Grand Master Chuck Norris Wants to Spend An Hour with YOU

2017 UFAF International Training Conference, Annual UFAF Gala and World Championships Grand Master Norris wants to spend an hour with you. As an attendee of the 2017 ITC, you can be part of an hour called "Time With Grandmaster Chuck Norris - Martial Arts Philosophies According to Chuck Norris." When most people think of Chuck Norris, they think of the hero from the action movies or the series, “Walker, Texas Ranger”. But for the members of UFAF, he is more than Chuck Norris the actor. To the students of the Chuck Norris System, UFAF BJJ and UFAF KMF, he is Mr. Norris, our founder, instructor and inspiration to be great martial artists. Here is a short bio on Grand Master Norris: Mr. Norris was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate Champion. Mr. Norris was also a renowned teacher in the martial arts. Some of his many students included Steve McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley and Donnie & Marie Osmond. Mr. Norris was the first person ever voted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. From 1965 through 1980, he won many state, national, and international championships. Mr. Norris received the Competitor of the Year award in 1968 and was the first man ever to win the World Professional Karate Championship. In 1975, Mr. Norris received the Instructor of the Year award, and in 1977, the Competitor of the Year. In 1997, Mr. Norris reached another milestone in his life: he was the first man ever in the western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master recognition in the Tae Kwon Do martial arts system. This was a first in 4,500 years of tradition. He is also founder of the United Fighting Arts Federation with more than 3,300 Chuck Norris System Black Belts all over the world. During our hour with Mr. Norris, he wants to take to time to answer some of YOUR questions. Log in to the UFAF homepage and you will see a link to "Submit Your Question" for Mr. Norris. Maybe your question will be one he chooses to answer! Today, March 10th, is Mr. Norris' Birthday. As a gift to him, register for the ITC Today and/or submit your question for him. UFAF ITC, Annual Gala & World Championships July 13-16, 2017 Register by the end of March and break up the event cost over 5 easy payments. Register Now A special part of our ITC event is the Master Rank Induction Ceremony. This event celebrates the achievement of students who are being promoted to the Master Rank of 5th Degree Black Belt. Each candidates gives an exciting performance, then their Master Rank jacket is passes from hand to hand from every UFAF Board member all the way to Mr. Norris, who then puts it on the new Master Rank. It is exciting and inspirational to watch the years of hard work and training get recognized in that special moment. Master Rank Induction Ceremony - Ryan Gamble 2015 Call the South Point Hotel at 866-791-7626 with the telephone Group Code: United Fighting Arts - UNI0712 or click HERE to reserve your room. Another reason we love Mr. Norris is that he truly an all around nice person and great humanitarian. Read this article for an example of the kindness he shows to others. Riely Hacket ITC Testimonial Video

Attention Black Belts - Join the UFAF Competition Team

UFAF Competition Team UFAF is putting together our 2017 NBL Competition Team. We are looking for Black Belts who are willing to travel and compete representing the United Fighting Arts Federation. Right now, we are looking for Black Belts to compete in forms, weapons and sparring. Interested Black Belts can submit their martial arts resume and bio to the UFAF Team Coaches, Chip Wright and Chuck Elias. For more details contact Chip Wright or Chuck Elias YOU could be the next UFAF Black Belt to be an NBL Champion!

Jackson Rudolph - ITC Instructor Highlight

2017 UFAF International Training Conference, Annual UFAF Gala and World Championships Jackson Rudolph is one of the fantastic instructors lined up for the Kids ITC Here is a short bio on Mr. Rudolph: Jackson is a multiple time sport karate world champion and 1st degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System. In addition to being a member of the world renowned Team Paul Mitchell Karate, he is a Hyper Pro Athlete for Hyper Martial Arts, and a professional athlete for Century Martial Arts. Jackson is most known for his weapons innovation with the bo staff having developed a style consisting of releases and manipulations combined with power and technical precision. This seminar, taught by Jackson Rudolph and Aaron Hensley, will take the bo enthusiast from the beginning steps (for the novice) to the world's most extreme skills (for the more elite student). Participants will be challenged to reach their highest personal level while having fun and enjoying the learning experience. This is your chance to train with some of the world's best weapons instructors! UFAF ITC, Annual Gala & World Championships July 13-16, 2017 Register by the end of February and break up the event cost over 6 easy payments. Register Now A major part of the ITC event is the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Participants compete in weapons, kata, sparring, team sparring, BJJ and demo team. Plaques are awarded for 1st through 3rd place in all age/rank divisions. Black Belt competitors in forms, weapons and sparring get to compete for the title of Grand Champion and a chance to win the coveted Norris Cup. There are 7 Norris Cups in all for various forms and sparring divisions. The winners' names are engraved on the cup and they get to keep the Norris Cup for one year. Then next year, it's back up for grabs. So train hard, because the competition is always tough, but winning will be worth it! Jackson Rudolph ITC 2016 Grand Championship Performance Call the South Point Hotel at 866-791-7626 with the telephone Group Code: United Fighting Arts - UNI0712 or click HERE to reserve your room.