Director of Operations:
This person is Responsible for all business activities and marketing within the ICSDA and serves as Leader to the Executive Board. The Director of Operations is the final decision maker for all business and training matters for the Regional, State and Foreign activities.
Deputy Director of Operations:
This person is Responsible for assisting the Director of Operations in all business activities and marketing within the ICSDA. The Deputy Director of Operations sits on the Executive Board
Executive Board:
The Executive Board consists of 4 members. The Executive board is consulted on all major decisions regarding the operation of the ICSDA.
Director Combat Martial Arts Division:
This person is responsible for all business related to the combat martial arts division of the ICSDA. This director reports directly to the Director of operations.
Director of Communications:
This person is responsible for all advertising, public relations and other public communications. This director reports directly to the Director of operations.
Chaplin:
This person serves an honorary role in the association. This person is responsible for addressing the needs of the ICSDA’s Faith based members. This director reports directly to the Director of operations.
Country Director:
A Country Director is entrusted to oversee operations and member relations through out their assigned Country. The Country Director can organize training events, and other related activities within their assigned region. Country Directors have the authority to appoint Regional & state directors through out their region with the approval of the executive board. The Country Director reports directly to the Director of Operations. Country Director positions are held for a 24 months, at which time they can be renewed or removed from the position.
Regional Director:
The United States is separated into Regions, comprised of several states. The regional director is entrusted to oversee operations and member relations through out their assigned region. The Regional Director can organize training events, and other related activities within their assigned region. Regional Directors have the authority to appoint state directors through out their region with the approval of the executive board. The regional Director reports directly to the Director of Operations. Regional Director positions are held for a 24 months, at which time they can be renewed or removed from the position.
State Director:
State Directors are entrusted to oversee operations and member relations through out their assigned state. The Regional Director can organize training events, and other related activities within their state of operation. The State Director reports directly to their Regional Director or the Director of Operations. State Director positions are held for a 12 months, at which time they can be renewed or removed from the position.
Associate Member:
Associate Membership is available for individuals who are not currently students or instructors in the association, but support the goals of the associatoin.
Student Member:
Student Membership is available for individuals who are currently students of one of the official ICSDA courses of study or a ICSDA recognized instructor.
Recognized Instructor:
Recognized Instructor Membership is available for individuals who are deemed by the ICSDA staff to be legitimate and reputable instructors of a ICSDA recognized program in the fields of Combatives, Self Defense, Defensive Tactics or Combat Martial Arts. Recognized instructor membership is granted specifically in the area of expertise. For a list of recognized programs click here.
Certified Instructor:
Certified Instructor Membership is avaiable only to those individuals who have successfully completed one the offical ICSDA Instructor Certification Programs.
*Membership Benefits*
ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-10% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
STUDENT MEMBER BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-10% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
RECOGNIZED INSTRUCTOR MEMBER BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-"The Circle" Self Defense News Letter
-15% discount on "Wright Blades" Custom Metal Training Knives
-Discounts on All Martial Arts gear purchased through Lee's Martial Arts and Supply
-Listing in the Online Instructor/School Directory
-Limited rights to the use of the ICSDA Logo for advertising purposes
-15% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-20% discount of my training and defense products from www.citizendefensetraining.com
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
CERTIFIED MEMBER BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-"The Circle" Self Defense News Letter
-15% discount on "Wright Blades" Custom Metal Training Knives
-Discounts on All Martial Arts gear purchased through Lee's Martial Arts and Supply
-Listing in the Online Instructor/School Directory
-Limited rights to the use of the ICSDA Logo for advertising purposes
-20% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-20% discount of my training and defense products from www.citizendefensetraining.com
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
-Teaching materials and support paper work
STATE / TERRITORY / PROVINCE DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-"The Circle" Self Defense News Letter
-15% discount on "Wright Blades" Custom Metal Training Knives
-Discounts on All Martial Arts gear purchased through Lee's Martial Arts and Supply
-Listing in the Online Instructor/School Directory
-Limited rights to the use of the ICSDA Logo for advertising purposes
-20% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-Rights to Profit Sharing on membership drives, and co-authored courses and Products
-20% discount of training and defense products from www.citizendefensetraining.com
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
REGIONAL -COUNTRY DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
-The "Combatant" E-Zine
-"The Circle" Self Defense News Letter
-15% discount on "Wright Blades" Custom Metal Training Knives
-Discounts on All Martial Arts gear purchased through Lee's Martial Arts and Supply
-ICSDA Library CD Set: A CD Set with Dozens of Related E-books
-Listing in the Online Instructor/School Directory
-Limited rights to the use of the ICSDA Logo for advertising purposes
-25% discount on ICSDA merchandise and tuition for ICSDA endorsed events.
-Rights to Profit Sharing on membership drives, and co-authored courses and Products
-Free attendance to one ICSDA Regional training event or Bi-Annual Training Conference per year
-20% discount of training and defense products from www.citizendefensetraining.com
-Access to the ICSDA member only forum located at www.MartialWarrior.com
