What is safety falling? When you first watch Hapkido class, you will see students being thrown, hit the mat, and pop up like nothing happened. How do these students fall not once but for weeks and years of practice? The answer is safety falling. Safety falling is a safe way to fall not only during […]
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What is the purpose of forms or hyung? Forms are predetermined patterns to help the student practice technique and eventually develop fluid self-defense without thinking about the individual moves. Once the form is learned, it may be practiced by oneself or with a partner. By having a pattern, students may learn in a systematic way […]
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You are ready to try martial arts, but which school is right for you and your family? There are many factors to finding a great school some of which include location, style, and instructors. Start by searching for schools located in your area. Typical class attendance is 3 to 5 times per week, so a […]
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So we know that martial arts benefits kids, but how about adults? Martial arts also provides benefits for adults including better sleep and concentration, total body workout, and stress relief. With today’s busy schedules, everyone can use a time to recharge their personal energy. Are you at work daydreaming or still tired from the day […]
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Which Martial Arts styles are taught at Greenville Martial Art Center? Here at GMAC we offer three full curriculums – Taekwon-do, Hapkido, and Kali. Each style offers unique benefits, and all styles study self-defense, improve fitness, reduce stress, and create lifetime friends. Taekwon-do is a Korean martial art which means “The Way of the Hand […]
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