ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Here at The Buena Park Martial Arts Academy, we specialize in providing custom-tailored programs to fit each student’s individual needs. We offer private classes at group rates (something almost unheard of in today’s business-oriented Martial Arts world). The staff at The Buena Park Martial Arts Academy are considerate and motivating, taking into account each student’s unique circumstances, and working to help every student reach his/her goals. Classes are taught in a friendly but traditional atmosphere of honor and respect. We teach a wide and varied range of Martial Arts so that students can acquire the deepest appreciation possible for all that the world of Martial Arts has to offer – the wider the base, the taller the tower.

We welcome you and invite you to begin and fulfill your Martial Arts journey here at The Buena Park Martial Arts Academy.

SPECIALTY CLASSES OFFERED

Conditioning Class: This course is open to all students. Through the participation in stretching, cardio-vascular and isometric/isotonic exercises, the student will hone, shape and remold his/her body. The ultimate goal of the course is to develop a strong heart, powerful lungs, lean muscles, a flexible body and a resilient spirit. [Times & schedule TBA]

Kickboxing Class: This course is open to all students who desire to develop the skills necessary to step into the kickboxing ring. The course content will be a blending of the principles of Muy Thai and Western Boxing with Qi-Gong Breathing and Shaolin Boxing. The student should come prepared for strenuous workouts.

Ground Boxing Class: This course is open to all students who desire to sharpen their skills in tap-out/submission fighting. The course will focus on throws, locks, and chokes, and the counter-techniques to escape them.

Weapons Class: This class is open to all students who want to learn how to wield a stick, knife and sword. The basic instruction will include training in modified forms of Kali, Arnis, Escrima, Native American Knife Fighting, and Chinese combative Swordsmanship. [By appointment only.]

Yong Chun (Wihng Cheun)/Sticky Hands Class: This class is open to all students who want to further develop skills in what is traditionally called Wing Chun. The course content will include instruction in sticky hands, sticky legs, trapping, forms, and application on the wooden horse and wooden dummy. [By appointment only.]

Women’s Self Defense Class: This class is only open to women aged 17 and up. It is geared to teach women how to properly defend themselves should they ever need to. The course focuses on Incident Prevention (via Awareness, Body Language, Preparation, & “Uncommon Sense”), Incident Defense (self defense techniques from both standing and ground positions) and Incident Recovery (dealing with the legal, psychological and physical consequences of an incident). The students will learn about the psychological and physical preparations needed to thwart and survive from an attack