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The level of confidence that our training instills in students helps them stand up to negative peer pressure and teaches them how to be great role models and future leaders. Our classes provide a positive and high energy environment and are all taught by professional, adult, Black Belt Instructors with years of experience working with children.
Using the best techniques of Taekwondo, Boxing, and some self-defense techniques take from Krav Maga.
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Our classes are broken down into five groups: Little Dragons: Ages 5-6, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced: Ages 7-13, and Teens-Adult: Ages 14-Up. This allows our instructors to gear classes towards student needs based on their level of development according to belt rank.
The main style of Martial Arts taught here is Taekwondo and as such we also teach the 5 tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy – Integrity – Perseverance – Self-Control – Indomitable Spirit
Students 6 to 13 in age also develop confidence, discipline, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others while having loads of fun. Parents and teachers report that students in our program improve not only their conduct in school but their grades as well.
Little Dragons: Will be taught a different lesson each week, for 12 different lessons: Memory, Focus, Balance, Discipline, Coordination, Fitness, Teamwork, Control, Integrity, Courtesy, Perseverance, and Forms.
Once Little Dragon Students reach at least 10 of the 12 Stripes on their belt, they will be allowed to Graduate at the next Graduation.
Little Dragon belts are White belts with colored stripes in the middle. Starting with a solid White Belt they move up to colors: Yellow, Orange, Purple, Green, Blue, Brown, Red.
Beginners -Advanced: Students work in 4 month cycle curriculums. January – February – March – April, May – June – July – August, September – October – November – December. Each cycle goes over the set Self-Defense and Forms, certain Striking or Kicking Techniques, and Taekwondo Counter Attacks. Instructors teach basic techniques, kicks, punches, as well as advanced techniques for advanced belts, and so forth.
Our belt colors here at AMA are: White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Green, Blue, Brown, Brown/Black, Red, Red/Black, and Black.
Belt ranks are divided in three levels:
White – Yellow – Orange = Beginners
Purple – Green – Blue – Brown = Intermediate
Brown/Black- Red – Red/Black – Black = Advanced
Each level will be assigned a form (kata) to learn.
The first month in the cycles (January, May, and September) we introduce the new curriculum that we have set for that particular cycle. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th month will have what we call Stripe Testing. Once a month starting in the 2nd month of the cycle, Instructors test each student on everything that they have been taught over the past month(s). If they do well, have a good attitude in class, and pass testing, students will earn a Stripe on their belt.
White belts require at least two stripes to graduate to the next belt, but once students reach Yellow Belt they must earn 3 Stripes per belt.
Orange and Brown Belts will a special Level Testing in order to move up to the next class rank, Intermediate and Advanced.
Graduation is at the end of every cycle, so every 4 months. As long as each student has passed all of their Stripe Tests and have met the expectations of the Instructors they can Graduate to the next belt rank.
Sparring: Students are not required to spar until they reach Purple Belt. Once they reach Purple Belt, the students will be required to purchase Sparring Gear through the school. If students have Sparring Gear already from another school it must be check and approved by the Instructors first.
Purple, Blue, and Brown belts also need one Sparring Stripe to Graduate.
Brown/Black, Red, and Red/Black need two Sparring Stripes.
Four sparring days = One Stripe.
11-13: Follows the same process, but students go over more kicking drills and teaching is a bit more fast paced. Since these students are older and should be able to grasp the concepts easier, quicker, and better than most, a higher level of achievement is expected from them, and they’re also allowed to purchase Sparring Gear at any time.
Trial program for beginners $29.95 includes a FREE uniform!
No high pressure sales at Academy For The Martial Arts. This is a great way to see what we teach and how we teach so that you can make an educated decision to continue.
Call today to set an appointment. 210-657-CHOP(2467)
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Mr. Bobby (Mr. Robert Healy) began martial arts at age 7. His Dad was in the military so moving to different cities/states was common. With his strong passion for martial arts, Mr. Bobby would always enroll at a martial arts school wherever his family lived. He found his martial arts home at Academy for the Martial Arts once his Dad retired and the family settled in San Antonio.
Mr. Bobby began training as a teenager under Master Michael Payne (Mr. P). He loved and excelled being a part of the Tournament, Demonstration and Leadership Teams. Mr. Bobby became an Assistant Instructor, and after years of hard work and dedication, he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in the Spring of 2001 and then became a Full-Time Instructor.
He has over 15 years of experience teaching and working with children and currently leads the Demonstration Team in various performances to include pre-game and half time shows at San Antonio Spurs Games, San Antonio Silver Spurs Games, parades, festivals and area schools.
Mr. Bobby’s additional accomplishments include a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (2004) and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (2010).


Frequently Asked Questions
Increased Self Confidence and Self Discipline
Improved Flexibility, Coordination, Balance, and Endurance
Improved Memory, Focus, and Concentration
Reduced Stress
Ability to Deal with Challenges and Adversity
Our Little Dragons program starts teaching the basics of Martial Arts to children as young as age 5.
The curriculum should be focused on life principles: discipline, respect, and goal setting and should not focus on rapid promotion. It should also be geared towards different levels of experience as well as age.
Be wary of schools that tout the quality of their instructors based solely on rank. Being a good Martial Artist does not automatically make someone a good teacher. Instructors should have experience working with children as well as adults and have a student-based mindset. They should be adaptable to different learning styles and be able to articulate their goals for you or your child clearly.
The office staff and the facility should be up to professional business standards.