Welcome to . . .

Martial Artists Continuing Education

Thank you for your interest in the Martial Arts Continuing Education association, the official association of all fighting systems.

Our philosophy at M.A.C.E. is similar to that of a college or university. In such environments, while achieving your goal of a bachelor's degree is a worthwhile endeavor, it is also understood by everyone that the bachelor's is but the first step on the ladder. Some strive for a higher goal - for the master's degree, or perhaps even the doctorate. Such are our goals at M.A.C.E.

We strongly believe that, while the study of a martial art, any martial art, is a worthwhile pursuit, and achieving your black belt is a fine goal, there should be the same sense of looking beyond that first goal, or climbing the ladder, if you would, that we have with a college degree. For many of us, the study of the martial arts is not simply a hobby or a business. Nor is it simply a course of study with a set goal in sight. It is a way of looking at life and dealing with the problems with which we are confronted.

And what of the eternal debates within the martial arts community? Hard styles vs. soft, combat oriented styles vs. art styles, grappling vs. P/K. Our philosophy at M.A.C.E is that all styles have advantages and disadvantages. No one style will serve in every situation, but a well rounded martial artist, one who has trained in multiple styles, will hopefully be prepared for any eventuality.

If you have earned your black belt in Shotokan, why not expand your horizon to include Jujitsu? Perhaps you have your black in Judo and are interested in a weapons style. So why not study Kali? If your training has been in a hard style, look into the possibility of training in a soft.

Sound good? Then M.A.C.E. may be just what you're looking for. What's more, you may be just what M.A.C.E. is looking for!

Membership is only $45 (US currency) per year and includes

• ~ One belt, monogramed with your name, rank, school, and instructor's name.
  
• ~ One M.A.C.E. patch per year.
  
• ~ One Rank test per year by Master Instructor Doyle at a M.A.C.E. seminar.
  
• ~ One year's subscription to the M.A.C.E. monthly newsletter.
  
• ~ Authorization to purchase "members only" training and review videos as you progress and attend seminars.
  
• ~ Contact with other M.A.C.E. instructors for testing, training, seminars and help with new systems in which you may wish to train.
  
• ~ Mailing lists with the names of other M.A.C.E. members in your area. This will give you a base of students for tournaments and seminars that you may wish to hold.
  

If MACE sounds like something in which you might be interested, please contact Instructor Curt Doyle at the North American Self Defense Institute.