Martial Arts Academy
"Confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body." Woven through every lesson is the idea that integrity, honesty, and kindness are qualities that should guide all action. With proper training and guidance, a foundation is established that provides students with the poise and character needed to succeed in all aspects of their lives. From the diligent practice of the physical techniques comes confidence in yourself, personal discipline, and respect for both yourself and others.
Hapkido, a Korean art of self-defense, coordinates balance, power, breath, and harmonious body movements to provide its practitioners with not only a variety of self-defense strategies, but also a means of addressing the stresses of life in a calm and clear-headed manner. One of the trademarks of Hapkido is the broad diversity of techniques. It combines pressure points, joint locking, and circular throws with strong kicks and hand strikes. Hapkido teaches both hard and soft techniques, emphasizing circular as well as linear movement.
Tae Kwon-Do is a Korean martial art that employs almost all parts of the body. Flying Tigers Martial Arts Academy teaches the traditional Ji Do Kwan style of Tae Kwon-Do. This non-competitive style emphasizes balance, flexibility, self-discipline, and respect as students become skilled in self-defense techniques. Students are taught basic drills in stance, kicking, striking, blocking, and pre-arranged forms. There are more practitioners of Tae Kwon-Do worldwide than any other martial art.
Regular study of the arts of Tae Kwon-Do and Hapkido offers students knowledge of practical self-defense skills. Instructors focus on workable techniques for people of all ages and sizes. Skills are acquired by participating in the lessons and drills. Persistent practice assists in building the confidence and capacity to deal appropriately with the physical and emotional confrontations by living wisely and safely.
Students are selected to participate in promotion tests based upon attendance, attitude, length of study, and physical competency. The minimum test time intervals are as follows:
8th gup yellow 2 months
7th gup orange 2 months
6th gup green 2 months
5th gup purple 2 months
4th gup blue 4 months
3rd gup brown 4 months
2nd gup red 4 months
1st gup red/black 6 months
1st dan black 6 months
*Some younger students may experience longer time intervals between testing.
Mr. Scot Curry, 4th Dan
USA Tae Kwon-Do Federation
US Hapkido Association
1700 W. Bloomfield Road
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 332-PLEX (7539)