1964
Foundation of the Martial Arts Association - International by Grandmaster Lee
Establishment of the Black Belt Council
Commencement of the annual championships
Grandmaster Yamahashi nominated to the honourary member
Nomination to the chairperson the senior Olympics and the U.S. Karate Championships
1970
Association opened up to all styles and systems
Establishment of the Instructor college
Appearance of the first textbooks
Appointment the 1st Master Treffen in California
1975
Introduction of Fitness-trainer School
Conception of long distance courses for theoretical topics
Introduction of Physiology and Kinesiology courses
1980
Awarding of 10th Dan for Grandmaster Lee through the World Head of Family Sokeship Council
MAA-I becomes the biggest black belt union in the world
The 1st Martial Arts Hall of Fame event
Establishment of the World Wide Champions Registry
1985
German section of the Martial Arts Association established.
Grandmaster Michael Bayer is elected as chairperson
Introduction of security guard training in the MAA.
Work together with the Higashi college - Canada
International sponsorship plan for a Philippine children
Publication of “Fighter-Magazine”
Participation in the World Cup, parallel to the ATP-Tunier on the fairground Hanover
William S. Ungerman, director of the U.S. training Centre of the SWAT was nominated as honourary member.
Benefit dinner for children in need
Grandmaster Prof. Keido Yamaue 10th Dan, Nephew of the Emperor was nominated as honorary member
Appearance on Belgian TV
Work together with the George Washington University
1st MAA-I Federal course in Bonn
1st Fight Sport – Federal League in the MAA-I.
Foundation of the International Dan Grade Committee
Appearance on an all-European television station
1st Open German fighting arts championship
Publication of a jubilee-edition (publication) “The World of Martial Arts “
Honour from the Polish office for culture and sport (TKKF)
1st Thai & Kick-Box Gala - Oer Erkenschwick
Sponsoring of the sports club program for the disabled - Ingolstadt
Position of the German national team for the WUMA European championships in London
1995
European agency of the Martial Arts Association established
Grandmaster Jörg Digulla is elected as chairperson
1st German Championship & Thai Kick-Box Gala in the Turbine Hall - Oberhausen
Training trip with visit with Jackie Chan in Hong Kong
Sponsoring of benefit Budo Show - Thuine
1st German Intercup
Publication the formal directory of the MAA-I student to master
Completion of the Martial Arts Association Network with 15 proper fight artistries Internetprojekten
USA study-trip in the karate college–Profesional Instructor seminar with training with Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace, Jhon Rhee, Michael DePasquale, Renzo Gracie, etc. at Radford University
Jeet Kune Do Council conference, Int. Grapplers conference & World Martial Arts conference - USA
1st MAA Survival Camp - Celle
The presidency will accepts Hall of Fame into the World Head of Family Sokeship Council - Florida
Constitution of the Budo Ryu total work (book) in cooperation with the IBDF
Cooperation with the Economic Educational Institute
Cooperation and agreement with the Action Stunt School and the 1st MAA-I Survival action course
2000
US-Study trip with visit from film-star Ralf Möller & Arnold Schwarzenegger among others - Los Angeles
Cooperation contract with the IKBO, IPKA and the MAA. & Foundation of the Muay Thai Union Germany
Seat on the “Executive Advisory Committee” of the Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association
Honour from Harvard University (USA) through the dean Philip W. Belleville, Ph. D.
“Pinnacle Awards of Success” - highest success award of the Eastern Martial Arts Association
Academy Awards honour through the Action Martial Arts magazine with Bob Wall, Cynthia Rothrock, “King of Kata” Eric Lee, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Wesley Snipes, George Dillman, etc. Several MAA-I members were appointed in films and series as stunt doubles
Special award for the contribution and international cooperation with the Polish Sport & Culture Association and the Polish State Defence Organisation.
Grandmaster Prof. Gu Ping (University Prof) of Guangdong - China, was nominated as President
Trainer seminars for self-defence for people with handicaps
1st MAA-I forms championships.
Appointment into the presidency as special emissary for the International Muay Thai and Thai Boxing Association
Appointment into the uppermost levels of Ju Jitsu Organisations: World Council of Jiu Jitsu Organisations
Honour through F.I.S.T. European division
Training trip to China with training in the Shaolin Monastery - Henan
Honorary guests with the KATIPLAN - Philippine Martial Arts festival in Florida
Martial Arts magazine dedicated the director of the MAA a collector-card and posters in a Collection with stars such as Cynthia Rothrock, Fighting Legend Frank Dux (Bloodsport), amongst others
Grandmaster Victor Kan, one of the top 5 scholars of Yip Man nominated as an honorary member
Honour from the World Alliance of Martial Arts Legends, Masters and Founder Hall of Fame
Award of the Confederate Navy Association - Virginia
Ving Tsun Athletic Association - Hong Kong – lifetime membership, through students of Yip Man
Publication of the guidebook the Film & Stunt Branch of Hakan Haslaman
1st MAA-I Weapons course - Hennef
Honour from the Azerbaijan Sport Journalists Association
1st MAA-I Fighting Arts gala - Rostock
Ambassador of Goodwill for the International Filipino Martial Arts festival (Philippines)
WDR give an excellent report about MAA-I members
Cooperation with the University of Indiana
Establishment of the TCM & Natural Health Department
Jeet Kune Do of seminar with Sifu Ted Wong, Bruce Lee’s master student,
Honour from the Bachi-Ki-Do Association
WOMA Sport's Award, Mohammad Mogren Al-Sauds lent through prince Bader Bin Saud Bin
Cooperative work with the Special Security Council of the Special Operations Unit of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ambassador of Goodwill for the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame
MAA-I Stickfighting Instructor course - Bielefeld
Councillor with seat at the Head table of the Eastern International USA Martial Arts Association
The originator of the MAA Grandmaster Dr. R. Lee dies unexpectedly
1st International MAA-I Taekwondo championships - Waltrop
Participation in the National Wushu Kung Fu festival - Asia
Cooperation with the Central Wushu Guan / Chinese Wushu Kung Fu Federation
MAA-I transfers headquarters to Germany
Grandmaster Jörg Digulla and Master Bernd Höhle form the presidency
2002
MAA-I Teaching video production
Seminar “The Day of the masters” - Bochum
Membership to “Commission of Martial of Arts Professors” the American college of Martial Science
1st Kumite Allstyle German Open - Hamburg
Cooperation with the World Anti Terror & Alfa Foundation
1st Europe title fights at the International Kick and Thai Box Gala
Introduction of the 1st ATS Training Seminar - Hanover
Shaolin Seminar with monks of the Shaolin Monastery
MAA-I Budo Course in the Olympia base Munich
Representative of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Federation
MAA-I committee with Big Brother - The Battle
Kung Fu seminar with film star Dr. Chiu Chi Ling
Int. Chief Advisor Germany the International Karate Union
Councillor of the World Chang Moo Kwan Association
European Open Championships in England
Work together with the Association for Event Security - Germany
Foundation of the Action Film & Stunt Academy, Master Stuntman MR. Haslaman
Honours representative of the International Martial Arts Research Institute - Malaysia
MAA-I Grand Seminar - Dachau
Introduction of Stunt workshops for martial artists - Stadthagen
MAA-I Wushu festival in India
Cambodian Martial Arts Games Committee member, Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Patent application for MAC - Martial Arts Conzepts
Dojo Management CD-ROM
Memorial seminar to the 30th Anniversary of Bruce Lee - Emden
Cooperation with grade schools, colleges and universities in USA, China and Iran
Cooperation with the Special Naval Unit of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces Marines
Connection with the World Medical Support Team
Award from the Guyana Culture & Sport Ministry from a member of parliament
Reception into the advice of the Prince’s Council of Sport of the Arabic Royal Family
MAA-I Master Seminar “Secrets of Martial Arts”
Opening of the Movie Stunt Academy in Berlin
Representative the World Organizer of Martial Arts
2005
European Representative of the World Filipino Martial Arts Federation
Concil Member of Okinawa Kempo Karate International
Award of the China Mont Wudang Cultural & Kung Fu Research Association
Korea Camp´05 in Brazil of Associacao Um Yang Kwan de Hapkido
Award of Um Yang Kwan Hapkido Association
International Hapkido Festival 2002 in Brasilien
Honorary Member of Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Kushinkai- Chile
Advisor of the Global Society of Founders and Grandmasters Foundation
International Kung Fu Training Camp-Nepal -- Tech Advisor
Cooperation with the Police Services International
West African Counter Terrorist Group – Int. Advisor
Gold Medal of Saudi Arabia from His highness Prince Fahad Bin Khaled Al-Sudeiry
Mitvet for Humanity Association Inc. from Dr. Di An Ro
Awards of Bison Karate Tournament “2005 Showdown of the Champions”/ WOMA
Martial Arts Publication Registry & Recognisation
World Hung Gar Ambassador of Int. Chiu Chi Ling Hung Gar Association & Wong Fei Hung Alumni Association
Recognisation of Shaolin Si Wushu Department Henan/ China
Official of All Pakistan Open Women Wushu Kung-Fu Championship
Official of 11th Lahore District Wushu Championship
World Gold Cup Award from GM Suk Kuk Kim
Representative of the International University of Martial Arts Science
Representative of Flying Eagle Hapkido Federation Singapore
K1 Award of the Japan Shinseikai Full Contact Karate Association
Award of the World Ving Tsun Athletic Association
Award of the World Boxing Council
Cooperation with the Beijing Physical Education University
Cooperation with the Chinese Wushu Federation- Peking
Training camp with the China Police Department-Peking
Vistiting the Premire Minister of China
Cooperation with the Zhon Shan Univerity in China
Training in the Wudang Taoist Wushu Training College
Gratulation the President of the Wudang Taoist Association
Special Honor from the President Security Department of Uzbekistan General Akhat Nosirov
Special Honor Medal Mr. Sourbay Esjanov deputy of the National Congress of Kazakhstan
Special Honor from Russia Ministry of Defense ( General of Russian Army, Mr. Miroshkin )
Honorary Advisor from the Educational Center of the Incorporated Military Commissariats of the Central Administrative Department of Moscow Mr. Alexey Laikov – director of Spetznaz Training Centre
Cooperation with International JeetKuneDo Federation
Award of Azerbaijan International Institute of Eastern Cultures
Cooperation with World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners
1st Bangkok Martial Arts Championship (Assumption University of Thailand)
Award by Shi Yongxin, Abbot of Shaolin Monastery
Co Founder of Brandon Lee Charity Hospital in Nepal
Establishing of the MAA-TV Webchanal
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