Why Yes, I'm A Deserving Martial Arts Professional

**Chili Pepper** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 8:36am

... and I want my legal martial arts PhD!

http://martialartsphd.com/

Really, there's not a single sentence on the page that doesn't provide awesome entertainment, but here's a representative taste:

The International University San Diego, in conjunction with the U.S. Grand Master’s Council, waives the usual criteria for the degree, including matriculation, residency and exams. The Board of Regents evaluates all applications and transfers the appropriate credits to The International University. Applicants are awarded a Martial Arts or Martial Science degree.

But wait, the fun doesn't stop there! Check out the website from the US Grand Master's Council - http://www.usgrandmasterscouncil.com/ ... owned and operated by the same Dr. Ron Marek.

**itwasntme** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 10:09am

Why doesn't something like this go in the Fraud forum? It seems like I've actually heard of people having degrees in martial arts/science, this could be more than a laugh for somebody.

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**It is Fake** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 10:17am

Well, what's to be investigated? It says, right on the website, that they are full of ****. All that is left is the laughing.

**Pharabus** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 10:22am

****, tuition increases on 8th April, better get my application in!

actually, tuition??

**itwasntme** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 10:40am

Originally Posted by It is Fake

Well, what's to be investigated? It says, right on the website, that they are full of ****. All that is left is the laughing.

Lol I hope you never lose your edge. But I meant more for organizational purposes, not necessarily an investigation. The investigation appears to have already been done, unless of course it actually says somewhere on the website "we are troll, we are full of ****." I haven't even looked into seeing as how I'm not interested in this type of degree.

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**Chili Pepper** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 10:50am

Originally Posted by jwilde88

I haven't even looked into seeing as how I'm not interested in this type of degree.

Suuuuure you're not. I bet you've already sent in your application.

**Pharabus** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 11:06am

Originally Posted by Chili Pepper

Suuuuure you're not. I bet you've already sent in your application.

and you need to get yours in too, i mean they only give out 7 a month, these guys are the real deal and a class act to boot!

**WoodyCorpus** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 11:23am

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

**itwasntme** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 11:25am

Originally Posted by Chili Pepper

Suuuuure you're not. I bet you've already sent in your application.

My secrettt!!!!

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**Chili Pepper** · Posted On: 3/30/2012 12:04pm

Originally Posted by Pharabus

and you need to get yours in too, i mean they only give out 7 a month, these guys are the real deal and a class act to boot!

You're assuming I didn't send mine in before posting it here. I anticipated a flood of interest.

Some awesome quotes from the application form:

“Is This A REAL Degree?”
Yes, an honorary degree or a degree honoris causa (Latin: 'for the sake of the honor')
is an academic degree for which a University (or other degree-awarding
institution) has waived the usual requirements (such as matriculation, residence, study
and the passing of examinations). The degree itself is typically a doctorate or, less
commonly, a master's degree, and may be awarded to someone who has no
prior connection with the institution in question.

Usually the degree is conferred as a way of honoring a distinguished visitor's
contributions to a specific field, or to society in general. The university often
derives benefits by association with the person in question

(emphasis in bold is my comment)

Please indicate the degree you are applying for and in what discipline
Doctor Of Philosophy: ___ International PhD ___ Grand PhD
PhD Discipline: ___ Martial Science ___ Martial Arts
Rank Promotion Request: System / Style _____________________________
___ 5th Dan ___ 6th Dan ___ 7th Dan ___ 8th Dan ___ 9th Dan ___10th Dan

International Doctor of Philosophy – International PhD - requires a Master’s level
rank (4th to 7th Degree and/or 20+ years of training) ___ $1,297.00 (price struck through on original) $497
Grand Doctor of Philosophy – Grand PhD – is reserved only for Grand Masters (8th -
10th Dan) ___ $1,897.00 (price struck through on original) $647

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 ___