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Affiliation Policy
Quality Support for all Members & Schools
Many martial art administrations take their members for granted, however, within KMMA every new member is important to us and you will be accepted with respect and welcomed into the organization.
This is one characteristic that separates KMMA from many other organizations. Kajukembo Mixed Martial-art Association accepts two types of martial art schools or clubs within the organizational
identity;
- Branch Schools - The first is a direct spin-off or "branch school" of the headquarters (Park School) and these members must maintain close liaison and regular instruction from Professor
Park or his designated instructors. All branch school students must be registered individual members of the KMMA organization.
- Affiliated Schools - The second membership is represented by "affiliated schools". These are independent schools that may also offer different martial arts and ways while making the
transition or while participating in Kajukembo training. These schools are also welcome to participate in any other optional KMMA organizational events like seminars, promotional activities, business
meetings and instructor training. A minimum of ten registered students must be individual members of the KMMA organization and these annual membership fees are shared with the chief instructor of the
affiliated school.
- Individual Memberships - Most individual memberships are registered with KMMA through an affiliated school (minimum ten registered students required). Any black belt from another Kajukembo
organization, however, if non-affiliated at the time may transfer their alliance to KMMA Kajukembo. "Kenpo Karate" black belts desiring to transition to the Kajukembo division of Kempo
Karate from other organizations are welcome. Black belts from other martial arts and ways who are committed to learning Kajukembo will receive a provisional membership good for one year pending an
official recognition from the board.
As a branch or affiliated school owner, you are joining a "family" and a tradition of excellence and we will all succeed together. If you are not specifically trained in
"Kajukembo", you will have an opportunity to "catch up" through individual lessons, media classes, seminars and group classes. When you are accepted as a new member, you receive
important initial instructions and important historical guidance about what it means to be a Kajukembo student. No technique or knowledge is ever "held back" from a student and certified
Instructors take care to make sure everyone understands the material and can perform the techniques with high standards. In this way, we also look forward to learning from your past experience and
skills.
Accept the challenge and join Kajukembo Mixed Martial-arts Association.
Recommended Belt System
Official policy for degree, titles, and belt color themes within Kajukembo Mixed Martial-arts Association and recommended by The Park School for all Kajukembo and Kempo
Karate organizations. In any organization there can be only one senior-grandmaster or "chairman" at a time (TCBO-1).
- 9th degree grandmasters wear silk red belts with silver borders.
- 8th degree Professors wear silk red belts with black borders.
- 7th degree Chiefs wear half red (one side) half black (one side) belts with red borders worn black out.
- 6th degree Senior Masters wear half black (one side) half red (one side) belts worn black out.
- 5th degree Master Instructors wear a black belts with 4½" red Panels on each tip.
| Senior-Grandmasters
70+ with lifetime of contribution to the martial arts | |
| Grandmasters
60 with 45 years experience in the martial arts |
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Professors |
| 7th Degree Chiefs
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| 6th Degree Senior Masters |
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Promotions within the Kajukembo Mixed Martial-arts Association are based on character, age, time in grade, martial-art experience, proficiency in Kempo Karate, contributions to the organization and loyalty to your seniors. Color belts (under black) are not "degrees" but temporary grades (Kyu) while black belt degrees represent permanent rank holders. KMMA Members in good standing have paid their annual dues and maintain regular class attendance and monthly tuitions set by the local school.
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| 5th Degree Masters |
| 4th Regional Instructors |
| 3rd Degree Local Instructors |
| 2nd Degree Class- Leaders |
| 1st Degree Officer of Martial Arts |
| 1st Kyu |
| 2nd Kyu |
| 3rd Kyu |
| 4th Kyu |
| 5th Kyu |
| 6th Kyu |
| 7th Kyu |
| 8th Kyu |
| Novice |
Any member regardless of grade, degree or title unless excused that fails to attend regular classes, maintain monthly tuition or is delinquent in annual dues must re-apply, pay new annual dues in full and next three months local tuition in advance to be reinstated as a member in good standing.
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