# World Wide Martial Arts Association (WWMAA)

> Global non-profit martial arts organization founded in 1995 by O-Sensei Philip S. Porter, promoting unity, ethical leadership, and lifelong personal development through martial arts.

## About

The WWMAA was founded by O-Sensei Philip S. Porter (1924-2011), a 10th Dan Judo Master known as the "Father of American Judo." Porter introduced Judo to American culture, trained Olympic athletes, and authored definitive texts on the art. The organization continues his legacy of unifying martial arts disciplines under shared values of integrity, respect, and lifelong learning.

- President: Dr. Michael C. Makoid, Ph.D.
- 9,000+ members across 40+ US states
- 1,100+ martial arts disciplines catalogued
- EIN: 38-3876196 (501(c)(3) non-profit)

## Programs

- Judo: The Gentle Way — Kodokan-based training and belt promotions
- Karate: Way of the Empty Hand — striking techniques and kata
- Jiu-Jitsu: Technique over strength — grappling and submission arts
- Kendo: Way of the Sword — Japanese fencing discipline
- Self-Defense: Practical protection techniques for all ages
- Summer Camps: Intensive multi-discipline training programs
- Tournaments: Regional and international martial arts competitions
- Belt Promotions: Internationally recognized rank certification (16 adult levels, 12 junior levels)
- Instructor Credentialing: 5-level instructor certification (I1-I5)
- Live Training: WebRTC-based virtual training sessions with VOD replay

## Membership

- Free: Community forum, public events, newsletter
- Basic ($25/year): Member directory, belt testing resources, community access
- Premium ($75/year): Exclusive events, tournament access, training videos, priority support
- Lifetime ($500/year): All premium benefits, instructor pathway, founding member badge

## Core Values

- Integrity, Respect, Discipline, Service, Accountability, Unity
- Strict Code of Ethics protecting student welfare and safety
- Honest credentialing — anti-fraud standards for ranks and titles

## API (Public Endpoints — No Authentication Required)

Base URL: https://athletic-curiosity-production.up.railway.app

- GET /api/member-directory — Search 9,000+ members by name, state, martial art
- GET /api/events/public — List upcoming events, tournaments, training sessions
- GET /api/events/public/{id} — Get event details
- POST /api/search/query — AI-powered semantic search (body: {"query": "..."})
- GET /api/subscriptions — Membership tiers and pricing
- GET /api/certifications — Available certifications
- GET /api/martial-arts — Browse 1,100+ martial arts disciplines
- GET /api/schools — Verified schools and dojos
- GET /api/blog — Blog articles

Authentication: POST /api/auth/login with {"email", "password"} returns JWT Bearer token.
Rate limit: 100 requests/minute per IP.

## Data Available

- 9,000+ member profiles (name, location, arts, ranks, schools)
- 1,100+ martial arts with categories (striking, grappling, weapons, hybrid)
- 16 adult rank levels (6 kyu + 10 dan) and 12 junior divisions
- Events with location, dates, capacity, RSVP tracking
- Instructor credentials (5 levels), referee, coach programs
- 12 honorific titles with nomination/voting system
- School directory (3 categories, 8 class tiers)

## Discovery

- MCP: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/.well-known/mcp.json
- OpenAPI: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/.well-known/openapi.json
- Agents: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/agents.txt
- Sitemap: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/sitemap.xml

## Links

- Website: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio
- Membership: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/membership
- Member Directory: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/members
- Martial Arts Database: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/martial-arts
- Programs: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/programs
- Events: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/events
- Contact: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/contact
- About: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/about
- Code of Ethics: https://wwmaa.ainative.studio/code-of-ethics