We offer many exciting Martial Arts programs. Please read the brief description of each one below.

Traditional Taekwondo (adult, children, and family classes)

Taekwondo is a martial art that in "todays" form of self defense has evolved by combining many different styles of martial arts that existed in Korea over the last 2,000 years and some martial arts styles from countries that surround Korea. Taekwondo incorporates the abrupt linear movements of Karate and the flowing, circular patterns of Kung-fu with native kicking techniques. Tae Kwon Do is the world's most widely practiced martial art.  It is an Olympic sport, an artistic discipline, a system of self-defense, and a way of life that is suitable for adults and children.

Chon-Tu Kwon Hapkido

Our Hapkido program was designed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini. It is based on scientific principles of anatomy as well as psychology and strategy. It is well suited for both men and women of all sizes because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants attack back on them using little effort and minimal force on your part. You will learn to fend off attackers, disarm weapons, and ground survival techniques. It is a realistic and effective form of self protection that we are proud to offer our students.

Bully Defense

Our “Anti Bully” program is designed to help children learn to have the advantage over anyone who attempts to bully or intimidate them. The best tools we can give our children is the knowledge that they do not deserve to be picked on or belittled by anyone. Our classes allow our students to learn the confidence they need to believe in themselves and to hold their heads up high in any situation. We teach them realistic techniques for self defense and the difference in defending themselves from bullies and from strangers.  

We also offer private lessons, self defense classes for women, and can design a class or seminar for any person or group with specific needs. (please call for more information)

Some of our many Benefits…

For Kids

Our classes are designed to help each child develop a sense of greater self confidence and improved focus and behavior. Our students have the opportunity to earn leadership privileges through good grades, proper use of techniques, and excellent home and school behavior. We teach them that respect starts within themselves and that if they have that, there is nothing they can’t do.

Some of the other benefits include:

• Self Confidence (Improved Self Image)
• Better Focus
• Patience
• Self Discipline
• A Positive-”Can Do” Attitude
• Courtesy
• Self Control
• Perseverance-”Never Give Up” Attitude
• And much more!

* We offer two exciting and age appropriate children’s programs:

• Mini Monarchs-ages 4-6
• Mighty Monarchs-ages 7-11

Please see the schedule for class times.

For Adults

We offer two comprehensive adult programs to our adult students, traditional Taekwondo and Hapkido. There are many benefits for each style. Traditional Taekwondo literally means the art of kicking and punching and is a great way to get a good workout while utilizing techniques designed to be used both as an art form and for self defense. Our classes are very interactive and make learning this timeless art fun and exciting. Although Taekwondo is considered an “individual activity” we also create an atmosphere of teamwork through working with partners or in groups, this motivates each student to want to push themselves to go farther. Hapkido translates to “the art of coordinated power.” Hapkido emphasizes joint locking techniques to control or disable an attacker and also includes the use of striking, kicking, and pressure points in its arsenal of self defense techniques. It is the perfect line of self defense and can be used by anyone no matter their size or shape and requires minimal physical effort. Combat Hapkido is ideal for those individuals (for example, many women, busy professionals and law enforcement officers) who do not have the time, desire or ability to commit themselves to the demanding study of a traditional Martial Art.

Some of the benefits of traditional Taekwondo include:

• Stamina and Endurance
• Muscle Tone
• Weight Loss
• Increased Flexibility
• Balance and Coordination
• Stress Reduction
• Self Confidence (Improved Self Image)
• Self Discipline
• Increased Awareness & Street Smarts
• And much more!

There are many benefits of Hapkido as well. Some of those include:

• Real life Defensive Strategies
• The confidence that you CAN protect yourself
• Increased Awareness & Street Smarts
• Knowledge of the human anatomy
• Defensive Strategies
• And much more!

Youth Program-in coordination with Centre County Youth Services Bureau & Big Brother/Big Sister

We offer a youth program for children ages 7-17, working alongside Big Brother/Big Sister and the  Youth Services Bureau of Centre.County.  This free program provides kids in the community the chance to train in the art of Taekwondo & Hapkido and to receive the many benefits of Martial Arts. The kids have a series of requirements that they must uphold to continue in the program and must follow the school rules and maintain satisfactory school and at home behavior as well.

If there are any businesses interested in sponsoring this program please contact us at

(814) 238-4087.  or you can reach us via e-mail at: MMAATKD@gmail.com

Foster Child/Parents Program

We offer a discounted rate for all foster children as well as foster parents-please call us for details.

*We also offer discounted rates to Military personnel and their families, police, fire, as well as teachers, nurses, and social workers-please call for details!

Classes Now Enrolling!

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(814) 238-4087
178 Rolling Ridge Drive
(Inside Victory Sports)
State College, PA 16801

www.mmaakarate.com

MMAATKD@gmail.com