Rank and Title Policy

Rank and Title Policy

1.  Rank promotion, Instructor Certification and System Recognition:

a. The Federation and Masters Council will offer certificates of instructor certification, rank recognition, and Academic Standing to all vetted members.

b. Master Instructorship Certification:
- must present 4th or 5th degree or higher rank certificate
- must be a current member
- consent to a full background investigation

c.  The council will issue certificates for the following:
- Membership
- Rank recognition
- Master Instructor recognition and/or certification*
- Martial Arts Educational Facility Accreditation
- Martial Arts Educator

*Members may be required to demonstrate teaching ablility or technical ability in the art in which certification is requested. (Funds for Master Instructor or System Recognition will be refunded if member does not meet the standards of commission.)
You may do this by:
- Rank Certificate from an approved organization
- Letter of Presentation from a past head of family
- Presentation to a judging panel

2.  Dues and Fee structure for High Rank Level Membership:

- Lifetime Membership = $100
- Rank Recognition = $50
11×14 Diploma

The American Masters Council is not the rank promotion authority. The ACAF will recognize as well as advance rank. We recognize rank in an effort to set standards and establish legitimate Master Instructors.

Applicants who claim rank and titles above the community norm for age and experience ( i.e. 35 year old 10th Degree Grandmasters) can expect to have applications either rejected or extremely scrutinized.