These are schools that share (at least most of) our principles, but identify themselves as being other than QLK. They do not get their Rank Certification through the QLK system. IF they study kata they may not be the same as QLK style katas. However, affiliate membership has many of the privileges of QLK schools such as reduced seminar and CME material prices, ability to cross-train in QLK schools and access to the the Monthly Newsletter.
Affiliate membership can be for a School, based on the instructor (thus all members of that school) or on a personal level.
NOTE: I have to know you (or your instructor) for you to become an affiliate member. Mostly this occurs through meeting at seminars, etc.
PLEASE note the lack of charge (i.e. no money) for either of these two types of memberships. This is NOT about money! It is far more important than that - it is about learning.
If you are a member or affiliate member contact me or any senior QLK instructor about seminars or cross training or check out the Bridge tours.