School of Martial Arts

Special Uniform Required

First, we teach self discipline and self control under God. We teach our students to act responsibility, to do what they ought and not what they want. Uncontrolled, free-sprit, do-what-you-want behavior is contrary both to God’s Word and to healthy living. It is inappropriate for any disciplined sport or artistic endeavor. Rules and regulations do not restrict growth but encourage confidence and skill development.

Our students learn to defend themselves well. We teach that it is always good to avoid a fight and not to allow anger to cloud our focus and impair our safety (Matthew 5:25, Proverbs 15:1). They learn first to explore and exhaust peaceful means to resolve conflict through negotiation and accommodation. Physical defense is a last resort. (Proverbs 15:18).

Our self defense techniques involve stances, kicks, blocks, punches and combinations. Controlled sparring is allowed only with the attainment of orange belt status and only when the student has demonstrated maturity in employing controlled movements. The instructor guides all grappling and sparring. Bowing to teachers and to each other confers no religion meaning but is rather a sign of respect for others Our studio is called a room and is not refereed to as a dojo (house of worship). We refer to our instructors by their first names, prefaced by “Mr.” or “Ms.” Orange belt status and above may address their instructor as Sensei, which means teacher. We reserve the title “Master” for our Lord alone.

Most martial arts techniques originated in the Orient in a pagan culture with philosophies different from our own. These philosophies put a low value on individual human life and no recognition of or reliance on the God of the Bible.

While our curriculum employs some of these ancient, scientifically tested and proved leverage and physical techniques, and necessarily use some of the oriental terms of their origin (Compare the fact that most kitchen terms are French), we reject outright the pagan philosophies and the dangerous meditation and altered states of consciousness that accompany most martial arts training.

Our philosophy is frankly based on the injunction of Scripture: “Be bold, be strong, for the Lord your God is with you” (Proverbs 14:16). Jesus taught defense of self and loved ones. n Matthew 12:29 he asks: “…how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? And then he will spoil his house.” Of course, one cannot do so, for “No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house” (Mark 3:27).

The Savior said: “When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace” (Luke 11:21). Whiteford School of the Arts subscribes to the statement of faith of the South Carolina and American Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (refer to student handbook). We teach Martial Arts, like every other artistic discipline, from a Biblical perspective.

Martial Arts Lil'Dragons Black Belt Levels

Ages 8 and up, Families can train together! Call for day and times.

• American Tae-Karate
• Self-defense without alien or pagan philosophy
• Learn productive ways to direct energy
• Non-violent conflict resolutions
• Sparring
• Grappling
• Earn Belts and Trophies
• Annual Tournament Day and Recital
• No Contracts!
• Evening Family Classes

Presentation

Each Year we have an annual presentation featuring sparring,obstacles, target drills, board breaking and exhibition events.