The Mission of the American Self-Defense Association (ASDA) is to unify all Martial Artists with a foundation of mutual respect for all styles or systems and to provide services and guidance to foster Technical Excellence, Fellowship and Human Character Development. ASDA is committed to Ensuing Integrity and Maintaining the Highest Standard in the Martial Arts Community.

WHAT WE OFFER
ASDA offers a means by which martial artists who are seeking certification in the practice of reality based self-defense martial arts can distinguish themselves and their fighting systems from the sport gymnastic and Hollywood based martial arts community.  In addition, to helping educate and inform the general public and novice martial artists about these real differences.  Also, of no lesser importance is ASDA's non-martial artist self-defense program that is designed for professionals who's on the job capabilities could be enhanced by this martial arts training.

RANK CERTIFICATION

In the ASDA program, every martial artist would be formally recognized for all the time and hard work they invest into their martial arts training and be recognized for their achievements.  Regardless if you are an independent solo practitioner, teach privately to a small number of students, own your own franchise of martial arts schools, or Law Enforcement Professional in search of professional self-defense training, ASDA is the solution for you.  In today’s martial arts industry, credibility is important.  There is no better way to demonstrate to the martial arts community in general, and the public at large, in particular that you are a real martial arts professional than being certified by ASDA.  

LET ME GIVE YOU 10 REASONS WHY RANK CERTIFICATION IS IMPORTANT IN TODAY’S MARTIAL ARTS INDUSTRY:

1.It provides third party recognition of your knowledge and skills - nothing
    adds more  credibility to your achievements than professional recognition.

2.It demonstrates your commitment to your martial arts profession. 

3.It validates your martial arts training by meeting nationally recognized standards. 

4.It confirms your competence. 

5.It reflects your achievements. 

6.It builds your self-esteem. 

7.It documents your experience and credentials. 

8.It improves your career opportunities and advancement. 

9.It provides you greater professional recognition from your peers. 

10.It helps to give you a competitive edge.