About Our Programs

Tiny Tigers – ( Age 3 – 5)

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY Tigers 4:30 TILL 5Pm MATT 2
TUESDAY – THURSDAY Tigers 4:00 TILL 4:30 Pm MATT 2

Our Tiny Tigers program is a detailed curriculum that focuses on improving preschool-age children's basic motor, listening and socialization skills. We believe that the time between the ages of 3 and 5 are the most important years of a child's development. Our program will enhance positive development in a fun and motivating way.

The Tiny Tigers curriculum consists of developing 8 Major Skill sets that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. The 8 focused requirements are focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. Tiny Tigers also learn about fitness and basic techniques through a playful game-like experience

There is a uniform and incentive patch program in place to track achievements and learning levels. The program instruction is based upon the POSITIVE DIALOG RESPONSE method, so that your child will always feel successful, even if disciplined.

What is POSITIVE DIALOG RESPONSE? Whatever effort a child makes is validated with a positive response. Even if a child makes a mistake, their effort is acknowledged, and then their technique is corrected with positive dialog.

 

Little Ninja’s – ( Age 5-8)

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY Ninjas 4:30 TILL 5:00 PM MATT 1 TUESDAY – THURSDAY Ninjas 4:00 TILL 4:30 PM MATT 1

The Little Ninja’s program builds on the 8 Major Skill sets and adds the following : Honesty, Patience, Kindness,Respect,Perseverance,Commitment,Leadership, and Compassion. These little ninjas will be performing the basics of karate, ju jitsu and grappling in a very controlled and evenly paced class that will prime them for the next step – MMA Kids. They will receive a belt and earn a variety of colored tabs that mark their personal progress.

Everything that they learn will help to form the foundation needed to graduate to the next level of training MMA Kids. Classes will be fun and challenging and the exercise will keep them healthy.

 

MMA KIDS - (Age 8-12)

BEGINNERS

Monday Wednesday group 5:00pm – 5:45pm Kids beginners (Mat 1)

Tuesday Thursday group 5:00pm – 5:45pm Kids beginners
 (Mat 1)

INTERMEDIATE

Monday Wednesday group 5:00pm – 5:45pm Kids Intermediate group (Mat 2)

Tuesday – Thursday group

Tuesdays 5:45pm – 6:30pm (Mat 1) with advanced kids

Thursday 6:10 – 6:50pm (Area 2)

 

ADVANCED

Monday - Wednesday 5:45pm-6:30pm Kids Advanced (Mat 1)

Our Kids are our future leaders. We make them champions in life. This course of studies includes traditional Japanese “close in” style karate, Ju Jitsu, Self-Defense, Avoidance tactics and Weapons.

The Academy of Martial Arts Studies we encourages our kids to excel in academics, physical health and socialization. We develop important mental skills & strength of character. We guide them to reach their goals, not only in Martial Arts, but in all areas of their life. Our programs and teachers instill motivation, competency and discipline.

Our students develop self-discipline, character and goal setting, respect for self and others, and the attitude to persevere even when times get challenging. They improve coordination and balance and learn to control their behavior even in tough situations while improving concentration and focus. Finally, we urge them to use their extra energy in positive directions

 

MMA ADULTS - (Age 13 & Above)

This course of study includes traditional Japanese “close in” style karate, Ju Jitsu, Self-Defense, Avoidance tactics and Weapons from an adult perspective. In the Adult Class, students are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level. Confidence can only come through constant growth and improvement and if you overdo it and get injured – growth can’t happen. The health, strength, focus and stress relief benefits alone are worth involvement in this class.

BEGINNERS

Monday Wednesday MMA 6:30pm – 7:30pm
( Mat 2)

INTERMEDIATE

Monday Wednesday MMA 6:30pm – 7:30pm
(Mat 1)

ADVANCED

Monday Wednesday Friday MMA 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Mat 1) with intermediate class

 

TRADITIONAL ATERU GOJU- RYU KARATE- DO
(Age 13 and Above)

BEGINNERS

Tuesday Thursday 6:50pm – 7:30pm Beginner (Mat 2)


INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED (Mat 1)

Tuesday Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Mat 1)


ATERU GOJU RYU BLACK BELT SEMINAR

TUESDAYS FROM 8:30PM-9:30PM

Learn Ateru Goju Ryu Karate Do from its creator, Grandmaster Cullen. He has trained international winners in Kata and Kumite and has had his fighters compete in the UFC, Extreme Battle cage in Japan and many other venues.

This close in style is the most traditional way to go at the Academy and it requires its students to be the most dedicated of all. When black belt students in MMA decide to move to the next level, they will be required to step up to Ateru Goju in addition to their MMA training.

Why train with someone else when you can train with a bona fide 10 th Degree Grandmaster and Soke?

 

SANRYUDO SWORD CLASS /CSW CLASSES

Monday – Wednesday 8:30pm – 9:15pm

Sanryudo sword class combines traditional with contemporary sword techniques, Iaido, Tameshigiri and Kata/Waza. This method of sword play is currently being studied in the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, Mexico and Canada. It is a fun but serious approach to mastering the sword. These classes will be taught by Grandmaster Cullen who holds an 8 th degree black belt in Sanryudo. You will also work on CSW for competition. This fast paced soft weapon combat style offers all practitioners the opportunity to compete on an even stage.

Since The Academy of Martial Arts Studies is a regional testing site for ISF (International Sanryudo Federation) those who decide to train hard in CSW will have an opportunity to try out for the USA CSW National Traveling Team.

 

SPECIALTY CLASSES

ESL Karate Classes English as a Second Language Karate Class

(Ages 5 – 8) Friday 4pm – 4:30pm

(Ages 9-12) Friday 4:30pm – 5:pm

These two classes will be taught in Japanese and English. Grandmaster Cullen has a 4 Batchelor Degree in Japanese from the University of Findlay and will work on students karate skills while improving their English abilities at the same time. This class is specifically for Japanese/English speaking students.

 

CCS-TAC (Close Combat Strategies &Tactical Advantage Curriculum)

Monday – Wednesday 8:00pm – 8:30pm (Mat 2)

This field of study offers the most rendered techniques based on Ancient Kung Fu and Okinawan Ateru Goju Combat Techniques, point to point combat theory, tools and target applications, real time targeting, kinesiology and physiological aspects of defense – aggressive rebuttal and most importantly, one technique fighting.

 

(WOMEN’S ONLY age 17 and up)
 Pro-Style KICKBOXING, FITNESS and BODY SCULPTING

Monday – Wednesday class 7:30pm – 8:00pm (Mat 1)

Friday 5:45 – 6:15pm (Mat 1)

Our women’s only kick boxing regiment is NOT to be confused with other watered down versions of aerobic kick boxing or Tae Bo. This is instead – THE REAL DEAL! Women will be trained as pro kick boxers are trained with techniques that carry great health benefits AND real protective POWER! Put those videos on the shelf, step in the ring with us and get a piece of this action.

Classes are for women (Age 17 and over) You wear regular workout shoes and clothing

No belts or uniforms required - No physical contact - No experience necessary

 

 

EXECUTIVES ONLY TRAINING CLASS

TUES – THURS 5:30pm – 6pm (Mat 2)

This is an executive based intensive Mixed Martial Arts Program that will give the time constrained executive an opportunity to gain the full benefit of training in half the time. There will be executive summaries of class studies emailed to each team member and online training (virtual dojo) will be included in the price.

NOTE: Must be a business owner or middle/upper management and working in Hancock County, Seneca County, or Putnam County. Class membership is limited to ten members. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

Classes will include a mix of traditional Japanese Karate (Goju), Ground fighting ( Ju Jitsu – Wrestling) , Meditation and stress removal, Close Combat Strategies and Weapons.

 

WEEKEND FAMILY - All ages

Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am (Mat 1)

This weekend class offers families and “Weekend Family’s” a chance to work out together, bonding through the learning process of traditional Japanese Karate classes. It’s the perfect answer for those parent/child dynamics when placed in an every other weekend visitation lifestyle. Those who can make it every weekend may do so but those confined by visitation restraints may train at home via the virtual dojo in order to keep up with the curriculum.=

This is an easy going class meant to first and foremost help to build and maintain a strong family dynamic while instilling honor, respect and commitment values into all involved.

 

 

COUPLES CSW CLASS
(10 week sessions for couples only)

Saturday 11:30am – 12:30pm

This class combines Foam Weapons training (CSW) and lighthearted group chat sessions lead by Grandmaster Cullen that address the top ten marital problems today’s contemporaries face including trust, equality, money, politics etc.

Each week a different topic will be discussed in group and then afterwards couples will “work out” their differences through padded combat. This is an extremely fun way to communicate with your significant other while learning the international phenomenon that is sweeping the world: CSW – Combative Sports Weaponry and Chanbara. These soft foam weapons are not in anyway harmful but do allow for spirited combat and good time. At the completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to compete in AWA sanctioned CSW events.

ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL DEGREES IN THE MARTIAL ARTS

Many of the above disciplines may be converted into Martial Arts Educational Degrees by signing up for school based accompanying studies. Applicant candidates must be at least 18 years old. Each program has its own prerequisite study requirements but CLEP life experience may be applicable on a case by case basis. Studies will include book readings, written projects, performance based written and physical testing and evaluations and will end up in a graduation ceremony. All graduates will be receive AWA accredited Diplomas/Degrees in Martial Studies.

  • BMA Bachelor of Martial Arts
  • MMA Masters of Martial Arts
  • DMA Doctorate of Martial Arts

 

DEGREES OFFERED - accredited by Ateru Worldwide Association

Associate PROGRAMS (through Brown Belt and Black Belt Temp) 2 year degree

  • MMA Mixed Martial Arts
  • Ateru Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
  • Ju-Jitsu
  • San-Ryu-Do (International San-Ryu-Do Sword System)
  • CSW Combative Sports Weaponry
  • Japanese Language Proficiency (Martial Arts Based & Conversational)
  • CCS-TAC Close combat strategies and Tactical Advantage Curriculum

 

Bachelor Degrees (Black Belt 1 st Degree through 3 rd Degree) 4 year degree

  • MMA
  • Ateru Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
  • Ju-Jitsu
  • Martial Arts Business Management
  • Martial Arts Teaching Certificate
  • CCS-TAC Close combat strategies and Tactical Advantage Curriculum

 

MASTERS PROGRAMS (4 th Dan through 6 th Dan) 2-6 year degree

  • MMA Mixed Martial Arts
  • Ateru Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
  • Ateru San Ryu Do

 

DMA Doctorate of Martial Arts Varies – depends upon thesis and defense of thesis process.

  • Doctorate of Ateru Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
  • Doctorate of Ateru San-Ryu-Do