Now that Master Sanchez has the Kata’s for the system and the self-defense ready, it was time to have outside people judge his talent.  Master Sanchez sought out the Independent Martial Arts Federation.  This is a council of Grandmasters in their own systems who review potential students who wish to take the next step and become a Grandmaster in their own system.  This step is not an easy one, you must have at least 20 years in the Martial Arts, and hold several black belts in multiple systems.  You must also posses above average skills, and have taught for no less then 10 years.   Master Sanchez submitted all of this plus the break down of his system. 

  Over 6 months had passed and Master Sanchez was now training His old friends Sensei Butch and Sensei Mike in this new system of martial arts.  Finally Master Sanchez received the word that he has discovered a new system and may assume any rank inside of that system he so chooses.  Master Sanchez proud of what he had accomplished could have taken up the name of “Soke” or “Grandmaster”, but Master Sanchez believes that everything comes in time and even he is not above true hard work.

  That is why Master Sanchez only took the rank of the lowest possible Master, fifth degree.  Master Sanchez in time will slowly assume the rank that has already been given to him, but only trough hard work and training will any of us progress. 

 With all that had happened to Master Sanchez he never stopped training his two friends Sensei Butch and Sensei Mike.  With the backing of a federation of Grandmasters and the support of his Wife and his Friends Master Sanchez decided it was time to share his art with the world.  Sensei Butch was the first one to suggest to Master Sanchez that he was ready to open his own school.  That’s when Master Sanchez sticking by his best friend was honored to take Sensei Butch as a partner in business.  Now he had a partner and two great students that had followed him, Master Sanchez was ready. 

 Bestowing the rank of second degree black belts to Sensei Butch and Sensei Mike was an honor for Master Sanchez, but the biggest honor was making them “Head Instructors”.  This honor will only be given to loyal students who have proven their value, commitment and dedication, not to Master Sanchez, but the art itself and the students.  It is easy to be fast, to be strong and to have great technique, but it is a true Martial Artists who can teach beyond his own self-worth. 

  Thank you for taking the time and reading about how United World Martial Arts American Freestyle was founded.  Should you ever have questions on its true worth do not look at Master Sanchez, look at his students.  For you’re only as good as your worst student. 

          “Train Hard”, and never give up on your dreams.