The International Association of Martial Arts/Artists (I.A.M.A.)

Annual Championships 47 years run Joe Lewis, IAMA Hall of Famer stopped by. BKG Tariq Bey 09 Champion I.A.M.A. Hall of Fame Inductee 2009 "Professor" Ernie Cates visiting Central Dojo, N.J. May, 09 I.A.M.A. Ladies "boosting" for our troops. Marta posing here "Good to Go" I.A.M.A. & Fort Bragg Infantry  Hall of Fames Colonel John Alexander "Military Legend" 30 years Spec Ops. trekking through mountains of anywhere in the world. I.A.M.A. Reunion time. Ed Alexander 9th Dan, Cavalorro, Shihan I.A.M.A. Hall of Fame Inductee 2007 the Famous Joe Hyams "RIP". Hollywood Luminary and Author of "Zen in the Martial Arts, a Two Million Seller. Shown here with his friend Shihan GA at his ranch in Colorado. Our Troops on the "Attack" I.A.M.A. Inductees and Board Members GM Sanchez, Founder Soke Council, and GM Al Smith, I.A.M.A. Inductee, and Board Member Bill Chatfield, recent Director of Selective Service, U.S. Marine Warrant Officer I.A.M.A. Board Member Inductee GM Allen Goldberg. Sponsor of Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Atlantic City, and Action Magazine Our Beautiful Banquet Center with outstanding food, service, ambiance. Everybody dances! Thats an order! Then presentations. Historically Shihan Alexander visited I.A.M.A. Darwin, Australia 1994(?) for First events in that region with Bal Catolico I.A.M.A. is True History, Strength & Firepower in the Martial Arts World! JOIN NOW!

Information and Registration YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN! “An elite group of serious Martial Artists” Statement of Purpose I.A.M.A. was founded by Gary Alexander, a former Marine and Martial Artist who was/is on the cutting edge of the growing popularity of the Martial Arts in the United States and abroad. Seeing the need for organization, Gary Alexander formed I.A.M.A. His idea was the bringing together of those Martial Artists that agreed that Standards and Combined effort, were needed, and I.A.M.A. would provide a Base, and Platform to express views and get jobs done. Helping each other in the process. This is advantageous to all that would subscribe and become involved. “The mighty Power of the Team” I.A.M.A. would provide a forum for better interfaces with styles, better teaching methods, standards rules to govern competitions, standards of excellence, criteria for the awarding of rank, and combined business potentials. “Time has proven that organized elements have prevailed and flourished” Through combined effort we can enhance, train, and preserve the Integrity of the Traditional Fighting Arts. With strength of numbers we can offer benefits to the Membership that would be hard to obtain by going it alone. And, as Membership grows more comprehensive benefits will evolve. We live in a sophisticated society now that requires intelligent and progressive leadership at all levels if we are to stand strong toward positive and negative elements revolving around the Martial Arts. To date I.A.M.A. has been respected for having been a pioneering force in the forefront of the development of Karate/Martial Arts in the United States. We hold the “First” Karate titles (1962) ever awarded in the Western Hemisphere. and we are recognized by the International Martial Arts Community, as being the recipients of the highest legitimate Honors available to Martial Artists worldwide. You are invited to join I.A.M.A. (Black Belts and Students) and begin enjoying the Pride of Affiliation and Benefits that go along with the prestige of our organization that ethically revolves around the standards of Honor, Chivalry, Integrity. We look forward to having You, your Students, and Associates as I.A.M.A. Members Please fill out the Membership Form provided and we will open up the I.A.M.A. Martial Arts World to you. _______________________________________________________ Membership Benefits PRESTIGE: I.A.M.A. has been a recognized leader in the Martial Arts, having produced the very first champion in North America 1962,, we have sponsored the first annual karate championships since 1964, now the longest running martial arts event in the world after 37 years, we sponsored the first kickboxing events in this country since1974 through 1980. We have received every top honor and award for martial artists, we have produced masters, champions, and thousands of survivors. We have trained law enforcement, military on several continents, and many thousands of men, women, and children. We invite you to be a part of this! COMBINED POWER: Through I.A.M.A. we can accomplish much in the way of Lobbying, Supporting, and Purchasing Power, by strength of numbers. EXCHANGE IDEAS: With other Members about systems, business, history, traditions, training methods, and psychology’s. SAVE MONEY: Reduced for events sponsored by I.A.M.A. or any of the Member events such as conferences, championships, seminars, socials, instructional courses, and products. LISTING: In our Directory of members so that people know where to find you for mailings, new members, visits, and general contact. SUPPORT: Priority for your projects through I.A.M.A. our membership may be kept abreast of events being sponsored by our promoter members directly through our newsletters and mail lists. TRAINING: Members may visit any member school for (2) two classes per year - free of charge for active members. CONSULTING: You may contact the association on matters of importance to you. Information will be given free of charge.For matters requiring extended consultations reasonable fee may be charged to cover administrative time and costs. CERTIFICATION: Instructors, Black Belts, and Students, may be tested for advancement in rank of determination of rank, and certified to receive our diploma, and I.D. Card, Lapel Pin, that you can be proud to display as a registered member of I.A.M.A., an “elite” Worldwide Martial Arts Organization. RATING PROGRAM: Martial Arts Instructors, Outstanding Students, and Sports Competitors, will receive International recognition for performance. BE INVOLVED: As Black Belt Member you can apply to become an, Executive of I.A.M.A. as part of the International, National, Regional and State levels. We are looking for Executives to recruit, sponsor activities/events, report, administrate, and support the efforts of I.A.M.A. to build and maintain a strong, viable, respected, progressive, martial Arts Association. TRAVEL: As you travel locally or abroad you can contact member schools/organizations to visit and train with. It is always good to have someone around in a common bond as you move around training, social, or for emergencies. FRANCHISE MEMBERSHIP: Dojo’s, Course’s, Programs, Events, may file for the Prestige, Endorsement and Organizational approval for Instructional Methods, Materials, and Certification of Instructors qualifications to conduct such martial arts training with I.A.M.A. __________________________________________________________ Join-(Individual or Group) regardless of style or other Affiliations For additional Information, Call or Write I.A.M.A., Box 2204, Edison, N.J. 08818, Tel. 732-906-0165, E-Mail: garyalex2@verizon.net MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I hereby apply for Membership in the International Association of Martial Artists Black Belts All Ranks, & Student - Under Black Belt options: Check one, New Member: ___, Renewal: ___ (Please Check One): A) __ 1 Year Membership $99.00, B) __ 3 Year Membership $199.00 C) __ 5 Year Membership $300.00 D) __ Life Membership $500.00 E) __ Student 2 Yr.Member $99.00 F) __ Patron/Grant Enter Amt $_________ Payment of Membership may be made with: MasterCard / Visa, Check, Money Order For MasterCard/Visa Payment: Card No.________________________________________________________ Date of MasterCard/Visa Expiration ______/______/_______ Your Signature ______________________________ *Please attach a brief Background Resume & Copies of Certificates of Rank Your Name____________________________________________________ Tel. No.__________________________, Date of Birth _________________ E-Mail Address_________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________City_______________ State_________________________________, Zip_____________________ Your Current Rank______________________________________________ Instructors Name________________________________________________ Your Occupation_________________________________________________ Date of Application_______________, Your Martial Arts System_________ How were you referred to I.A.M.A.?_________________________________ To Join I.A.M.A. Forward Application by: E-Mail: garyalex2@verizon.net (Please indicate Visa/MC Card No. and Expiration date) or by - U.S. Postal: Send Application, Check, or Money Order to: I.A.M.A., P.O. Box 2204, Edison, N.J. 08818, U.S.A. ________________________________________________________         I.A.M.A. Australia at Southport ESE (Brisbane) conducting annual Seminars and Championships. Senior I.A.M.A. Board Members are Bal Catolico (Rep),Peter Morton, 10th Dan, Barry Bradshaw, 10th Dan, Pat McKean, 10th Dan, Mal Lomax, 10th Dan. I.A.M.A. Board of Directors/Inductees to Senior Hall of Fame

God Bless Our Troops Our Competitors at 46th I.A.M.A. Annuals I.A.M.A.'s Hostess Greeter "Lonnie" IAMA Leadership & Associates Socials bring I.A.M.A. Members together. Ernie Cates, 6 times U.S. Marine Judo Champ, Gary Alexander, Guillio Cavalorro I.A.M.A. Leaders visiting Marine Bases volunteering Combat Seminars. Here Bill Miller (RIP), and Shihan Alexander at MCRDSD I.A.M.A. Hall of Fame Inductee "Humanity Award" The Famous David Toma, the Newark PD Detective and  aspiration for the "Baretta" TV Series. Much sort after speaker Internationally for Drug Abuse & Rehab. I.A.M.A. Inductee Bill Durso our Karzai Afghan Contractor with wife and Nancy Presentation of Inductions, Awards, Certifications by Shiahn with Lonnie our "Vanna White" in background support I.A.M.A. Board Member,  Vincent Marchetti, noted Law Enforcment Trainer receiving his Induction Plaque. I.A.M.A. Board Member and Inductees Frank & Kathy Tasetano. Founders of the World Karate Union and Hall of Fame events. A Marine family. Dad, Kids, Mom is an "Honorary" for sireing these great Americans I.A.M.A. Inductees Lt.Col Shusko of MCMAP Quantico, and his lady. Lisa and Shihan, Ernie Temple and his lady I.A.M.A. Membership is Open! and "YOU" are invited to get into activities around he world and gain the support of fellow Martial Artist - of Great Worth!