 | JUDO Judo, the Japanese martial art often translated as, “The gentle way, ‘or, “The way of yielding,” is a comprehensive martial art with a strong emphasis on grappling. Judo techniques include falls, throws, pins chokes, joint locks and strikes. It is practiced as a martial sport globally, including the Olympic Games. Founded in 1882 in Feudal Japan by Dr. Jigoro Kano, it enables a small individual to overcome a much larger opponent. First practiced in the Eisho-ji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan by nine students on twelve tatami mats, it has grown to over 40 million practitioners in 200 countries. |
| TAEKWONDO The Korean striking martial art, Taekwondo, is literally translated as, “the way of the foot and hand.” Taekwondo is also practiced as a martial sport globally, including the Olympic Games. Taekwondo is renowned for its strong and varied kicking techniques, but also includes strikes delivered with the hands, knees and elbows. It is the world’s most practiced martial art with an estimated 70 to 80 Taekwondo practitioners worldwide in over 200 countries with approximately 7 million practitioners in United States alone. |  |
 | SELF-DEFENSE The approach to teaching and practicing Self-Defense at Spirit Forge Martial Arts is drawn from Master Moore’s decades-long experience in both grappling and striking martial arts. The curriculum consists of striking techniques from Taekwondo and Judo’s throwing, arm bars and choking techniques. Self-Defense is taught in every class. Advanced Self-Defense training incorporates the use of a Red Man suit to provide students with a realistic training experience. |