Official Systems
United States (USA) Martial Arts Federation
Martial Art Systems & Black Belts
Two of the goals of the USMAF is to encourage "mutual respect" and "cooperation" within the Martial Arts community. What better way then to encourage the inclusion of other martial arts into an organization and to give them a real voice in how that organization is run. In the USMAF, we have done just that through our Partners and Affiliates. These Partners and Affiliates have a sub-committee that will be responsible for the rank system development and promotions for their systems.
Below is a list of martial arts that have representatives within the USMAF. Not all are represented systems have a sub-committee to administer their affairs, but these systems are made up of sincere and honest individuals who want to make the goals of "mutual respect and cooperation" a reality. Although these Martial Arts have different origins, goals and techniques, they all have a voice in the USMAF and have taken key leadership roles. Mutual respect and cooperation are more than just words in the USMAF, they are lived every day by its members.
To learn more about a particular represented Martial Art or read its rank requirements, click the name of the system. To see a Biography on one of its leaders, click on leader's name. Listed are the sub-systems (as applicable) for each system and the leaders from each system. In the event that a large number of members exist from a particular system, only 5th Degree and above ranks will be listed.
The below listed individuals are CERTIFIED BLACK BELTS with the United States Martial Arts Federation.
If you are a Martial Arts practitioner and would like to have your rank certified by the United States Martial Arts Federation, you may do so by completing the below requirements. Click here for detailed membership information.
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Fill out the USMAF Membership Form and mail to our National Office with the required fees.
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Enclose with your Application a photocopy of your current rank certificate from a Recognized Martial Arts Organization, your martial arts biography detailing your training, your photo and a listing of past instructors. Contact information for past instructors is highly desired.
| AIKIDO | |
| David Melton, 1st Dan | |
| ARNIS DE MANO | |
| Matt Stokes, 3rd Dan | |
| BOJITSU | |
| Tom Cothran, 1st Dan | |
| CHUNGTONGKWAN YUDO | |
| Joseph F. Connolly II, 9th Dan Bruce R. Bethers; 7th Dan Robert M. Carver, 3rd Dan |
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| HAPKIDO | |
| Mark Shuey, Sr., 7th Degree Joseph F. Connolly II, 6th Degree Steve Davis, 6th Degree |
Stuart N. Rosenberg, 4th Degree Cliff T. King, 3rd Dan |
| JU-JITSU | |
| Akai Jitsu | |
Sean Gately, 1st Dan |
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| Akayama Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Mark Barlow, 8th Dan Richard Worthington, Shichidan Mark Burton, Sandan |
Foster Smith, Nidan Joseph Lumpkin, Nidan |
| Aiki Jujutsu | |
| Joseph F. Connolly II, 8th Dan | |
| Bomani Ju-Jistu | |
Shaunton Davis, 1st Dan |
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| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Fernando Yamasaki, 4th Dan | |
| Budoshin Ju-Jitsu | |
| Bushidokan Ju-Jitsu | |
| Jim Harrison, 9th Dan | Kris Harrison, 5th Dan |
| Keli Harrison, 4th Dan | |
| Bushikan Ju-Jitsu | |
| Linda Crochiere, 3rd Dan | |
| Bushin Jitsu | |
| Tony E. Sims Jr, 5th Dan | |
| Danzan Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Willy Cahill, 10th Dan Richard J. Bunch, 7th Dan Eric Renner, 5th Dan Laura L. Welch, 5th Dan |
Carla Bunch, 3rd Dan John F. Chatwood, 2nd Dan Stephen Gourley, 2nd Dan |
| Filipino Ju-Jitsu | |
Matt Stokes, 3rd Dan |
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| Fudoshinkai Ju-Jitsu | |
| Andrew McCormack, 2nd Dan | |
| Gendai Goshin Ryu Ju-Jutsu | |
| Ivica Zdravkovic, 6th Dan | |
| Goshin Budokan Genjitsu Ryu Aikijujitsu | |
| Goshin Do Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Sarah Lou Ann Wilkes, 2nd Dan Daniel V. Driscoll, 1st Dan |
A.G. Longoria, 1st Dan Rafael R. Telfer, 1st Dan |
| Goshin JuJitsu | |
| Hakkoryu Ju-Jutsu | |
| Harris Warren, 7th Dan | |
| Heiwashin Ryu Ju-Jutsu | |
| David M. Wilson, 1st Dan | |
| Heike-Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
Yoshito Vincent Tamura, 9th Dan |
Nick Chamberlain, 3rd Dan James I. Riddle IV, 2nd Dan |
| Israel Ju-Jitsu | |
| Oren Gorgov, 7th Dan Koubi Mizrahi, 3rd Dan Oren Ambar, 2nd Dan Eyal Cohen, 2nd Dan Ronen Eliyahu, 2nd Dan Aaron Aziz, 2nd Dan Elad Abuokamar, 1st Dan Sharhar Guy, 1st Dan Daniel Klain, 1st Dan Roy Levavi, 1st Dan |
Rachel Levy, 1st Dan Asaf Nadav, 1st Dan Roy Nigos, 1st Dan Noa Palter, 1st Dan Korin Parienty, 1st Dan Meir Sofer, 1st Dan Tsafir Bar Yosef, 1st Dan Roy Shechter, 1st DAN Roi Abutbul, 1st DAN |
| Jikishinkage Ryu Aikijujitsu | |
| Toshiaki Takikawa, 9th Dan | |
| Jissen Kobudo (Ju-Jitsu) | |
| Adam Mitchell, 4th Dan | |
| Ju-Kite Ju-Jitsu | |
| Julio “Mutch” Usera, 8th Dan | |
| Jiuwaithai Ju-Jitsu | |
Wilfredo Vazquez Gomez, 1st Dan |
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| Kaigan Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Stephen Gourley. 4th Dan Stan S. Clarke, 1st Dan James Lucas, 1st Dan Alicia Miller, 1st Dan |
Lyndell Moore, 1st Dan Jim Venske, 1st Dan Michelle Landolt, 1st Dan Russell King, 1st Dan |
| Kempo Jitsu | |
| Ken Melbourne, 9th Dan | |
Kempo Ju-Jitsu |
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| Tony Lopez, 6th Dan | |
| Kempo Shorin-Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Verne Gilbert, 1st Dan | |
| Kenku Aiki Jitsu | |
| Jim T. Del Garbino, 6th Dan | |
| Kenkukan Ju-Jitsu | |
| Robert B. Boggs, 7th Dan | |
| Kenukan Ju-Jitsu | |
| Steve E. Kinser, 4th Dan | |
| Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Ernest G. McPeek, 9th Dan Richard M. McPeek, 3rd Dan Robert D. Attebury, 3rd Dan William D. Adams, 1st Dan C. Jerome Barber, 1st Dan Jennifer Full, 1st Dan |
Jim Cvetkovski, 1st Dan |
| Kihen Ryu Ju Jitsu | |
| Nadeem Ansari, 4th Dan Stephen B. Moliterno, 1st Dan |
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| Kindai Ha Shinto-Ryu | |
| R. Patrick Barton, 3rd Dan | |
| Kito Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Bruce R. Bethers, 8th Dan | Charles Voerster, 6th Dan; |
| Kodenkan Ju-Jitsu | |
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Louis M. Mang, 1st Dan |
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| Kodokan Goshin Jitsu | |
| Udo Frankenberg, 4th Dan Ulrike Frankenberg, 2nd Dan Gunther Frankenberg, 2nd Dan |
Hagen Frankenberg, 2nd Dan David Purzer, 2nd Dan |
| Kokushi Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Nestor Figueroa, 1st Dan | |
| Koryu Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Francisco Birnstill, 7th Dan | |
| Kwanmukan Ju-Jitsu | |
George E. Anderson, 9th Dan |
Akram El Geelani, 5th Dan Michael R. Hoeprich, 3rd Dan Daniel J. Passerini, 3rd Dan C. Michael Rhoades, 3rd Dan Shari L. Rhoades, 3rd Dan Louis Begue, 2nd Dan Gary Carson, 2 Dan Nick LaBasi, 2nd Dan John Novak, 2nd Dan Lance R. Thorton, 2nd Dan Donald E. Williamson, 2nd Dan Aron Caldwell, 2nd Dan Adam D. Pyles, 2nd Dan Laurence F. Bove, 1st Dan Debbie Pyles, 1st Dan Joseph Santocildes, 1st Dan |
| Minami Ryu Jujutsu | |
| Jack E. Garrett, 7th Dan Robert M. Carver, 2nd Dan |
Brian Dugger, 1st Dan |
| Mizu Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| K. Joel Coles, 5th Dan William J. Batterton, 3rd Dan |
Michael L. Pilla, 2nd Dan |
| Nihon Ju-Jitsu | |
| David Parritt, 7th Dan Peter McMahan, 4th Dan Steven Tubbs, 3rd Dan Bruce C. Hinman, 2nd Dan |
Sean C. Hurst, 2nd Dan John Heins, 1st Dan Kay Rettich, 1st Dan |
| Ni Ten Ichi Ryu Ju Jutsu | |
| Peter Rosendahl, 6th Dan Sigge Derwisch, 6th Dan Henrik Hansson, 5th Dan |
Kurt Siegmann, 3rd Dan Stephan Dithmar, 2nd Dan |
| Nokido Ju-Jitsu | |
Earl Delvalle, 5th Dan |
Mike Morris, 1st Dan Heather Langmann, 1st Dan Paul Lockwood, 1st Dan David Kruger, 1st Dan |
| Okazaki Ju-Jitsu | |
| Stephen Gourley, 2nd Dan | |
| Okuden Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Guillermo (William) Cortes, 3rd Dan | |
| Omega Ju-Jitsu | |
| Bob Davis, 7th Dan W. Dieter Reitzig, 3nd Dan Robert C. Schutz, 1st Dan |
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| Seiekan Ju-Jitsu | |
| Bo Kimly, 7th Dan | |
| Seki-Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Burl "Skip" Koepke; 10th Dan Mark Barlow, 5th Dan |
Robert M. Carver, 5th Dan |
| Senshi Ju-Jitsu | |
| John Looney, 5th Dan | |
| Shinbukan Ju-Jutsu | |
| Ivica Zdravkovic, 6th Dan | |
| Shindano Ju-Jitsu | |
| Shaunton A. Davis, 3rd Dan | |
| Shihan-Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| John J. Chaffin, 10th DAN George E. Anderson, 9th Dan Bruce R. Bethers, 8th Dan Joseph F. Connolly II, 8th Dan Robert M. Carver, 6th Dan John F. Chatwood, 6th Dan Charles Voerster, 6th Dan Bruce G. Butler, 6th Dan Billy Hames, 5th Dan |
Robert C. Jernigan, 4th Dan Curtis L. Hale, 3rd Dan Delva R. Mandrell, 3rd Dan Michael Knight, 3rd Dan Donna K. Cosper, 2nd Dan Steven L. Peckmann, 1st Dan |
| Shinto Yoshin Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| John F. Chatwood, 6th Dan Troy J. Price, 5th Dan |
Charles Carter, 2nd Dan |
| Shorin Kempo Karate Jitsu | |
| Terry Bryan, 8th Dan | |
| Sho Sho Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Richard Gommert, 2nd Dan | |
| Shoto Karate Jitsu | |
Richard G. Dunn, 4th Dan |
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| Taiho Ju-Jitsu | |
| Drew Hayes, 5th Dan | |
| Tenshin Shinyo Ryu Ju-Jitsu | |
| Bruce R. Bethers, 7th Dan | Charles Voerster, 6th Dan |
| USJA Ju-Jitsu | |
| George A. Hamm, 8th Dan Angel Garcia, 6th Dan Ron Conn, 6th Dan James R. Webb, 6th Dan |
Billy L. Sharp, 6th Dan |
| US Ju-Jitsu (Official National System of the USJJF) |
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George E. Anderson, 9th Dan |
Kim Kwok Chu, 3rd Dan
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| US Taiho Jutsu | |
George E. Anderson, 9th Dan |
Dan Piller, 2nd Dan Mathew Bayley, 2nd Dan Robert K. Koski, 2nd Dan Greg Wilson, 1st Dan Robert Cordova, 1st Dan |
| Yama Bushi Ryu | |
| R. Patrick Barton, 3rd Dan | |
| Yamanaka Koju-Te Ju-Jitsu | |
| Edward T. Kuras, 6th Dan | |
| Yoshimishinki Ryugi Ju-Jitsu | |
| Larry Lamz, 7th Dan Shaun C. Schuyler, 1st Dan |
Janet A Lince, 1st Dan |
| Yoshin Ryu | |
| David T. Bish, 7th Dan | |
| Yoshitsune Ju-Jutsu | |
| Harris Warren, 7th Dan | |
| KARATE | |
| Ashi Hara Int'l Kyokusinkai Karate | |
Yasunori Katsuma, 2nd Dan |
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| Combat Karate | |
Steven Doyle, 5th Dan |
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| Gojo-Ryu Karatedo | |
| Richard W. Stamper, 7th Dan | |
| Isshin Ryu Karate | |
| Tony Lopez, 4th Dan | Dr. Ernest G. McPeek, 4th Dan |
| Shito-Ryu Karatedo | |
| Bruce G. Butler, 4th Dan | |
| Kenpo Karate | |
| Dr. Ernest G. McPeek, 8th Dan Richard M. McPeek, 4th Dan Jennifer Full, 3rd Dan |
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| Shorin-Ryu Karate | |
| Barry Moyer, 9th Dan Robert M. Carver, 3rd Dan |
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| Kwanmukan Karate | |
| George E. Anderson, 10th Dan Carl Wilcox, 8th Dan Roger Jarrett, 8th Dan Larry Overholt, 8th Dan Edward T. Kuras, 8th Dan Patrick Hickey, 7th Dan |
David S. Ames, 6th Dan Dr. Michael Dunphy, 6th Dan Pamela Hickey, 6th Dan Akram El Geelani, 6th Dan Janak Subedi, 4th Dan |
| Pang Gai Noon Ryu Karate | |
| Mikio Nishiuchi - 7th Dan | |
| Shihan-Ryu Karate | |
| Bruce R. Bethers, 6th Dan Bruce G. Butler, 5th Dan Robert M. Carver, 5th Dan |
Billy Hames , 5th Dan Michael D Knight, 3rd Dan |
| Shotokan Karate | |
| Richard G. Dunn, 4th Dan Clyde D. Surrett, 1st Dan |
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| Shihan-Ryu Karate | |
| Brandon Goff, 1st Dan |
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| Shuri-Ryu Karate | |
| John F. Chatwood, 5th Dan |
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| Soryu Karatedo | |
| James Caldwell, 8th Dan | |
| Wado-Ryu Karate | |
| Henrik Hansson, 4th Dan | |
| KENDO | |
| Bruce R. Bethers, 5th Dan Billy Hames, 5th Dan |
Tony Aloe, 1st Dan |
| KOBUDO | |
| George E. Anderson, 8th Dan Mikio Nishiuchi - 7th Dan David S. Ames, 5th Dan |
James Caldwell, 5th Dan Billy Hames, 5th Dan Louis M. Mang, 3rd Dan |
| KODOKAN JUDO | |
| Joseph Connolly II, 9th Dan Gene LeBell, 9th Dan Jim Harrison , 9th Dan Yoshito Vincent Tamura, 9th Dan Toshiaki Takikawa, 8th Dan Francisco Birnstill, 8th Dan T.R. McClanahan, 8th Dan Bruce R. Bethers, 7th Dan Billy L. Sharp, 7th Dan Gokor Chivichyan, 7th Dan James R. Webb, 7th Dan Robert M. Carver, 7th Dan David E. Parritt, 7th Dan George E. Anderson, 6th Dan Angel Garcia, 6th Dan Ernest G. McPeek, 6th Dan Benjamin A. DeLeon, 6th Dan Lawrence A. Beard, 6th Dan Kris Harrison, 6th Dan Patrick M. Hickey, 6th Dan Michael K. Piaser, 6th Dan Carl Wilcox, 6th Dan Edward E. Wilkes, 5th Dan Kris Harrison, 5th Dan Robert Davis, 5th Dan Peter Rosendahl, 5th Dan Jose Coronado, 5th Dan K. Joel Coles, 5th Dan Earl DelValle, 5th Dan Lee Hines, 5th Dan Edgar E. Carol, 4th Dan Chris Rasmussen, 4th Dan Fernando Yamasaki, 4th Dan David J. Ellis, 4th Dan Jeffrey A. Conn, 4th Dan Jeffrey A. Cook, 4th Dan Richard M. McPeek, 3rd Dan David G. Mata Jr., 3rd Dan W. Dieter Reitzig, 3rd Dan Otto Lennke, 3rd Dan Larry Feldman, 3rd Dan David Ames, 3rd Dan John Linebarger, 3rd Dan Pamela Hickey, 3rd Dan Curtis L. Hale, 3rd Dan Mikel LaChapelle, 3rd Dan Michael J. Magee, 3rd Dan Patrick Giblin, 3rd Dan |
Adam Mitchell, 3rd Dan Geanny Hernandez Quiala, 3rd Dan Louis M. Mang, 2nd Dan Renee Robinson, 2nd Dan Jerry Figgiani, 2nd Dan Jodi Erdahl, 2nd Dan Mathew Bayley, 2nd Dan Carl Wilcox, 2nd Dan Brian Pendleton, 2nd Dan Jeffrey Ellis, 2nd Dan Amy Murtha, 2nd Dan Larry Overholt, 2nd Dan Billy R. Hames, 2nd Dan Stephen Gourley, 2nd Dan Michael L. Pilla, 2nd Dan Robert K. Koski, 2nd Dan Peter McMahan, 2nd Dan Michael Holloway, 2nd Dan Adam Pyles, 1st Dan Cliff T. King, 1st Dan Bo Dwyer, 1st Dan Godfrey A. Knowles, 1st Dan Lem M. Jackson, 1st Dan Steve Clark, 1st Dan Michael Bunch, 1st Dan Sara Morrell, 1st Dan Scott Hammons, 1st Dan Dustin McAlister, 1st Dan Trey F. Dixon, 1st Dan Tyler R. Bodin, 1st Dan Steve Tarvin, 1st Dan Carl R. Brown, 1st Dan Jo Ann Kester, 1st Dan Garry D. Higgins, 1st Dan Ron Montgomery, 1st Dan Leon Ferguson, 1st Dan Mark W. Hansen, 1st Dan Gary H. Williams, 1st Dan Travis J. Cunningham, 1st Dan Nick E. Neal, 1st Dan Roy R. Eby, 1st Dan Christopher Eby, 1st Dan Paul K. Weyman, 1st Dan Glenn A. James, 1st Dan Garrett O. Tillman, 1st Dan Nadeem Ansari, 1st Dan Stephen B. Moliterno, 1st Dan |
Stephen B. Moliterno, 1st Dan
| KUNG FU and OTHER CHINESE ARTS | |
| Ching-Yi Kung Fu | |
| Her Yue Wong | Bruce R. Bethers |
| NON-ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS | |
Cane Masters International |
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| Mark Shuey Sr. | |
| Itai Shin Kai | |
| Troy Todd, 5th Dan | |
| Sambo | |
| Tony Lopez | |
Wabujitsu |
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| Jeffrey A. Cook, 6th Dan | |
World Combative Arts |
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| Steve Doyle, 1st Dan | |
| OTHER JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS | |
| Kyokushin Budo Kai | |
| Gary Friederich, 7th dan Pete Frandsen, 6th dan |
Richard Dunn, 5th dan Dale Slingland, 1st dan |
| Iaido | |
| Mikio Nishiuchi, Chu-dan | |
| Shinbukan Kenjutsu | |
| Ivica Zdravkovic, 5th Dan | |
Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido |
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| Joel Fein, 5th Dan | |
| OTHER KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS | |
| Tang Soo Do | |
| Mark Shuey, Sr., 7th Dan Joseph F. Connolly II, 6th Dan |
Michael Dillard, 6th Dan |
| TAE KWON DO | |
| Chang Moo Kwan | |
| George E. Anderson, 9th Dan David S. Ames, 6th Dan |
Pamela Hickey, 6th Dan |
| Chung Do Kwan | |
| Joseph F. Connolly II, 6th Dan | |
| Kang Duk Won | |
| George E. Anderson, 9th Dan | |
| Moo Duk Kwan | |
| Mark Shuey, Sr., 7th Dan | Joseph F. Connolly II, 6th Dan |
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