About
A system of martial arts based on traditional martial arts including the traditions and etiquette as well as contemporary applications for actual self defense and physical fitness.
My passion and dedication to reaching my clients goals are of the utmost importance. I am a believer in fitness and all the benifits that can be reaped whether it is through personal training or martial arts. My work IS my passion and I wouldnt have it any other way.
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Sarah M.
Tami E.
Susie
Heidi J.
Jennifer W.
Mara
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Assessing goals first, is martial arts for defense, fitness or to fight competitively as all are accepted. Body metrics can also be acquired as well if wanted. Covering basic movements and general questions as to why they want to train martial arts and/or lose weight/get stronger. Then building up techniques and applying them to gain a self defense understanding of the movements.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Chinese martial arts 30 years
Muay Thai 17 years
Hapkido/Judo 3 years
Boxing 8 years
Brazilian Ju-jitsu 9 years
Bachelors Exercise Science Kinesiology
Human Movement Institute certified
ACE Certified (formerly)
Personal Trainer/Small Group fitness Instructor
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For one on one instruction (1 hour)
1 session is 45 dollars
5 sessions are 40 dollars per session
10 sessions are 35 dollars per session
For two on one instruction (1 hour)
1 session is 60 dollars
5 sessions are 50 dollars per session
10 sessions are 45 dollars per session
For three or family sessions (1 hour)
5 sessions are 65 dollars per session
10 sessions are 60 dollars per session
For one on one instruction (half hour)
5 sessions are 25 dollars per session
10 sessions are 20 dollars per session
For two on one instruction (half hour)
5 sessions are 50 dollars per session
10 sessions are 40 dollars per session
How did you get started teaching?
I have always been into martial arts. Starting out sparring with my brother and training with him until I officially started with the Wushu Institute in Des Moines IA. From there I branched out to other martial arts adding to my repertoire competing in full contact fights, grappeling tournaments, traditional tournaments including hand forms, weapons, stick fighting, point sparring and continuous sparring.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with kids as young as five and seniors at the age of 84. All levels and abilities are welcome.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Competed in a state tournamentfor Brazilian Jujitsu. Came up short but learned a lot.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure that the instructor is legitimate either by his or her students or even watching them. They should be able to explain techniques AND show you how to apply them. Watch out for instructors that never train.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you want to get out of learning martial arts. Be open to growing or changing that and or committing to the time to develop.