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Master's Apprentice Program

This is the most intense program offered at Pure Force Martial Arts.  First and foremost a student in this program is a direct & personal student of the Grandmaster.  As such these students answer directly to the GM as well as all certified Instructors. As an Apprentice you are under very close direction by all experienced certified staff members for guidance and development.  Members of the Master's Apprentice program are expected to maintain the highest level of respect and self-control at all times.  Due to these higher expectations MA program members do not fall under the standard PFMA behavior requires, MA members are discharged from the program if they at any time in any way violate PFMA behavior rules. Any action that is questionable will be treated as a violation.

To even begin down this path you must;
  1. Must have a formally ranked martial arts background (Black Belt in at least one system)
  2. Must be interviewed by at least one of each; Apprentice Member & Certified Instructor
  3. Must submit to personal & criminal background checks
If you are excepted you will then begin a journey that will last the rest of your life!

The ranks in this program do not relate to formal Dan ranks as it is understood you must be a Shodan (1st Dan) to even apply!

Below are the general guidelines for advancement in the Master's Apprentice Program;


Assistant Instructor

After 6 months of assisting the current instructor in the junior most class to prove your martial background and understand the basics of PFMA standards. After the 6 months of review you will don this belt and begin your training as an Apprentice.
  • You will begin Course Study of Martial Science
  • You will be required to show a growing understanding of PFMA programs
  • You will lead the youngest age group classes under the supervision of a Certified Instructor
  • You will be required to attend all PFMA events, fundraisers, additional trainings
  • You will be required to preform two events of community service each year
Instructor

APR II ~ At this level you have completed the primary study of PFMA Programs and the required 60 credits in Martial Science (certified instructor degree) as well as taught under supervision of PFMA with a total of no less then 250 hours of mat time.
  • If you have not, you will at this point begin all weapons training
  • You will Continue Certified Instructor courses in Martial Science
  • You will begin your course study in a secondary system taught in the PFMA schools
  • You will be required to lead a group of students to a tournament
  • You will be required to hold a student testing at least one time per year
Senior Instructor

APR III ~ Now you have completed the Senior Certified Instructor Degree in Martial Science and the basic course of study in a secondary system. You must have no less then 700 hours of mat time with PFMA.
  • You will clearly show the ability to use and teach no less then 4 weapons systems taught in PFMA
  • You will begin study in a third system taught in PFMA
  • You will lead PFMA in at least one fundraiser per year; this includes all planing, set-up, organization and completion of the project
  • You will write a thesis on the future of martial arts and how PFMA will maintain the leadership standards it has set
  • You must earn public recognition for your efforts in the martial arts before promoting to the next level

Master Instructor

APR IV ~ Renshi

You now have no less then 2000 hours on the mat with PFMA.  You are a proven leader within our Schools and set the highest example for those students under you.

 

  •   You will begin the study of Reflexology
  • You will begin the study of Kinetic Energy and how it is applied to striking, blocking & breaking
  • You must now start your Master Certified Instructor courses in Martial Science
  • You must now begin a forth style or system of study in PFMA
    		 Kyoshi
    ~ This is a senior master instructor

    • 3500 hours of mat time
    • Formal Rankings in no less then four Styles/Systems
    • Begin study in Acupoints and their Martial Application
    • Promotion approved by all Apprentice members & certified Instructors.
    • All ranks from this point on are subject to the vote of all Apprentice membership and the completion of tasks set on a case by case bases by the GM.
    		Shihan

    This is a teacher of teachers and should be respected as such.
    • This rank can only be earned by completing all standard styles taught in PFMA
    • Completing all Academic Programs in PFMA
    • Must be an inducted member in a Martial Arts based "Hall of Fame" at no less then a National Level
    • Must be recommended by the entire Apprentice Membership & all PFMA Staff members
    • Must then be formally & publicly approved by the GM in a formal promotion ceremony.
    		SOKE

      This rank denotes the right to lead PFMA as the Soke when the Grandmaster retires or passes.

      		GrandMaster

      There is and will be only one of these belts.  This belt belongs to GM C.E. Carter the founder of Pure Force Martial Arts.