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 and logos. Registration in the ICMAUA is connected with 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 the Members
service.
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 honour. But you can send the
copies by e-mail for our archive if you want. All rights
and the full responsibility for the information (members name, rank, title,
style, education, skills, instructor qualification etc.) belong to the authors
registered members. The administration and ICMAUA disclaim responsibility for
any liability, injuries, or damages.
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 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?
Sorry, the ICMAUA does not currently
issue certificates.
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 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 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 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. About
the seminars and courses (in very many Martial Arts) contact please any our 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
Instructor ICMAUA member.
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 20 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. 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 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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