About
We recieved best martial arts instructions 4 years in a row. We do not offer contracts. Belt testing is free. No upgrades, all is included.
Our curriculum includes early childhood development for ages 5-7. We have leadership and character development curriculum for pre-teens to adults. Master Beaty was a leadership facilitator for 15 years.
Our students are poised, confident, risk takers, and can make their difficult martial arts skills look easy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
A student must do a free trial class to clarify what is a typical class. This approach is benificial to the parent and student. If we all agree my program meets thier expectations, we enroll the student.
We focus on understanding what is unique to that student and work to either strengthen the best characteristics and reduce the behavior that would not advance their goals.
I do not "talk down to may students", no matter the age. I operate, a not everyone gets "a trophy" school.
Classes are 45 minutes in length. We require two classes a week.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
M.S. in Human Resource Development.
15 years conducting managment training programs, team building, leadership development of established manager, new managers, or programs sponsored by colleges (M.I.T., Cornell, Georgia Tech, etc.)
4th degree (Sa Bom NIm) Certified Master Instructor by Grand Master Tong Mun Kim, president of Global Tang Soo Do Association
Ongoing mentoring and training by Grand Master Sung Soo Kim
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
We charge all students the same price and we offer discounts for family members. We do not do contracts and belt testing is free.
How did you get started teaching?
I always been teaching. I just combined my love for teaching with my love for martial arts and decided that I could make a better difference by educating the young in skills that will prepare them for manuvering school, job, relationships while achieving martial arts skills. Thus, I became a small business owner and been doing this for 12 years and counting.
What types of students have you worked with?
Whom ever walks through my door with the desire to be a better person. My students reflect my diverse community and families. Some even come in with behavior challenges (gifts) but if they have the desire to try (parent and student), then I am also. Black belts are awarded to the deterimine and committed not the athletic.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
What I describe is not recent, it happens all the time and this is the reason why I do this.
I have an autistic student that was not going to test. He came after class and asked for a private lesson. His father did not know he did this. He came to his lesson and worked hard for 45 minutes and achieved what was needed. He tested with his mates and passed his test. He understaood that he had to make the extra efforts to overcome his personal challenge to succeed. The world will not give him a break becuase of his autism. His dad was moved by his example and I know his mates (peers) gained a new level of respect for him.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Do not go on price or a fast introductory offer. Do to this is saying all schol are the same so it comes down to price. Interview the school. Go and observe the youngest class and the black belt class.
If you want to school that develops the whole person, this is what must be done. If you just want to place for the student to have fun, go on price.
My average student stays with me 4 years. The majority of my black belts started when they were 6 years old and are now teaching classes and they are leaders in their respective schools.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why now? Who is driving the interest? What is the school owner's philosophy and background? Do they understand early childhood and youth devlopment processes. Do they totally agree with you or try to set expectations,even at the risk of losing you? Who is their mentor?