New England Martial Arts Foundation
A non-profit charity for martial artists
New England Martial Arts Foundation A non-profit charity for martial artists
Dear Champion of the spirit or the Martial Artists,
I hope this letter finds you well.
In 2025, I, along with a group of devoted martial artists, formed the New England Martial Arts Foundation (NEMAF) to provide scholarships, training assistance, and community outreach to martial arts students and families throughout the New England area.
In the heart of our community, martial arts shines as more than just physical training, it's a transformative practice for all ages. Whether we're helping children build confidence to stand up to bullying, guiding teens and adults to improve their self-image, or offering a path for everyone to tackle obesity and stress, martial arts is a unique solution. It's one of the rare disciplines that empowers both kids and adults simultaneously, fostering not just physical strength, but mental resilience and emotional well-being.
It's a proven way for all members of our community to thrive together.
The enclosed pages outline our upcoming events, including a regional tournament and banquet, as well as opportunities for collaboration and sponsorship. These efforts are intended not simply as events, but as ways to bring organizations together, honor lineage, and invest in the future of martial arts in New England.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information. I look forward to the possibility of working together in support of the martial arts community we all care so deeply about.
With respect,
Marcus Traynor
Director and Founder - New England Martial Arts Foundation
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At the core of New England Martial Arts Foundation are the individuals and families who live the values of martial arts every day. The Foundation exists to support students who demonstrate dedication, discipline, and character, but who may face financial or logistical barriers to continuing their training. This includes youth and adult students, instructors in need of assistance, and families for whom martial arts has become a vital source of structure, confidence, and personal growth.
Through grants, training assistance, and community events, we are actively supporting martial artists— helping students remain on the floor, attend events and seminars, and continue their development both inside and outside the dojo. These efforts are immediate and ongoing, directly impacting individuals who might otherwise be unable to continue their martial arts journey.
By supporting the Foundation, you are directly supporting these individuals. Your involvement helps ensure that committed martial artists are not lost due to circumstance, and that the values we work to instill — respect, perseverance, humility, and service — continue to be passed forward to future generations.
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On Sunday, March 29th, the New England Martial Arts Foundation will host the NEMAF Invitational Tournament at the Expo Center at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester Downtown.
This event will be the first in an annual series of tournaments designed to emphasize the quality of martial arts, appreciation of lineage, and the strength of the living martial arts community. While rooted in tradition, these tournaments are intended to be welcoming and inclusive, inviting Uechi practitioners as well as martial artists from other styles to participate.
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Our annual banquet will be hosted this year on September 12th in conjunction with the Annual Uechi Convention in Manchester, NH.
This banquet brings instructors, dojo owners and organization leaders from across the martial arts world. This event host families of recent master graduates and honors recently departed martial artists.
The annual banquet provides an opportunity to recognize contributions to martial arts education, leadership, and service, as well as to reflect on the traditions that connect us across styles and generations. By creating space away from the competition floor, we hope to strengthen relationships and encourage collaboration within the martial arts community.
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The New England Martial Arts Foundation offers sponsorship opportunities designed to align with the values of martial arts leadership: integrity, respect, and long-term commitment to the community.
Sponsorships may support tournaments, educational seminars, commemorative initiatives, equipment needs, and outreach efforts. Our goal is to create partnerships that are meaningful rather than transactional, allowing sponsors to visibly support the growth and preservation of martial arts while remaining consistent with their own organizational values.
Details regarding sponsorship levels and specific opportunities are available upon request and on our website. We welcome collaborative ideas from organizations interested in supporting these efforts.
Sponsorship of the New England Martial Arts Foundation is an opportunity to directly support the people and principles that define our martial arts community. Sponsorships help fund grants, training assistance, educational seminars, commemorative initiatives, and outreach efforts that allow committed martial artists to continue their development.
Support may be directed toward specific initiatives such as tournaments, banquets, seminars, memorial projects, or general Foundation programming. The goal being to align support with the values of martial arts leadership: integrity, respect, service, and long-term commitment to the community.
By sponsoring the Foundation and its events, organizations and individuals play a direct role in preserving tradition while investing in the future of martial arts. We welcome collaboration and conversation around sponsorship opportunities that best reflect shared values and goals.
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Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to review this material and for the role you play in leading and preserving martial arts within your organization and community.
It is because of people like you — individuals dedicated to the idea and discipline of martial arts — that it has become a worldwide phenomenon. The traditions we value, the standards we uphold, and the communities we serve exist because of sustained leadership, commitment, and mutual respect.
We are grateful for your continued efforts and hope to build opportunities for collaboration that honor the past while supporting the future of martial arts.
Sincerely and with much appreciation,
Marcus Traynor
Director and Founder – New England Martial Arts Foundation
Director – Uechiryu Butokukai (tm)
Director – Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School