Questions and Answers:

The time it takes to become proficient varies upon your own abilities. At the Academy you will have learned techniques for almost all situations in only three months and after six months most students are amazed with their own ability and accomplishments. In most self defense situations you should feel that you could defend yourself fairly well after six months. To reach Black Belt, the same variables are at play, but somewhere between three and five years is about right.

 

Most Instructors recommend two classes per week, plus some practice time in between classes. You should match your involvement with your fitness level.

At the Martial Arts Academy, the students are grouped by age and rank. This means that you will be in a class with other people of similar skill and age.

At the Academy, children learn that the martial arts is not an act of violence, but the art of how to handle themselves in a problematic situation. Aggressive behavior is channeled into assertiveness to increase a child's self esteem and build discipline and character.

At the Academy, each class will begin with a period of silent meditation. The meditation is used to clear the mind of distractions and get ready to learn. It has no religious significance.

 

All of our classes are taught in complete safety.  Students learn to defend themselves and their loved ones with realistic but controlled training. Students interested in contact training (ground fighting, sparring or kickboxing) may do so under supervision and with the proper safety equipment. The chances of getting injured are very small since the training will be constantly supervised with safety in mind.

Private lessons will increase your understanding and progression two or three times faster than by taking group lessons alone. The personalized attention and energy of an instructor is a tremendous advantage.

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