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Women’s Self Defense Tools for Logical Thinking in Dangerous Situations Date: June 23, 2012 Time: 1:30 P.M. Cost: $20.00 Where: Lakewood Link Recreation Center 1295 South Reed Street, Lakewood, CO Download the Women’s Self Defense Class Flyer here

2012 Women’s Self Defense Class


Tested for 8th Kyp Brian Beal Madeline Hackstaff Miles McNeill Brittany Walser Arthur Walters Tested for 7th Kyp Melissa Bade Raymond Bade Ronan Colson Scott Crull Aiden Deboer Alex Deboer Cita Doyle Matt Drumm Oscar Hackstaff Jacob Hampton Jeremy Mathews Rowan Nasty Kevin Nuss Lawrence Pearlman Bill Ryan Coy Shaffstall […]

June 2012 Testing


The availability of so many choices in martial arts study – Jujitsu, Kung Fu, Judo, Taekwondo, and Karate to name a few – has made it easy for almost anyone to sign up for classes, and as a result, many have. Each style is slightly different to its approach of […]

Learn to Fight so You Don’t Have to Fight



Hooked walking cane
In today’s society it is against the law to carry almost any type of object which may be deemed as a weapon. The cane may very well be one of the last “permissible” weapons available which you can carry to defend yourself without violating the law. Fortunately, the cane is […]

The Cane


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 […]

History of the Samurai Sword


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 […]

2012 – Looking Ahead