Adult Classes

Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:

Fitness – The principals of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body. For power you develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in Taekwondo you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a concentration to focus all of your body’s strength into small, hard striking surface like the edge of the hand or the heel of the foot.

Self-defense – When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in the self-defense situation against the soft vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body, the result can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural physical strengths, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defense efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing that you can defend yourself, your confidence will grow. And confidence alone is usually enough to deter potential attackers.

Self-confidence – This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals, your confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.

Protech Training Systems

Joint Manipulation & Throwing Techniques – This course combines joint manipulation, Hapkido & Aikido techniques. It is perfect for the student who would like to learn techniques like Steven Segal uses. We also feel this program will be of interest to all students trying to broaden their own personal training and knowledge.

Street Self Defense – This course teaches you the most effective blocking and striking techniques for defense on the street. Based on Muay Thai Boxing techniques, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves on the street.

P.P.C.T. (Pressure Point Control Tactics) – This course is the original course offered by Protech Training Systems used primarily for work in conjunction with local law enforcement. It includes the secrets of “one touch knockout points” and “principles of control.” This program has been legally, medically and tactically researched to put it on the forefront of control tactics. It is currently used by many secret agencies and law enforcement agencies.

Ground Fighting – A good martial artist can defend themselves standing up or from the ground. Many self-defense situations end up on the ground where the kicking and punching of Taekwondo are not always effective. Learn the techniques that can help you win the battle on the ground.

S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harassment Assault & Rape Prevention) – The S.H.A.R.P. course includes three sections including: prevention and psychology, professional and social harassment and assault countermeasures. This is great self-defense for women in the workplace.

Protech Weapons Training

Single, Double Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchucku) – This course was developed primarily for all of our “Karate for Kids”, but many of the adult students have shown an interest as well. It gives students a solid foundation in the basics of the Ssahng Jeol Bong and helps them understand how this exciting weapon works. The material taught in this course is taken from several different backgrounds, pulling the best and most several different backgrounds, pulling the best and most effective techniques from each. As with the upper body development, better hand-eye coordination, increased concentration and a great deal of fun. We are sure you will find this course to be both challenging and extremely enjoyable.

Single Stick, Double Stick (Bahng Mahng Ee)– This course highlights the most popular techniques of the Filipino stick fighting systems, as well as incorporates aspects of Japanese, Chinese and Korean martial arts. The stick course gives students the basics for training in just about any weapons system. It also helps develop hand-eye coordination and is great physical exercise.

Jahng Bong (Long Staff) – This course offers one of the most effective long-range weapons used in early Korea. It is a combination of Chinese, Korean and Japanese techniques, which allow us to use the best of each style. Besides learning this beautiful weapon, the benefits include increased self-defense skills and tremendous upper body strength, as well as improved concentration, focus and self-confidence.