TRAINING MIND AND BODY
The Gentle Palm Martial Arts Academy is a school where the genuine care and growth of our students is our highest mission. Our goal is to provide the finest training, personal development skills, and community service opportunites to our students.
Martial Arts study will invigorate a student's aspirations, strengthen their commitment, instill well being, and fulfill even their unexpressed wishes and desires.
How Do I Start?
We suggest you take our private introductory class in order to familiarize you to martial arts training. It will also give the instructor an opportunity to evaluate you for the program best suited for you. This will allow you to begin formal classes with confidence and optimism. Call 798-8699 for your appointment today.
Children’s Classes
Our main goal is to enhance your child’s self-esteem and support your efforts in building self-confidence and self-discipline. Because a structure of respect is built into martial arts training, children develop the ability to listen, learn, and achieve within a highly regulated environment. The improvement of motor skills serves to develop a “Yes I Can Attitude” This proves to be an excellent reinforcement to school performance and general attitude.
Our main goal is to enhance your child’s self-esteem and support your efforts in building self-confidence and self-discipline. Because a structure of respect is built into martial arts training, children develop the ability to listen, learn, and achieve within a highly regulated environment. The improvement of motor skills serves to develop a “Yes I Can Attitude” This proves to be an excellent reinforcement to school performance and general attitude.
Training Mind and Body
SWAT Leadership Program
Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders. Our SWAT (Special Winning Attitude Team) program was developed for those outstanding students who have the desire to not only be the best they can be, but to help other students achieve that “Yes I Can” attitude.
Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders. Our SWAT (Special Winning Attitude Team) program was developed for those outstanding students who have the desire to not only be the best they can be, but to help other students achieve that “Yes I Can” attitude.
Every Day I Train is a Great Day, That's Why I Train Every Day!
Adult Classes
No matter your age, sex, or career, our classes are an outlet for stress management, and will improve your overall health. Our staff of instructors are here to guide you towards greater confidence and self-discipline as you improve your flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance. You will tone muscles and lose inches while you learn valuable self-defense techniques. And martial arts are a fun way to get in shape and stay in shape!
No matter your age, sex, or career, our classes are an outlet for stress management, and will improve your overall health. Our staff of instructors are here to guide you towards greater confidence and self-discipline as you improve your flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance. You will tone muscles and lose inches while you learn valuable self-defense techniques. And martial arts are a fun way to get in shape and stay in shape!
Before Black Belt We Chop Wood and Carry Water,
After Black Belt We Chop Wood and Carry Water!
Haidong Gumdo
Haidong Gumdo is a Korean sword art which draws from battlefield tactics and techniques to build a curriculum for mental, physical and spiritual development. Students learn forms, step drills, sitting and moving meditation, sparring as well as bamboo and straw cutting. Unlike Kendo and its Korean equivalent, Kumdo, the focus in Haidong Gumdo is not duelling but on the tactics of outdoor, pitched battles. Powerful, complex and beautiful, Haidong Gumdo is a wonderful style which can be pursued throughout your life. Haidong Gumdo means many things to many people. On the surface it is a martial system which preserves and promotes the Korean approach to sword techniques. The dynamic movements and visible power of the forms capture the eye and imagination. Graceful, flowing motion, harnessing lethal power is one way to describe Haidong Gumdo.
Haidong Gumdo is a Korean sword art which draws from battlefield tactics and techniques to build a curriculum for mental, physical and spiritual development. Students learn forms, step drills, sitting and moving meditation, sparring as well as bamboo and straw cutting. Unlike Kendo and its Korean equivalent, Kumdo, the focus in Haidong Gumdo is not duelling but on the tactics of outdoor, pitched battles. Powerful, complex and beautiful, Haidong Gumdo is a wonderful style which can be pursued throughout your life. Haidong Gumdo means many things to many people. On the surface it is a martial system which preserves and promotes the Korean approach to sword techniques. The dynamic movements and visible power of the forms capture the eye and imagination. Graceful, flowing motion, harnessing lethal power is one way to describe Haidong Gumdo.
Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a “soft” or “internal” martial art, based on the understanding that life is always changing, and the best way to deal with change and adversity is to simply “go with the flow.”
Literally translated, Taijiquan means “supreme ultimate fist.” The “supreme ultimate” is a concept in Chinese thought that is embodied by the Taijitu symbol—the union of Yin and Yang.
When Taijiquan forms are performed with well-bent knees, it becomes a wonderful form of cardiovascular exercise. By teaching the practitioner how to utilize energy more efficiently, as well as how best to breathe, Taijiquan can improve overall health as well as assist athletes in perfecting their chosen sports.
One of the most important aspects of Taijiquan training is stress relief. Not only will the controlled movements whisk away anxiety, but a continual and dedicated study of the art will teach one how to live a more unified and holistic life, able to roll with the punches and deal with situations in an appropriate manner.
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a “soft” or “internal” martial art, based on the understanding that life is always changing, and the best way to deal with change and adversity is to simply “go with the flow.”
Literally translated, Taijiquan means “supreme ultimate fist.” The “supreme ultimate” is a concept in Chinese thought that is embodied by the Taijitu symbol—the union of Yin and Yang.
When Taijiquan forms are performed with well-bent knees, it becomes a wonderful form of cardiovascular exercise. By teaching the practitioner how to utilize energy more efficiently, as well as how best to breathe, Taijiquan can improve overall health as well as assist athletes in perfecting their chosen sports.
One of the most important aspects of Taijiquan training is stress relief. Not only will the controlled movements whisk away anxiety, but a continual and dedicated study of the art will teach one how to live a more unified and holistic life, able to roll with the punches and deal with situations in an appropriate manner.
