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WELCOME to the website of International Defense Systems USA (IDS) and The Christian Association Of Martial Arts Practitioners (CAMP), aka The IDS/CAMP Organization.

IDS/CAMP is a Christian Martial Arts Organization composed of Christian and secular martial artists from around the world. Establishing fair but stringent criteria and basic combat minimum standards of martial artists in all ranks and styles is paramont to the The IDS/CAMP Organization and to guarantee a continuous evolution of modern martial arts.

******* GENERAL IDS/CAMP MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL & ACADEMY INFORMATION ********

______ LENGTH OF PROGRAM - approximately 18-24 months for the White to Black Belt Program progression .

______ SCOPE OF PROGRAM- .Intensive Real World Street Combat Techniques

Based on Mixed/Hybrid Martial Arts tactics , real world street fighting and

survival strategies, techniques, and extreme street combatitives. The program also

models, and emphasises on the importance of Discipline, Christian Character

Development and Esteem Building.

_______ MINIMUM AGE FOR ENTRY-
The minimum age for entry into the IDS/CAMP training program is 6 yrs. of age.

_______ MAXIMUM AGE FOR ENTRY-
There is no maximum age for program entry.

_______ SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, AND EVENTS-
. Community Demos
. Academic Achievement Awards
. Awards and certificates for special recognition
. Live Sparring events at outside martial arts tournaments

             OTHER IDS/CAMP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE- (no uniform or equipment
                                                                                                requirements)

. Women's Self Defense Programs LVL 1

( $25/pers) this is a 2 hr. basic crs. of self defense for women)

. Women's Self Defense Programs LVL 2

($50/pers) this is a 4 hr. adv. crs. of self defense for women)

. IDS/CAMP Physical Fitness Training Programs. ($10/pers./hr)

     ..This program serves the individual in need of only a  moderate get in shape type of training program.  The Program utilizes various stretches, forms,  exercises, organized athletics, and physical exercises. This program is a self paced, do as you can, but improve consistently type of fitness program.

_______ REFERENCES: (available upon request)

IDS/CAMP POINT(s) OF CONTACT CONCERNING CMAA BUSINESS:
Minister Thomas C Van Dyke Pres./CEO , 256-454-0570 // 256-831-0040
Robert (Bobby) Norman Vice. Pres., 256-835-0808
Pastor Darryl Thomas Sr. (IDS/CAMP Chaplain) 256-375-0093
Dr. Gudrun E. Van Dyke, ND, MA, CNHP - (IDS/CAMP Alternative Health & Wellness Specialist) 256-831-0040

RANK/CERT VERIFICATIONS

This service is only available for IDS/CAMP officials and individuals awarded and or promoted to the ranks of 1st degree black belt and above. All other IDS/CAMP martial arts practitioners can be verified by sending an email to the following address:

internationaldefensesystemsusa@yahoo.com

subject line must read: Request For IDS/CAMP Rank/Certification Verification.

When requesting a rank or certification verification please include the following basic information about YOUR SELF AND the individual you are verifying:

(IDS/CAMP) will not respond to requests for verifications and or certifications unless we can determine that it is a legitimate request from a professional martial arts organization or system with a valid reason to receive such information.

**REQUESTING INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS:**

**FULL COMPLETE FIRST, MIDDLE, AND LAST NAME OF REQUESTOR

RANK/LEVEL OF REQUESTOR

NAME OF ORGANIZATION REQUESTING INFORMATION

COMPLETE ADDRESS (mailing and physical) OF REQUESTOR

COMPLETE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER OF REQUESTOR

REASON FOR REQUESTING VERIFICATION INFORMATION

****MINIMUM INFORMATION NEEDED ON INDIVIDUAL TO BE VERIFIED****

FULL FIRST, MIDDLE, AND LAST Name Of Martial Artist

COMPLETE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF Martial Artist

COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF Martial Artist

COMPLETE AREA CODE AND PHONE NUMBER OF Martial Artist

COMPLETE EMAIL ADDRESS OF Martial Artist

LAST KNOWN IDS/CAMP School of Martial Artist

LAST KNOWN INSTRUCTOR OF Martial Artist

RANK or CERTIFICATION needing to be verified

**Please allow 10 business days for an IDS/CAMP response to your request.

TRINITY LIFE MINISTRIES

Trinity Life Ministries as with the IDS/CAMP organization is located in Oxford, Alabama USA.

Trinity Life Ministries is a Christian Non Denominational outreach ministry providing accountability and

spiritual covering for the following outreach ministries:

The IDS/CAMP organization

Health Concepts International (a natural/alternative health outreach ministry based on Biblical concepts and modern scientific advances) www.healthconceptsinternational.com

Another Approach Music (BMI) an independent Christian music recording label. www.anotherapproachmusic.com

Another Approach Publishing Company (BMI) an independent BMI affiliated Music Publishing Company. www.bmi.com www.anotherapproachmusic.com

The Trinity Life Group- an Alabama State Approved and Certified provider of Educational Instructions for professional financial services professionals. www.aldoi.org

THE IDS/CAMP ORGANIZATION

International Defense Systems USA (IDS)
The Christian Association of Martial Arts Practitioners (CAMP)
A subsidiary of Trinity Life Ministries
256-454-0570 // 256-831-0040 Oxford, Alabama 36203

Thank you for the opportunity to present our Christian Based Martial Arts Ministry to you.

My name is Minister Thomas C Van Dyke. I am the Founder and Pastor of Trinity Life Ministries and

CEO of International Defense Systems USA (IDS) and The Christian Association Of Martial Arts

Practitioners (CAMP). I am a licensed and ordained Non Denominational Minister and Evangelist.

I have in excess of 30 years martial arts experience, and am retired military with 20+ years of combined

US Marine Corps, US Navy, and US Army active duty military service.

_____C.A.M.P is a non denominational Christian Based Martial Arts Organization dedicated to providing

outreach ministry opportunities to Churches and interested secular associations.

IDS/CAMP has successfully operated Christian Based Martial Arts Academy ministries since 1995.

_____ All programs offered by the IDS/CAMP organization are certified and accredited via international and

national professional martial arts certifying and accreditation organizations.

All styles and systems are welcome to apply and be considered for IDS/CAMP membership.

Accreditation and certifications for IDS/CAMP and Thomas C Van Dyke can be verified at the following websites:

. International Combat Martial Arts Union Association (ICMAUA) www.icmaua.com

.United States Martial Arts Association (USMA) www.mararts.org

_____ PREVIOUS COMMERCIAL IDS MAA�s:

YMCA, Anniston, Al (YMCA MAA)

_____ PREVIOUS IDS/CAMP CMAA's

Harvest Church of God, Anniston, Al HCOG CMAA)
Vinyard Christian Fellowship, Anniston, Al VCF CMAA)
Word Alive Int�l Outreach, Oxford, Al WAIO CMAA)

_____ CURRENT IDS/CAMP OUTREACH CMAA's

Kingdom Life Ministries, Talladega, Al (KLM CMAA)
Rushing Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Talladega, Al (RSB CMAA)

______ THE SENIOR IDS/CAMP STAFF MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Minister Thomas C Van Dyke- Pres./CEO, Founder �
6th Dan Sikaryn Karate, 6th Dan Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate,
4th Dan Dragon Kenpo, 2nd Dan Sikaron Karate, 1st Dan Taekwondo

Robert T Norman- Vice President- Senior IDS/CAMP Team Trainer
5th Dan Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate, 5th Dan Sikaryn Karate,

1st Dan Kenpo Karate

Pastor Darryl A. Thomas Sr.- IDS/CAMP Chaplain and Spiritual Advisor
2nd Dan(p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems

_____ IDS/CAMP SCHOOLS AND ACADEMY ADVISORS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Rick Kruhl � IDS/CAMP Board Member and IDS/CAMP Instructor and Team Trainer
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Karate, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Billy J. Hickey � IDS/CAMP Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Karate, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Linda Hodge - Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Karate, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Gene Greenwood � IDS/CAMP Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Karate, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Gudrun E. Van Dyke ND, MA, CNHP - IDS/CAMP Alternative Health & Wellness Advisor

Health Concepts International

Sikaryn Martial Arts Student

Primary Sikaryn Martial Arts Fighting Systems administrator and heir

********IDS/CAMP BLACK BELT RANK VERIFICATION (Confirmed/Updated As of October 2008)*********

Minister Thomas C Van Dyke- Pres./CEO, Founder �
6th Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 6th Dan Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate,
4th Dan Dragon Kenpo, 2nd Dan Sikaron Karate, 1st Dan Taekwondo

Robert T Norman- Vice President- Senior IDS/CAMP Team Trainer
5th Dan Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate, 5th Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems,
1st Dan Kenpo Karate

Rick Kruhl � IDS/CAMP Board Member and IDS/CAMP Instructor and Team Trainer
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Billy J. Hickey � IDS/CAMP Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Linda Hodge - Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Gene Greenwood � IDS/CAMP Board Member. IDS/CAMP Instructor
3rd Dan (p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 2nd Dan (p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Don C Curry IDS/CAMP Board Member, IDS/CAMP Instructor

2nd Dan(p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems, 2nd Dan(p) Dragon Combat Kenpo-ryn Karate

Jay W. Powell IDS/CAMP independant Practitioner (Nan Kuen do Martial Arts)

4th Dan Nan Kuen do Martial Arts System, 2nd dan(p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems

Darryl A. Thomas Sr. , Pastor/Chief Administrator, Instructor Trainee KLMI CMAA

2nd Dan(p) Sikaryn Fighting Systems

Brett Thomas Sr., Assistant Administrator, Instructor Trainee KLMI CMAA

1st Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems

Kevin Thomas, Instructor Trainee

1st Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems

Julius Thomas, Instructor Trainee

1st Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems

James Truss, Instructor Trainee

1st Dan Sikaryn Fighting Systems