Upon successful completion, the Black Belt will be issued the coveted Certified Instructor rating. This program not only creates incentive for Black Belts to gain more knowledge and recognition but provides qualified assistants within the school. The opportunity for expansion within the individual school becomes great. For the school owner now has a solid sytem to share with his Black Belts. This program will also be responsible for how the martial arts are passed on to the next generation. This will create a consistency in your program that is especially useful to young Instructors, or schools with multiple Instructors on staff. By examining the manuals you will be able to compare your program with what is emerging as a National standard.

Curriculum

Within the Instructor manuals contain the suggested teaching blocks. This is simply a guideline to teach from, to create a consistancy to the program that is especially useful to young Instructors, or more than one Instructor on staff, or to compare your program with what is emerging as a National standard.

Competition

The NJMAA / USMAA sanctions between 2 to 5 tournaments a year in the state, and the same in each of its regions. This enables you to test your skills against those students of a similar rank from other schools. The NJMAA / USMAA also supports many national events from within our Alliance. There are always exciting events at the tournaments which are also fun to watch, such as special demonstrations and the competition in the Black Belt divisions.

Networking With Instructors

Many Instructors around the country are finding out that no man is an island by reaping the rewards of networking motivation, business information, training information, and teaching short cuts. The advantage of this information highway is second to the lasting relationships created within a special fraternity such as the NJMAA / USMAA.

Certified Authentication

Authentic credentials are very important to the serious professional martial arts Instructor. NJMAA / USMAA Instructors take great pride in achieving the various levels of proficiency that are represented on their national certificate. The most honored position is that of Instructor - one who gives his/her time and effort to pass knowledge, skills, and moral values to the next generation. Before deciding to enter the Trainee Instructor Program, the trainee must indicate his/her desire to become a leader. History shows that only civilizations which have good education systems continue to have strength and growth. They protect teachers rights and expand numbers of teachers.

For this reason, the NJMAA / USMAA must give opportunities to dedicated students to enter the Trainee Instructor Program. The NJMAA / USMAA also offers the trainee training camps, business seminars, and other special training programs. These are necessary for our teachers to become better Instructors, socially respected and financially secure.

The Instructorship Program is difficult. It must be difficult to have real meaning. Having already proven to be a competent student of martial arts and having studied for at least three years before reaching the level of Trainee Instructor, the trainee now will study teaching methods to develop a new level of martial arts skills. High standards of teaching are necessary to the continued strength and unity of the NJMAA / USMAA. An Instructor may not always understand the reasons behind the methods taught. Therefore, Instructors are encouraged to consult with their own instructor, the Regional Director, or the NJMAA / USMAA Headquarters if questions should arise.

With the abundance of paper factories on the market distributing certificates for a price, it is even more special to have earned authentic ranking through a certified traditional martial art authority. Certification can be earned in the areas of rank proficiency by testing before a State NJMAA committee or a National USMAA testing panel/ in the areas of certified Instructor ratings and referee certification. National promotional testings are held at least three times per year in order to serve you with both incentive and convenience. Association members become entitled to all privileges of membership.

The annual dues are $35, and are initially paid at the time of your first testing. In order to maintain high standards, the NJMAA / USMAA certifies the results of all testings of its member schools and, upon determining that you meet its requirements for promotion, will award you a certificate indicating your new rank. All certified and assistant Instructors must attend NJMAA / USMAA sponsored training classes and pass examinations to make sure that you receive the best instruction possible. The training covers many different areas and continues even after an Instructor is certified.

NJMAA / USMAA History

Mr. Serdinsky is the Chief Instructor and President of Martial Arts America with over 1000 active students. Mr. Serdinsky is a sixth degree Black Belt and combines over 30 years of Martial arts experience in every class. Mr. Serdinsky is nationally certified by the USTF United States Taekwondo Federation and The Choong Sil Kwon Taekwondo Federation. He is also Internationally certified by the late Grand Master Park Jung Tae, the President of the Global Taekwondo Federation. Mr. Serdinsky is a nationally certified coach and referee by the (AAU) Amateur Athletic Union. Mr. Serdinsky was given the prestigious honor of being inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall Of Fame. Mr. Serdinsky earned his Ph.D in martial psychology and martial science from the University of Asian Martial Arts Study. These credentials insure you that he is committed to excellence and continued training.

Mr. Serdinsky is a sought after speaker / Instructor at martial arts seminars. He has developed business systems that help the school owner maximize their potential. His high energy martial arts seminars are extremely motivating and cutting edge. They will surely bring out the best in you. Mr. Serdinsky is the President of the USMAA - United States Martial Arts Alliance. Mr. Serdinsky is also the founder and director of the NJMAA New Jersey Martial Arts Association which helps schools and instructors throughout the state become the best that they can be. Mr. Serdinsky is the creator of the Master Kick Martial Arts Academy Franchise. He developed Master Kick for his Black Belts who desire to own and operate their own academy.

Mr. Serdinsky has trained with the legendary Grandmasters of our time. He had the honor of training with the late great Grandmaster Park Jung Tae for many years. Grandmaster Park was present at Mr. Serdinsky's 4th Dan Test in 1996 and Certified him in The GTF. In 2003 at the WTA World Championships Mr. Serdinsky and one of his senior students performed at the opening ceremony, demonstrating one of the patterns Grandmaster Park invented in honor of his passing. Mr. Serdinsky has also trained with Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, and Grandmaster Yong Il Kong. In 2005 Mr. Serdinsky led a demonstration team at the USTF National Championships in Dallas, Texas. The demonstration was to honor the great Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi. Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi was responsible for creating the Taekwondo patterns Hwa Rang, Choong Moo, and Ul Ji. He is truly one of the founding fathers and pioneers of Taekwondo. 5 of the original Korean Demonstration Team members were present at that time making this demo very prestigious. Mr. Serdinsky not only honored the Grandmasters with the patterns they invented, he also honored his instructor by performing a 15 minute self-defense demonstration that displayed how all of the arts can work together. Grandmaster McNeely was responsible for making Mr. Serdinsky the complete, well rounded martial artist he is.

Mr. Serdinsky was a long time member of the Team USA National Taekwondo Competition Team. He was voted Team Captain in 1997 and 2003. Mr. Serdinsky is also a winner of numerous state, regional, national, and international tournaments which has helped give him his nickname of “Trainer of Champions.” Mr. Serdinsky helped coach the Team USA Junior Girls winning a Gold Medal at the 2002 GTF World Championships. Mr. Serdinsky not only trains in Taekwondo, he cross trains in Jiu - Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and numerous weapons styles including: Escrima, nunchuku, jo-staff, tonfa, and knife fighting. Mr. Serdinsky is a proud member of the Rickson Gracie International Jiu-Jitsu Association. Mr. Serdinsky students include National & World Champion Competitors, Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Marines, and Police. Mr. Serdinsky is an expert in survival tactics and hosts special seminars for law enforcement and other governement officials. These seminars include Close Quarter Combat (CQC), knife and gun defense, mountaineering/tracking, and unique special ops training for specific crisis scenerio's. Mr. Serdinsky has martial arts programs in Seton Hall and Drew University. and has personally trained his Black Belt Instructors that teach the programs for Seton Hall & Drew.

When Mr. Serdinsky is not kicking, punching or body building he can be found in the mountains hunting, fishing, and off-roading. He enjoys the solitude of the outdoors and prefers to spend his “non conditioning time” fly fishing in a cool river or riding his Dune Buggy & 4 wheeler. Mr. Serdinsky returned home victorious from the 2003 World Championships with 5 medals. Three of which were gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Mr. Serdinsky was voted the USTF Instructor of the year in 2003 & 2004, for his outstanding dedication and leadership to his students. One can’t help but to be motivated by his presence. He brings out the best in each and every one of his students.

Philosophy

The martial art system practiced is based on the philosophy of Constant and Never Ending Improvement. Just as in the beginning of Taekwondo, there were many different schools or gyms, so too has recent history shown that due to philosophical differences it has become necessary to identify our approach toward training. The use of a term which best describes the uniqueness of the NJMAA / USMAA's method of martial art is Constant and Never Ending Improvement or "CANI Warrior". The purpose of this style is to develop a strong work ethic that is neccessary in bringing out the best in every student. Continued growth is essential to not only Black Belt Instructors but students of all levels. The NJMAA / USMAA will focus on martial arts only, both business, and training, and will never allow politics or favoritism to arise. You can be confident that you will be treated like family and your input is welcome.

Review The Many Benefits

Some of the many benefits to a traditional, yet progressive martial arts organization are:

• Personal Skill Training
• Tournaments
• Rank Certification
• Seminars
• Networking
• Curriculum