Taekwondo America in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania-Children and Adult Martial Arts Program

TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS

At Taekwondo America we believe that developing and maintaining a sound body and mind are critical to getting the most out of life. In our adult programs you will experience a unique approach to self defense and exercise that benefits the body and the mind.

To strengthen your body, you will begin with isometric and dynamic tension exercises. Flexibility will be enhanced through gradual building process of safe and easy stretching techniques. You will find that the breathing and concentration exercises sharpen your senses and reflexes while allowing you to relax from the stress of daily life. This unique combination of using the power of the body and of the mind is the key to increased energy, self discipline, and fitness for a longer happier life. These qualities are essential in recognizing and handling self defense situations, as well as mental stress.

The Taekwondo America System:

Taekwondo America employs a complete, integrated system that will teach you the techniques you need to defend yourself intelligently in threatening situations.

Special Seminars and Clinics Include:

Rape Prevention & Self Defense
Knife Defense & Fighting
Pressure Points
Joint Manipulation
Winning Point Sparring
Chanbara – Padded Weapons Fighting
Weapons Training – Nunchaku, Cane, Sword, Escrima/Kali & Long Bo
American Style Nunchaku
Cardio Kickboxing
Easy Tai-Chi – 4 Minute Fitness
Canemasters

To strengthen your body, you will begin with isometric and dynamic tension exercises. Flexibility will be enhanced through gradual building process of safe and easy stretching techniques. You will find that the breathing and concentration exercises sharpen your senses and reflexes while allowing you to relax from the stress of daily life. This unique combination of using the power of the body and of the mind is the key to increased energy, self discipline, and fitness for a longer happier life. These qualities are essential in recognizing and handling self defense situations, as well as mental stress.

TAEKWONDO FOR TEENS

There are many reasons for teenagers to become involved in Taekwondo. Through the years, however, we have found that the majority of our teenage students have gotten started for one of the following reasons.

Self-Defense: Self-defense for teens takes many forms. Many parents worry about their teenagers being safe on the street, yet one of the real problems concerns a teen's ability to defend him or her self against others their age. Taekwondo teaches teens to think instead of panic in potentially serious situations as well as how to react to threats from others.

Self-Confidence: Self-confidence does not come naturally for most teens but rather it is developed over a period of time. As a teen accomplishes new goals for example, their confidence level increases and they become more able to meet harder challenges in the future. Teens become more self-confident in martial arts because they progress individually, at their own pace, and are not judged against others.

Fitness: Research has shown that the majority of teens are not in shape due to lack of exercise. Many teens have found that the traditional ways of working out, such as weights or running, are boring and hard to stay committed to. Taekwondo offers an exciting way to stay in shape that doesn't get boring or routine.

Lifestyle: Many parents have read articles or books about the martial arts, have seen TV documentaries, or have friends in the martial arts and have heard of the positive benefits that the martial arts have on young people's lives. Some examples of these benefits are improved concentration, self-discipline, improved grades, and a positive mental attitude.
Friendship: Working out with friends their own age who are working toward the same goals is a rewarding way to develop lasting friendships during a time in life when friendships are so important.

Everyone Wins: At Taekwondo America, every teen is a winner because Taekwondo allows teens to reach for their own potential rather than directly competeting against others.

TAEKWONDO FOR MEN

There are many reasons for adult men to become involved in Taekwondo. Through the years, however, we have found that the majority of our male adult students have gotten started for one of the following reasons:

Self-Defense: The ability to take care of one-self in any potentially dangerous, or uncomfortable situation, is one reason many adult men join, even though most of our adults seldom, if ever, get into a fighting situation. They often find themselves, however, in an uncomfortable situation, such as walking to their car late at night, or escorting their wife or girlfriend in a less than secure neighborhood. It's at times like this that martial arts training greatly enhances your self-confidence because of the ability to really care of yourself, or someone you care for, when time arises.

Fitness: Our society currently puts a great deal of emphasis on staying in shape and looking good. Many men find the traditional ways of working out, such as weights or running, are boring and hard to stay committed to. Taekwondo offers an exciting way to stay in shape that doesn't get boring or routine.

Lifestyle: Many men have read articles of books about the martial arts, have seen TV documentaries, or have friends in the martial arts and have joined because of the positive benefits that the martial arts have on people's lives. Some examples of these benefits are improved concentration, reduced stress, improved self-confidence, and a positive mental attitude.

Comradeship: Working out with friends who are working toward the same goals is a rewarding way to break the routine of work and home in a positive and fulfilling way.

An Unfilled Dream: Many of the men in our program have dreamed about trying the martial arts since they were children but never had the time or money to make the commitment. The martial arts have always been known as one of the world's oldest and most recognized activities that everyone can do, no matter what age or physical ability.

Special Advanced Instruction and Clinics: We pride ourselves in offering special clinics and advanced instruction. As professional instructors, we realize that some of our students have specific training needs and requirements that can best be answered in special clinics and advanced classes.

TAEKWONDO FOR WOMEN

Many women are not comfortable with the thought of becoming involved in the martial arts. This initial nervousness or fear is due to many misconceptions about the martial arts or because they may simply not be aware of how much fun and rewarding it can be. There are many reasons for women to practice a martial art but from our experience our female students seem to feel the following reasons are the ones that made the most sense to them when they got started.

Self-Defense: Not being in control of an uncomfortable situation is the number one reason most women initially come to us when they consider the martial arts. Walking to a car late at night after work, riding a bicycle alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood, or even hearing of a bad experience a friend has had are all reasons for women to want to be able to defend themselves and to have self-confidence in these situations.

Fitness: Most women can only do so many aerobic classes or run so many solo miles before they start dreaming of something more enjoyable and exciting to do to stay in shape. Taekwondo is a great way to stay in shape that doesn't become dull or routine because as you get better and learn more there are always more challenges ahead to keep you inspired and coming back to the school.

Lifestyle: Many women have read articles of books about the martial arts, have seen TV documentaries, or have friends in the martial arts and have joined because of the positive benefits that the martial arts have on people's lives. Some examples of these benefits are improved concentration, reduced stress, improved self-confidence, and a positive mental attitude.

AMERICAN STYLE NUNCHAKU

Nunchaku Fighting and Forms

Welcome to the fastest growing weapons style in America! The new American Style Nunchaku was sanctioned by the United States Martial Arts Association several years ago as a new weapons style in the world. You see the techniques are not difficult to do, they simply take practice and some dedication to the art. I have received many reports of students winning tournament competitions after learning the techniques on the first two videos. That's right, you can actually learn from the videos- The video series is designed so that the techniques and forms can be learned from studying in your family room.

CARDIO / AEROBICS KICKBOXING (AGES 12 AND OLDER)

Our Cardio Kickboxing program is a one-of-a kind workout in the world for releasing stress, tension, and frustration. Cardio Kickboxing at Taekwondo America is fun, safe, and utilizes proven techniques for self-defense. It's the perfect cardio workout and affordable too! It is not like these trendy workouts this program will help you shed those pounds and sweat!
The Hottest Workout in America! - There's No Time Like the Present to Get Fit!
Energizing, Explosive, powerful, uplifting...That's how students from all walks of life, from housewives, policemen, athletes, professionals and other people, just like you, describe the Cardio Kickboxing program at Taekwondo America.

Cardio Kickboxing blends your own personal hidden powers with the tried and true techniques of self-defense and kickboxing all set to today's hottest music. Cardio Kickboxing is totally different than any other workout you've ever experienced. You'll be amazed at the results from the very first class.

Cardio Kickboxing, Taekwondo and Tai Chi classes put you onto the fast track to health, fitness, and fun. Tone your biceps, trim your waist and slip on a new attitude. You'll be amazed at how fast you learn the moves and how quickly you'll get results.

Achieve your fitness goals and improve the quality of your life with Taekwondo America.

Benefits of Cardio Kickboxing Include:

Improved cardio-vascular fitness.
Excellent self-defense training.
Stress reduction and control.
Improved strength and muscle tone.
Greater confidence.

4 MINUTE FITNESS ™

4 Minute Fitness ™. Features a unique fusion of vital principles from taichi, yoga, chi kung (qi gong), modern motivational techniques and medical wisdom. Very easy to follow and learn!

There is no other exercise approach like this. In just four very efficient minutes, you can...

...gently exercise most of your muscles
...increase your flexibility
...improve your balance
...feel more focused and aware
...take full, deep and healing breaths
...increase your energy
...improve your attitude
...feel more present, loving, grateful, contented

Initial results have been overwhelmingly positive! Most notably, people have reported better sleep, stress reduction, more energy, less pain, positive attitude, and less stress.All in just 4 power packed minutes a day. Taekwondo America can offer your company or organization a special seminar on this exciting 4 Minute Fitness program.

EASY TAI CHI & TAI CHI FOR BUSY PEOPLE ™

Tai chi has been referred to as 'yoga in motion', a moving meditation - a powerful key to relaxation, increased focus and concentration.

"Easy Tai Chi & Tai Chi for Busy People™" can make a big difference for healthy, but very busy people. Benefits include: stress reduction, better focus and concentration, increased flexibility, improved strength, enhanced immune system, better balance, improved memory, improved circulation, and increased coordination To many people, tai chi is a most unusual activity. To untrained and inexperienced eyes, this slow moving and graceful activity looks almost, well... (I can hardly say it) boring. Yet - done properly - it can be one of the most fascinating and dynamic exercises you can possibly do.

This practice is still relatively new to the west. Now - tai chi is much more popular, and is even used in milk, Wonderbra tm , lemon cleaner and many other TV and print advertisements over recent years - adds which exposed tai chi to millions of people.
Benefits of Tai Chi:

Physical benefits

Increased flexibility - particularly in the often forgotten spine. Maintenance of flexibility in spinal joints is 'oh so important'.
Full range of motion in a lot of your joints - motion is lotion, as they say. Better yet - use it or lose it!
Increased strength, particularly of the leg muscles
Better balance, fewer falls
Improved posture
Improved immune functioning. (Why? Mental stillness and reduced stress help immune function, as does exercise.)
Improved, deeper breathing - leading to increased oxygenation and vitality of all tissues, improved immune functioning, deeper relaxation
Many people have reduced pain - particularly noticed in shoulders, back, legs and knees
Increased vitality, energy and life - and an increased awareness of the ever present 'chi'.
Enhanced coordination, and improved fine motor skills.
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased breathing and heart rates

Mental benefits

Reduced stress
Increased relaxation
Increased concentration and mental focus
Improved memory
Increased sense of happiness and contentedness (is that a word?) and inner peace
Greater ability to 'be in the moment', to pull out of the craziness of everyday living
An often profound sense of being here, now. (Wherever you go, there you are...) In other words, reducing the tendency to live in the past, or worry about the future.
A higher level of happiness

CANE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Cane Self-Defense and Forms

The cane is the perfect weapon for those who are interested in learning how to use the cane for self-defense. Not only will you be exposed to the most efficient system yet devised on learning to use the cane, but you will also be learning to use the cane for excercise. Either by itself, or with the help of one of our excercise bands, we will show you a system that can be used anywhere, and will give your body a healthy toning workout.