Why Yes, I'm A Deserving Martial Arts Professional

[kitkatninja]

Ok, I'm a second Dan, over 30 and got 10+ years practicing the MA. Do I qualify for a Bachelor or at least an Associates? :tongue:

I love the fact that they comply with the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 when they're in Phoenix, AZ.

Where do I sign up?

[searcher66071]

Instructor Certifications -
Certification as Senior Instructor ($75) in (System): ___________________________________ $______
Certification as Master Instructor ($100) in (System): __________________________________ $_______
Certification as Senior Master Instructor ($125) in (System): _____________________________ $______

Examiner Certifications
Certification as Senior Examiner ($75) in (System): ____________________________________ $______
Certification as Master Examiner ($100) in (System): ___________________________________ $______
Certification as Senior Master Examiner ($125) in (System): ____________________________ $_______

Title Certifications
Certification as Founder, Grandmaster, etc. ($150) in (System): __________________________ $______
Certification as Renshi, Kyoshi, or Master, etc. ($100) in (System): ________________________ $______

Rank Promotions -
Shodan (1st Dan) - $100.00 ___
Nidan (2nd Dan) - $125.00 ___
Sandan (3rd Dan) - $150.00 ___
Yondan (4th Dan) - $175.00 ___
Godan (5th Dan) - $200.00 ___
Rokudan (6th Dan) - $225.00 ___
Shichidan (7th Dan) - $250.00 ___
Hachidan (8th Dan) - $300.00 ___
Kudan (9th Dan) - $350.00 ___
Judan (10th Dan) - $400.00 ___

Does the fee structure resemble this, http://wwmaa.org/members.htm#2, to anyone else? It is funny to me that this guy does a "copy and paste" of another organization's fee structure that is questionable per investigation by this forum.

And in the Kenpo community(at least in my branch of the tree) Marek is considered a joke and his lineage has been questioned by a few of the Kenpo Seniors.


Still, it does make for a good laugh.

[Chili Pepper]

I've been getting emails from the illustrious Dr. Marek for several months now, letting me know that time is running out for me to apply for my rank promotion/title certification, but I got one yesterday that made me laugh:

"Gurjot Singh Receives Grand PhD and 8th Degree Black Sash"

Hello Ed

The Board of Regents congratulates Grand Master Gurjot Singh, a 40-year Martial Arts veteran and retired US Army Ranger, to his Grand PhD in Martial Arts and he his promotion to 8th degree Black Sash in Internal Pugilism

Grand Master Singh is a retired Army veteran and holds a Master's Degree in Education from Troy University.

He is also the author of "The Art of Western Tai Chi Ch'uan" which is available on Amazon.

Click here to read the book reviews...

Again, CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to the US Grand Masters Council.

CLICK HERE for more information about how you can get your promotion

Talk to you soon,
Dr Ron
Ron Marek, PhD
(Business Administration - 2001)
480-456-4700

P.S. Remember to download your application here

Some of you may remember Gurjot Singh from this thread, where he talked about the rigorous vetting he received by the World Martial Arts College. Apparently belonging to only one pay and play organization wasn't enough.

[Permalost]

Anyone else happen to notice that the International University San Diego is located in Phoenix, Arizona?

[P Marsh]

Black Sash in Internal Pugilism

Wait... so... he can fight people with his kidneys?

[DerAuslander]

Numerous Korean universities offer TKD as a major or minor, other than that, dunno...

That's a completely different type of program, and those guys usually end up some of the top practitioners of the art. They bust their asses for four or more years, take classes in nutrition, kinesiology, etc. It's similar to any sort of focused physical education degree in the US, centered on a given sport. Yongin University offers degrees in Taekwondo, Yudo, Hapgido, etc.

It's not comparison to this bullshit.

[Antifa]

That's a completely different type of program, and those guys usually end up some of the top practitioners of the art. They bust their asses for four or more years, take classes in nutrition, kinesiology, etc. It's similar to any sort of focused physical education degree in the US, centered on a given sport. Yongin University offers degrees in Taekwondo, Yudo, Hapgido, etc.

It's not comparison to this bullshit.

How many PhDs are members of this site? Perhaps we need s scholarly committee to create the guidelines by which we say "Your Degree is Bullshit".