Black Belt Memberships
The American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation is committed to the future growth of the martial arts in building an educational scholarship foundation and grants program that will provide support for nonprofit and for profit martial arts programs. This support will be in the form of financial, technical, and educational grants and scholarships.
- Yes, the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your membership fees and donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt with the proper tax filing information.
Do I have to become a member to receive grant funding or access other resources?
- No, we evaluate emergency humanitarian needs. But we do give consideration first to our Black Belt members and Charter School members because, without their support, funding through our scholarships and grant programs would not be available.
Am I automatically accepted as a Black Belt member or Charter School member?
- No, each application will be reviewed for eligibility. We are looking for members with high moral standing in the community, an interest in the future growth of the martial arts, and exemplifies a high standard of leadership. We do realize that leadership is continual growth and a learning experience. This is the reason we have established the American Martial Arts Alliance Institute to support our members and the martial arts community through personal development training.
Membership includes:
- eFramable AMAA Black Belt Member Certificate
- eAMAA Membership Card
- Press Release Template
- FREE Elite Listing on the International Who's Who eDirectory
- FREE 2023 digital copy of the Who's Who in the Martial Arts Biography Books.
- Bi-Monthly Newsletter
- Get a complimentary digital copy of Martial Arts Extraordinaire Magazine.
- Online Blog
- All black belt membership applicants must be 13 or older. All black belt membership applicants must be 18 years of age. (Colored belts and black belts under 12 years old must be registered under a charter school program.)
- FREE Elite Listing on the International Who's Who eDirectory
- Bio Monthly Newsletter
- Online Blog
Is my membership fee tax deductible?
Yes, the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your membership fees and donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt with the proper tax filing information.
Do I have to become a member to receive grant funding or access other resources?
No, we evaluate emergency humanitarian needs. But we do give consideration first to our Black Belt members and Charter School members because, without their support, funding through our scholarships and grant programs would not be available.
Am I automatically accepted as a Black Belt member or Charter School member?
No, each application will be reviewed for eligibility. We are looking for members with high moral standing in the community, an interest in the future growth of the martial arts, and who exemplify a high standard of leadership. We do realize that leadership is continual growth and a learning experience. This is the reason we have established the American Martial Arts Alliance Institute: to support our members and the martial arts community through personal development training.

