Martial arts is an art form and as practitioners, we are to be artists. Hence, a practitioner of martial arts or one who trains in the martial arts is called a martial ARTIST. The result of a painter, sculptor, dancer, or any type of an artist's work is something unique, beautiful, something amazing to witness. Same as a martial artist. Our whole body: Hands, arms, legs, feet, footwork, movement are our tools and paintbrushes. And the environment, the place in which we perform or portray these moves are our canvases in which we show our work. The result, something beautiful for people to witness. How to achieve that? With training…from the constant repetition of the fundamentals and beyond, to the tradition, philosophy, and wisdom within martial arts. Then, hopefully brighten and inspire others with what we do. ~MR. NOLAN TERNURA
"THIS PERSON IS AN ARTIST, AND HE'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR SO LONG. AND HIS IDEAS THAT HE BRINGS TO HIS FIGHTS ARE SO GOOD, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THEM." (xXx: Return of Xander Cage director of photography reference to DONNIE YEN)
My two daughters, ages 8 and 11, are gaining crazy amounts of self confidence and body awareness from their martial arts classes. They have both told me that they love learning how to defend themselves, and love challenging themselves to learn new techniques. We hope this will be a life-long journey for them!
Discovery Martial arts has been much more than just a "Dojo" to me- it has a very family oriented feel- the owners & instructors make students feel welcome and confident from the moment you first step in the doors. In my personal circumstances I haven't been able to attend as many classes as I would like due to ( off site ) injury and hectic work hours- but whenever I do have the time to walk through those doors there is a genuine feeling of acceptance and a high level of thought that is put into each training by the instructors- I only wish that I had more time to take advantage of the wonderful classes offered at the school- it truly is a home away from home that just happens to teach a very effective and modern ( although deeply rooted in historical lineage) form of martial arts that is relevant from class #1.
Love love love! The Sensei's are AMAZING with the little kids! They teach focus, strength & self control. My son is thriving from these classes!
