P.U.M.A System (Pacific United Martial Arts) is an eclectic blend of various fighting styles forged into a truly American System.

Grand Master and System founder, Jerry E. Fisher, studied American boxing for 11 years, competing in over 100 matches. In the mid 1950s, he began the study of Karate, training Isshin Ryu with a friend who had been stationed in Okinawa. Other styles were added over the years until Grand Master Fisher had attained a 3rd degree black belt in Isshin Ryu, a 1st degree black belt in Ozman Ryu, a 1st degree black belt in Hapkido and a 3rd degree black belt in Ed Parker’s Kenpo.

These various fighting arts, combined with the vast background in boxing, Jujitsu, grappling and a broad range of Chinese Wushu styles became the P.U.M.A. System in 1974. The P.U.M.A. System is an eclectic, typical American blend of the best and most effective parts of American boxing, Japanese and Okinawa Karate and various Korean and Chinese systems. It was an evolvement of a lifetime of study. The combinations of all of these elements has resulted in the synergistic development of a uniquely American fighting art.

There are many top practitioners and world champions who are students of Mister Fisher and the P.U.M.A System. These include:

9th degree John Gyro

7th degrees Kirk Fisher and Scott Fisher

6th degrees Ron Pohnel and Kenn Firestone

5th degrees Burnis White, Ed Anders and many, many more.

P.U.M.A System is a broad range American fighting art grounded in traditional, respected roots.

Grandmaster Fisher was a defensive tactic consultant for the Los Angeles Police Department starting in 1995. Mr. Fisher worked with the L.A.P.D o the development of arrest and control techniques, as well as the creation of specific threat responses.

The P.U.M.A System is adaptable for all ages. Exposing students to many disciplines enables them to direct their fighting style toward their own body type and personality.

The initials of Pacific Unified Martial Arts also represent Native American fighting animal, the PUMA, the emblem of the system. The Yin and Yang in the emblem signifies the systems Asian roots. It is our belief that a fighter is truly an artist in the sense that once having mastered the basics of the art, the artist must then peel away the old layers and at the same time seek new ideas to develop a style that is individually right for him or her. We do not seek to stamp repetitive copies from some archaic mold, but rather to encourage individual development of personal style.

The fighting arts are completely subjective and the individual’s development must, by necessity, be the result of mastering the basics that lead to the attainment of the first degree Black Belt. It is only at this time that one begins to travel the lonely road of personal challenge toward the always-illusive goal of perfection.

Sokei Jerry E. Fisher

P.U.M.A. Rules & Regulations

1. Everyone will bow before entering and leaving the mat.
2. Instructors will be addressed as “Mr.” or “Mrs.” with their surname.
3. If your instructor asks you a question, always answer “Yes Sir” or “Yes Ma’am”
4. No student shall join or leave the class in progress without the instructor’ permission.
5. Students will not spar without complete protective equipment and without instructor’s supervision
6. No student shall ask or challenge a higher belt to free spar without an instructor present.  No student shall ask or challenge a black belt to spar.
7. No jewelry or shoes will be worn on the mat.
8. Students will not chew gum, eat, drink, or smoke while in the dojo, water is the only exception
9. Students will always work out in a clean uniform.
10. Students will always keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and clean.
11. No student will test for promotion if behind on lessons or payments.
12. Payments are due on the first of every month. If course payment is not paid by the fifth, students card will be pulled. Students must have attendance cards to attend class. 
13. Students will always remember that they are training in a fighting art, that is not to be abused.  Any student starting fights will no longer be allowed to train at P.U.M.A. Karate.
14. Any time a student performs solo for an instructor, the student must bow before and after their performance.
15. No rough playing around or profanity is allowed in the dojo.

P.U.M.A. Code of Ethics

1. I will look for the good in all people and make them feel comfortable.
2. I will respect myself.
3. I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others.
4. If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.
5. I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.
6. I will be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
7. I will forget about the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.
8. I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness toward another’s viewpoints while still holding fast to that which I know to be true and honest.
9. I will maintain respect for Black Belts and demonstrate this respect at all times.
10. I will become and remain highly goal oriented throughout my life.
11. I will treat others the way I wish to be treated myself.
12. I will always strive to do the right thing.

P.U.M.A. KARATE DRESS CODE

As all martial arts schools, we have a dress code. Most schools are much more strict than we are. Our code is based on both a desire for uniformity to keep the school looking good, and common sense.

All students may wear their white uniform (Gi) top and bottom at any time.

The exceptions are as follows:

Black pants can only be worn by instructors or persons who have participated in one of our demonstrations or a tournament that we have approved. Or if you are a blue belt or higher. If you have met these requirements you may wear your black pants at any time.

P.U.M.A. t-shirts can be worn as a top instead of a Gi top for sparring and technique classes only.

For sparring class, a plain black, grey or white workout top or t-shirt is allowed as well as your PUMA t-shirt.  
If wearing Gi, shirts must always be tucked into pants.

It is mandatory that you wear your Gi top for forms and waza classes.

All uniforms, patches and safety gear must be approved by Mr. Stacy.

All patches, etc., must come through P.U.M.A. Karate. They must be compatible with our style.  

KID’S please make sure your hands and feet are clean and your finger and toenails are short to prevent scratches.

In this, and in all things, we always strive to make our school the best.