New England Martial Arts Foundation

Also known as the NEMAFoundation.

We are a non-profit charity for martial artists and those aspiring to be martial artists. Our mission is to give everyone the opportunity to have top-notch martial arts instruction. We aim to help those who need it most by gathering funds to assist with paying for tuition, gear, and equipment. Then, we can offer financial aide in the form of Grants to students who need help.

Grant application for Students

Requesting financial assistance is easy - these are the steps that must be followed:

  1. The student applies for a grant through the NEMAF form

  2. The Dojo (or Sensei / event host / vendor) provides an invoice addressed to the New England Martial Arts Foundation

  3. NEMAF reviews the grant

  4. If the grant is approved, NEMAF pays the Dojo directly (referencing both the invoice number and the student’s name)

  5. NEMAF and the Dojo keeps a record of the invoice and payment on file with the student’s grant application (to provide clear evidence that the funds were used exactly for their intended, charitable purpose)

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Application to become an approved Vendor for Senseis

Requesting financial assistance is easy - these are the steps that must be followed:

  1. The student applies for a grant through the NEMAF form

  2. The Dojo (or Sensei / event host / vendor) provides an invoice addressed to the New England Martial Arts Foundation

  3. NEMAF reviews the grant

  4. If the grant is approved, NEMAF pays the Dojo directly (referencing both the invoice number and the student’s name)

  5. NEMAF and the Dojo keeps a record of the invoice and payment on file with the student’s grant application (to provide clear evidence that the funds were used exactly for their intended, charitable purpose)

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History

of the New England Martial Arts Foundation

Coming soon…

NEMAF Founder Marcus Traynor

NEMAF Founder Marcus Traynor

Board Member Stephanie Rodenhiser

Board Member Stephanie Rodenhiser

Board Member Bella Traynor

Board Member Bella Traynor

Board Member Jonathan Shepard

Board Member Jonathan Shepard

Board Member Sara Mersereau

Board Member Sara Mersereau

Frequently Asked Questions

About the New England Martial Arts Foundation

  • The New England Martial Arts Foundation is a non-profit charity founded by Marcus Traynor in 2025. It aims to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the benefits of martial arts, regardless of financial circumstances.

  • The NEMA Foundation is run by martial artists, FOR martial artists. It helps students who aspire to become great martial artists who would otherwise struggle to pay for tuition, gear, or equipment.

  • You must have a real need for financial aid. You must consistently attend classes to practice your martial arts. You must follow respectful ethics inside and outside the dojo.

  • Please review your qualifications for financial aid, then get in touch with us by filling out THIS FORM. You may apply at any time! Once the form has been submitted, it will be reviewed. If you are granted financial aid from the NEMA Foundation, we will get in touch with you!

  • There are so many ways to help! The easiest is a monetary donation (either single-time or repeated monthly), but there are opportunities to help by volunteering your time, knowledge, or supplies to the charity. Please get in touch with us HERE if you would like to know more.