Shinja Masters & Headmasters Council

 

Recognition granted by the Shinja Masters & Headmasters Council, a Christian based organization, is only bestowed upon those that have provided a complete training lineage and dan grade promotion explanation. SMHC does not accept ranks, titles, or standings issued by other organizations, associations or federations. These recognitions are not taken into consideration within the SMHC.

 

Master Level Credential: $50.00

Minimum Requirements:

* 21 years of age

* Earned 5th Dan in any style

* Complete Martial arts Resume with accompanying documentation

Benefits:

* SMHC Diploma

* Life SMHC Membership

* Listing on this website

Buy Now

Note: Before purchasing this item please send information as requested above to JohnSMAU@aol.com for review and approval by Council Members. When approved you will be directed back to this page to make the payment and finalize the transaction.

_______________________________________

Headmaster Level Credential (Sokeship): $100.00

Minimum Requirements:

* 25 years of martial arts experience

* An earned 5th Dan in any style

* An earned Black Belt in a second/third style

* Written Explanation of "Your Style" including rank requirements to 1st Dan
   (DVDs of your style being demonstrated also preferred if possible) 

* Complete Martial Arts Resume with accompanying documentation

 

Benefits:

* SMHC Headquarters Diploma

* Life SMHC Membership

* Listing on this website

 

 

Buy Now

Masters College of Martial Arts

 

In order to receive a degree diploma (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate) in Martial Arts, one must fulfill the  requirements assigned each degree level. Prior experience may be submitted, but all experience must contain a notarized document attesting to its legitimacy. Once these evidences are received a diploma may be issued.

* ALL DEGREES ISSUDED ARE CONSIDERED VOCATIONAL IN NATURE AND ARE NOT REGIONALLY ACCREDITED ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOGNIZED BY ANY EDUCATIONAL SECRETARY. CREDENTIALS ISSUED ARE DONE SO UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF VOCATIONAL PEERS AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED VALID WITHIN THE MARTIAL ARTS INDUSTRY WHICH WILL VARY FROM GROUP TO GROUP.

NOTE: The Florida Department of Education -- Commission for Independent Education, has definitively stated that the Masters College of Martial Arts is clearly "vocational" in nature and limits itself to the awarding of degrees specific to the martial arts community for prior accomplishments as well as identifying itself clearly as a religious organization and is not required to apply for a letter of exemption, nor does it fall under the Florida Department of Education's definition as a traditional school/college and therefore can operate free of interference with the current structure of the College.      

Bachelor*, Master* or Doctorate* (D.M.A.) in: Martial Arts Science

Course Requirements:

Specific requirements will be related to your current national style (Korean, Brazilian, Japanese, etc.) or the primary art from which you draw from.

Bachelor Level: $100

Requirements:

1. Have a Black Belt of 1st Dan in a specific martial art style

2. 3 Personal References from other Martial Artists holding  3rd Dan or higher

3. 3 Personal References from those other than Martial Artists

4. A complete Martial Arts Resume with accompanying documentation - NOTARIZED!

5. A 5 page written paper (minimum) on your particular martial art and what you have   

     personally learned from it and how you plan to progress within this art over the

     next 5 years. 

6. A 5 page written paper (minimum) on the pros and cons of organized "mixed martial

     arts cage matches" and where you believe this is leading martial arts as a whole.

NOTE: Paper must be typed. Consideration will be given to grammar, form and content.

Buy Now

Note: Before purchasing this item please send documentation as requested above to JohnSMAU@aol.com for review and approval. When approved you will be directed back to this page to make the payment and to finalize the transaction.

Masters Level: $150

Requirements for this level are above those of the Bachelors level.

Requirements:

1. Have a Black Belt of 5th Dan in a specific martial arts style

2. 3 Personal References from other Martial Artists holding  3rd Dan or higher

3. 3 Personal References from those other than Martial Artists

4. A complete Martial Arts Resume with accompanying documentation - NOTARIZED!

5. A 10 page written paper (minimum) on contrasting two entirely different martial arts

     styles from your own

6. A 10 page written paper (minimum) on what makes a Master Teacher in the Arts.

NOTE: Paper must be typed. Consideration will be given to grammar, form and content.

Buy Now

Note: Before purchasing this item please send documentation as requested above to John@SMAU@aol.com for review approval. When approved you will be directed back to this page to make the payment and to finalize the transaction.   

Doctorate Level: $200

Requirements for this level are above those of the Master level

Requirements:

1. Have a Black Belt of a 7th Dan in a specific martial arts style

2. 3 Personal References from other Martial Artists holding  3rd Dan or higher

3. 3 Personal References from those other than Martial Artists

4. A complete Martial Arts Resume with accompanying documentation - NOTARIZED!

5. A 15 page written paper (minimum) on the value of engaging in verbal de-escalation

     techniques in an attempt to avoid a physical confrontation with the individual(s)

6. A 5 page paper thoroughly outlining why you believe you have reached a level

     in your life that you should receive a Doctorate in Martial Arts Science -

     (Honoris Causa)             

7. A DVD with you teaching your particular Martial Art (minimum of 45 minutes)

    *A series of DVDs already produced with you instructing your particular system or art

     will suffice to meet this criteria towards the degree but must be sent as a complete set

      

NOTE: Paper must be typed. Consideration will be given to grammar, form and content.

Buy Now

Note: Before purchasing this item please send documentation as requested above to JohnSMAU@aol.com for review and approval. When approved you will be directed back to this page to make the payment and to finalize the transaction.