Who We Are
The American Martial Arts Renmei ® hereafter known as “AMAR” is a not for profit, “Kokusai Jinkou Kyoukai” (self regulating) organization established to be a professional organization governed by guidelines in compliance with international martial arts standards. In 1985, Grandmaster John A. Suarez, a Judan founded the American Martial Arts Renmei to further propagate the professionalism of all disciplines and styles of the martial arts. The major focus of AMAR is the preservation and popularization of the martial arts for future generations. Over the years the American Martial Arts Renmei has continued to grown through the strength of its affiliate members now numbering thirteen martial arts organizations. They are the United States Wado Shiho Kai, the Universal Martial Arts Congress, the American Budokai International, Martial Arts USA, the Maryland Shotokan Karate-Do Association, the Gold Coast Martial Arts Association, the World Karate Kobudo Jiu Jitsu Federation, the Goshin Jitsu Kempo Federation, the World Street Combat Systems Organization International, the Zen Budokai India, the Zen Shotokan Karate-Do Federation, the Zen Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation and Hasumi Ryu Kendo.
Cooperation between traditional organizations is unique, and is the strength of AMAR which now include martial arts from Okinawa, Japan, Korea, India and China. Our members are Yudansha Ranked practitioner of Kenwayoshin Ryu Karate, Jiu Jitsu and Kobudo, Wado Ryu Karate, Okinawan Kenpo Karate, Aikido, AikiGoshin Jitsu, Kosen Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Shuri Ryu Karate, Shorin Ryu Karate, Shotokan Karate, Shintoyoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Toyojin Ryu Ju Jitsu, Eishin Ryu Iaido Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Judo, Yudo, Yusool, Holsinsul, Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu, Shaolin Chin Na, Taiji Chin Na, Shindo Ryu JoJutsu, Toyama Ryu Batto Do, Okinawa Kenpo Goshin Tuite Jutsu, Tae Gun Do Ju Jitsu, Moo Duk Kwan, Zen Shotokan Karate, Zen , Goju-Ryu Karate and Hasumi Ryu Kendo, but is not limited to those disciplines and styles.
It Is Our Mission
It is the mission of the American Martial Arts Renmei to support positive martial artist throughout the world and to recognize Sensei’s who have lost their up line and any chance of upward mobility. The Executive Board of Examiners are empowered to license, promote, issue title, train and register qualified Black Belts members and Martial Arts Schools so that they may progress and receive the respect and recognition that they so richly deserve for their dedicated service. The Executive Board of Examiners is comprised of 9th and 10th Dan’s responsible for governing the various divisions nationally and internationally. It also holds two annual Yudansha (Black belt examinations) where members may attend and be examined for rank and title.
What We Do
The American Martial Arts Renmei ®, (AMAR) was founded to provide an organizational structure to facilitate corporation between major martial arts organizations. We are non discriminatory in our acceptance of martial arts disciplines and styles and we encourage all instructors and school owners of like mind wishing to become members of this innovative martial arts family to apply. As a sanctioning organizational body we are dedicated to the preservation of the “Old Budo Way’s” and offer an alternative for serious dojo’s and organizations. While growth in itself has never been a goal of AMAR, the organization does extend a membership invitation to other Sensei’s of martial arts styles and disciplines as a means to bring together practitioners of the arts. As an awards panel, our Board of Examiners are empowered to bestow “Shogo” designations on deserving members. Example: Soke, Meijin, Hanshi, Shihan, Kyoshi, Renshi and Tashi.
We Promise You
The success of the American Martial Arts Renmei is based upon its “no politics” approach to the operation of AMAR and its strong belief in the value of each of the various martial arts systems. These are two issues that are at the heart of AMAR beliefs and will not be compromised. The officers of AMAR are pledged to continue to do everything they can to make AMAR the most professional, ethical and responsive organization possible while at the same time maintaining our strong training focus. It’s the only way that AMAR operates. AMAR is non – political and is operated professionally and ethically.
Membership Benefits
The American Martial Arts Renmei offers its members the following benefits:
* Quality professional training in the traditional martial arts
* Dojo / Association Charters
* National Training Seminars (We will travel to your school to conduct training).
* International Rank Certification in selected Japanese, Korean, and Okinawan martial arts styles
* International Rank Certification in selected Japanese, Okinawan, Korean Kobudo arts
* Teachers Licenses in selected Japanese, Korean, and Okinawan martial arts styles
* Special Japanese Kobudo Division for both Kyu and Dan Levels.
* Standardized Instruction in selected Japanese, Korean, and Okinawan martial arts styles
* Comprehensive Training materials covering selected Japanese, Korean and Okinawan Martial Arts styles.
* International Brotherhood / Sisterhood in the Martial Arts
* Support of events from Member Organizations
* Links to Member Organizations
How Do I Join?
Dojo owner’s Head Instructors or Organizational Heads interested in becoming a member of the American Martial Arts Renmei family should submit a request for an American Martial Arts Renmei Applications package at amarenemi@aol.com; or write to the American Martial Arts Renmei Hombu at 888 Kings Post Rd., Rockledge, FL 32955-3514 or you may call 321-302-9560 for information and the application packet. Please include your mailing address and/or e-mail address with your request.
Master Carroll Mooneyhan
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Martial Arts Renmei, Inc.
