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World Combative Martial Arts Federation
Rank Structure

INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE -
This is someone who joins WCMAF with the intentions of becoming an Apprentice Instructor, but does not yet have the necessary skill for Apprentice Instructor Level I. This status allows the individual to form a Combative Martial Arts "study group" in preparation for Apprentice Instructor status, which will become their actual class after they pass the Apprentice Instructor Level I test.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to move beyond this point and go to Apprentice Instructor Level I, a test must be taken and passed to assure that the individual is ready to become an Apprentice Instructor. The material necessary to pass the test is in the WCMAF Member's Manual, which is available to dedicated members only.

APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL I -
This is someone who has passed the Apprentice Instructor test, is familiar with the basic Beginning Student Level material and is qualified to teach it to others. This status allows the individual to start a class and teach the Beginning Level material.

APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL II -
This is someone who is familiar with the basic Intermediate Student Level material and is qualified to teach it to others. This individual has passed the test for Beginning Level.

APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL III -
This is someone who is familiar with the basic Advanced Student Level material and is qualified to teach it to others. This individual has passed the test for Beginning & Intermediate Levels.

APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL IV -
This is someone who is familiar with the basic Senior Student Level material and is qualified to teach it to others. This individual has passed the test for Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Levels.

APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL V -
This is someone who has passed Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced & Senior Level tests and is waiting to test for Full Instructor status. It is recommended that a member remain at this level for a reasonable period of time before attempting to pass the Full Instructor exam.

FULL INSTRUCTOR -
This is someone who has been very dedicated to WCMAF training for quite some time. They have passed all existing tests required by the WCMAF and are now qualified to teach the entire WCMAF curriculum, as organized, developed and prescribed by Sifu Lamar M. Davis II.

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR -
This is the highest rank awarded by the World Combative Martial Arts Federation. It is awarded after five years of unselfish dedication as a Full Instructor teaching the Art and Science of Combative Martial Arts to others and helping to preserve and advance the art. This distinguished individual represents everything that the WCMAF stands for. This should be the goal of achievement that each member sets for themself.