On Saturday, five very dedicated HapKIDo kiddos, ranging in age from 6 to 9, graded up after they demonstrated their required skill sets for their age groups in front of the Black Belts on the review board. 2 of the students testing for the rank of advanced green demonstrated their conceptual knowledge blindfolded, including their Kyukpha (Breaking) requirement.
When it came time to do their required breaking technique, each one demonstrated their ability to generate power through correct technique, using the proper striking surface, while coordinating their breath and motion. One six-year-old from the Tiny Tiger class, set the board breaking bar high for his classmates. When asked what level of board he wanted, he replied…” the hardest one you got sir”. With a combination of confidence and fortitude he was successful. Everyone after that chose the hardest board. Even the kids testing for advanced green who did their break blindfolded. Over time this repetitive focus of mind, strengthening of the body and calmness of spirit will find its way into all aspects of their life. The HapKiDo Journey!
Erica Groff2024-07-06 Absolutely the best place to take your kids! They are absolutely amazing with all the kids, encouraging and motivating! Along with respect for them and the parents! And the communication with this is absolutely amazing!! Sha'ra F2024-06-23 I have 2 kids in Jung Martial Arts Family Center, and they both love it. Master Terry and Master Ava are wonderful with kids, teens and adults, alike. I love the affects of how taking martial arts in such a positive environment, continues to have on my boys. leonard duitch2024-06-23 Great mental and physical life lessons through Hap Ki Do from excellent teachers, Master Terry and Master Ava. Austin Benfer2024-06-23 My son, daughter, and myself all attend hapkido classes at Jung Martial Arts Family Center. Master Ava and Master Terry are amazing teachers who make the classes fun for the children. They help us build confidence with each new skill we learn. Overall this is a great place to learn martial arts whether you are an adult or child. Eric Steinbacher2024-06-23 This place is the best. My son has become so much more confident , and can defend himself better than ever. Definitely get signed up here asap, this place is top notch! Chelsia Diehl2024-06-23 We absolutely love it here! My oldest has been going for almost 2 years, I myself recently enrolled, and one of my girls is anxiously awaiting her 5th birthday so she can join too. Master Ava and Master Terry are wonderful instructors and role models, and it’s a wonderful family atmosphere. Highly recommend! renee smith2024-06-23 Andrew Lewis2024-02-05 Outstanding school with tremendous instructors in a welcoming environment. I earned my 1st Dan in Orthodox Hapkido while stationed in Korea during my Army service, and I can tell you that the Jung Martial Arts Family Center is the real deal. Highly recommend! Brett Welty2023-06-14 My son has been training at Jung Martial Arts Family Center (Hapkido) for over two years and my wife and I couldn’t be happier with the results. My son is learning about the art of self-defense, which teaches him balance, footwork, body positioning, how to breathe and several other components of Hapkido. However, more impressively to me, not only is he learning about self-defense, but he is also learning about critical life values such as honesty, integrity, respect, loyalty, courage, etc. With the top-notch instruction that he receives from the staff, he doesn’t just know to say those words (values), but he understands the meaning of the word(s) and how it applies to him. Overall, I believe Hapkido has impacted my son in an extremely positive way. Changing his attitude from self-doubt to I can do anything, no longer being timid in trying something new, and making better overall decisions on a daily basis. I highly recommend the Jung Martial Arts Family Center to anyone. I promise you will be impressed with the atmosphere and the outstanding Instructors! Jackie Sullivan2023-06-07 Jung Martial Arts Family Center teaches authentic Korean Hapkido. It is the perfect place to go for a family activity. Not only does our family bond more on the mat, we are also learning self defense while getting a good workout. Our children have been a part of Jung Martial Arts for several years. Not only have they learned good self defense skills, they also learned good morals and values off the mat. Jung Martial Arts is for anybody with any disability from ages 5 to, well if you are still alive to read this. I would have joined years ago if I wasn't so self conscious of my size. I finally built up the courage and joined. I wish I had joined years ago when I was first interested. Our Hapkido family always accepts anyone with open arms and are non-judgmental. If you have ever thought about learning self defense and want to get in shape while doing it, I highly encourage you to Just Hapkido It! You won't regret it.