Welcome to TM Martial Arts,

Around the World more psychologists, doctors, counselors and teachers recommend Martial Arts training to children and adults who want to achieve and maintain optimum physical and mental health. The benefits of Martial Arts training have been known for centuries but only recently, with the stressful demands of modern society (often resulting in unhealthy lifestyles) have the positive and beneficial effects of Martial Arts training been “rediscovered” and widely accepted. TM Martial Arts teaches Tae Kwon Do and Combat Hap Ki Do, Korean arts with roots reaching back over two thousand years.

One of the most important values of Martial Arts training is its ability to make one aware of his or her natural strengths, therefore increasing self-confidence while attaining humility. In addition to the practical knowledge of self-defense there are many positive physical and mental benefits as well.

Regardless of age, gender or current level of physical activity, Martial Arts training can be a wonderful growth experience for everyone.

Our Goal is Black Belt Excellence.

- We use Black Belt Excellence as a metaphor for personal excellence. It means that we will strive to do our best at everything that we do. That we will take the valuable lessons we learn in Martial Arts training, and carry them into all facets of our lives.

Our Student Creed is:

- To build true confidence through KNOWLEDGE in the mind, HONESTY in the heart, and STRENGTH in the body.

- To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong and happy community.

- Never fight to achieve selfish ends, but develop MIGHT for RIGHT.

The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do are:

- Courtesy - Integrity - Perseverance - Self-Control - Indomitable Spirit -

The Benefits of Martial Arts training fall in to three different areas:

Physical Development

Stamina and Endurance

Muscle Tone

Flexibility

Balance Stress

Reduction

All around better health and fitness

Character Development

- Self Confidence - Self Discipline - Positive Attitude - Perseverance - Respect Always strive to do your best -

Cognitive Benefits

- Improved Concentration - Increased Awareness -Self Defense Skills - Understanding of Legal Issues Associated with Self Defense -

Martial Arts training is more than just learning self defense. It is a guide for building an outstanding character and leading a happy fulfilling life.

Always Committed to Black Belt Excellence,

Master Timothy S. Harrison, Instructor/Owner TM Martial Arts