Martial Arts classes in Atkins or Shellsburg

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Hapkido Throw
I am a master instructor of Tae Kwon Do ( 5th Degree black belt ) and instructor of HapKiDo ( 3rd Degree black belt), with nearly 20 years of martial arts experience, and have over 10 years of teaching experience. I If you are interested, would like more information please call Matt Rion at 446-7592. You can also click here to e-mail me.

Class times: Monday and Wednesday
5:30 - 6:30 Tae Kwon Do
6:30-7:30 Hapkido
Cost is only $20 per month per student. A family plan is available, and if you would like to take both classes, it's only $30 a month.

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that when translated means "The way of hand and foot fighting". Students are taught a variety of kicks and hand techniques, along with forms, self-defense and sparring. We teach ITF style Tae Kwon Do and practice the forms created by Gen. Choi. ( Chon-ji, Dan-Gun, etc.) WTF forms may also be taught if students desire ( TaeGeuk 1, 2, etc)

For ages 6 thru adult

Hapkido

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that when translated means literally "The way of coordinated power". It is a 'soft style' martial art that stresses circular motions and using the opponent's energy against them. In this way, hapkido is ideal for people of all sizes. Using proper techniques, a 5', 100 lb person can defend themselves against a person who is 6'+ and twice their weight or more. The curriculum consists of approximately 200 techniques ( from white to black belt ), each of them addressing a different 'real world' application. There are no forms to learn, and there is no sparring involved. Students are taught basic tumbling and how to fall from several different directions without injury. Students are taught basic tae kwon do style kicks and strikes, as well as defense against the same. Intermediate students are also taught weapons such as short stick, long stick, and advanced students are taught cane, rope, and sword.

For ages 14 thru adult

Example Hapkido techniques:

Defense against a headlock

Defense against a bear hug from behind

Defense against a choke from behind