Mountain Academy of Martial Arts

It’s the Little Things

// January 24th, 2012 // No Comments » // General Info // General Info

Plans and the biggest dreams are made up of small, seemingly insignificant pieces, much the way big buildings are made up of bricks, wood, and concrete (among other things) and those components are made up of even smaller things. Even atoms are made up of smaller particles. Imagine if, for example, you took all the [...]

Family in Need

// January 16th, 2012 // No Comments » // Community // Community

You have been so generous the past couple of months, we hope we can count on you one more time. A family in need has come to our attention. They’ve lost almost everything in a house fire. We’re working on getting more details, but so far we know the mother wears a size Medium, her [...]

History of the Samurai Sword

// January 7th, 2012 // No Comments » // History, Master Rankin, Weapons Forms // History, Master Rankin, Weapons Forms

Japanese Samurai Warriors were members of the top social hierarchy of Japan. This social class existed for hundreds of years until about the 19th century. Around this period, the Shogun reigned supreme. The samurai sword is said to be one of three sacred treasures of the Japan. The Sacred Mirror and the Comma Shaped Beads [...]

2012 – Looking Ahead

// December 28th, 2011 // No Comments » // General Info, Master Rankin // General Info, Master Rankin

As we look forward to the coming year I would like to first wish everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year. 2012 promises to be another exciting year for the Mountain Academy. Testings are scheduled for March 10th, June 9th, September 8th and December 8th. We look forward to testing a number of students for [...]

42 and Counting

// December 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // General Info // General Info

As I begin my 42nd year teaching, I think back 41 years ago and my first school in Axis, Alabama. Seven students, very hot and muggy, and very excited to be able to pass on the beauty and power of Martial Arts. Jump forward to 2011, still excited about Martial Arts and am very proud [...]

Advanced Class Time Change

// December 11th, 2011 // No Comments » // General Info // General Info

Please note that due to a conflict, the advanced class will start at 11 am this week, not noon.

December 2012 Testing

// December 11th, 2011 // 2 Comments » // Events // Events

Tested for 8th Kyp Mary Bade Isabel Biddinger Daniel Chavez Madison Debell Matthew Joel Andrew Penn Gavin Sparks Tested for 7th Kyp Tim Dimicelli Victoria Fess Thein Ngomai Huyen Nogomai Tested for 6th Kyp Bert Knitter Maisun Knitter Austin Meehan Morgan Meehan Nellie Miller Darlene Moreno Abigail Smolenski Evan Sullivan Tested for 5th Kyp Isabella [...]