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ABOUT US

Why Choose Disabled Martial Artists of America

Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities by equipping them with essential self-defense skills  that enhance their personal safety and overall well-being. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive  community that promotes resilience, confidence, and self-reliance through tailored martial arts training.  We strive to break down barriers and make martial arts accessible to all, ensuring that every individual,  regardless of their physical abilities, can benefit from our programs. 

Challenges

Individuals with disabilities often face unique challenges in personal safety and self-esteem due to societal  stigma and lack of access to appropriate self-defense training. Traditional martial arts facilities typically do  not address the specific needs of these individuals, leaving a significant gap in available resources. This  results in a lack of confidence and awareness of personal safety among individuals with disabilities,  making them more vulnerable to various forms of harm. 

Customization

The Disabled Martial Artists of America, Inc. addresses this pressing need by providing customized self defense programs that cater specifically to individuals with disabilities. Our skilled instructors are trained  not only in martial arts but also in adaptive techniques that accommodate a wide range of physical  abilities. By focusing on personal safety, technique, and confidence-building, we enable our members to  gain practical skills while fostering a sense of belonging and community. 

Executive Board (click on images for bio)

Len Kirschbaum

CEO

   


Jonathan Drummond

  President

  


Ronea Fowler

  Operations

  


F. Darrell Mattingly Jr.

   Vice President

  

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 Secretary

  


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  Treasurer

  


Board of Directors

Jason Davis

Founder of AMAA, the Predecessor to DMAA.  LEARN MORE HERE 

Jeffrey L. Hollins

Bishop Jeffrey L. Hollins is more than a martial artist—he’s a fighter, a leader, and a mentor. His journey from a world-champion kickboxer to a Grandmaster in Taekwondo reflects a lifetime dedicated to discipline, perseverance, and mastery.  READ MORE HERE

Geoffrey Spohn

Headmaster and Kaiso of Tatsu Te Ryu Karate Systems, a blended style of Budo.  

Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors (2023 Gold Lifetime Contribution)

Tommy Reffitt

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Johnny Bakane

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DISCLAIMER

Our Mission

Our Mission

The Disabled Martial Artists of America (DMAA) formerly Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA) does NOT endorse any equipment, device, style, academy, or instructor. DMAA has NOT performed criminal background checks on all the school owners, instructors, and their employees listed on our directory and can NOT guarantee that they do NOT have a criminal past and are NOT responsible for their actions. After an initial evaluation, it is completely up to the discretion of the instructor(s) at the school whether a disabled person can proceed with martial arts training there. Although our services are offered free of charge, individual schools may charge a class fee. All disabled participants do so at their OWN RISK, and DMAA is NOT responsible for any harm or injury resulting from martial arts training. 

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

Disabled Martial Artists of America (DMAA) formerly Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA) is a resource for students and instructors to share ideas, curriculum and training information to expand opportunities while promoting health and physical fitness through full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the martial arts.

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Phone: (859) 684-4471

Email Us: info@dmaoa.org 

Address: 105 Edgewood Plaza, Suite C, Nicholasville, KY 40356

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The Disabled Martial Artists of America (DMAA) formerly Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that promotes therapy through martial arts & fitness by providing networking services & support to the disabled community & martial arts instructors nationwide. We rely on several avenues like Business Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships to make this possible. If you would like more information about becoming a Sponsor or Corporate Partner let us know.

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The Disabled Martial Artists of America (DMAA) formerly Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that promotes therapy through martial arts & fitness by providing services & support to the disabled community & martial arts instructors nationwide. We rely on several avenues to make this possible but one of the biggest is the support of the disabled community!  



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