NMAO
National Martial Arts Organization

This school is Accredited

The martial arts school displaying this seal has met nine independent standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism — verified by the NMAO.

What that means for you

Choosing where you or your child train is a decision built on trust. Accreditation replaces "just take our word for it" with proof — reviewed by a national body, not the school itself.

9STANDARDS MET
40+CHECKPOINTS
INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED
The Accreditation Standards

Nine standards. Every one verified.

1

A Real, Established School

Not a pop-up. A legitimate, accountable business with a clear mission.

  • Registered business
  • Stated mission
  • Financially sound
2

Verified Lineage & Credentials

The instructors' rank and lineage are real — traced and confirmed, not self-claimed.

  • Instructor lineage traced
  • Certificates verified
  • Publicly sourced
3

Insured & Background-Checked

The people teaching your family are insured, screened, and ready for an emergency.

  • Liability insurance
  • Background-checked staff
  • CPR & first-aid
4

A Safe, Monitored Space

The training floor is watched over and equipped for safety.

  • Video monitoring
  • Fire-safety equipment
5

Qualified Instructors

Everyone on the mat is vetted, with clear standards for how rank is earned.

  • Vetted assistant instructors
  • Clear promotion standards
6

Open & Transparent

A real, findable presence you can research before you ever walk in.

  • Public website
  • Social presence
  • Google profile
7

Professional Operations

Run like a real institution — fair, documented, and protective of your data.

  • Operations manual
  • Fair discipline & appeals
  • Protected records
8

Clean & Health-Conscious

A hygienic floor and gear, with awareness for allergies and health.

  • Cleaning & disinfection schedule
  • Sanitized equipment
  • Allergy awareness
9

Held to Account

Accreditation isn't a one-time trophy — it's kept current, and it can be revoked.

  • Ongoing good standing
  • Reviewed regularly
  • Revocable

Why the seal matters

Any school can put a certificate on the wall. This seal is different: it's granted — and can be taken away — by the National Martial Arts Organization, an independent body. A school displaying it has chosen to be held to a national standard.

Verified & monitored by the NMAO
NMAO

We at the National Martial Arts Organization honor the integrity of this school and its commitment to elevate the standard of business within the martial arts.