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 |
For more information, you can contact UMAA by mail, phone,
or email address.