Martial Arts at Lairds Academy

Ho Kuk Mu Sul
is a hard/soft style that is as beautiful to watch, as it is efficient to use. It incorporates the principles of Flowing Water (YU), Harmony (HWA), and The Circle (WON). Each belt level includes a form (hyung) and at least one set of Hapkido techniques. Master Jin of Traditional Korean Martial Arts Academy showed all of this to us, and to him we are all in debt.

Hyungs
are a choreographed set of kicks, strikes, and motions orchestrated in a specific order. It is essential for "learning how to learn." Practicing Hyungs gets students used to thinking about coordination, stance, balance, flow and momentum. Techniques - The best fight is the quickest one that ends with the least amount of damage. Techniques provide a defense against many different types of attacks including grabs, punches, kicks, and a variety of other possibilities. Each technique ends with controlling and disabling your attacker quickly and efficiently.

Ki Training
Achieving proper breathing and chi power is fundamental in improving martial arts skills as well as enjoying increased well-being. Even if you spent 10 hours a day kicking and punching, you still spend 24 hours a day breathing! Learn to calm yourself and help to relieve stress.

Benefits of Martial Arts
Physical benefits include increased flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength. You will also become proficient in punching, kicking, throwing, and falling. Mental benefits include self-confidence, increased focus, and a positive "I can do it" attitude, which will shine through all aspects of your life, casting away fears and doubts that have been overshadowing you.

All Classes are open to all ages and all levels.