UMAA Officers

THE UMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Universal Martial Arts Associations is recognized as a leading traditional martial arts organization. UMAA is dedicated to the preservation of the "ALL STYLES" of Martial Arts because we believe there is knowledge to be gained from all of the world's martial systems. Most of the "old Masters" knew this to be true and also trained in various arts to enhance their knowledge and ability.

The Shorin Ryu Transition Program is for schools/organizations interested in learning a new style of Okinawan Karate or for those schools/organizations that seek to enlarge their knowledge base. The UMAA was founded to help preserve our "DIVERSE" martial arts history and eliminate "POLITICS" found in many systems or styles. UMAA promotes based on experience, knowledge, and ability. A Board of Directors directs the UMAA, certifications, and promotions. No single individual determines acceptance into the UMAA or professional ability of candidates. The following UMAA officers are responsible for the day to day operation of the association.

Kyoshi Frank Williams
The Founder/President of UMAA
7th Dan Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, 5th Dan Okinawa Tuite

Mr. Williams' various martial arts ranks have been awarded and certified by the following organizations:
All Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation
American Goshin Budo Kobudo Federation
Okinawa Kensei Do-Ko Kai

Hanshi Seifuku Nitta
Honorary Chairman of the International Board of Directors UMAA
Hanshi, 10th Dan Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, Okinawa, Japan

Hanshi Nitta lives and teaches Okinawa Shorin Ryu karate and Kobudo in Okinawa, Japan

UMAA EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board is comprised of some of the leading martial artists in the world spanning traditional disciplines. The Executive Board acts as an advisory group to the President to provide guidance and direction to the operation of the Association. The UMAA Executive Board is comprised of Hanshi, Kyoshi and Shihan. It is an honor to have such a well known group of martial artists as part of the UMAA.

UMAA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

Tony Sandoval, Hanshi, 10th Dan, Shorin Ryu Karate and Hakutsuru
Charles Davis, Hanshi, 9th Dan Shorin Ryu Karate & Kobudo
Vicent Anthony, Hanshi, 8th Dan, Aiki-Bujitsu Ryu
Karl "Kazuo" Hovey, Kyoshi 8th Dan Isshin Ryu Karate & Kobudo
Charles Mann, Kyoshi, 8th Dan, Okinawa Kempo Kobudo
Jin Chen, Sifu, Kung Fu & Chen Style Tai Chi
Ken Jackson, Shihan, 7th Dan Kuniba-Ha Shi-Toh Ryu
Angel Muniz, Shihan, 6th Dan Shotokan, Kickboxing World Champion
Jann Aki, Shihan, 5th Dan Goju Ryu Karate

UMAA RENSHI BOARD
UMAA is also supported by the our Renshi Board. This Renshi Board is a professional advisory group of licensed instructors from various styles and systems. Their role is to advise the UMAA officers on technical/administrative issues and to comprise the formal black belt (Yudansha) testing boards. The list of licensed instructors (4th Dan and up).

Brandon Fisher, Renshi, 6th Dan Shorin Ryu Karate
Troy Price, Tachi, 6th Dan  Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do
Timothy Spiess, Renshi, 5th Dan Shorinji Ryu

UMAA TECHNICAL ADVISORS
The UMAA has specialist in Graphic Arts and Computer Science to assist our Board and ensure all our products are of the finest quality. We are fortunate to have accomplished martial artisits in these positions to offer their experience and insight in all our web designs, marketing, advertising and other media.

Jerry Offutt, Kyoshi, 8th Dan Shotokan
Scot Mertz, Renshi, 5th Dan Ryuei Ryu

UMAA SPECIAL ADVISORS
The UMAA has Special Advisors for kata and kobudo divisions. These officers serve as Seminar Leaders, Advisors to the Executive Board and are considered Subject Matter Experts(SME) for their years of study in various martial arts.

Larry Isaac, Hanshi, 9th Dan Okinawan Kempo & Kobudo
David Miller, Sensei, 4th Dan Hachiman Ryu Batto Jutsu & Okinawan Mugai Ryu Iaido

UMAA STYLE/ORGANIZATION LEADERS AND SPECIAL ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
The UMAA also has separated styles. An individual who has received a teacher or senior teacher's certification directly from the Founder or Current Head of the particular traditional system heads each style/division. These individuals are responsible for establishing the minimum style requirements in accordance with the internationally accepted standards for the particular system.

Okinawa Shorin Ryu	Seifuku Nitta, 10th Dan
Hakutsuru	Tony Sandoval, 10th Dan
Okinawa Kempo	Larry Isaac, 9th Dan
Matsumura Shorin Ryu	Charles Davis, 9th Dan
Aiki-Bujitsu Ryu	Vincent Anthony, 8th Dan
Shotokan	Jerry Offutt, 8th Dan
Motobu Ha Shi-Toh Ryu	Ken Jackson, 7th Dan
Yang Style Tai Chi	Dale Krueger, Sifu
Isshin Ryu	Karl Hovey, 8th Dan
Kickboxing	Angel Muniz, 6th Dan
Shorinji Ryu	Tim Spiess, 5th Dan
Ryuei Ryu	Scot Mertz, 5th Dan
Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do	Troy Price, 5th Dan
Kung Fu	Jin Chen. Sifu
Japanese Goju Ryu	Jann Aki, 5th Dan
Hachiman Ryu Batto Jutsu	David Miller. Yondan

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