The Army Cadet Corps Martial Arts Program (TACMAP)

The U.S. Army Cadet Corps Martial Arts Program (TACMAP), as it is known today, was originally founded in 1986 by Colonel James Sanchis. COL Sanchis is the founder and Soke of Military Combat Jukaikido (MCJKKD) and Ju-Jisu-Do Combat, and is a world famous Martial Artist holding black belts in over 17 different disciplines.

TACMAP utilizes MCJKKD as its main training format. MCJKKD is a combination of Self Defense, Judo, Akido, Jujitsu, Karate, Boxing and Wrestling.  USAC Cadets and recruits receive one hour of MCJKKD instruction each day during BCT and BLC. Training in MCJKKD may be conducted during UTAs, as long as all instructors hold - a minimum  -  a certified MCJKKD blue belt.  USAC officers and Cadets are not required to test for belts; however, the belt system is used to determine who may conduct MCJKKD training at the unit and national levels.

The origin of the colored-belt ranking system used in most martial arts is unknown and is applied differently between different styles of martial arts and in various schools. Regardless of the belt system used, most systems begin with the white belt at the beginning and progress to the black belt for first-level Dan.  MCJKKD also utilizes a colored-belt system to signify student progress.  Basic details are described below.