One of the fabulous instructors lined up for the Instructor Development Series is Master Joe Gemma.

UFAF Gun Defense

Focusing on attitude, knowledge, and technique, this class will break down gun defense in the simplest and most effective way possible. This material can be retained for that unenviable situation you may face weeks, months, or years from now. All you have to remember is left from right!!!
Being presented in the Instructor Development Series, this class will also focus on some of the "how to's" when teaching gun defense and common student mistakes when learning the technique.

Here's a short bio on Master Gemma:

• Began training with Mr. Ken Gallacher (President of UFAF) in July 1979
• Received 1st Degree Black Belt in February 1983
• Instructed professionally since 1984
• Recognized United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) Studio of the year (Karate GGYM) twice (1986 and 2010)
• UFAF Instructor of the Year (2011)
• CNS World Champion (Kata) 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017
• Instructed at the UFAF International Training Conference; Tonfa, One Steps, Gun Defense, Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint
• Currently Region 2 Chairman for UFAF
• Promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt by Chuck Norris in July 2011

UFAF ITC, Annual Gala & World Championships

July 12 - 15, 2018

This year we have a new structure to the event with ALL seminars taking place on Friday, July 13th, then Saturday, July 14th kicks off the UFAF World Championships, culminating on "Supergrand Sunday" with Grand Champion competition, Demo Teams, Jiu-Jitsu, and Team Fighting rounding out the weekend. This allows competitors to enjoy the seminars, then get their game face on and focus on the competition.