Business Details
13 Years
experience
Empowering Martial Artists Worldwide
Since 2013, the National Council on Martial Arts has evolved from a grassroots support group into a comprehensive organization serving martial artists worldwide. Our mission centers on unifying diverse martial arts disciplines through standardized certification, school management resources, and competitive events governed by NCMA-certified officials. We provide critical infrastructure including the Black Belt Registry, a global database verifying martial arts credentials, and the prestigious Hall of Fame recognizing industry pioneers. Our services cater to individual practitioners, school owners, and instructors through membership benefits like curriculum access, certification programs, and international networking opportunities.With a volunteer board of martial artists, we maintain core values of authenticity and community-driven growth while offering both traditional and digital advancement pathways through online belt testing. Our partnership with Kukkiwon ensures global recognition of advanced Dan-level certifications, solidifying our role as a bridge between traditional practice and modern martial arts administration.
Services
Belt Certification
Instructor Certification
Black Belt Registry
Dojo Charters
Hall of Fame Induction
School Membership
Color Belt Certification
Kukkiwon Certification
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer globally recognized Kukkiwon Dan-level certifications since 2013
- Our Black Belt Registry verifies credentials worldwide
- Volunteer board of certified martial artists ensures authentic representation
- Standardized competition rules with certified officials
- Comprehensive school management resources for growth
Associations and certifications
- Kukkiwon
What people say
Global credential verification
Prestigious Hall of Fame
Standardized competition
Services
Belt Certification
Our certification programs validate martial arts proficiency from beginner color belts to advanced Dan levels. Practitioners gain access to both in-person and online testing options with globally recognized credentials. Kukkiwon-certified programs ensure international acceptance of achievement documentation.
Instructor Certification
Professional instructors earn two-year certifications demonstrating teaching competency through video submission and experience documentation. Certified members gain marketing benefits and access to exclusive educational resources for curriculum implementation.
Black Belt Registry
This global database authenticates black belt holders across all martial arts disciplines. School owners and practitioners use our system to verify credentials instantly, maintaining industry standards and preventing fraudulent claims.
School Membership
School owners receive two-year memberships including curriculum access, promotional materials, and operational guidance. Benefits include logo usage rights and resources for enrollment growth while maintaining instructional quality standards.
Hall of Fame
We honor exceptional martial arts contributors through member-nominated inductions. Our selection process involves rigorous evaluation by committee to recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement and service to the industry.
People
Carlos Gracie
Hall of Fame Inductee
Pioneering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who revolutionized ground fighting techniques and established a global martial arts legacy through competition success.
Jin Han Jae
Hall of Fame Inductee
Tae Kwon Do master instrumental in developing modern kicking techniques and establishing the art's competitive framework during its Olympic integration period.
Edward B. Sell
Hall of Fame Inductee
Early advocate for American Tae Kwon Do who contributed to standardizing teaching methodologies and competition rules during the art's formative years in the United States.
Ernie Reyes Sr.
Hall of Fame Inductee
Innovative martial artist who blended traditional forms with performance elements, creating a distinctive style that influenced modern martial arts exhibition and competition formats.
Greg Gerber
Hall of Fame Inductee
Dedicated martial arts educator recognized for developing comprehensive training systems that combine traditional discipline with contemporary teaching methodologies for modern practitioners.
Questions
What certification programs does NCMA offer?
We provide belt certification from color belts to Kukkiwon-recognized Dan levels, instructor certification, and school charter programs with curriculum access.
How does the Black Belt Registry work?
Our global database allows verification of black belt credentials through standardized records accessible to martial artists and school owners worldwide.
Can any martial art join NCMA?
We welcome all martial arts disciplines and practitioners, offering inclusive membership that supports diverse training methodologies and traditions.
What competitive events do you organize?
The NCMA U.S. Championships feature certified officials implementing standardized rules accepted across multiple martial arts disciplines.
How do schools benefit from membership?
School owners receive curriculum materials, logo usage rights, and specialized resources for enrollment growth and operational security.
