We Teach True Self Defense
We Are Not A Sport School: Most schools only teach the watered-down “sport” version of their Martial Art - even though most people study a Martial Art to be able to defend themselves. Sport Martial Arts just don't work on the street! If an instructor says it will, they are only showing their inexperience in street situations.
A.F.T.A. Martial Arts is not a Community Center, Public School or College Course Martial Arts class. You must remember that this is Martial Arts, not Sport Arts. We have one central school so there is no confusion as to what is taught. The classes are taught by an 8th degree Master Instructor, not students. In our program you are cross trained in weapons, grappling, ground fighting, Hap-Ki-Do, Jui-jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Karate, all of which are REALITY based, and all the while getting in excellent condition.
Don't be fooled by watered down classes that are no more than aerobics courses. Judge for yourself: train with A.F.T.A. Martial Arts FREE for one week, then try the others and you will see why A.F.T.A. Martial Arts has many of THEIR Black Belts in our classes now!
Please don't consider the above to be negative. It is just annoying the number of times I have had Black Belts from sport schools come in that have spent a lot of time and money and not be able to defend themselves. This hurts the image of ALL good instructors and schools because a friend might say they too are thinking of taking Martial Arts, and the one who wasted their time and money would probably say “don't waste your time, it didn't help me.” So all professional Martial Arts Instructors get blamed and a tarnished reputation for the actions of those unqualified to teach true Martial Arts.
Remember, YOU are the one who has to depend on what you have been taught. If it comes down to life or death...second best just won't cut it!
Tired of Rip-Offs: Martial Arts programs offered in the public schools, while well meaning from the schools point of view, have instructors that don't care if your child is learning or not, it is just a ploy to try and pull you into their money making machine; with a curriculum so watered down they should be embarrassed. You as a consumer MUST look around - see what's out there. Martial Arts schools can be as different in quality as a Yugo to a Cadillac. A.F.T.A. Martial Arts pledges to its members an atmosphere of training, discipline and knowledge, in which you may attain your highest physical and mental potential. This combination along with our commitment to reality, not fantasy, in the area of Martial Arts brings you the following: Respect for others,Self-confidence, Self-discipline, Humility, Leadership Skills, and a Goal Setting Attitude along with the want and desire to achieve, not just in Martial Arts, but in life. You must understand all of the above is worthless unless it is achieved through Honesty, Integrity and Character; three qualities we are happy to say are never “out -of-date” here! Our greatest goal is to deserve you as a member!
Thank you,
Dr. Joel B. Bowling, 8th Degree Master Instructor
For Men, Women and Children of all ages, since 1984