To be eligible for charter school status, a minimum of five students must be enrolled and the instructor must be a qualified martial arts instructor.

The American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation is committed to the future growth of the martial arts in building an educational scholarship foundation and grants program that will provide support for nonprofit and for profit martial arts programs. This support will be in the form of financial, technical, and educational grants and scholarships.

• Yes, the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your membership fees and donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt with the proper tax filing information.

Do I have to become a member to receive grant funding or access other resources?

• No, we evaluate emergency humanitarian needs. But we do give consideration first to our Black Belt members and Charter School members because, without their support, funding through our scholarships and grant programs would not be available.

• No, each application will be reviewed for eligibility. We are looking for members with high moral standing in the community, an interest in the future growth of the martial arts, and exemplifies a high standard of leadership. We do realize that leadership is continual growth and a learning experience. This is the reason we have established the American Martial Arts Alliance Institute to support our members and the martial arts community through personal development training.