually submit a verifiable list of their membership active in Martial arts who are substantially in compliance with MAIF standards.
Benefits:
- Organizational Recognition
- Rank Recognition available for USMAF members
- USMAF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
USOCNMSO member voting strength in the USMAF General Assembly is based on their Ju-Jitsu membership and is calculated as follows:
- Under 1,000 Martial Art members = 1 vote
- 1,001 - 3,000 Martial Art members = 2 votes
- 3,001 - 5,000 Martial Art members = 3 votes
- 5,001 - 10,000 Martial Art members = 4 votes
- 10,001 - 15,000 Martial Art members = 5 votes
- 15,001 or larger Martial Art members = 6 votes
The block of votes assigned to all USOCNMSOs combined is 15. When the total combined voting strength exceeds fifteen, the USOCNMSOs will meet and select their fifteen delegates in democratic manner.
Group "D" Members: Affiliate Martial Art Organizations (AMAO)
Criteria:
- Must have with a minimum of 10 registered USMAF clubs with a minimum of six registered members.
- Must conduct state or regional events
- Must have an established organizational structure
- Must have an established rank system and requirements
- Must have at least 25 Black Belts and minimum of 250 registered USMAF members
Benefits:
- Organizational Recognition
- Rank Recognition available for USMAF members
- Non-voting delegate attendance to the USMAF General Assembly
- Representation on the Sub-Committee administering promotion requirement/criteria
- Discounts on Annual USMAF Membership - $20.00 Annual
- Discounts on Rank Certification/Validation
- Black Belt Ranks, 1st - 3rd Degree - $100.00 flat fee
- Black Belt Ranks, 4th - 6th Degree - $150.00 flat fee
- Black Belt Ranks, 7th - 10th Degree - $200.00 flat fee
Group "E" Members: Provisional Affiliate Martial Art Organizations
With following requirements, benefits with no voting rights.
Criteria:
- Must have a minimum of 5 registered USMAF clubs with a minimum of six registered members per club.
- Must have an established organizational structure.
- Must have an established rank system and requirements.
- Must have at least 10 Black Belts and minimum of 100 registered USMAF members.
Benefits:
- Organizational Recognition
- Non-voting delegate attendance to the USMAF General Assembly
- Rank Recognition available for USMAF members
- Representation on the Sub-Committee administering promotion requirements/criteria.
- Discounts on Rank Certification / Validation
- Black Belt Ranks, 1st - 3rd Degree = $100.00 flat fee
- Black Belt Ranks, 4th - 6th Degree = $150.00 flat fee
- Black Belt Ranks, 7th - 10th Degree = $200.00 flat fee
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
Group "F" Members: Allied Organizations (AO) Group Members
With following requirements & benefits:
Criteria:
- Must have elected officers and an active organizational history
- Must have and maintain a minimum of 5 registered USMAF clubs.
- Must have an established organizational structure.
- Must have an established rank system and requirements.
- Annual Organizational Membership Fee is $250.00 per year.
Benefits:
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