American Order of Combat
The American Order of Combat (AOC) was founded in 1978 in the State of New Jersey. It was originally conceived as a Black Belt fraternal organization consisting of practitioners from various styles. AOC’s founding members, Black Belts and Masters, consisted of U.S. Military Veterans – both active and retired.
Discover more on the history of the American Order of Combat, the Combat Bu Do Kwan system and becoming a member. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding our organization.
AOC FOUNDERS & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
GRANDMASTER THOMANN Grandmaster of the BuDoKwan
Grandmaster Ray Thomann is the current Grandmaster of the Order and the third in its history. Click below for his bio.
GRANDMASTER BETHEL Founder of the Order
In memory of our friend, mentor and founder of the American Order of Combat. Grandmaster leaves behind a powerful legacy.
GRANDMASTER JEFFREY LEWIS Grandmaster Emeritus
Grandmaster Jeffrey Lewis is a founding member of the Order and AOC’s second Grandmaster. Access his bio below.
THE BOARD OF MASTERS American Order of Combat
The following is information for the members of the American Order of Combat Board of Masters and Certifying Body.