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UMAAI does not accept everyone who applies for Membership and certainly, because UMAAI is an Organization with a strict code of traditional conduct, it is not an Organization for everyone. Only those wishing to train diligently and traditionally need apply.
“Kokubashin Shi Toh Ryu Karate Do”
REQUIREMENTS FOR UMAAI MEMBERSHIP
(Click here for UMAAI Black Belt Kata Requirements)
Since UMAAI is a very prestigious Organization, offering certain perks that other Martial Arts Organizations may not be able to offer, it is certainly not for everyone and there are certain Rules of Membership. The fairly simple rules for an Individual Black Belt, one who does not belong to a Club, Group or Organization; or an entire Club to join are: As an Individual Black Belt with no students, or as the Head Instructor for a Club, All UMAAI Black Belts and/or UMAAI Head Instructors must Promise on their Word of Honor:
- To register Himself/Herself and all of His/Her students with UMAAI and this will be done within 30 days of His/Her acceptance into UMAAI as the Head Instructor of His/Her Club(s).
- He/She WILL re_register Himself/Herself and His/Her students each year with UMAAI. This is to be done 30 days before the expiration date of His/Her UMAAI Membership and/or the student's.
- He/She, as Head Instructor of His/Her Club(s), WILL contact Shuseki Shihan Hugh Kelley at least once each month. THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
- He/She WILL Only issue Kyu (Class/Mudansha) Certificates of Rank obtained from UMAAI. He/She WILL NOT issue any certificates other than Official UMAAI Menjo (certificates of rank) obtained from the UMAAI Hombu (Headquarters).
- He/She WILL Only issue Dan (Black Belt/Yudansha) Certificates obtained from the UMAAI Hombu. He/She WILL NOT issue any certificates other than Official UMAAI Menjo obtained from the UMAAI Hombu. And, He/She WILL NOT accept a Black Belt Certificate for Himself/Herself from anyone or any other organization except UMAAI.
- He/She WILL Keep all of His/Her students registered in the UMAAI organization; meaning that all new students WILL register with UMAAI within 15 days of joining His/Her Club(s).
- He/She WILL Answer inquiries sent to Him/Her by Shuseki Shihan Hugh Kelley and/or UMAAI immediately.
- He/She WILL Obey all UMAAI Rules and Regulations as listed in the UMAAI Handbook, set forth for the betterment of all. He/She promises to set an example for others to follow and look up to.
- He/She WILL Train only according to what UMAAI teaches and, in turn, He/She WILL teach ONLY what UMAAI teaches Him/Her in a like manner.
- He/She WILL NOT belong to another organization similar to UMAAI while belonging to UMAAI. One cannot serve two different Masters.
- He/She WILL conduct Himself/Herself with the utmost integrity and honesty, treating all fairly and in the Budo Spirit; presenting proper Martial Arts Budo deportment and etiquette at all times and in all endeavors.
- He/She WILL never misrepresent Him/Herself, His/Her rank, His/Her knowledge or UMAAI and/or its Rules, Regulations and/or its Leaders or other Members.
- He/She WILL seek out other Martial Artists whom He/She feels are of good character and solicit them and their students for Membership in UMAAI.
- He/She WILL work continuously to uphold the prestigious Name and Reputation of the Kai - UNITED MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (a.k.a. UMAAI), its Subsidiaries, its Branches, its Leaders, its Members, its Teachings, its Products and its Philosophies.
- He/She will pay ALL FEES to UMAAI on time without delay.
- He/She WILL NOT use any UMAAI Logo, insignia, etc., without the written consent of the UMAAI Director. All these Logos belong to and are the property of Shuseki Shihan Hugh Kelley.
- He/She will purchase ALL UMAAI Merchandise through UMAAI.
- He/She will obtain the UMAAI Head Instructor Handbook from the UMAAI Hombu and/or the UMAAI Black Belt Handbookfor Him/Herself and teach by its guidelines.
- He/She will make sure that each of His/Her students has an UMAAI Student Handbook. No UMAAI Member can be promoted to a higher rank unless He/She has His/Her own individual Handbook.
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must endeavor to give thought to those things that will improve UMAAI for the good of all.
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must never promote a UMAAI member to the next higher rank unless that person has met all the requirements as outlined in His/Her Handbook and the time-in-grade provision.
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must maintain a positive mental attitude and serve as a guide, friend and adviser to lower ranks in UMAAI.
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must continue to train and maintain a high degree of proficiency in their Martial Art(s).
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must be willing to share their knowledge with any and all UMAAI members.
- UMAAI Head Instructors and UMAAI Black Belts must adhere to each and every rule and regulation of UMAAI; obey the UMAAI Director and/or his Official Representative, and adopt the UMAAI Ranking System.
- Above all, the Black Belt members of UMAAI must strive to promote Brotherhood, set an example for others and to teach their students the true meaning of FRIENDSHIP, DISCIPLINE, OBLIGATION, SELF-CONTROL, LOVE, PRIDE, RESPECT, HONOR, LOYALTY, UNITY, TRUTH and TRADITION.
He/She understands that the breaking of any one of these Rules of UMAAI Membership will mean the loss of UMAAI Teaching License, and/or the loss of one rank per offense and/or instant expulsion with No Recourse. Discipline, Friendship, Obligation, Respect, Pride, Honor, Loyalty, Unity, Truth and Tradition are words that UMAAI Members live by and take very seriously. In a day in time when Honor is an all but forgotten word, UMAAI keeps the Budo Tradition alive by teaching the virtue of Veneration.
“Seven times down, eight times up”
Only true Budo Ka, those who understand and teach a Code of Discipline, Friendship, Obligation, Respect, Pride, Honor, Loyalty, Unity, Truth and Tradition need apply for membership in UMAAI.
The Motto of UMAAI members is, "To Do With Excellence What Others Do Well." This Motto speaks for itself and demonstrates that the members of UMAAI are never satisfied with being average. They continually strive for the perfection of their Character and of their Martial Art.
ONLY THOSE WHO FEEL THE WAY WE DO, SHOULD APPLY!
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