Dr. Michael Makoid
Governor
Board of Governors
Serving the WWMAA without compensation as part of the permanent three-person Board of Governors.
Governing Board
Board of Directors
Leadership guiding WWMAA's mission to unify martial arts worldwide
Permanent Governing Board
Board of Governors
The WWMAA is governed by a permanent three-person Board of Governors who serve without compensation, ensuring the association's mission and values are upheld.
Steven Jimerfield
Governor
Board of Governors
Serving the WWMAA without compensation as part of the permanent three-person Board of Governors.
Governing Board
Dr. S. Omar Ahmad
Governor
Board of Governors
Serving the WWMAA without compensation as part of the permanent three-person Board of Governors.
Governing Board
Leadership Team
Executive Leadership
Our leadership team brings decades of martial arts expertise and organizational experience to serve our members worldwide.
Mike Makoid, Ph.D
President
Executive Leadership
Dr. Mike Makoid leads the WWMAA with a vision for global martial arts unity. His expertise in organizational leadership and martial arts philosophy guides the association's strategic direction.
S. Omar Ahmad, OTD, Ph.D
Vice President
Executive Leadership
Dr. S. Omar Ahmad is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Stereologer (Ph.D. neuroscientist) practicing in neurorehabilitation and neuroscience since 1995. A Tenured Full Professor and 9th Dan in Judo and Jujitsu, he operates an internationally recognized Katamedo Jujitsu Task Oriented Group providing rehabilitative Occupational Therapy services.
Michael Ables
Board Member
Executive Leadership
Michael Ables serves on the WWMAA Board of Directors, contributing to the association's governance and strategic direction.
Louise Marsh
Secretary
Executive Leadership
Louise Marsh serves as Secretary of the WWMAA, responsible for maintaining records, minutes, and ensuring organizational continuity.
Tammy Yard-McCracken, Psy.D, LPC
Founder & CEO
500Rising Partnership
Dr. Tammy Yard-McCracken is the Founder and CEO of 500Rising, bringing professional expertise in psychology and business leadership to the WWMAA Board.
Kasey Keckeisen
Board Member
Operations
Kasey Keckeisen oversees operational excellence and member services, ensuring the WWMAA delivers outstanding value to martial artists worldwide.
Our Foundation
Historical Leadership
O-Sensei Philip S. Porter
Founder & 10th Dan Judo Master
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“The mission of the WWMAA is to unify Martial Arts in spirit by offering services and guidance to all Martial Artists.”
Known as the “Father of American Judo,” O-Sensei Porter founded the WWMAA in 1995 as a non-profit organization dedicated to unifying all martial arts. His vision was to create an organization that recognizes and supports practitioners of every martial art discipline.
Throughout his legendary career, O-Sensei Porter produced over 1,000 national and international medalists and served in leadership positions including Chairman of the U.S. Olympic Judo Committee and President of the U.S. Judo Association.
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