The EAU Martial Arts Federation is a specialized branch of the University, , maintained under the practical direction of experienced and high level martial arts practitioners. The International Technical Director and President for Italy is the Martial Arts and Self Defense Master Professor Luca Scotto di Tella de’ Douglas di Castel di Ripa (who publishes under the name Luca Scotto di Tella de’ Douglas). He received from the old M.A.F. of the C.S.E.N. – C.O.N.I. the 7th Dan and finally from the Grandmaster Prof. Francesco De Michele, 10th Dan, the 8th Dan Black Belt, for merits regarding education, sport and Asian studies).

The Federation’s International President (a ceremonial and administrative role) is Prof. John Kersey, the University Chancellor.

Chiefly a membership body, the Federation offers certification to practitioners based on an assessment of their existing competences, including the assessment of other awarding bodies. The assessment methodology includes in-person and video assessment, the accreditation of prior certificated and uncertificated learning and experience, and the submission of written work concerned with the history, theory and practice of the martial arts. The Federation does not ally itself with any particular school or method, is non-political, is open to both amateurs and professionals, and takes a holistic view of martial arts practice, seeking to promote unity and understanding across this varied field.

>>Brochure

Publications

Martial Arts Hall of Fame
>>Grand Master Francesco De Michele

Articles, Programs etc.
>>Programma Esame M.A.F. per il Karate Contact
>>Le Arti Marziali comparate agli Sport del Prof. Dott. Dr. Don Luca Scotto di Tella de’ Douglas di Castel di Ripa
>>A proposito delle Arti Marziali del Prof. Dott. Dr. Don Luca Scotto di Tella de’ Douglas di Castel di Ripa