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We are professional Martial Arts Academy dedicated to meeting the individual needs of our students through proper instruction and caring guidance in a family-like atmosphere.

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At immortal spirit, the bottom line is family. We take pride in having clients become students who become family.

We believe in honest virtues and values. That's why we've done away with contracts and long term agreements and initial enrollment fees.

We feel that the only way to have students “make a commitment” to their training is their own personal desire and our never ending commitment to them.

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Grandmaster Lee, Jeong Hyo 9th Dan

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Grandmaster Jeong Hyo Lee has been actively teaching and practicing martial arts for over 50 years of his life. Through his dedication and love of martial arts he has earned a myriad of ranks in differing arts and has been appointed to some of the highest positions in various martial organizations in Korea.

Among some of his accomplishments are 9th degree black belt rankings in both Taekwondo and Hapkido, 8th degree black belt ranks in Moo Hap Do and Kyuk Too Ki (Korean full contact kickboxing), 5th degree black belt in the sword art of Hae Dong Kumdo, a 1st degree black belt in the art of Kendo and master level rankings in the pressure point/acupressure art of Hwal Bup/Ta Bup along with Shaolin Kung Fu. In addition, Master Lee is a fully certified Olympic Taekwondo Referee, has served as both the Kyung Buk Taekwondo Association's President and Head of the Board of Examiners, been head instructor for various sections of both U.S. and Korean military units, and is the President and Founder of the World Kang Moo Kwan Martial Arts Federation.

Presently, Master Lee, is serving as the Branch Training Director of the International Kyung Ho Moo Sool Federation, the organization responsible for the martial training of all certified Bodyguards in Korea.

Master Roy Kwon 5th Dan

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Master Roy Kwon has been studying and practicing martial arts since the age of 12. Under Grandmaster Lee, he has earned 5th degree black belts in Taekwondo and Hapkido and a 4th degree black belt in Kyuk Too Ki (Korean full contact kickboxing). In addition, under the tutelage of Sifu Dean Neubling, master Kwon has also extensively studied the grappling arts of Shootfighting, Sambo, and Judo along with Jeet Kune Do.

Master Kwon is also the 2002 Alliance Martial Arts World Cup's Kickboxing Champion and holds a degree in philosophy from the University of Hawai'i.

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Immortal Spirit Martial Arts Academy has helped my daughter Jeanelle grow tremendously in her social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. The prices are very reasonable, and the schedules are very flexible! ISMAA provides a friendly, safe, and fun environment for my daughter and I'm impressed with ISMAA's balanced training curriculum and professionalism! I highly recommend Immortal Spirit Martial Arts Academy!

Phil B. Sales

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Five Steps to Choosing a Martial Arts Studio - By: Jon Godfrey

This article was written on behalf of ISMAA.com, a martial arts studio teaching Taekwondo in Honolulu, and specializing in teaching children essential life skills.

When searching for a martial arts studio in Honolulu, the first step you should take is to decide what discipline of martial arts you are interested in learning. In Honolulu, Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido and mixed martial arts are popular choices.

To decide on a discipline, start by researching each martial art in the encyclopedia, Google, and visit some websites dedicated to these martial arts. Watch some martial arts movies to see how each style differs. When watching movies, realize that Hollywood dramatizes everything, and is not always correct in portraying a martial art. It is also important to note that many movies focus on the violence, when the martial art should be viewed as an art form. Be realistic in how each discipline is actually used.

The second step is to visit local martial arts studios. The easiest way to find local martial arts studios is to look them up in the search engines online. For instance, you can type in “martial arts Honolulu” in Google and get great results. Another easy way to look up places is in the phone book. For example, look up martial arts, and you will find Taekwondo studios in Honolulu, in addition to Hapkido and MMA studios.

Once you find a studio that you are interested in the third step is to call the studio and set up a time to meet the instructor. Before going in to meet them, create a list of questions that you want answered. For example, what is your teaching philosophy? What life skills do you teach? Do you have training in teaching? How do you keep up on your martial art skills?

Another important point to keep in mind is that unlike many other industries the government does not regulate opening a martial arts studio. This unfortunately, allows the possibility of under qualified and fraudulent instructors opening schools. It usually only takes acquiring a business license to open a martial arts studio; but in contrast, setting up a day care, for example, requires licensing, background checks, and extensive paperwork. Due to this lack of regulation in the martial arts industry, it is essential to take extra precautions when choosing instructors, especially for children. Select an instructor that is a member of a recognized and respected martial arts organization, and that has proof of their rank and membership in the organization. Some examples of organizations are the World Taekwondo Federation and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists.

Fourth, go in and observe several classes. Observe how the classes are taught, and how the students behave. Are the students respectful and disciplined? How is the technique of the students? What is the teaching style of the instructor(s)?

The fifth step is to take a class. Many academies will offer a free trial class. The best way to know if you have chosen the best discipline and studio is to experience the class. Take a class at several different studios so you can compare your experiences in each. For example, if you had chosen to take a class in Taekwondo in Honolulu, be sure to also go take a class in Karate or Kung Fu. Try out several different styles, even if you already know which style you want to learn. Your multiple experiences will either solidify your choice, or open you up to new possibilities.

The above five steps will aid you in choosing a martial arts studio in Honolulu. Now you can get started with your training!

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