Frequently Asked Questions
International Combat Martial Arts
Unions Association
1. What is the structure of the ICMAUA and
its membership?
The International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association consists of the specialized International Combat Martial Arts Unions. These Unions within the Association are created for the co-operation and service of the Combat oriented Martial Artists of the different styles, so that every Martial Artist could get the support of the Union of the corresponding movement. Every Union has its symbols, logos and certificates. Registration in the ICMAUA relates to the registration in the concrete Union or Unions. Membership is free.
2. There is no Union of my style in the
ICMAUA. Can you create it?
Yes, of course. But you have a choice.
First, you can join the Union
which is most similar and close to your interests. For example, as the Tetsubo Jitsu Martial Art practitioner, you can join the
International Combat Japanese Martial Arts Union ICMAUA or the International
Combat Samurai Martial Arts Union ICMAUA. If it does not suit you, write to us
and we will create a new Union of your specialization. ICMAUA Unions are
created for their Members.
3. I have been training without an
instructor. Can I advance in the Martial Art I have chosen?
Yes, Combat Martial Arts studying is
possible without an instructor himself, using books, video, and computer
instead. This method could be more preferable, if the instructor is not
qualified enough or does not suit you in some character traits. It is often
very difficult to find an instructor exactly in the Martial
Art you want to study. The main aspect in the Combat Martial Art studies is
independent work and analysis. Even if you have an
instructor, you participate in combat fight by yourself
anyway.
All the relationships between the
ICMAUA Members are based on the mutual trust and honor. But you can send the copies by e-mail if you wish. For the security of your personal
information, these copies will be destroyed after review. All
rights and the full responsibility for the information (members name, rank,
title, style, education, skills, instructor qualification etc.) and any related
actions, results etc. belong to the
authors – registered members. The ICMAUA and ICMAUA’s coordinator
disclaim any responsibility for any liability, injuries, or damages etc. related
to your sent information.
5. Should I break the membership in other
organizations?
No. All organizations exist for their
Members. Each of them helps with something which is not possible for some other
organization. ICMAUA tries to help its Members to the maximal extent. Write to
us, if you need the additional service. According our by-laws, all our members
are independent. We do not control our members and we do not recommend or
forbid
any other activities
or memberships.
All our members may contact other
our members about any questions, actions and memberships.
6. When the membership can be cancelled?
The ICMAUA is democratic organization with
its own inner rules. Therefore, the membership can be cancelled without any
explanations, warnings or letters if member’s claimed data are false or
questionable, or he has serious criminal records, or he is an aggressive person,
or in other cases, according our board’s inner decision. The ICMAUA trusts its
members; therefore the members need to be loyal, positive and non-aggressive
persons, oriented to cooperation, and with good mind and goals.
7. I have lost the certificate of a rank.
How it to restore?
At registration send the requirement on the certificate..
8. I have lost the instructor. Can I advance
in the Combat Martial Arts?
Yes. Independent combat training is one of
the most important conditions in the Combat Martial Arts development.
9. Can I get the Black Belt working
independently with the help of books and videos?
Yes. The main thing in the Combat Martial Arts is practice. Of course it is better to
work with a partner not on your own.
10.
My style hasn’t Belt grading. Can I receive a Belt in this style?
Yes. The Belts system in Martial Arts is not
traditional, but modern, very simple, clear, and popular in many modern Martial
Arts. We will recognize your Belt according your
skills or time in training.
11. Am I supposed to know all the technique
of the style in order to be conferred a Rank of Black Belt in the ICMAUA?
No. The Black Belt is one of the stages on
your Way in Martial Arts. In order to be conferred a Rank
of the Black Belt it is not necessary to know all the style techniques.
It is more important to know how to use it in a real fight. You can know only how to do
one kick, one blow and one stance of the style. But if you know and perform
them perfectly, so that your block can ward off any attack, and your kick is
irresistible, then you are a winner in any fight. This means that you are a
real Combat Martial Arts Master and the deserved Black Belt of the style.
Quality is valued higher than quantity in the ICMAUA.
12. I have a Black Belt. I study the new Martial Arts
style independently. Can I advance in it in the ICMAUA?
Yes, of course. All the Combat Martial Arts
are united. Most of the Combat Martial Arts Masters study other styles in
addition. In ICMAUA you can advance to the equivalent Rank in new Martial Art
according to the time of studying. For advancement in your next style,
send in a request for your next rank/style and include your Name, next Style,
Rank (or time of training for Black Belt equivalent) and International Combat
Martial Arts Union ICMAUA Name.
Yes. All Martial Arts styles were proclaimed
by their founders. But you are to define yourself, is your Martial Art a new
school or a new style. All the Martial Arts were created this Way.
14. What Rank can I get in my own style?
Naturally, if you are the
head of your style, you can get any Rank: Founder, Soke etc. You can have no
Degree or have any Degree in your style. You as a founder can appoint your Rank
yourself. It happened like that in all existing Martial Arts.
15. What is the difference between your
organizations membership from the membership of other organizations?
Every organization tends to help its
members. ICMAUA helps everyone who thinks that his Martial Art should be put
into self-defense in reality.
16. Does ICMAUA organize some Seminars and
Courses?
The
ICMAUA is not commercial and not profit organization. We are association of Unions
for combat oriented martial artists without any discrimination, also in the Way of Combat development. All our Members follow philosophy of the ICMAUA. All
our Members are fully free and independent in their own methods of training,
styles and other memberships. Therefore we essentially
do not spend any central seminars,
training, competitions etc., only web-based Courses for instructors of any
styles. About the seminars, competitions, and courses contact please any our individual members directly. See
please our Organizations
roster for the contacts also.
18. I’ve had my Rank for quite a long time.
How can I advance to the next Rank?
1st way. Exam in
person. You can visit any
ICMAUA Instructor or registered school for the examination in the style
according the rules and conditions of this Instructor or Examiner. The ICMAUA
will recognize your new rank, received from the ICMAUA member Instructor.
2nd way. Video
Exam. Exams are also
available for free. Send your link to YouTube video where your technique was
shot. Video demonstration is required including combat self
defense techniques (minimum 10 for Rank); forms,
weapons, sparring, other skills.
3rd way. Time in
training. Or, please, if
you have a Black Belt rank (also for
Black Belt equivalents) from your direct Instructor, send in a request
for your next rank and include your Name, Style, existing Rank and time in
training, and requested new Rank.
Your new rank will appear in a Members Roster.
19. Being an instructor at ICMAUA and the
Unions do I have to follow ICMAUA programme?
No, you are completely independent and free
Master. The Combat Martial Arts programmes and philosophy
of different Martial Arts schools and Combat styles differ.
20. How can I register at the ICMAUA?
Please, send an e-mail
to the ICMAUA and include your Name, Rank (or time in training for Black
Belt equivalent), Style and ICMAUA International Combat Martial Arts
Union (Unions) Name (Names) in which you want be
registered.
Thank You!
ICMAUA coordinator Dr. Mihails Pupinsh
International Combat Martial Arts
Unions Association.
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