We are a chartered school in the Realistic Martial Arts Training Association

A seminar hosted by the SIUMAC (Back row center- Gene LeBell, Vince Fields, Gokor Chivichian)

The SIU Martial Arts Club is not currently active.  When/ If it picks up again in the future this page will be updated with current information.  If you are a SIU Student interested in running the club you can e-mail vince@rmata.com for more info.                                  Welcome to our website!!      We are a Mixed Martial Arts Training club dedicated to excelling in all ranges of combat through smart, hard, consistant training.      We draw our training strategies and techniques from several martial styles and systems that have proven to be highly effective against full resistance.  Our philosophy on the martial arts are those of the Realistic Martial Arts Training Association.      We are not worried about forms, katas, belts, or ranks.  We care about what we can test for effectiveness- things that really work in the street or in the ring.  We have an open mind to discover whatever works best in the real world, in all ranges of combat.      Our club members have various reasons for training such as self defense, realistic fighting ability, greater strength, endurance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexability, self-confidence, and the love of martial arts.      We compete in combat sports such as No Holds Barred Fighting, submission grappling, boxing, kickboxing, and Judo.      If you have a desire for some serious, realistic Martial Arts training in a fun atmosphere where egos, attitudes, and politics are not allowed, you are welcome to join us.  Students of all skill levels are welcome. Feel free to stop by and check us out anytime! CLASS LOCATION:  SIU Recreation Center- Martial Arts Room. Click HERE for directions. UNIFORM: * Be comfortable (Jogging pants or shorts). * Wear a RMATA t-shirt, a SIUMAC t-shirt, or a plain black t-shirt. * Only wrestling shoes or bare feet are allowed on the mats (no street shoes). * Bring a mouthpiece and groin cup to each class. * Make sure all workout clothes are washed before each class. MEETING TIMES/ SCHEDULE:  Our schedule changes from semester to semester.  Please e-mail the current club president for our current schedule. CLUB PRESIDENT/ INSTRUCTOR Current Instructor:  None Vincent Fields (President from 1/99 to 8/05) E-mail:  vince@rmata.com *Always bring a good attitude and a clean mouth* Click on any of the following links to learn a little about some of the martial arts that we get our techniques and strategies from:          JEET KUNE DO           BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU          KALI                           SAMBO               JUDO             THAI BOXING

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LINKS to a few of our favorite people and places in the martial arts world... We are a chartered school in the Realistic Martial Arts Training Association We are a Registered Student Organization of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois

In loving memory of our friend, SIUMAC Member Steve Jett, who died on March 17th, 2002 You will be missed brother... & St Louis NHB Fight Promoter Bryan Madden 1958 - 2000