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ATA
Marial Arts
Taekwondo,
self defense, child safety
and martials arts weapons
instruction. Specializing
in 'Karate for Kids' life
skills and leadership
training instruction.
613 Governor's Place,
Bear, Delaware 19711
Aikido
Wilmington
We
will teach you a complete
method of self-defense,
but we will also teach
you self-confidence, better
concentration, wellness,
stress relief, positive
mind...
Talleyville Center, 4115
Concord Pike, Wilmington,
DE 19803
Ambra
Karate Academy
136 Jestan Boulevard,
Bear, Delaware 19720
American
Karate Studios
Two
weeks of free lessons
- click for details
16 Polly Drummond Center,
Newark, Delaware 19711
American
Karate Studio
Come
in for a free month of
lessons and free uniform!
1812 Marsh Rd, #421, Wilmington,
Delaware 19810
China
Wind, LLC
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Traditional
5 Animal Hung Gar Kung
Fu
280 E. Main Street, Suite
113, Newark, DE 19711
Chinese
Kickboxing Kung Fu Academy
1718 W. Gilpin Drive,
Wilmington, DE 19805
Chintokan
Karate-Do
Welcome
to Chintokan Karate-Do
online
1708A Newport Gap Pike,
Wilmington, Delaware 19808
The
Delaware Kung Fu Association
Delaware's
premier schools for excellence
in the Chinese Martial
Arts.
17 W Cochran St, Middletown,
Delaware 19709
Delaware
Jiu-Jitsu
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Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Instruction
3650 Silverside Rd, Wilmington,
DE 19810
Delaware
Martial Arts Training
Center
Karate,
Personal Protection, Child
Safety, CDT, LRT
3650 Silverside Rd, Wilmington,
Delaware 19810
Delaware
Ninjutsu
The
first and only authentic
ninjutsu school in Delaware
2632 Kirkwood Hwy, Meadowood
II Shopping Center, Newark,
DE 19711
Flying
Dragon Taekwon-Do, LTD
141 S. DuPont Blvd, Smyrna,
DE 19977
International
Ryu Kyu Kai Karate Association
Traditiopnal
martial arts organization
433 Carver Dr, Wilmington,
DE 19801
Karate
Kids
Wilmington
Delaware Karate
Astro Shopping Center,
Newark, Delaware 19711
Karate
USA
Cannery Shop Center, Wilmington,
Delaware 19805
New
Castle Martial Arts
We
are a well rounded school
that teaches, Wing Chun
Kung Fu, TKD, Bishido,
Judo and Olympic Judo,
After school & Summer
Karate Camp
- Rt 4, Newark, Delaware
19713
- Rt 9, New Castle, Delaware
19720
 
Mahato
Karate Inc.
 Kobu
Power - Ancient Art, Modern
Motion
727
Naamans Rd, Wilmington,
Delaware 19703
Ming
Tao T'ai Chi Ch'uan Studio,
Inc.
Traditional
Yang Family T'ai Chi School,
Hsing-Yi, Pa-Kua, LiuHoPaFa
P.O. Box 432, Newark,
Delaware 19711
Master
Ed Samane's Karate
4723 Concord Pike, Wilmington,
Delaware 19803
Okinawan
Karate Do Kenkyu Kai
2206 Silverside
Rd, #B, Wilmington, Delaware
19810
Rio
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Best
Jiu-Jitsu in Delaware!
Come try 2 free classes!
7460 Lancaster Pike, Suite
F, Hockessin Delaware
19707
Sachetti's
Martial Arts
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai,
Pekiti-Tirsia, MMA, Kids
& Adults
Four Seasons Plaza, Rt.
896, Newark DE 19702
Shao
Lin San Kung Fu School
409 Meco Drive, Newport,
Delaware 19804
Shaolin
Martial Monk School
Traditonal
Shaolin Kungfu,Tai Chi,XIng
YI, Bagua, Kids Program
168 Elkton Rd, Newark,
Delaware 19711
The
Shaolin Wushu Kung-fu
Institute
14
Peddler's Row, Newark,
DE 19713
Shao
Lin Tiger & Crane
Kung Fu Academy
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Traditional
Hung Gar Gung Fu, Tai
Chi Chuan
Market East Plaza, 280
E. Main St, Suite 116,
Newark, DE 19711
Tai-Kai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial
Arts training center
and self defense instruction
691 College Square, Newark,
Delaware 19711
Top
Notch Karate
35 Liberty Plaza, Newark,
DE 19711
Wilmington
Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie
Jiu-Jitsu, Self-Defnese,
Yoga
27-A Trolley Square, Wilmington,
Delaware 19806
YMCA
of Delaware
- Bear-Glasgow
Family YMCA: 101 LaGrange
Ave, Newark, DE 19701
- Brandywine
YMCA: 3 Mount Lebanon
Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Central
YMCA: 501 W. 11th
St, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Resource
Center: 100 W. 10th
St, Suite 901, Wilmington,
DE 19801
- Walnut
Street YMCA: 1000
N. Walnut St, Wilmington,
DE 19801
- Western
Family YMCA: 2600
Kirkwood Hwy, Newark,
DE 19711
Zentokukai
of Delaware
Okinawa
Shorinji-Ryu Toude Karate-Do
120 Salem Church Rd, Newark,
Delaware
Kent
County
Delaware
Martial Arts Center, LLC
Offers
after school martial arts,
educational, adventure
& exploration programs
for school aged children,
adult self defense, yoga,
pilates...
250 Gateway South Shopping
Center, Suite 170, Dover,
Delaware 19901
Pan
Yue Chuan Zhu Kung Fu
Dover, Delaware
SunDragon
Martial Arts
8 Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE
19901
Team
Viper Brazilian Jui-Jitsu
Brazilian
Jui-jitsu and MMA classes
173 Brenda Ln. Bldg 4
Suite 3, Camden- Wyoming,
DE 19934
YMCA
of Delaware
- Central
Delaware YMCA: 1137
S. State St, Dover, DE
19901
Yoon's
Martial Arts
Tae
Kwon Do, Hapkido, Haidong
Gumdo. Class for all ages.
Tiny Tots program ages
3-5
1600 S Governors Ave,
Dover, Delaware 19904
Sussex
County
Kyoshin
Dojo
The
classical martial traditions
of Japan
226 W. Dupont Hwy, Millsboro,
Delaware
Keumgang
Martial Arts
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511 Bridgeville Hwy, Seaford,
Delaware 19973
YMCA
of Delaware
- Sussex
Family YMCA: 105 Church
St, Rehoboth Beach, DE
19971
Yoon's
Martial Arts
We
specialize in Korean Martial
Arts including Tae Kwon
Do and Haidong Gumdo.
Classes for all ages and
experience levels!
Midway Shopping Center,
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Martial
Arts Advice from the Experts
Things
To Consider When Choosing
A Martial Arts School
So
You May Want to Study
Martial Arts?
What
to Expect from a Martial
Arts Program
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu
Things
To Consider When Choosing
A Martial Arts School
VISIT
THE SCHOOL
A school of Asian martial
art is a special place and
should be respected as such.
While air conditioning,
beautiful lighting, and
wall-to-wall carpeting are
nice - they are not necessary.
Is the school set up as
a facility devoted to training
students and practicing
martial art? Also, is it
a safe and clean environment?
SAFETY
OF THE CHILDREN
Most schools have safeguards
in place for all of their
students while practicing
their techniques. Yet, many
schools expose the children
to potential long-term damage
of their joints and bones.
If a school allows their
children to perform wood
or concrete breaking techniques,
this could damage the growth
plates found at the ends
of the bones…causing
that bone to become stunted
during the rest of it’s
growth period. If a school
allows their children to
perform joint locking, self-defense
techniques, they are setting
that child up for potential
joint problems later in
life. Because, many times
the joints are not fully
developed at young ages.
It may not be apparent at
the time of executing the
techniques, but many years
later, problems could develop
that were caused by performing
these very same breaks and
joint locks. The human body
does not develop and strengthen
enough to withstand this
type of training until around
the age of 16. Though, this
age of maturity could vary
from individual to another.
OBSERVE
THE STUDENTS
These students can tell
you much about the school
and its teachings. Are these
people with whom you would
want to be associated? Compare
the techniques and abilities
of similar ranking students
from different schools.
Talk to the students and
parents of the students,
you can gain valuable information
from them.
CLASS
AGE GROUPS
Check to see if classes
are separated by age and/or
belt level. Adult students
may not appreciate training
with younger children, some
of who may be able to execute
the techniques better than
they can. You may find yourself
as the only adult in a class
full of much younger students,
and the different maturity
levels could prove distracting
to both you and them. Also,
younger students may feel
uncomfortable training with
teenagers or adults.
INVESTIGATE
THE INSTRUCTOR
Do not be afraid to ask
questions, but do not cross
the line from polite information
gathering to interrogation.
It is rude and offensive.
Make certain your future
instructor is authentic,
and qualified to teach the
art(s) he/she represents.
There are absolutely no
governmental regulations
regarding the martial arts
industry. Anybody can open
a school and represent him/herself
as an instructor. While
there are many good, quality
martial arts instructors
out there, there are also
many who have been permitted
to skyrocket through the
ranks without acquiring
anything but the most superficial
knowledge of their art.
Generally speaking, someone
with at least 10 years of
training, in the discipline
they are teaching, will
have a broad, firm knowledge
base. Typically, a 1st,
2nd or sometimes even
a 3rd degree black belt
is not experienced or knowledgeable
enough to adequately teach
an authentic martial art.
If the school claims to
teach a specific martial
art, make certain !
the instructor descends
from an authentic lineage.
Also, once you have made
the decision to begin training
at a school, be respectful
and train hard.
OBSERVE
THE INSTRUCTOR
The only real test is to
observe the instructor teaching
a class. Does the instructor
personally supervise and
interact with the class
and demonstrate many of
the techniques? Is the instructor
knowledgeable, skilled,
and articulate? Is the instructor
able to breakdown the information
so it is easily understood?
Overbearing, threatening,
and grandiose behavior (verbal
or physical) is how the
unqualified try to deflect
attention away from their
inadequacies. Instructors
who treat their students
with little respect, yet
demand it themselves, may
be on an ego trip.
OBSERVE
THE ART
Most schools offer only
one martial art system.
Observe that system thoroughly
before you become a student
at that school. After months
or even years of training
you may decide that this
particular system does not
meet your needs. But, if
the school offers more than
one martial art discipline
you will have the option
to change systems without
changing schools and without
giving up the relationships
that you have created during
your
training. Also, there is
a general agreement that
tournament training and
self-defense training, while
highly related, are different.
If the instructor does not
differentiate the two -
that may be a danger sign.
CONVENIENCE
SHOULD NOT BE A MAJOR CONSIDERATION
Make a list of everything
you wish to gain from martial
art training, and choose
the school that is able
to provide those things
that are most important
to you. Sometimes, the best
martial art school is not
the one that is closest
to you or provides you with
the most convenient services.
AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In many cases, after school
programs are nothing more
than glorified day cares
with poorly supervised activities.
While this is a wonderful
convenience for a parent,
it may not be what is best
for the child. Although,
this is not always the case…take
the time to stop into the
school, unannounced, and
see how these programs are
run. Then decide if this
convenient service is best
for your child.
WATCH
OUT FOR “BELT FACTORIES”
Many commercialized schools
have begun promoting students
before their technical abilities
have proven worthy of the
promotion. For example,
it literally takes years
of daily practice to develop
the technical ability that
is worthy of a black belt.
But, some schools will promote
students to the black belt
level in a matter of months
instead of years. It is
unfortunate that we of the
McDonald’s and Internet
generation are always looking
for a shortcut, a quick
fix. It makes many of us
miss a lot of very valuable
and important information.
Plus, many schools have
started using upwards of
10 or more belt colors before
black belt. This is simply
a marketing and moneymaking
gimmick – there is
neither tradition nor meaning
behind that many colors.
Traditionally, there are
only a handful of colors,
including the black belt,
and each color usually has
a specific meaning. Caution
should be taken when considering
these types of schools.
BE
CONCERNED WITH THE FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS
It has become very common
for a school to require
a new student to sign a
long-term, legally binding
contract; or to charge a
registration fee. To require
one or the other is a reasonable
attempt by the school to
protect its interests, by
not having its time wasted
and its resources squandered.
However, to require both
a contract and a registration
fee might be unreasonable.
Also, be very wary of cult-like
schools that try to up-sell
you to intensified black
belt/masters programs and
the like. These types of
programs rarely offer anything
different than the regular
classes.
OVERALL
The most important consideration
when choosing a school in
which to study an Asian
martial art is the instructor.
Look for an experienced,
clean-cut, articulate instructor
with an authentic resume.
Shun those who act tough,
tell tales, and cover themselves
in rank and titles. Whatever
school you choose, totally
devote yourself to that
school, that art, and that
instructor. Martial art
is not an area where the
lukewarm reap benefits.
Only by complete commitment,
and years of dedication,
will you ever begin to understand
the art you have chosen
to study. Also, trust your
instincts. If something
about the school doesn't’t
feel right with you, then
it probably isn't’t
right. Look out for the
fast talking salesman who
tries to sweep your concerns
under the rug.
About
the Author: Chris
Callahan is the owner of
Keumgang Martial Arts in
Seaford, DE. He has been
training in the martial
arts for over 15 years,
and teaching the martial
arts for over 7 years. You
can visit their web site
at www.usblackbelts.com
He can be contacted at (302)
628-0305 or email owner
[at] usblackbelts.com
So
You May Want to Study Martial
Arts?
Here
are some things to consider
and actions to take as you
begin to look around.
Don't
be afraid to visit the martial
arts school and, ask about
taking a few introductory
lessons. The number one
question most martial arts
school owners are asked
is, "Do you mind if
I come by to observe a class"?
The answer should always
be a resounding - "YES"!
Take note of the students
that attend the school and
try to determine if you
would be happy associating
with the people you see
there. Every martial art
school is truly represented
by it's student base.
Also,
make an attempt to see what
the student body is actually
learning. Is there a controlled
progression from beginner,
to intermediate, to advanced,
and finally to EXPERT? Try
to determine whether these
students learn and progress
with the material without
too much emphasis on their
natural ability. You'll
want to focus on the "average"
student - avoid benchmarking
against the higher and lower
skilled people you see.
How
does the facility look to
you? Do you feel it is at
least being kept clean and
with the proper respect
that a martial arts school
should instill?
Now,
have a look at the main
instructor. What is his
background - where does
he/she learn? Does he/she
continue to progress in
the chosen martial art?
What is your "gut reaction"
upon meeting this person?
Is this someone that generates
immediate respect? Can you
respect and learn from this
person and his teaching
staff?
Take
a final check of the environment
in the school and take not
of "how you feel"
when entering the school.
Was everyone open and friendly?
Did you feel like you were
in an honest and supportive
dialogue? If so - congratulations
- you have found the martial
arts school for you!
About
the Author: John
C. Jurewicz - SiFu
Internationally Certified
Hung Gar Kung Fu Coach
FoShan CHINA
Shao
Lin Tiger & Crane Kung
Fu Academy
280 E. Main Street, Market
East Plaza, Suite 113
www.tiger-crane.4t.com
302-737-4696 -or- 302-893-1549
What
to Expect from a Martial
Arts Program
So,
you've chosen a martial
arts school and you are
ready to begin classes?
What will you get out of
the classes, what's in it
for you?
The
benefits of martial arts
training can be generally
broken down into three categories:
Mental, Spiritual, And Physical.
Mental
Aspects of Martial Arts
Training:
Good martial arts schools
are a learning environment
where you will be constantly
stimulated to imitate new
movements and "master
the technique". It
can take hours of dedicated
focus and determination
to achieve mastery. The
passing of weeks, months,
and years in this kind of
scenario will sharpen you
mental determination. Also,
the concept of focusing
your mind at a task that
can take long amounts of
time has a tendency to fortify
your mental imagery and
aptitude.
Spiritual
Aspects of Martial Arts
Training:
With proper instruction,
you will learn things about
yourself that you did not
comprehend previously and
this will lead you closer
to your "center".
One of the natural by-products
of finding your center will
be a kind of spiritual awakening
that will enable you to
see things in life from
a spiritual perspective.
A deeper clarity will evolve
allowing you to discern
the purely physical from
the spiritual things you
encounter.
Physical
Aspects of Martial Arts
Training:
Maybe one of your goals
is to lose a few pounds?
Or, possibly to become more
flexible. How about being
faster or quicker "on
the draw"? A good martial
arts program will also bring
about very positive changes
in the physical areas of
your life as well. You will
definitely get in shape
and feel better by being
an active practitioner of
the martial art you have
chosen!
After
all, the martial arts are
one of the oldest forms
of exercise known to mankind.
Why not put them to use
in your life?
About
the Author: SiFu
John Jurewicz is an internationally
recognized coach in the
classical Chinese Martial
Arts. He owns and operates
a traditional Five Animal
Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy
in Newark Delaware. He can
be reached at 302-607-5646
should you have any questions
in the area of Martial Arts
for you and your family.
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu is an effective
form of self defense, that
employs controlling armlocks,
chokes and other submission
holds, rather than brute
force. It was developed
to allow a smaller individual
to defend themselves against
stand-up aggression, by
taking the battle to the
ground, where the size of
the attacker would be of
less importance, and specific
techniques designed for
groundfighting become highly
effective. The art can be
learned by young and old
alike, and is great for
exercise, sport and just
for fun. Brazilian jiu-jitsu
is one of the most effective
self defense styles known.
About
the Author: Jay
Goldberg is a private student
of Royler Gracie Black Belt
Regis Lebre at Team Maxercise
in Philadelphia. See www.delawarejiujitsu.com
or call
610-494-3527 for more information.
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