Authentic
Martial Arts

Leadership Program

Leadership Training and Advanced Martial Arts Instruction

2018

Renee Martin Wins The World Championship in Okinawa, Japan

2017

Renee Martin Testing for Her 3rd Degree Blackbelt

2016

Renee Martin Living and Training in Okinawa, Japan

 Fire Medics Are Outstanding Community Leaders!

 The Leadership Teams
(By instructor recommendation)

Exclusive Private Facebook Group
(Leadership team members and their parents)

Parents of our Junior Leadership and Junior Blackbelt Leadership Teams are invited to join a private Facebook group. This promotes more direct communication among team members and their families, a forum for program improvements and future development, and a direct line to Kaicho Ric Martin and the Authentic Martial Arts Instructor Team.

Monthly Leadership Development Themes

Every month a new Leadership Theme is taught to our Leadership Team members. It is never too early or too late to learn the positive qualities and benefits of becoming a leader. Earning a Blackbelt and becoming a leader are synonymous; they go hand in hand.

Leadership Recognition

Recognition Certificates presented by our instructors reinforce positive Leadership actions demonstrated by our Leadership Team members. Positive reinforcement and recognition are the corner stones of our leadership training and the overall Authentic Martial Arts school environment.

Monthly Leadership Nights

Every month our Leadership Teams meet for a special Leadership Night where specific leadership training is combined with specialized martial arts instruction. Leadership Nights build a strong sense of Comradery and pride among all of our team members.

Quarterly Leadership Seminars

Quarterly seminars provide more in depth lessons in leadership as well as significantly more time for martial arts. All three Leadership Teams attend the quarterly seminars together which allow students of all ages and belt ranks to experience a variety of different martial arts drills while they simultaneously form strong team bonds together.

Junior Instructor Training Program

Junior Instructor Training (JIT) provides an even more advanced opportunity for leadership development. JIT candidates are chosen through a selection process from our Leadership Teams. New JIT candidates begin as a class assistant. The next step is to qualify as an Assistant Instructor. From there our Instructor Leadership development process ultimately guides our JIT leaders upward to higher levels of responsibility and leadership as they meet the qualifications to become a Lead Instructor.

Certified Instructor Training Program

Certified Instructor Training (CIT) is the adult version of JIT. Top performing CIT and JIT leaders may become eligible for a paid instructor position with Authentic Martial Arts.

Martial Arts Competition: Competitor Training

Many students have the desire to challenge themselves in martial arts competition. Martial arts tournaments are safe, exciting, and a positive learning experience; win or lose. Competitors are taught how to prepare themselves with the most effective physical training strategies as well as the proper mindset to become a Champion in both competitive sports and in life.

Martial Arts Competition: Officials Training

Becoming a skilled tournament official is a great way to demonstrate leadership. High martial arts acumen, quick decision making, and team work are the primary attributes of a well-qualified JIT or CIT tournament official.

Traditional Weapons Instruction: Bo, Sai, Nunchaku, Gifwa, Eku

Traditional weapons bring a connection between our Leadership Teams and our martial arts roots in Okinawa, Japan. Historically, common farming tools were converted into weapons for self-defense, primarily for protection from oppressors carrying swords. Of course, traditional weapons are no longer used in this manner. However, a fascinating art form has been created around these historically important martial art inventions. There are a total of 5 weapons taught at Authentic Martial Arts. The weapons art is called: Kobudo.

Community Partnerships

In the year 2000 Authentic Martial Arts established its’ first business partnership with Pinellas County Schools. Since then AMA has continued to be the primary sponsor of the “Commitment to Character” programs in almost all of our local elementary schools. AMA is also very active in the community. Instructors and students attend many school and community events throughout the year. Our Demonstration Teams have the opportunity to their share martial arts in public settings. In doing so they continue to build more and more self-confidence and also acquire the ability to represent themselves as community role models and leaders.

Leadership Team Discounts

Our leadership teams are the future of Authentic Martial Arts. Team members are provided with the highest level of training and are invited to unique events that inspire our teams, accelerate their martial arts skill development, and perfect their instructional abilities. Instructing martial arts is the best method to actually become a Leader after learning about leadership. Team members enjoy discounts to our martial arts events such as seminars, Authentic Martial Arts tournaments, specialized trainings, and private lessons.