UFAF ITC 2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

UFAF ITC 2026 is more than training—it’s an investment in leadership, responsibility, and excellence on the mat.

This year’s Instructor Development Series (IDS) is designed for instructors & leaders who want to sharpen their mindset, elevate their teaching, and better prepare their students for real-world challenges and milestone tests. The IDS is about more than information—it’s about transformation. Train smarter. Teach better. Lead stronger.

The IDS is open to ITC participants who are at least 14 years old and green belt and higher.

UFAF ITC is proud to announce the
2026 IDS Instructor Lineup:

Master Ed Saenz
“How to Be a Better Student & Teacher”

With a martial arts journey that began in 1967, Master Saenz brings decades of experience as an instructor, leader, and mentor. His seminar focuses on developing instructors who never stop learning—and who know how to bring out the best in their students.

This is a must-attend session for instructors serious about longevity, leadership, and impact.

Stephen Hammersley
UFAF Krav Maga – Reality-Based Self-Defense Seminar

CNS Base-Line • Counter-Blade • Counter-Gun Defenses

Learn UFAF Krav Maga counter-offense frameworks, pressure-tested tactics, and proven principles to Disrupt, Survive, and Overcome blade and handgun threats using simple, effective, reality-built skills. This is practical, no-nonsense self-defense for instructors who demand realism.

Reality-Based Self-Defense Seminar Instructors:
• Stephen Hammersley – UFAF Krav Maga International Training Director
• Brandon Davis – UFAF Krav Maga Chief Training Officer
• UFAF Krav Maga Alpha-Team of Advanced Instructors

Kenneth Fjeld
The Warrior’s Mind: Awareness, Control, and Responsibility

This seminar goes beyond drills and combinations and dives deep into the combat mind behind effective self-defense.

You’ll develop:
⚡ A focused, decisive self-defense mindset
⚡ Sharper, more functional combative skills
⚡ Tactical awareness of what is actually happening during violent encounters

This seminar also tackles a subject many avoid—the real damage and pain our techniques can cause. As instructors, power without understanding is dangerous. By exploring multiple self-defense applications, you’ll grow not just as a fighter, but as an educator who understands consequences, control, and ethical force.

Explore. Evolve. Educate.

Preparing Students for the CNS Black Belt Test
Taught by Joe Gemma, Kenny Herrera, Doug Shaffer & Lindy Woods

This panel of Regional Chairs will share proven strategies to ensure students are mentally and physically prepared to endure—and pass—the CNS Black Belt Test.

Learn how to build resilience, structure preparation, and guide students through one of the most demanding milestones in their martial arts journey.

Register Early & Save Big

Registration for UFAF ITC 2026 will open soon, and the best pricing won’t last forever. If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to secure your spot.

Important Hotel Reminder

Be sure to book your room at the Rio using the official UFAF room block. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/LASDH/G-UF26

You’ll need your Rio confirmation code to receive the maximum discount on your ITC registration—this step is required, so don’t wait. Reserve your room now!

Train hard. Dream big.
UFAF ITC Team

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