The name Alliance Modern Arnis Program (AMAP) was chosen because it is a spiffy acronym and we feel that the art of Arnis will give the student "A Map" of physical motion to work from, and greater insight into the connections underlying all martial arts. It identifies the art with Professor Presas' Modern Arnis, but spun the Alliance way, as he encouraged us to do.

There are 4 tested belt levels in the Alliance Martial Arts Modern Arnis Program, with a white belt level for new students.

Belt Rank Level	Armed Combat	Unarmed Combat
Blue	Single Stick / Single Knife Fist Load	Basic Unarmed Strikes & Kicks Falls & Rolls
Green	Double Stick Long Stick	Advanced Unarmed Strikes & Kicks Basic Arnis Joint Locks & Throws
Brown	Stick & Knife Projectiles	Advanced Arnis Joint Locks & Throws Basic Groundfighting
Black	Advanced Knife Flexibles	Advanced Groundfighting Armed Grappling & Groundfighting

There are 4 teaching certifications that can also accompany a student's belt rank if they are interested and in earning such credentials. There is no fee for certification, but only truely worth individuals will earn these; rank can not be bought.

Teaching Certification possible...	at or about the rank of...
Class Organizer	Blue Belt
Basic Instructor	Green Belt
Advanced Instructor	Brown Belt
Full Alliance Instructor for Arnis	Black Belt

* Note: Don't confuse our ranking here or the Alliance Modern Arnis Program with the ranking or programs offered by the World Modern Arnis Alliance (a seperate group, led by Datu Timothy Hartman) Check out their program HERE