Martial Arts are not only about competition or even self defense. Ultimately, Martial Arts are about self improvement. Properly taught, Martial Arts improve the body, mind and spirit.

Our Staff

All classes are taught by GrandMasters and Masters and assisted by Certified Black Belt instructors. GrandMaster An came to the US from Korea in 1975 and brings over 50 years of Martial Arts experience to our school. Master Richard An, his son, was a member of the US National Team and the Pan American Champion. Master Eunha An and her brother Master Yoonchul Oh have also joined us from Korea. Master An was a member of the Korean National Team and International Champion. She was also the Singapore Olympic National Team's Head Coach for 2 years. Master Oh was a member of the Korean Tiger Professional Martial Arts Team. They lead by example and teach with patience and enthusiasm. All of our teachers take a personal interest in every student. Master An's Masters are certified through the World Taekwondo Federation and recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Master An's is registered with the United States Taekwondo Union and the National Association of Professional Martial Arts.

 

Our Schedule

Master An's offers 34 classes weekly and is open for training 6 days each week. We provide the much-needed flexibility to meet the demands of your busy schedule and allow you to attend classes at consistent times that are convenient to you. To view our weekly class schedule, please click here.

 

Our Teaching Techniques

Watch any class and you will notice how we combine respectful discipline with a friendly hands-on approach. You will also notice the frequent use of praise to provide positive motivation and the use of both verbal explanations and physical demonstrations to accomodate all learning styles.

Degrees in physical education, sports biomechanics, sports psychology, pedagogy, child psychology nad continued studies with the Cooper Institute and the American Council of Martial Arts provide our instructors with a wide range of teaching skills and methods.

 

 

 

 

Our Curriculum

Master An's curriculum includes the most exciting and beneficial aspects of Martial Arts. These include kicking to improve flexibility, forms for balance and concentration, and partner drills to improve speed and reflexes. No two classes are exactly alike. A variety of drills make training fun and exciting; challenging but not overwhelming. Our training curriculum is incompliance with and exceeds the requirements for the World Taekwondo Federation and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

As you prepare to test for your next belt, you are presented with a new set of skills to learn. The process continues, offering a lifetime of learning continuing through the color belts, degrees of Black Belt, Master degrees and beyond. Martial Arts learning is a journey, not a destination.

 

 

 

 

Our Goal System

At Master An's our different colored stripes and belts mark short and long-term goal setting. The belt system continuously rewards students for their progress and motivates them towards the higher goal of attaining the coveted Black Belt. There are six official belt colors. To continue rewarding our students we, like most martial arts schools, have implemented "in-between" belts for students to earn. This prevents long periods between belt advancement which can discourage some young learners.

Belt Color and Their Meanings:

White - Innocence, purity and brilliance. When directed through a prism, we can see that is is composed of all the colors of the spectrum. So is the beginner student: when directed through the prism of training, sincerity and effort, his essence is potential. It is the seed hidden beneath the winter's snow.

Yellow - The warmth of the sun that melts the snow and allows teh seed to germinate and sprout. This is the birth of the conscious and purposeful action. Enthusiasm.

Green - Spring, when the new plant and the Martial Arts skills really begin to develop, when growth and activity abound. Maturity.

Blue - The sky toward which the plant matures into a towering tree as training progresses. Ambition.

Red - Danger as you near the sun's heat. Cautions the student to exercise self-control and warns the opponent to stay away. Intensity.

Black - The opposite of white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Martial Arts. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear. No color added to black can improve it. Independence.

 

Our Results

The best reason to make a commitment foryou or your child is what they will gain from our classes. Our program goes far beyond an alternative form of recreation. We offer training for a healthier spirit. Your decision to enroll in our school is not merely a commitment to a membership but a commitment to developing your abilities and actualizing your potential.

For children and adults alike Martial Arts combines the best of self-defense and self-improvement. Students look and feel healthier, increase their focus and self-discipline and gain greater self-esteem and self-confidence.

You will see results and you will experience greater success in your personal and professional life.