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If you are a martial arts teacher that desires to teach outside of your dojo, such as on public school campuses, boys and girls clubs, etc., then being a member of a martial arts association that can verify your credentials can be of service to you. It is pretty well known that everyone "takes care of their own" in the martial arts. So when you use a rank certificate signed by your instructor as proof of teaching credentials, it is pretty much expected that your teacher will vouch for you. I feel it is even better to have membership in a teachers association that can provide you with a non-biased 3rd party verification of your credentials. ATAMA (American Teachers Association of Martial Arts) is a non-profit organization that can provide the verification of one's teaching status (active vs non active), background, and moral character, which needs to be reviewed now more than ever before. A martial arts teacher that has been vetted outside of his or her home dojo or organization is one that can be trusted by families and public entities. It lets people know that you have nothing to hide and that they have nothing to worry about. Being an ATAMA member can make the general public more comfortable with choosing your dojo to bring their children to for training. The ATAMA is not only a credential verifying organization, but also a credential granting (where appropriate) agency, especially for those who cannot otherwise receive well earned promotions. For membership information, please contact Sid Rayford or Amy Rayford via Facebook messenger or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Thank you.
10/14/2026
Dwight Holley, Hanshi has a blog that is called, "The Master Next Door" wherein there are interviews with well known karate practitioners. The second interview is with ATAMA's very own Carlos Varon, Hanshi. Please, check out and support this blog.
"The Master Next Door!" (Martial Arts Experts) Here is the second article on an unsung Hero of karate from a small community making a difference one person at a time through their teaching of karate.
10/04/2026
Please welcome to ATAMA Master Ron Murray and his son, Master Kyle Murray of Laguna Woods, located in sunny Southern California. Masters Ron and Kyle have been practicing Shaolin Kempo Karate for almost 40 years. The Murrays also own and operate the Kiaiki Dojo, also located in Laguna Woods. We can look forward to the Murrays sharing Shaolin Kempo with ATAMA in the near future. The mixture of styles in ATAMA adds to the diversity of our training and knowledge. Once again, Welcome to ATAMA Master Ron and Kyle Murray!
09/24/2026
Please welcome to ATAMA SiGung Coy W Monroe of Sheridan, Indiana. Mr. Monroe is a 7th Dan 47 year practitioner of Pai Lum and is also a law enforcement officer of almost 4 decades. He and his wife own and operate Monroe's Pai Lum Fire Dragon Martial Arts Academy in Sheridan, Indiana. The style of Pai Lum has a rich history of several contributors, some of which are founders of other styles. Some of the Pai Lum history can be found here:
https://www.pailumtao.com/orlando-kung-fu-tai-chi/history-of-pai-lum-tao/
Mr. Coy Monroe, thank you for joining us. We look forward to your influence in our training sessions and we welcome you to ATAMA!
Happy Birthday to Carlos Varon, Hanshi! May you be blessed with many more birthdays to celebrate!
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