Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Joining the SMAA


The SMAA has attracted a number of prominent members. These distinguished martial artists include Dave Lowry, a well-known martial arts writer; Hunter Armstrong, director of the International Hoplology Society (founded by the late Donn Draeger); and Wayne Muromoto, editor of Furyu--The Budo Journal of Classical Martial Arts and Culture.


APPLICATION FORMS
Prospective members: print the Application for New Members
Current members: print the
Application for Current Members
Membership Levels
There are two levels of membership in the SMAA:

Associate Membership: allows you to be affiliated with the SMAA and receive an Associate Member certificate, our quarterly newsletter, and discounts at SMAA events. Associate members are not eligible to apply for rank or teaching titles. The annual membership fee at this level is $20.00 (US).

Full Membership: allows you to be affiliated with the SMAA and receive our quarterly newsletter and discounts at SMAA events. In addition, full members may apply for rank and teaching titles. The annual membership fee at this level is $25.00 (US).

How to Obtain an Application Form
You may request an application form using one of the following methods:

via the Web: print out the
online application form with your web browser

via e-mail: send a message to shudokan@smaa-hq.com

via mail: send a letter to the SMAA HQ at the following address:


SMAA HQ
PO Box 6022
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-6022
USA