What We Teach
Life 180° Martial Arts teaches a non-traditional style of Karate. In fact, they incorporate concepts and techniques found in four effective disciplines: Tae kwon do, Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing and Traditional Weapons. The martial arts program will instill in its students the principles of the martial arts, such as self-discipline, concentration, and physical fitness. Students will progress by training and testing for different belt levels.
Tae kwon do: is the martial art turned modern international sport which has been independently developed over 20 centuries in Korea. Tae kwon do is a free-fighting combat sport using bare hands and feet to repel the opponent. It is primarily a kicking art, with a fairly linear style and a emphasis on keeping the opponent well away from the body. Tae kwon do is famous for its devastating, powerful kicks. Because of its dynamic kicking and athleticism, Tae kwon do is very popular with children.
The popularity of Tae kwon do can be partly explained by the exposure it has received by being thrust into the international athletic spotlight. It has become one of the worlds most prominent sports participated in by some 40 million people in more than 142 countries. Tae kwon do was a demonstration sport in 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. It was an official event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and again in Beijing, China.
Kenpo Karate: Kenpo is recognized as a very well-rounded martial art system of self-defense. It incorporates a balanced blend of Chinese hand movements and kicking techniques. Kenpo is known for having some of the best blocking and striking techniques that blend easily into a realistic self-defense system.
The founder of American Kenpo Karate is world famous Senior Grand Master Ed Parker, often called the "Father of American Kenpo Karate," who died in 1990. He made Kenpo popular in the United States and modified the art to suit modern day fighting situations.
Kickboxing: refers to the sport of using martial-arts-style kicks and boxing-style punches and techniques. Kickboxing's primary focus is on striking. However, evasive techniques from the sweet science or boxing like bobbing, weaving and slipping among others are utilized as defensive techniques. Knowing that self-protection and sport fighting are totally different situations, our kickboxing curriculum teaches our members’ defensive concepts and techniques used in all ranges of stand-up self-protection while getting them into the best shape of their lives.
Traditional Weapons: Our Junior members train in the Bo Staff, Escrima Sticks, and Nunchuku. We generally refer to all martial art weaponry as “tools”. Through the practice of these tools, our members develop greater stamina, focus, coordination and agility. All these attributes contribute greatly to everyday activities, making our members better at all non-martial art activities.
Weapons History
Tradition suggests that while under the rule of foreign powers, Okinawans, were prohibited from carrying weapons and even practicing with them. Because of the restriction farming tools soon evolved into weapons.
Bo Staff - Possibly developed from a farming tool called a tenbin: a stick placed across the shoulders with baskets or sacks hanging from either end. Perhaps it evolved from the handle of a rake or shovel.
Tonfa - It supposedly originated as the handle of a millstone used for grinding grain. At first glance it might be recognized by its modern development into that of the police nightstick (PR-24).
Nunchaku - The Nunchaku is two sections of wood about 10 inches or so in length attached to each other by a cord or chain. There are a couple of suggestions as to its origins. Some believe it evolved from a threshing flail while the other suggests that it was developed from a horse's bit.
Kama - The kama is thought to come from the traditional farming sickle.
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