2013 FWB Flyer

Fort Walton Beach Tournament Registration Now Open

Once again, we return to Fort Walton Beach for our June AMAI tournament hosted by Kevin Mathis Martial Arts.  This year’s tournament will take place on June 22 & June 23. All Taekwondo and team events will take place on Saturday, June 22.  This will be followed by our high-rank testing & midterm ceremony. We return …

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POINT STANDINGS

2012-2013 Final Tournament Point Standings have been posted

Over 450 students competed in AMAI tournaments in the 2012-2013 season.  All points have now been calculated and posted.  Champions have been determined, and awards will be presented on June 22 at the Fort Walton Beach tournament. We had some strong competitions, and we are proud of everyone that competed this year. Click here to …

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Charlotte Flyer

2013 Charlotte Regional Points have now been Posted.

Karate Charlotte hosted over 160 competitors on April 12 & 13 at the Queen City Invitational/AMAI Charlotte Regional tournament.  It was a great weekend filled with high-energy competitions.  This was also the last tournament in the 2012-2013 tournament season.  Click here to see the points for this tournament.

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Chick Mathis

Master Chick Mathis to Instruct at Minnesota Adult Leadership Camp — Online Registration Now Open

The AMAI and Legacy American Martial Arts are pleased to announce that Master Chick Mathis, along with Master Amanda Olson, will be instructing at the Minnesota Leadership Camp on May 17 & 18. This AMAI Adult Leadership Camp is being hosted by Legacy American Martial Arts in West St. Paul, MN, and  provides our Adult Leadership Students …

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American Martial Arts Institute Ki Nung Life Newsletter

March Ki Nung Life Newsletter Now Available

    Each month, Jena Bushey, Chief Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts, puts out our Ki Nung Life newsletter.  The March edition is now available for you to download.   Ki Nung Life’s goal is to keep us healthy through diet, exercise/training, and mindset.  In this month’s edition: Diet:  More information about wheat in our …

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Fort Walton Beach Tournament Registration Now Open2012-2013 Final Tournament Point Standings have been posted2013 Charlotte Regional Points have now been Posted.Master Chick Mathis to Instruct at Minnesota Adult Leadership Camp — Online Registration Now OpenMarch Ki Nung Life Newsletter Now Available

Welcome to the AMAI

November 25, 2011

Martial Arts Organization AssociationWelcome to the American Martial Arts Institute (AMAI).  We are dedicated to helping students and instructors reach their full potential as martial artists.

Students who train at an AMAI affiliated school can expect the best martial arts training available from certified instructors.  Some of the exciting arts you may find being taught at your local AMAI schools include:  Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Weaponry, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, KUBs, Leadership programs, character development, child abduction prevention, bully programs, and more.  AMAI students can also enjoy  participating in our National Championship Tournament Program.

School owners who join the AMAI have access to all of our martial arts curriculum programs in addition to exceptional programs such as safetyNETkids, High Octane Demo Team Program, and the AMAI student tournament circuit.  We also provide direct business development support such as organizational planning and marketing information to help you succeed.

To learn more about us, click here.

Fort Walton Beach Tournament Registration Now Open

May 8, 2013

Once again, we return to Fort Walton Beach for our June AMAI tournament hosted by Kevin Mathis Martial Arts.  This year’s tournament will take place on June 22 & June 23.

All Taekwondo and team events will take place on Saturday, June 22.  This will be followed by our high-rank testing & midterm ceremony.

We return on Sunday, June 23, for our Tai Chi, Weaponry, and Jiu Jitsu competitions.  (Please note that we have new rules for our Jiu Jitsu tournament.)

Click here for complete information on this tournament and to download a copy of the new Jiu Jitsu rules..

 

(This tournament was previously referred to as the Destin Nationals)

2012-2013 Final Tournament Point Standings have been posted

May 5, 2013

POINT STANDINGS

Over 450 students competed in AMAI tournaments in the 2012-2013 season.  All points have now been calculated and posted.  Champions have been determined, and awards will be presented on June 22 at the Fort Walton Beach tournament.

We had some strong competitions, and we are proud of everyone that competed this year.

Click here to see who the champions are.  Congratulations to all of you.  

2013 Charlotte Regional Points have now been Posted.

April 22, 2013

Charlotte FlyerKarate Charlotte hosted over 160 competitors on April 12 & 13 at the Queen City Invitational/AMAI Charlotte Regional tournament.  It was a great weekend filled with high-energy competitions.  This was also the last tournament in the 2012-2013 tournament season.  Click here to see the points for this tournament.

Updated Combined Point Standings Have Been Posted!

March 27, 2013

 

 

 

POINT STANDINGSWhere do you stand?  Click here to see the combined point totals for the 2012-2013 AMAI Tournament Season.  These standings reflect all points earned at the Fort Walton Beach Nationals, Morganton Regionals, Destin Regionals, Johnson City Nationals, and Montgomery Regionals.

We have some strong competitions.  The Charlotte Regionals are your last chance to add points to your total.  Click here for complete information on the Charlotte Regionals and to register online today.

Charlotte Flyer

Master Chick Mathis to Instruct at Minnesota Adult Leadership Camp — Online Registration Now Open

March 15, 2013

The AMAI and Legacy American Martial Arts are pleased to announce that Master Chick Mathis, along with Master Amanda Olson, will be instructing at the Minnesota Leadership Camp on May 17 & 18.

This AMAI Adult Leadership Camp is being hosted by Legacy American Martial Arts in West St. Paul, MN, and  provides our Adult Leadership Students with a weekend of in-depth training as well as the opportunity to certify for their next collar.  All certification levels will be offered.

We will also be offering High-Rank Tests and Midterms at this camp.

Final Tournament of the 2012-2013 Season. Registration Now Open!

March 13, 2013

Karate Charlotte is hosting the Queen City Invitational, an AMAI Regional Tournament, in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 12 & 13, 2013.

This AMAI Sanctioned tournament is the final tournament in the 2013-2013 season.  It is also the last opportunity for circuit members to increase their point totals.

Online registration is now available.  Be sure to register by Sunday, April 7, to avoid the late fee.

Click here for complete information on this tournament.  See you in Charlotte!

March Ki Nung Life Newsletter Now Available

March 5, 2013

American Martial Arts Institute Ki Nung Life Newsletter

 

 

Each month, Jena Bushey, Chief Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts, puts out our Ki Nung Life newsletter.  The March edition is now available for you to download.

 

Ki Nung Life’s goal is to keep us healthy through diet, exercise/training, and mindset.  In this month’s edition:

  • Diet:  More information about wheat in our diets, a better choice at Perkins, and a new salmon recipe.
  • Exercise:  Learn about Tabata sparring and the value of self-defense training.
  • Mindset:  Humility–a key characteristic for all leaders.

Click here to download your copy today.

New 1st & 2nd Degree Students in both Taekwondo and Tai Chi

February 21, 2013

 

2-01-2013 - New 1st Degree Black Belts: Front Row--Nicholas Daniel, Noah Blevins, Micah Blevins, Ben Ottersbach Back Row--Wyatt Bell, Lilia Clark, Robin Bell, Caleb Harless -- Olson's Martial Arts Academy

Congratulations to the students of Olson’s Martial Arts Academy.  On Friday, February 1, eight students successfully tested for their 1st Degree Black Belts in Taekwondo, while four other students achieved their goal of 2nd Degree.  One week later, on Friday, February 8, two students earned their Black Sash in Tai Chi and a third student reached his goal of 2nd Degree Black Sash.  Click here to check out our gallery for pictures of these students and other recent new black belts.

AMAI Adult Leadership Camp in Tennessee — Online Registration Now Available

February 21, 2013

Olson’s Martial Arts Academy will once again host an Adult Leadership & Instructor Camp in Watauga, Tennessee.  All Adult Leadership students are encouraged to attend this camp to get in-depth training from Masters Amanda & Glenn Olson.  Instructor Certification is available at this camp for any students who wish to test for their next collar.  Click her for more details and online registration. 

 

 

February Ki Nung Life Newsletter Available for Download

February 11, 2013

American Martial Arts Institute Ki Nung Life Newsletter

The February issue of the Ki Nung Life Newsletter is now available for you to download.

Have you ever really checked out the AMAI logo?  How can we apply the “Tradition with Vision” tag-line to our lives.  Read the Leadership Letter to find out.

Get to know Alfred Smith of Norman, Oklahoma.  His quest is to be an AMAI National Champion, and he is well on his way.  Read more about this strong competitor in the Student to Watch section.

This edition is filled with nutritional information:

  • Ever had a hard time making the right choice when you go out to eat?  A salad or a steak?  Even our own editor learned the hard way that you have to be prepared before you eat out.  Just because something sounds more nutritious doesn’t mean that it is.
  • Learn more about a gluten free diet.
  • How about making a chocolate cake out of . . . beets?!?  We have the recipe here.
  • How can you make sure not to go back to old habits after you reach your goal weight.

Click here to download your copy today.

 

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