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The forms and training techniques of the U. S. National Taekwondo Federation ( School #637) a member of the World Taekwondo Federation, the worlds largest martial sport organization. Senior Master Nicholls has been instructing with a license from this body for several decades. The forms of the Taeguek series are required for advancement. Fighting is done with hogo (chest protectors) and other pads for safe but realistic training. The line drills are designed for cardio fitness in keeping with aerobic principles. |
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This is the self-defense martial art of Korea as practiced by Grandmaster Yun, learned from the monks of the Suk Ak Temple in the mountains of Korea. Joint and pressure point manipulation are the basis of techniques designed to get out of various grabs and holds, resulting in options that range from moving the assailant away, to seriously injuring them. Rolling and tumbling are vital parts of this training, for which the mats in the Yudo Room are employed. |
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A part of the Hapkido program that receives special attention is Yudo, the Korean form of of Judo. This involves full body throws and take-downs that require as much training in the art of landing (both rolling out and slapping to absorb pressure) as the skills of manipulating the opponents balance to aid in the execution of the throw. |
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Sword fighting with wooden swords and learning the forms of the U. S. National Gumdo Federation Fighting is done with foam swords while wearing body armor for safety. Beating each other with swords: how can it not be right!?! |
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The classical forms of the White Crane Kung Fu as taught by the Korean monks in the monasteries for centuries. Some are done the same as the Shao Lin forms that became the Shorin Ryu school in the 1600's, and some are uniquely Korean. Karate players will see things they know, and things that are surprising in their differences. White Crane forms are beautiful and develop balance and coordination as well as flowing motion. |
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This program is designed for shorter attention spans and with the emphasis on fun and games that develop the skills that will make them balanced, polite little members of society. |
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This class is made to fit the lunch schedule of local business people. It starts about five minutes after noon so they have time to get here, and ends at the right time for them to get changed and get back to work. Otherwise, it is an all around program that moves the students up through the ranks. |
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Classes are offered through Peninsula college for credit transferable for degree. Up to 6 P.E. credits may be used towards an AA degree at the college. Students who transfer to the University of Washington will be able to continue with the UW program opperated by Senior Master Leon Preston who is an old friend and associate of Senior Master Nicholls (the top two Masters in the State who are not from Korea) Look in the college programs for P. E. 151 and up for schedules and times. You pay through the college and attend classes at our special facilities which are completely martial art oriented. |