Choose from a variety of martial arts and self-development programs at HMD Academy in Savoy and at locations throughout Central Illinois
tae kwon do
While learning traditional kicks and punches, HMD Academy students of all ages and abilities also receive individualized instruction in the understanding and expression of the artistic nature of Tae Kwon Do. Benefits include: physical fitness, mental focus and discipline, and artistic expression and creativity.
Hapkido
Hapkido is a soft-style martial art which integrates joint locks, pressure points, kicks and strikes for a complete system of self-defense:
- Hap - Coordination
- Ki - Power
- Do - The way of
Hapkido is "the way of coordinated power.” Unlike most martial arts, Hapkido is strictly defensive. Most techniques learned in Hapkido redirect an attacker’s force instead of meeting it head on by incorporating three main principles:
The water principle is so-called because hapkido is "soft", as it will find the easiest way around any obstacle, much like water. Hapkido helps instill confidence, disciple, respect, honor and perseverance. Having access to a location like HMD Academy in Savoy allows a safe and controlled area. Plenty of room, full coverage of mats, and equipment makes it very easy teach new students the importance of falling without incurring injuries.
- Hap - Coordination
- Ki - Power
- Do - The way of
Hapkido is "the way of coordinated power.” Unlike most martial arts, Hapkido is strictly defensive. Most techniques learned in Hapkido redirect an attacker’s force instead of meeting it head on by incorporating three main principles:
- Non or least resistance.
- Circular motion.
- The water principle.
- Nonresistance means remaining relaxed and not opposing an attacker's strength directly. Circular motion is the redirection of an attack's power into a circular pattern, allowing the defender to use it to his or her own advantage.
The water principle is so-called because hapkido is "soft", as it will find the easiest way around any obstacle, much like water. Hapkido helps instill confidence, disciple, respect, honor and perseverance. Having access to a location like HMD Academy in Savoy allows a safe and controlled area. Plenty of room, full coverage of mats, and equipment makes it very easy teach new students the importance of falling without incurring injuries.
TAEKGYEON
Similar to Tai Chi, Taekgyeon utilizes controlled, graceful movements, low-impact blocks, strikes, and kicks, and traditional forms.
Benefits include low impact fitness, improved flexibility, increased mind and body connectedness, and artistic expression.
For more information about this martial art form, check out this article written by Lillian Hoddeson, Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and instructor of Tae Kwon Do and Taekgyeon at HMD Academy. Check the Locations page for locations and class times.
Benefits include low impact fitness, improved flexibility, increased mind and body connectedness, and artistic expression.
For more information about this martial art form, check out this article written by Lillian Hoddeson, Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and instructor of Tae Kwon Do and Taekgyeon at HMD Academy. Check the Locations page for locations and class times.
WOMEN'S CLASSES
Free for all female members, this class is for female students to practice and explore what it means to be a martial artist in a predominantly male arena.
For women only, students focus on strength, correct technique, and mental toughness while building a community of friendship and support with other like-minded female martial artists.
For women only, students focus on strength, correct technique, and mental toughness while building a community of friendship and support with other like-minded female martial artists.
SELF-LEADERSHIP
Grand Master Nam Kwon Hyong, Ph.D.
By definition, self-leadership means learning how to lead oneself. It’s not possible to give what you do not have. In this particular example, you cannot attempt to lead others until you have developed the discipline and art of leading yourself.
You are going to learn:
- How to become an independently responsible person
- To set goals and set up a system to achieve success
- As parents, to help children grow into fully responsible people through education and reinforcement
- To leap into action as a knowledgeable, reliable, emotionally strong, and courageous leader
The outcome we are seeking is good people, good society. We want to help young minds develop into maturity, to help parents communicate and show their values to their children, to help people learn to care for others effectively. In Korean, the process is called “Insung Gyokyook:” obtaining the right kind of knowledge, managing our emotions, and developing more courage.
You are going to learn:
- How to become an independently responsible person
- To set goals and set up a system to achieve success
- As parents, to help children grow into fully responsible people through education and reinforcement
- To leap into action as a knowledgeable, reliable, emotionally strong, and courageous leader
The outcome we are seeking is good people, good society. We want to help young minds develop into maturity, to help parents communicate and show their values to their children, to help people learn to care for others effectively. In Korean, the process is called “Insung Gyokyook:” obtaining the right kind of knowledge, managing our emotions, and developing more courage.