TaeKwonDo is the art of self-defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art). It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. TaeKwonDo is about taking one aspect of fighting, in this case, kicking, to its highest potential. It's about controlling distance, catching the other fighter when they back up, putting kicks together in combination, and using loose speed and deception to never let your opponent settle into his own rhythm. Join us for our TaeKwonDo classes on Mondays and Saturdays. Try a free class today!
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About TaeKwonDo
TaeKwonDo America
TaeKwonDo America (TA), the organization we are certified through, is a national organization with numerous schools across the United States. TA schools adhere to the same guidelines and procedures, ensuring the same high standards. Over the years, TA has established a reputation built upon excellence. Accordingly, it does not allow any negative, aggressive behavior or misuse of TaeKwonDo in any manner. TaeKwonDo America schools compete in several regional and national tournaments throughout the year.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai, sometimes referred to as "Thai boxing", is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai teaches you how to defend yourself against multiple simultaneous assailants through crafty footwork, sound defensive tactics and explosive offense. Muay Thai is one of the best martial arts for self-defense. Besides its effectiveness as a self-defense skill, part of what makes Muay Thai a growing recreational sport is the simplicity and directness of its moves and techniques. Muay Thai is easy to learn and simple enough to pick up for most people.
Dutch Kickboxing
Dutch kickboxing, unlike American kickboxing, incorporates techniques from three martial arts: Kyokushin Karate, Western Boxing, and Muay Thai. Athletes schooled in the martial art of the Netherlands use Kyokushin-style kicks to the legs, head and body to attack their opponents. Dutch Kickboxing techniques are influenced largely by Japanese kickboxing, which in turn is influenced by Muay Thai. The most obvious difference between the two striking styles is the range of weapons. The three main weapons of the Dutch style are punches, kicks and knee strikes.
Sanda Kickboxing
Sanda is a fighting system which was originally developed by the Chinese military, based upon the study and practices of traditional Kung fu and modern combat fighting techniques; it combines full-contact kickboxing, which includes close range and rapid successive punches and kicks, with wrestling, takedowns, throws, sweeps, kick catches, and in some competitions, even elbow and knee strikes. Although Sanda may appear to be like kickboxing or Muay Thai, it involves several grappling maneuvers in addition to stand-up fighting techniques. Sanda is a legitimate art that has practical applications in self-defense scenarios.
Kid Kongz Program
The Kid Kongz program is geared toward kids age 11 and younger who are interested in starting their TaeKwonDo journeys. We focus on skills that these students will need for school and other activities, such as teamwork, confidence, coordination, balance, focus, memory, discipline, control and fitness. Our goal is for Kid Kongz students to be more confident in school, better listeners at home and more ambitious about their futures. Lessons are fun and engaging, and maintain safety as our top priority. Classes are 45 minutes long and occur three days a week. Contact us today to get your child's first class for free.
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Our goal is to get you where you need to be. Whether you want to increase your fitness level or become a heavyweight champion, it is our mission to get you there. We strive to be a pillar in the community where advanced fighters and beginners can learn together and call Mac's Gym their home.
Mac's Gym is a martial arts school in the Mayfair Park area that offers the highest level of TaeKwonDo and Kickboxing training. We are a member of TaeKwonDo America, a national organization of TaeKwonDo schools. Head instructor, Chris "Coach Mac" McKenzie has decades of experience across many different martial arts and uses his wealth of knowledge to help students of all levels achieve any goals they may have. At Mac's Gym, we offer unlimited weekly classes of Kickboxing and TaeKwonDo that are available to people of all ages. Martial arts training is a tested way of developing yourself both physically and mentally. Our curriculums consist of activities in strength training, cardio, flexibility and meditation that will greatly benefit your mind and body. Try a free class today.
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