We Provide

1. •International rank registration
   

2. •Skills upgrades
   

3. •Continuing education
   

4. •Student recruitment
   

5. •Program accreditation
   

6. •Rank promotions
   

7. •Newsletter
   

8. •Renown certificates for membership and rank
   

When your school earns Aikia certification you join the best.

No Politics, Aikia means “Independent”

Back in 1973, our founder decided to leave his politically oppressive organization and develop a new independent concept for martial artists. Now you can become part of the Aikia world international network.

1. •Aikia has championed the concept of mixing arts independently for those teaching the arts of karate, taekwondo, tangsoodo, hapkido, kickboxing, ken(m)po, and other stand-up fighting arts that use the standard kyu/gup colored belt grading system. We can help you evolve your art, skills, and teaching methods.
   

2. •We created the industry standard for grading Dan exams by video, saving you hundreds of dollars for rank advancement.
   

3. •We were the first to produce a manual to assist instructors in recruiting new students and provided it at no cost to our instructor members. Put into practice the methods taught in our school marketing program and you will grow your school.
   

4. •Our certificates for rank have been honored by leading organizations worldwide.
   

5. •We have led the field in stressing reality training methods and providing continuing education, business counseling, and technical support to our members.
   

Profit free

Aikia is the only national non-profit martial arts teachers’ organization in America. For the next two years all Aikia programs have been underwritten by a benefactor who asked only that we maintain the integrity of service that has been the hallmark of Aikia. This means that the association profit from the sale of student memberships and rank certificates, including Dan rank, has been completely absorbed. You pay only a small product and print fee.

1. •Student memberships that have been sold for a $20 annual fee are now only $7. (you are paying for the cost of a patch and membership card).
   

2. •Student rank certificates that normally cost $20-$50 are available to the qualifying instructor member for only $3.50.
   

3. •Dan certificates valued at more than $200 per Dan rank are available for (the price is too low to print).
   

4. •Personal advancement exam fees and Dan certificates issued to Aikia instructor members can now be provided at no cost.
   

5. •In Aikia rank is an honor, not an expense.
   

Here’s what you receive:

1. •You receive the Aikia Black Belt Member Certificate ($40 value).
   

2. •School Charter/Agent certificate ($90 value).
   

3. •Certificate Black Belt Instructor Certificate ($60 value).
   

4. •Free Black Belt Rank Exam (when you are ready, no pressure at any time). Many Aikia instructors choose to test within the first year of membership.
   

5. •The $99 Aikia Program Directors Guide. Complete details on how to profit through membership sales; how to advertise, establish prices, sales promotions, and sell student contracts. This manual has been used by more than 1,500 schools and is now available in book form from Black Belt Books. Your exclusive added inserts include the complete Aikia guide to testing for Dan rank.
   

6. •As an instructor member you may order Aikia student memberships, student rank certifications, and Dan certificates for the non-profit prices stated above. You may offer the certificates for resale at your school for profit.
   

7. •Group discounts to attend Karate College, voted by readers of Black Belt magazine as the #1 training camp in the nation. Instructors attending Karate college receive personalized skill training, business training, and evaluation.
   

8. •The exclusive right to advertise “fully accredited” programs to your students.
   

9. •Exclusive use of the Aikia world international style logos for advertising, websites, and school decorations (not for reproduction on certificates). This franchise fee cost of $1000 has been totally underwritten by our sponsor.
   

10. •Link your website to our affiliated school listings absolutely free. cost of $60 per month has been completely underwritten by our sponsor.
    

Our Goal is to serve our members: “Whosoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26)

How to join

Complete the application and include a copy of your Dan certificate and your application fee of $229. Yearly renewal fee is only $99. Does all this sound too good to be true? We are counting on you to be a top grade black belt and bring honor to the profession of teaching martial arts. Trust is something you earn. Join us today!