Due to the constraints of having only 8 students in class at a time, Laird's will have a limited schedule for the next month or so. When you sign up you can come to 2 classes a week. You will have to pick those 2 days and stick to them, unless you miss a class and there is another spot open to make it up.
Students that have been paying for online classes will have first priority in picking classes. When you request these classes PLEASE let us know if your schedule in life affords you to be moved to a different day if necessary so students with a tighter schedule won't miss out. We do this for the good of the school, martial arts and because we are good people.
Students that have been paying for online classes will have first priority in picking classes. When you request these classes PLEASE let us know if your schedule in life affords you to be moved to a different day if necessary so students with a tighter schedule won't miss out. We do this for the good of the school, martial arts and because we are good people.
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Michael Laird is a Master in HKMS and has continued to study under Master Jin since 1992. He also has a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, 6 years experience in Jiu Jitsu, 7 years of wrestling, and has trained in Silat with Mike Roberto. He teaches Self Defence for Santa Cruz County Schools, SC Parks and Recreation, and is an approved contract PE instructor for many local schools.
This program introduces young children to not only martial arts, but safe falling, tumbling, coordination, flexibility and self confidence. Your youngster will also learn social skills, playground skills, focus, patience, self control, and the importance of never initiating violence. Classes are fun and full of action, and taught in a supportive, nurturing environment.
The curriculum for the children is very similar to the regular adult classes, but some of the more dangerous moves (like chokes, some weapons, etc.) are NOT taught. Instead, we teach our younger students ways to escape from a variety of different attacks without causing much damage, light sparring and Judo, and concentrate more on student skills like self control, patience, perseverance and responsibility for one's actions.
We teach the traditional Korean martial art of Ho Kuk Mu Sul, and specialize in facing multiple attackers. Martial Arts offers a complete workout that burns fat and calories while reducing stress, increasing flexibility and increasing your energy level. The improved attitude that you will get from Martial Arts will be apparent in every other aspect of your life as well.
Instead of doing a GoFundMe we decided to bring back our classic Fire Dragon Hoodies to raise funds and promote the school! They are stunning zip ups and made from high quality material, featuring the Fire Dragon sleeve. They come in adult and kid's sizes and you can pick them up, I can drop them off if you are local, or I can send them to you for a small shipping fee.
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Sarah Hinkle
Mar 31, 2021
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Jun 19, 2018
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Dec 10, 2017
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Tom Burke
Jun 23, 2017
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Jonathan Neuenschwander
Oct 04, 2016
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Laird's Academy is awesome! Master Laird takes time with each and every one of his students (my own three kids included) to help shape them, not just with their martial arts abilities, but with their character as well. I'm super proud to have Master Laird as my kids' martial arts teacher. If you're considering an academy, this is the one! Do it!
Kristopher Carlson
Feb 22, 2015
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Jan 12, 2014
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