At Bear Path Martial Arts the main goal of our program is PRACTICAL self-defense. Through training, students can gain self-confidence, awareness and motivation. Not only do they learn to see situations before they happen, but respond to them as well! We are not, however strictly a self-defense school. We practice and train in martial arts to become martial artists, learning not only the physical aspects, but the mental disciplines as well.
Students are taught a wide variety of techniques ranging from punching & kicking to defense against pushes, grabs, holds & locks. They can also learn to defend themselves on the ground, which is where most fights usually end up.
Sa-Dan Blaylark Head Instructor
The Chung Do Kwan (School of the Blue Wave) form of Taek Kwon Do forms the foundation for our technique; testing and advancement are graded on understanding and performance of traditional Korean Taek Kwon Do poomsae, terms, philosophies and techniques. From that base we incorporate Muay Thai, Akido, shootfighting, and many other arts' techniques into our training.
At BPMA we do not practice fancy, flashy movements, we practice what you and I are faced with every day in parking lots, at school, in the office, or in the street. We practice for safety and awareness; a person's best defense is being prepared!
Testing for youth students includes confirmation from parents and teachers that their conduct at home and school is in keeping with school principles. It is a way to teach children to continually be an asset to each other, their community and their families.
Our goal is not to label individuals, children or adults, (i.e. Hyper Active, ADD or ODD) but to empower them to growth. Greater self control and self determination are just a few of the many benefits of training. But the greatest impact is how students begin to see themselves. Our training teaches them to complete tasks and set their goals and actions appropriately. We train to know ourselves better and use that knowledge to affect the world around us for the better.
Bear Path Martial Arts was founded by Sa-Dan Tim Blaylark, a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taek Kwon Do. He is the primary instructor and coordinator.
Martial Arts Goal: To somehow learn how to teach my instructors to be better instructors and become more successful than I am, in life and in Martial Arts, which will in turn flow down to their students and to give my students and the public a safe, positive facility to grow stronger and learn to succeed in all walks of life. My students learn Discipline, Respect, Confidence, Self-Defense and gain physical fitness while having fun.
Favorite Proverb: One who dares to teach, should never stop learning!!!
Principle Phrase of life: You've gotta do what you gotta do.....before you can do what you want to do.
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