School Information
Our Philosophy |
Children & Young Adults Program |
Not all Martial Arts schools are created equal. Eastern Martial Arts is dedicated to the true essence of the practice, personal growth and transformation.
Many schools have drifted away from traditional teaching styles and have become more concerned with attracting large populations of "gym members" and engaging in "sport" competition.
Asian cultures have for centuries stressed the importance of incorporating the tenets of respect, discipline, self-control, and physical fitness into forms of self-defense.
By combining the physical and philosophical components of Martial Arts training individuals can utilize their practice as a path to personal growth and transformation.
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Child mental health professionals agree that Martial Arts can help children succeed in all aspects of their life including school, family, and self-growth. All traditional Martial Arts have in common principles that can only help children develop into well-rounded, focused young adults.
Current myths exist that Martial Arts can foster violent tendencies in youths. The reality is that this kind of instruction actually ingrains in youngsters a respect for tradition and restraint as they develop confidence in their abilities. The Martial Arts stress humility and put great importance upon learning and practicing pacifism versus aggression.
The result is healthier children with higher grades and improved relationships with teachers, friends, and family.
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Tai Chi & Qigong |
Adult Curriculum |
Chinese internal martial art that uses slow movement to help with stress, flexibility, strength, balance, health, fitness, coordination, and longevity. Tai Chi can be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Emphasis is put on breath and mind control with the slow movements intended to foster a calm and tranquil mind.
Qigong is a term used to describe various forms of exercise where controlled breathing is used to increase and manipulate a persons chi (life force or vital-energy).
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Drawing on our many years of experience in Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and Aikido our Martial Arts classes provide a pragmatic and efficient system of self defense that covers close range, long range, grappling and ground work.
Each lesson is designed to provide a strong cardiovascular workout as well as strength and flexibility training.
The martial arts instructor is there to share the art, not to force it upon the student. The benefits of the martial arts manifest themselves when the student is willing. Whole-hearted commitment will bring dramatic changes in personal growth, such as changes in attitude and changes in character, as well as improvements in physical fitness. Some changes come quickly, but most are very gradual. Those coming to the martial arts looking for a quick fix may be disappointed.
"In your training, do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung." Morihei Ueshiba founder of Aikido
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Meditation |
Meditation is a period of time set aside every day to quiet and still the mind. The goal of meditation is to help you gain control over your thoughts, reactions, emotions, and feelings.
Meditation will help most people feel less anxious and more in control. The awareness that meditation brings can also be a source of personal insight and self-understanding.
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