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Affiliations
The founder and
chief instructor of Monroe Martial Arts is Ernest Pendergrass. He has studied martial arts
since 1966 and has achieved rank in Moo Duk Kwan/Taekwondo, Kendo and
Kenjutsu. He
is a licensed coach in kickboxing and shootboxing. He has been an instructor since
1985 at Roberts Taekwondo, National Guard Armory, Symmes Road, Farfield, Ohio. |
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Roberts School of Karate
(Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do)
Amateur Athletic Union Taekwondo
United States Taekwondo Union
International United Kickboxing Association
American Freestyle Grappling Association
All United States Kendo Federation
Great Lakes Kendo Association
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Shingitai Jujitsu / Grappling
Grappling is a combination of freestyle
wrestling, judo and jiu-jitsu. It consist of arm, wrist, finger, leg and foot locks
as well as numerous sweeps, takedowns, throws and chokes. This is especially good
for women to learn because the techniques are designed to allow a smaller person to defeat
a larger opponent. Most attackers do not expect a woman to be able to fight from the
ground. A woman trained in grappling has the element of surprise on her side.
Grappling is also a very good aerobic exercise.
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Kendo
Kendo is a Japanese martial art that
means "Way of the Sword." Participants practice sword fighting techniques
wearing bogu (armor) and using a bamboo shinai (practice sword). We also do two-man
katas (forms) with the wooden bokken (sword) and iaido (drawing and cutting) with the
iaito (practice metal sword).
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Kendo dates back to ancient Japan and as
developed as a way to safely practice the techniques of the Samurai sword. Targets
are the head, wrist, chest protector and throat.
Sword, spirit and balance must come
together in a technique in order for the Kendoist to score. Kendo practice generally
lasts two to two and one-half hours and is very rigorous in order to train the reflexes
and develop a strong spirit. Juniors may begin training around six to eight years of
age.
Koki Ariga , Seventh Dan, Renshi, is the
Sensei for the Miami Valley Kendo Club. He has been practicing Kendo for about forty
years and is one of the best instructors in the country. Membership in the Monroe
Dojo also includes membership privileges at our Dayton Dojo on Harshman Road.
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Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a combination of martial
arts kicking techniques and western boxing. Kickboxing is one of the best aerobic
exercises for anyone trying to lose weight and is rated as the #1 calorie burning workout.
In addition to aerobic Kickboxing, we
offer serious practitioners the opportunity to test for black belt status thru the
International United Kickboxing Association. The novice (non-competitive) status is
designed for those individuals who wish to train like a fighter, but who have no desire to
fight at the amateur or professional level. This program is perfect for those
individuals serious about getting in shape because it gives them a goal to work towards.
Rank testing is conducted on a periodic basis.
For those interested in competition,
amateur and professional affiliation is offered.
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Moo
Duk Kwan-Taekwondo
Taekwondo
is a modern form of an ancient oriental art of self-defense. In it's
original form 1300 years ago in Korea, it was called Tae Kyon, a form of
foot fighting. Through the centuries, hand techniques were
introduced and the combination is now called Taekwondo. The word
"Tae" means kicking, "Kwon" means punching and
"Do" means the art, or way. This discipline gained such
popularity in recent years that it will be an official gold medal event in
the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Anyone
can learn Moo Duk Kwan/Taekwondo. It has shown to be one of the
most effective methods of self-defense and it helps to achieve physical
stamina, mental discipline and self-confidence. Taekwood is
especially good for children, helping to mold their emerging
personalities. It gives them a sense of order, courage, discipline
and respect for themselves and others.
An
extremely good exercise for the whole body, Taekwondo improves
flexibility, helps control weight problems and improves coordination.
It also gives you a sense of confidence in your ability to defend yourself
in a physical encounter. Classes are designed to increase aerobic
and muscular stamina and to teach proper kicking, punching, self-defense
and ground fighting techniques.
Taekwondo can also be an
excellent part of an overall program for the developmentally delayed or
the physically challenged.
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Shootboxing
This is a combination of
kickboxing and grappling. Participants are taught transitional techniques (throws,
sweeps, takedowns, ets.) to go from a standing position to ground fighting.
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Trial Enrollment Period
Monroe Martial Arts is proud to offer its students the opportunity to learn the
traditional martial arts of Korea and Japan. Classes are offered in Moo Duk Kwan /
Taekwondo, Kendo, kickboxing, grappling, shootboxing, weapons and self-defense.
If you have an interest in joining Monroe Martial Arts please complete
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