
The focus on this past Saturday’s Leadership Clinic was the Sahn Knat or Kama.? Mr. Smith went over the proper care of these ATA weapons as well as the different styles (protech, xma / tournament versions), and the in depth history of the Kama.? Traditionally a farming implements similar to a sickle used for reaping [...]
January 25, 2010 | Posted in
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Well this past Saturday, July 11th, was the new sessions Leadership clinic, covering the use of the Jahng Bong or Bo Staff.?? School Instructor, Mitchell Church (5th degree black belt), turned the instuction over to his 3rd Degree Black Belts, World Champion Jennifer Powell, World Champion Tyler Giddens, State Champion Debra Cox, State Champion Don [...]
July 14, 2009 | Posted in
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Mr Smith (Hahira Instructor) and Mr. Giddens (World Champion and Valdosta Instructor Trainee), appeared at the July 4th Valdosta Fair, on behalf of the Performance Martial Arts Academy’s Leadership Program, giving free instructions and demonstrations to the public.
While its fun to party with the public, breaking boards and hitting pads, the Leadership Program also passed [...]
July 13, 2009 | Posted in
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Mr. Church Instructs Even the Young to Demonstrate Intensity When performing their Kimura.? This admin may be partial, but I think this picture gets photo of the week!

Well this past Saturday was the Leadership clinic, covering the art of “Ground Fighting”.?? Schoool Instructor, Mitchell Church (5th degree black belt), lead? all those that attended to an intense?and fun workout while learning and reviewing some great techniques?and terminology.? For example mount, guard, armbars, Kimura, triangle, escape from guard, etc. and then enjoyed pizza [...]
May 11, 2009 | Posted in
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