The Altoona Center for Martial Arts will teach you a variety of martial arts.
Although our two main disciplines are Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, we also incorporate
Shotokan, Tang So Do, Kung Fu, Mu Do Kwan and Haka Doryu. Our goal is to expose you
to a wide variety of martial arts. It is up to you to determine what works best for
you.
At the Altoona Center for Martial Arts, we abide by four rules.
RULE #1: You are here to learn how to beat the instructors
The Altoona Center for Martial Arts is a fighting school. We will teach you all
that we know with the hope that you will surpass those who have taught you.
RULE #2: We will not lie to you.
If you are attempting anything at the school and we feel it is correct, we will
tell you. If you attempt anything at the school and we feel it is incorrect, we
will tell you. Lying to you is not an option.
RULE #3: We will teach you whatever works.
Some instructors at the Altoona Center for Martial Arts like to say, “We will
teach you how to cheat.” What they are actually saying is that, in fighting,
there is no cheating. You either know how to hit me or you don’t. Whether you
call that cheating or alternate technique from an obscure system is not important.
RULE #4: You have to have fun.
Our instructors are perhaps some of the nicest people you would ever want to
meet. We make training fun at the Altoona Center for Martial Arts.
The Altoona Center for Martial Arts is a member of the Chin Mu Kwan
Tae Kwon-Do Federation under the guidance of Master Lenny Young, and the
Tactical Hapkido Alliance under the guidance of Master Barry Rodemaker.