About Hapkido Clermont and Winter Garden Florida
Learn Hapkido At Our Schools in Clermont and Winter Garden Florida
Ten Reasons Why American Dragon Martial Arts Academies Is The Best School For Your Family
1. Our Staff: The Taekwondo and Hapkido instructors at our school are among the best in the world. They are highly skilled martial artists, and motivators who lead by example and teach with patience and enthusiasm. All of our teachers are licensed and certified by the world headquarters in Korea. They will take a personal interest and be committed to your child’s success.
2. Our Teaching Methods: Watch any of our Taekwondo or Hapkido classes and you will notice how we combine respectful discipline with a friendly hands-on approach. You will also notice the use of praise to provide positive motivation, explanations, and physical demonstrations to accommodate all learning styles.
3. Our Curriculum: Designed by the world headquarters in Korea, our curriculum includes the most exciting and beneficial aspects of Taekwondo and Hapkido. These include kicking to improve flexibility, forms for balance, and partner drills to improve speed and reflexes. Your child will also be introduced to board breaking to increase confidence. Your child will experience cultural diversity learning some of the simple phrases of the Korean language giving them valuable skills for the future. Our students also get an opportunity to participate in our summer cultural exchange program working with student from Korea or traveling with our school to Korea for training in Taekwondo and Hapkido.
4. Our Class Structure: No two Taekwondo or Hapkido classes are exactly alike. A variety of drills are used to disguise repetition and keep your child interested while refining their skills at the same time.
5. Our Students: Where else can you surround your child with a dedicated group of young people all working together to develop their physical, mental, and emotional strength? Training side by side with other children of their same level will not only develop your child’s cooperation skills but will encourage friendships that motivate them to attend Taekwondo and Hapkido classes regularly.
6. Our Belt System: Traditional sports are limited in their ability to recognize a student’s increase in knowledge and ability. Our 10 different colored belts combine the best in short and long term motivation continuously rewarding your child for their progress and leading them towards a higher goal. This benefit of Taekwondo and Hapkido training is not available in any other youth or family activity.
7. Our Special Events: In addition to standard Taekwondo and Hapkido classes we know kids need different events to look forward to. Every month, we run an extra event filled with fun and excitement. These include outdoor training, Costume parties, 24-hour camps, movie nights, demonstrations and more.
8. Our Recognition Program: In addition to our belt rank system and daily praise, our Taekwondo and Hapkido programs offer your child opportunities to be recognized for their effort and accomplishment. These include student of the month awards, outstanding performance trophies, yearly honoree plaques and modeling opportunities in our public advertising and on the website.
9. Our Family Program: As a member of our family program you can enhance the enjoyment your child gets out of the program, help them to understand and maintain the commitment they’ve made, and receive the benefits of the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies for yourself. Our Taekwondo and Hapkido programs are safe and fun, easy to learn and a great way to bond with your family.
10. Our Results: The strongest reason to make a commitment for your child is what they will gain from our Taekwondo and Hapkido classes. We offer training for a healthier body, a more focused mind and a more confident and disciplined spirit. Your decision to enroll your child is a commitment to developing your child’s abilities and providing for their individual needs. It isn’t just our trademark quality. It is our personal guarantee.
This isn’t just our opinion. It is the reason that every Taekwondo and Hapkido instructor in our organization has been nominated for, and inducted into, the “Action Radio Network and World Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame”. It is also why our school in the only martial arts school on the planet to be awarded the prestigious “School of the Year Award” from the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association of Seoul, Korea.
The Korea Hapkido Federation HaeMuKwan was formed in 2000 because of the neccessity of an association that not only emphasized Hapkido technique, but the virtues of the art and the emphasis of personal development of the students as well. At American Dragon Martial Arts Academy in Clermont and Winter Garden Florida, we are the founders of Korea Hapkido Federation HaeMuKwan. Our wish for students and the members of this Hapkido family is that they will not only grow in their Hapkido technique, but also in their personal and spiritual lives. We are seeking to develop the body in conjunction with the mind and spirit. When one has good physical health, mental clarity and personal happiness you can be of benefit to your family, your country and the world around you.
At our Hapkido schools in Clermont and Winter Garden, Florida we teach that HaeMuKwan Hapkido is not a sport. It has great practical benefits for fitness, self development and self protection. As a classical martial art, HaeMuKwan Hapkido's purpose is to develop every aspect of the self, in order to create a mature person who totally intergrates their intellect, body, emotions and spirit. If you are willing to dedicate yourself to the study of HaeMuKwan Hapkido, you will reap the great physical, spiritual and mental benefits that are a part of its nature.
At American Dragon Martial Arts Academies in Clermont and Winter Garden Florida, we teach the Martial Art of Hapkido to those who wish to develop strong self-defense skills, gain self-esteem, and find personal happiness. We are the only licensed and certified Hapkido school in Clermont and Winter Garden, Florida. Don't settle for less! You will find that there are Haemukwan Hapkido schools around the world sharing our mind, body, spirit training philosophy.
Sincerely,
GrandMaster Richard Hackworth, Ph.d. LAc, CPT
Executive Director Haemukwan Hapkido, CEO American Dragon Martial Arts Academies Clermont and Winter Garden, Florida
December 1st, 2009 - 17:24
Thank you for offering such informative and quality classes for my children to learn self defense. They have really grown into their personalities by attending the best martial arts school in Clermont Florida. We came to this school after visiting the others schools in Clermont only to return to the best. I would never let them train anywhere that did not offer a licensed instrutor.
September 18th, 2011 - 17:12
The best self defense class I have ever been to I have taken Martial Arts for quite a few years but always realized that they really didn’t address the ‘self defense’ issue. They said that they did but being involved in two incidents made me realize that what i learned at sport karate class didn’t really cross over to real situations. I am so glad that I found your adult Hapkido self defense program. You guys really know how to teach!
September 19th, 2011 - 05:20
Having been a Black Belt for more than 18 years I can say that I was surprised that Grand Master Hackworth, the owner and senior instructor at American Dragon Martial Arts has skills I have NEVER seen before. I an not easy to impress but you have my complete respect.
September 19th, 2011 - 08:35
After wasting a few years at other schools I can tell you that the adult self defense class here is as real as it gets. Grand Master Hackworth is a really supportive instructor that genuinely cares about the students. I am SO lucky to have found this class. Please note that Grand Master Hackworth does not allow just anyone to train at the class. His facility is a private one and you have to call him to get to visit. This class has changed my life for the better as I am not so scared all the time. Please, don’t hesitate to attend this class, it’s amazing.
September 19th, 2011 - 10:14
This school is awesome! I attended one of their recent programs and it was amazing. As a woman you can really feel vulnerable sometimes – especially in circumstances that you are not familiar with. The instructor really is knowledgeable, patient and very supportive giving lots of practical strategies for dealing with awkward/tricky/dangerous situations. I came away hugely confident in dealing with day to day situations and also critical or scary incidents. I was also much fitter and happier in myself. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for skills to get out of unwanted circumstances, or for anyone looking to build up their confidence, stamina or fitness. If you take one of the courses you will be grateful and amazed. I know that I sure was.
September 19th, 2011 - 12:12
We love American Dragon! The instructors are fabulous and give each person individualized attention. In addition to traditional martial arts training, they also teach self-defense and how to deal with bullies for the little ones, which is so needed today. They emphasize self-discipline and respect with the kids. My son has gotten so much self confidence from just 6 months of classes.
September 19th, 2011 - 15:28
The instructors here are excellent and the atmosphere is unbelievable. I proudly recommend them.
September 19th, 2011 - 17:23
I have had the pleasure of training under Grand Master Richard Hackworth & the awesome Masters at American Dragon Martial Arts Academies for about 6 years. It is my pleasure to also be a part of such a school as I have learned not only about traditional Martial Arts & Weaponry but also have gained a “family” of wonderful people!
September 19th, 2011 - 20:10
I LOVE AMERICAN DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS!
September 20th, 2011 - 08:55
It is easy to see why this school is number 1 in the area. Certified Master Instructors, an international magazine, radio and TV Show. Featured in 3 martial arts documentaries. Choosing this school is a no-brainer.
September 20th, 2011 - 14:18
Grandmaster Richard Hackworth has brought authentic and traditional Hapkido to the U.S. I am truly inspired by his dedication to the martial art and his continued hard work! Congratulations on your recent Hall of Fame Award!
September 21st, 2011 - 13:37
This school is awesome! I attended one of their recent programs and it was amazing. As a woman you can really feel vulnerable sometimes – especially in circumstances that you are not familiar with. The instructor really is knowledgeable, patient and very supportive giving lots of practical strategies for dealing with awkward/tricky/dangerous situations. I came away hugely confident in dealing with day to day situations and also critical or scary incidents. I was also much fitter and happier in myself. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for skills to get out of unwanted circumstances, or for anyone looking to build up their confidence, stamina or fitness. If you take one of the courses you will be grateful and amazed. I know that I sure was.