In the mysterious land of New Jersey, sandwiched between the realms of New York and Pennsylvania, there's an elite group of kids known as the Hapkido Heroes. These aren't your ordinary kids, oh no! They have mastered the ancient martial art of Hapkido, which comes from a distant land known as Korea. New Jersey, where these kids reside, is a magical place filled with golden beaches, towering roller coasters, and luscious forests. It's the kingdom of the world's best tomatoes and the home of the mystical creature known as the Jersey Devil. This state also boasts the mind-boggling roundabouts called "Jughandles," which are as difficult to master as a Hapkido tornado kick! But let's get back to our Hapkido Heroes. They are as diverse as the captivating Garden State itself. Some hail from the enchanting shore towns, others from the mystical mountainous highlands, while a few come from bustling cities that never sleep. They train rigorously, rain or shine, mastering the art of self-defense, balance, and coordination with a sprinkle of humor. Our protagonist is a quirky kid named Joey "Jersey" Jughandle. He has a peculiar superpower of getting tremendously tangled in his belt while trying to tie it, turning him into a human knot! But when he successfully unravels himself (with a bit of help from his friends), he becomes an unstoppable Hapkido force, defeating any obstacle with a well-placed kick or a swift punch! These Hapkido Heroes of New Jersey are not just martial arts enthusiasts, but also ambassadors of laughter and fun. They tumble, they fight, they fall, but most importantly, they never forget to laugh and help each other up, making New Jersey the jolliest state in all of America.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Hapkido is different than the sports listed here as it combines linear and circular movements: punching, kicking, throwing, twisting and utilizing pressure point techniques. These various actions allow the Hapkido practitioner to deal with an opponent using the appropriate level of force. Hapkido is taught as a true Royal Martial Art. The techniques can be applied to subdue, disable or even kill an attacker if necessary. Because the Hapkido practitioner has many options in dealing with an adversary, it can be used successfully by individuals of any size or build. Hapkido is a "soft" martial art, in comparison to other "hard" forms such as Karate and Taekwondo. It is distinctive in that it employs a totally defensive philosophy and posture, rather than attacking, aggressive tactics typical of other martial arts. The Hapkido practitioner, employing this defensive posture, can defend himself successfully against aggressive attacks using only his hands. This is to say the enemy can be controlled by purely defensive means. How you ask? Through using the attacker's own energy and force against himself. The opponent's power can be deflected to control the situation. By using pressure points an opponent can be subdued while inflicting as little or as much physical damage as is needed.
Randolph Fight Center was founded by Mr. Austin Redlich and Master Joe Nilon. Between the two of them they bring an energy and passion for martial arts that is rivaled by few. Mr. Austin and Master Joe see to it that every instructor upholds their core beliefs of what martial arts truly is, personal growth both mentally and physically. When you join Randolph Fight Center, you are not a subscriber, you are family.
The goal of our school is to promote HEALTH by harmonizing the mind, body and spirit on a foundation of relaxation with a commitment to the defense and service of others. We seek to instill in our students the virtues of respect for self and others, discipline, fortitude and selflessness. Our school was founded by Grandmaster Darim Jang, the foremost student of the renowned Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo, late President of the Universal TaeKwonDo Federation and elite founding member of modern-day TaeKwonDo. It is overseen by Master O, a long-time student of Grandmaster Jang.
At Universal Martial Arts we specialize in children's and adult Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Cardio Kickboxing. Students receive training from renowned State, National, and World coaches that are willing and dedicated to their students. Our martial arts instructions help build true confidence through knowledge of the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body. Ultimately, building value and character creates a better society for all!
Master Mohamed Elshikh opened International Martial Arts in 2001 in Woodbridge, NJ. Over the past 17 years, the school moved three locations and now has it’s own private building and parking lot at 54 Cutters Dock Road, conveniently located two blocks behind Strawberry’s Pizza. In June 2016, Master Elshikh opened the Randolph location at 3 Middlebury Blvd. In March 2017, the Belleville location was renovated and re-opened as IMA again. Click on the class schedule links to see what days and times our taekwondo and IMA FIT classes are offered at each location. Unsure if taekwondo is right for your child? Have your child wear comfortable play clothes and come in for a free trial class. We’ll ensure your child has fun, enjoys the sport, and we’ll even sneak in a disciple and skill lesson too – a win-win situation all around! Here are the top 5 reasons to try our school: Our instructors are certified, so we are well-versed in proper forms, as well as techniques Our primary focus is always on improving our students’ physical, mental and emotional health We offer classes for all ages and fitness levels, and we offer the convenience of multiple classes every week We encourage excellence at all levels, and strive to provide a positive environment that allows each student to achieve specific goals and milestones Our classes are small enough that we can provide individualized attention to each student And parents, we also specialize in training children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Please speak with Master Elshikh on how we can tailor our program to meet your needs. Remember, you can build an amazing life if you build it on a solid foundation.