OUR philosophy

Our training brings together the mind and body to teach each student to focus in the moment. Our tenets are rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, living in a peaceful and safe environment, and having the right to defend ourselves. 

more on our approach

We firmly believe private and small group instruction offers a more enriching experience for our students. We provide focused instruction with lots of attention giving our students a higher level of training, more predictable outcome and a greater opportunity for success.

Our programs include “classroom style” learning where we teach our students why we do what we do, the history of our practice, concepts of prevention & response, and other “lecture-style” sessions. For those promoting through our traditional martial arts curriculum, the classroom teachings are part of the promotion process. We don’t skim over concepts; we want you to understand and practice them and make them an integral part of your experience

In our small group and private lessons no one will be lacking the attention they need to succeed.

Our classroom-style sessions teach our students about important principles, not just physical techniques.

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community and want to feel safe when you exercise your freedoms? Build confidence in our traditional martial arts curriculum, learn how to protect yourself and feel confident in dealing with those who want to suppress you.

Going off to college and want to learn some basic self-defense without needing to sign up for a one-year contract? We will show you very practical & effective techniques to help you stay safe. You can wear comfortable clothing, and we’ll even come to your home. Pay hourly, weekly or monthly.

Are you nervous about traveling abroad to a foreign country and want to feel safe? We will show you ways to feel safe, beyond just self-defense techniques! We don’t require long term contracts. Schedule by the hour, day, week or month, we’re here to make sure you feel safe, always.

Don’t like working out in large group, or prefer focused attention, or maybe you have some specific needs?

Whatever your needs, you can achieve a high level of performance with lots of attention in our private and small group lessons.

what is the schedule?

Our schedules are flexible, and we’ll come to you. If you do not have an adequate area to train at your home, we offer several location options. You will have an opportunity to take advantage of our private and small group approach in a location convenient for you.

You don’t have to worry about fixed schedules for your training. While we need to work around the schedule of all our students, we don’t have a fixed schedule (unless you want one). We try our best to fit in everyone on a day and time that is best for you. If your schedule changes from week-to-week, that’s fine.

where do we train?

meet our chief instructor

Our Chief Instructor is Master Qua. He has over 40 years of experience in martial arts, including formal training in Jukaido Kan Karate Do, Hapkido, Judo, Tang Soo Do, Krav Maga and Qua, as well as cardio kickboxing. Master Qua holds a 3rd Dan in Tang Soo Do and a 4th Dan in Qua.

master qua, engineering Executive

Master Qua worked as an engineer and later an engineering executive, building and motivating teams to achieve high levels of performance.

Throughout his entire career, Master Qua has applied his extensive martial arts training to his professional career, developing strong performers. Likewise, he has integrated his executive leadership experience and core values into his martial arts teachings. You’ll find Master Qua brings significant, relevant experience with a lot of energy.

master qua, instructor

Teaching martial arts is Master Qua’s passion. He is eager to share and show you that there is no limit to the success you can achieve in your martial arts journey, in your job, and in your life.

Master Qua’s tenets are strongly based on diversity, inclusion, promoting peace, building confidence to overcome any of life’s challenges, and protecting yourself.