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Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Martial Arts Program
Human Performance Branch
Coordinating all aspects on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for effective management, operation and maintenance of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

As the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) proponent and functional expert, the Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) coordinates all aspects on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for effective management, operation and maintenance of the MCMAP.

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINER COURSES

MAIT Course 1-25:  05 Jan - 21 Feb

MAIT Course 2-25: 13 Apr - 30 May

MAIT Course 3-25:  03 Aug - 19 Sep

Please continue to use MCTIMS as the single source for course dates/scheduling.

Attention all MAITs, in order to run an MAI course, submit the below requirements 30 days prior to the course convening. 

  • Letter of instruction signed by unit Commanding Officer which contains course dates, supporting MAIT names, and command CO and SgtMaj full names and emails.
  • The MAFCE will disseminate a standardized MAI Course schedule, drill diagrams, and scenario-based training events that are being used by all MAIT’s across the Fleet Marine Force and Support Establishments. Any deviation is NOT authorized unless the Lead Instructor has contacted the MAFCE for approval. (The provided course schedule will only need training locations and Instructors added.)
  • Risk assessment worksheet (RAW) for Tan-Green sustainment.  Marines that desire to utilize the Joint Risk Assessment Tool can do so in accordance with their unit Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Risk assessment worksheets for each individual "Sustainment and Integration Practical Application" being conducted. (Example: 10 drills equals 10 RAWs)
  • Risk assessment worksheets for each type of free sparring.  Types of free sparring in the Martial Arts Instructor Course will be: Pugil Sticks, Body Sparring, Ground Fighting, Standing Striking, and Weapons Free Sparring.

 

Director 

Maj Martin O. Thomas
martin.thomas@usmc.mil
703-432-6463

Deputy Director 

Mr. Jacob Alexander
Jacob.Alexander@usmc.mil
703-432-6464

Senior Enlisted Advisor

MSgt Marlon A. Cajina
marlon.cajina@usmc.mil
703-432-6604

Operations Officer


703-784-4182

Operations Chief

GySgt Mattheau J. Ross
matthew.j.ross@usmc.mil
703-784-4182

MCMAP CHieF

SSgt Frankie L. Cameron lll
frankie.cameron@usmc.mil
703-432-6542

MAI COURSE

Sgt Michael R. Mcvicker
michael.mcvicker2@usmc.mil
703-432-6467

Sgt Arkel Brown
arkel.j.brown.mil@usmc.mil
703-432-6533

RECERTIFICATION 

Sgt Daniel N. Morales
daniel.n.morales@usmc.mil
703-432-6467

Sgt Austin S. Dungan
austin.dungan@usmc.mil
703-432-6467

ADVANCEMENT 

SSgt Frankie L. Cameron lll
frankie.cameron@usmc.mil
703-432-6542

Training Specialist

Mr. Dillon C. Mueller
dillon.c.mueller@usmc.mil
703-432-6560

01

4th Degree Advancement

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Giera is promoted to fourth degree Martial Arts Instructor Trainer at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Oct 31, 2018....

02

Helo Insert

Students of the Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course participate in the culminating event at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Oct 31, 2018. During...

03

MAITC 1-24

U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course 1-24 conduct movement to a training site located at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base...

04

Weapons Free Sparring

U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Course 1-24 spar during training at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia,...

05

Martial Arts Demo

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pavao, martial arts instructor trainer, and Sgt. Ar’kel Brown, martial arts instructor trainer, conduct a Marine...