Memoriam
In loving memory of our cherished USMAA members, black belts, masters, and grandmasters who have passed away, we honor their legacy and the impact they made in our lives and the martial arts. As we reflect on their journey, we find comfort in the words of Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close the brokenhearted and those who are crushed spirit." May their spirits continue to inspire us as we carry forward their teachings and values.
Grandmaster Judith Rankin,
8th Degree Black Belt, Unchuno Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do, Maryland, USA
Nintai Award Namesake
1950 - 2016
Grandmaster Timothy Lynch
10th Degree Black Belt
Pennsylvania State Director, USMAA
Retired Law Enforcement Officer
1951 - 2019
Dr. John Ruberto
9th Degree Black Belt
Michigan State Director, USMAA
United States Army, Vietnam
1946 - 2014
Sensei Paul Sinz
2nd Degree Black Belt, Invictus Martial Arts, Oklahoma, USA
​United States Marine Corp, Vietnam
​1945 - 2021
Sensei Trey Mitcheltree
1st Degree Black Belt, Invictus Martial Arts, Oklahoma
United States Army, Afghanistan
1994 - 2020