Thursday, May 30, 2024

Who Will Get 5th Degree??

 

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Meet Our 2024 Masters Rank Inductees

Masters Rank Inductions Ceremony - Thursday, 7/18

Listed in alphabetical order by last name:
Douglas Boje - Instructor John Presti 
Britini D'Angelo - Instructor John Presti 
Jordan D'Angelo - Instructor John Presti 
Philip D'Angelo - Instructor John Presti 
Cassie Dutra - Instructor Chip Wright 
Melissa McCauley - Instructor Rick Prieto 
Craig Miller - Instructor Ryan & David Gamble 
Carly Presti - - Instructor John Presti

Register Now and watch these amazing candidates receive their new Masters Rank! 

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Register Now and SAVE $100 - the Early Bird Cutoff is June 15th

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BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW

The deadline to book your room with our discounted block rate is June 15th!

UFAF has obtained a block of rooms for our UFAF ITC participants at both the Mandalay and the Luxor. Our room block is expected to sell out rapidly, so secure your spot today and enjoy this experience of a lifetime. 
Make sure you use this passkey event link for our group to make online reservations. When you open the link, be sure to click the "SEE ALL HOTELS" link near the top left. https://book.passkey.com/go/UFAFITC

  

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

To 5 Nominations

 

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Top 5 Award Nominations 2024

Top 5 Instructor of the Year Nominees

1.Jorge Alonzo
2.Crosby Broadwater
3.Chelsea Clark
4.Kenneth Fjeld
5.Tina Mapes

(Listed in alphabetical order)

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Top 5 School of the Year Nominees

1.Gateway Martial Arts -Kevin Hibbs
2.Legacy Martial Arts- Tara Cox
3.Ocean Martial Arts- Mark Myers
4.Presti Karate Centers- John Presti
5.Universal Martial Arts Dojo- Crosby Broadwater

(Listed in alphabetical order)

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Top 5 Most Inspirational Nominees

1.Krystal Alvarez
2.Alexa Bidwell
3.Ashley Fehrenkamp
4.Ryan Gamble
5.Howard Munding

(Listed in alphabetical order)

The winners will be announced at the 2024 ITC Gala

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Register NOW!! Don't miss this amazing event! Witness the announcement of the 2024 winners first hand!

Register by June 15th to save $100!

The Early Bird Cutoff is June 15th

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BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW

The deadline to book your room with our discounted block rate is June 15th!

UFAF has obtained a block of rooms for our UFAF ITC participants at both the Mandalay and the Luxor. Our room block is expected to sell out rapidly, so secure your spot today and enjoy this experience of a lifetime. 
Make sure you use this passkey event link for our group to make online reservations. When you open the link, be sure to click the "SEE ALL HOTELS" link near the top left. https://book.passkey.com/go/UFAFITC

  

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

MDS 701 Registration Now Open

 

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ANNOUNCING

New Master Development Series

UFAF's brand new Master Development Series (MDS) 701 registration is open from your UFAF homepage. Please join us for an informative, instructional, interactive, in-person experience with our ground combatives. You'll walk away enlightened and enthusiastic about teaching and training!

This new addition to our Master Development Series, MDS 701 - Ground Combatives, developed and instructed by Austin Jamieson, will launch on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Texas. Ed Saenz School of Martial Arts will host this event. The school address is: 23110 Kuykendahl, Suite 180, Tomball, TX 77375.

Registration is now available on your UFAF homepage.

IMPORTANT MDS REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER RANK PROMOTION & SCHOOL CHARTERS

▪5th Degree Promotion - required to certify in any twoMDS courses prior to promotion (consecutive order is not necessary)
▪6th Degree Promotion - required to certify in any twoMDS courses prior to promotion (different from 5th degree)
▪School Owners - required to certify, or audit if you've taken all MDS courses, in at least two MDS courses every charter cycle. The current charter cycle is January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026.

Registration Now Open!

Aiming to help fulfill Mr. Norris's aspiration for CNS black belt students to have a thorough knowledge of ground defense, MDS 701 is tailored to meet this necessity.

The MDS 701 program will cover:

▪Understanding the purpose behind ground combatives
▪Comprehending 1st-4th degree ground combatives
▪Bridging the gap between self-defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
▪Teaching guidance for various abilities and ages
▪Determining the suitable level for introducing specific techniques
▪Building a sensible progression of techniques for efficient teaching and learning
▪Enhancing flow and consistency to bring together techniques effectively
▪Tips on practicing without a partner
▪MDS 701 certification

We hope you take advantage of this enriching opportunity and join us for the rollout of this groundbreaking course.

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COMING SOON

Online On-Demand MDS Certification

NEW Online On-Demand MDS Certification - will be available through UFAF's online training platform for MDS 501 and 502 within a few weeks. In time, all MDS courses will be available online, on-demand.

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MDS Mission and Goals:

It is the mission of the MDS program to have a pervasive, positive, and unifying effect throughout UFAF on what and how we learn and teach; to inform, instruct, and inspire all who attend to be the very best they can be, and to give them tools to do the same for their students.

  

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

First Time Ever - Coming to UFAF ITC 2024

 

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FIRST TIME EVER

UFAF Krav Maga Demo Team Competition

Coming to the UFAF ITC 2024

  

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Drumroll Please .... ITC Headliner #2 is ...

 

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Headline Instructor #2

Ross “Turbo” Levine

Elevate Your Sparring While Learning to Preserve Your Bodies for Longevity

Ross "TURBO" Levine is a Karate Combat 2x Middleweight World Champion, a 12x NASKA World Champion, and a 3x WKC World Champion. He is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Owner of TURBO Sports Performance.

Ross' seminar will consist of a dynamic warm-up, point fighting skill development, drills and strategy-building. We will also implement some of his physical therapy and strength & conditioning knowledge to educate the participants on how to properly maintain their bodies and build a strong, resilient martial artist!

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Ross began his martial arts journey at the age of 7, starting with Taekwondo in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY. He became infatuated with competition as he grew older, finding a love and passion for point fighting. Ross began competing at the age of 12 and never looked back! Countless titles on the NASKA, WAKO and WKC circuits provided a platform for Ross to continue his progression towards the full contact world.

While pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, he began kickboxing and competed as an amateur, amassing a 9-2 record. Ross then decided to follow his dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Since then, Ross has compiled an 8-1 pro record (and counting), competing in GLORY Kickboxing and earning the Karate Combat Middleweight World Championship.

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This seminar is an excellent opportunity to not only enhance your martial arts skills but also learn how to maintain physical fitness and prevent injuries. Ross's experience and knowledge promise an engaging and informative event for all participants!

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ITC Registration Opens Tomorrow 2/1

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