Shinja Martial Arts University
SMAU MEMBERSHIP
SMAU RANK REGISTRY
SMAU MARTIAL ARTS CHAPLAINCY
SMAU CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER
SHINJA MASTERS & HEADMASTERS COUNCILP
MASTERS COLLEGE OF MARTIAL ARTS
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP in SMAU
CONTACT SOKE JOHN ENGER FOR INFORMATION
NOTE: WE ARE DISTINCTIVELY A CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF MARTIAL ARTISTS
“CERTIFIED MARTIAL ARTS CHAPLAIN” from the SMAU
For currently Licensed or Ordained Ministers who are involved with the martial arts!
Certification through the SMAU Chaplain Corps
* This Certification is not a state counseling license.
Copy of Ministerial License or Ordination must be sent by email or postal service!
Do you desire to be a part of the SMAU Chaplain Corps? We can help you!
Contact Dr. John Enger at
Assistance provided through
Shinja Ministerial Association and Ministry
Charter your school with SMAU
as a
“CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER”
Receive the the right to use the SMAU Official Training Center Seal on your Web Site and Letterhead!
* Help with Certificate Design for your School/DOJO
Revocation of a Charter as a Certified Training Center if the Headmaster and/or Instructors do not conform to moral and ethical standards set out by the Charter requirements which would bring discredit upon the SMAU and its standards.
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:
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
Headmaster Level Credential (Sokeship or Founder):
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
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
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.
Recognitions Available:
Bachelor*, Master* or Doctorate* (D.M.A.) in: Martial Arts Science or in some cases the Doctor of Budo Diploma
NOTE: WE DO NOT ISSUE A PH.D. IN ANY MARTIAL 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
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
Masters Level
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
Doctorate Level
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