Learn something new and exciting, set goals, build confidence, improve your health, be a part of something great!
We set the standard for Self Defense.
These are just some of the many benefits of WORLD Martial Arts.
A good Instructor can help guide you to your goals, and reenforce the discipline and confidence you want instilled in your children.
Training for Kids- Teaching kids Self Defense, good behavior and listening to their parents the first time is just part of what we do. We want your kids to be leaders and set a positive example for others.
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit should show in their every day lives.
Training for Adults-Art, Sport or Self Defense, know how to properly place these 3 skills and you can enjoy them all.
Art is the individual expression of what
you've learned. How deeply you understand your style or art can determine if your innovative enough to make it function for you as a martial artist. Art can
also take the form of attribute building drills, techniques, or Kata that may have been passed down throughout
generations.
Sport martial arts are any events that incorporate
rules. Sport martial arts can build amazing athletic attributes and
greatly improve your overall conditioning. They are not however to be
confused for self defense. A good self defense instructor can teach you how to counter 20
years of high kicking with one simple move.
Self Defense is any
thing that will work under high adrenal stress situations. (Not a cooperative partner). Art and sport
can play a role in self defense but only as attribute building tools.
You must be careful that the correct attributes are being instilled. The
attributes for a spinning hook kick for example will do you no good in a
life and death encounter. At the same time, If your partner is a sport grappler and you are going against three people. He will leave you with 2 when he takes one to the ground. Neither of these examples leave favorable outcomes for the sport practitioner that thinks they are learning Self Defense.
If you understand how to categorize your training as Art, Sport and Self Defense, you are free to enjoy them all. Get this wrong however and you will only grow more and more confused.
How many Black Belt degrees did Bruce Lee Have? Answer: 0
What does it take to achieve high degree black belts in a typical style?
After 3-5 years of training, a hard working student can normally expect to obtain a Black Belt in a given style. After that, it is simply learning a new Form or Kata and continuing your training.
For example: If a first degree black belt learns their Form or Kata and trains for a another 1-2 years they can achieve their 2nd degree. this process continues throughout the degrees. New form, 2-3 years, new rank. New form, 3-4 years, new rank and on it goes to 9th or 10 degree.Example of a second degree form
This is partially why Bruce Lee did not care for belts or styles. This practice of new form, new degree tended to create high ranking, ill knowledged martial artist. If your goal was to defend yourself Imagine spending 20 years building the wrong attributes. (This is a mistake we will not make at World Martial Arts)
A Master is typically a 4th degree black belt that ranked an Instructor under him or her. A Grand Master is usually a 8th-10th degree black belt that mastered someone under him or her. Everyone of of them will have different skills and skill levels. You could have a Grandmaster that looks like a martial magician, but could not truly defend himself under life threatening situations. You may also have a color belt that could defeat them all. How many Black Belts did Bruce Lee have again?
Although high Black Belt degrees are certainly accomplishments worthy of achieving. (We have many extremely skilled and knowledgeable high degrees at W.M.A.) It is the dedication and quality of person that should be respected more so then the degree.
AT WORLD MARTIAL ARTS We are dedicated to teaching at the highest quality. We will instill and acquire the best of the arts, regardless of style, race or origin.
Come experience what WORLD Martial Arts has to offer and be a part of an elite group that strives for excellence.