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Tai Zhang Dao

WHAT IS A “WINDMILL WARRIOR?”

This is the symbol of one who has passed the course and now eligible to wear this symbol designating them as a “Windmill Warrior.”

“Tai Zhang Dao” (pronounced tie-jung-dow and in Chinese translates to “The Extreme Cane”) is a method or style of martial art stemming from Tai Chi that effectively employs an ordinary cane for fitness and personal protection in a proactive manner that is unavailable elsewhere.

In Chinese, the word “Tai” is taken from the word “Tai Chi” (aka Taiji) and means “The Extreme.” The word “Zhang” means “Cane.” And the word “Dao” indicates “The Way Of” which we include because it signifies a “road, path, or method” instead of describing a static object.

Tai Zhang Dao (TZD) builds on the “Cane Fu” concept of using the cane for pesonal protection and adapts it to be more effective in actual street encounters. The proactive style incorporates effective methods and successful techniques from a number of various disciplines such as Tai Chi, Hapkido, Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga, and Kung Fu.

This course is not just another self-defense course but one that can be used in conjunction with a self-defense course. TZD concerns itself with using a cane to deal with an opponent at a distance before they have a chance to get close enough for you to need to use your hands and feet. If they are lucky enough to get through your first line of “TZD offensive defense,” then a self defense course would come in handy.

Stopping opponents before they get close
enough to harm you is the goal of TZD.

It was developed initially to fill a need lacking in present disciplines that addresses the ability of novices and especially for older students to rapidly learn how to protect themselves without years of study and practice.onents before they get close
enough to harm you is the goal of TZD.

TZD is not just for men….it is ideal for women as well as men and responsible young adults. However, it is more practical for individuals who have some degree of mobility.

It goes on the concept that there are “no rules” in street altercations and focuses the training accordingly. It takes into account that most people don’t want to waste a lot of time learning to protect themselves with complicated forms of defense techniques but want to get down to the “nitty-gritty” hardcore self-protection forms to immediately dispatch an opponent confronting them. It is based on the creator’s rule that:

“You don’t have to be fast…you only need to be first.”

It is well known that older people do not have speed, strength, endurance, or agility of younger people whom they might encounter and as a result, the program is designed such that opponents are dealt with rapidly and effectively utilizing a “KISS” [Keep It Simple Stupid] system developed by the creator. This applies whether the individual is dealing with one or multiple opponents.

Training for the style utilizes simple, natural movements that are easy to learn and remember. It has a short learning curve and is unlike the formal training required in normal martial arts which can take years to master. Like any other endeavor, mastery takes a bit longer and depends on how much the individual practices it.

Students passing these training courses become members of “The Windmill Warriors” and are qualified to wear the windmill symbol shown above.

“Tilting at Windmills” means attacking imaginary enemies or fighting unwinable or futile battles. In the illustration, most people would pick the knight (a/k/a Don Quixote) on horseback as one of the Windmill Warriors, where in reality, the Windmill Warriors are the windmills and opponents are fighting an unwinable battle with them.


Tai Chi

Traditional Tai Chi forms that are popular in China and Taiwan are now being introduced into the U.S. It blends classic graceful Chinese choreography with Tai Chi forms of exercise. It is performed to the accompaniment of exotic, oriental music.

Practicing Tai Chi helps increase body flexibility and strength while also improving your balance. Thai Chi will help you achieve the serenity and self-confidence needed to cope with the stresses of every day life.

Regardless of what age you are or what experience you have with Tai Chi, you will find that you can learn Tai Chi. The lessons are designed to integrate learning the movements of Tai Chi while also having fun.

For further information on Tai Chi lessons please contact us at (941)525-3389.

Tai Chi Testing Class

Tae Kwon Do – Adults

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that focuses on the development of both physical and mental strength. It incorporates a variety of striking techniques, including kicks, punches, and open-handed strikes. Emphasizing discipline, respect, self-confidence and self-control. Tae Kwon do not only provide effective self-defense skills but also promotes personal growth and well-being. Through structured training, practitioners enhance their flexibility, balance, and coordination while cultivating a sense of honor and integrity. It is a martial art that goes beyond physical prowess, offering a holistic approach to self-improvement and a path to a healthier lifestyle.

The Benefits of Practicing Tae Kwon DO

  • Physical Fitness: Tae Kwon Do is an excellent full-body workout that enhances cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, and endurance.
  • Self-Defense Skills: Adults gain practical self-defense skills, increasing their confidence and ability to protect themselves in various situations.
  • Stress Relief: Engaging in Tae Kwon Do provides a constructive outlet for stress, promoting mental well-being and relaxation through focused training and meditation.
  • Improved Coordination and Balance: The art’s intricate movements and techniques contribute to better overall coordination and balance.
  • Discipline and Focus: Tae Kwon Do instills a strong sense of discipline, requiring practitioners to maintain focus, follow a structured training regimen, and set and achieve personal goals.
  • Increased Energy Levels: Regular practice boosts energy levels and vitality, helping adults stay active and engaged in their daily lives.
  • Weight Management: Tae Kwon Do aids in weight control by burning calories and building lean muscle mass, contributing to a healthy body composition.
  • Social Interaction: Training in a Tae Kwon Do class fosters a sense of community, providing opportunities for social interaction, friendship, and shared goals.
  • Boosted Confidence: Achieving milestones and mastering new skills in Tae Kwon Do can significantly enhance an adult’s self-esteem and confidence.
  • Life Philosophy: Tae Kwon Do often comes with a philosophy emphasizing respect, humility, and integrity, contributing to personal growth and a positive mindset.

Tae Kwon Do 13-18yrs

CHILDREN AND MOO SOOL DO

The martial arts offer a multitude of benefits to children. The areas of Martial Arts promote excellent physical conditioning, mental and emotional development and the child’s awareness of his/her spiritual self. And for those whose dream is to someday compete in the World Olympic Games, Tae Kwon Do is a means of fulfilling that dream.

Good Physical conditioning is extremely important for children, providing a good foundation for future health. Martial Arts practice involves vigorous exercise, conditioning the heart, lungs, muscles and ligaments, and strengthening the bones. The techniques require precision and speed, increasing fine and gross motor control, eye-hand (and foot) coordination and sharpening the reflexes. Martial Arts also stresses proper breathing and relaxation techniques that will benefit the child throughout his lifetime.

The mental and spiritual benefits are more difficult to categorize, but we will attempt to do so here for the purpose of illustration, realizing that they overlap to a great degree. Mental development includes mental discipline, increased knowledge, and self-control. Mental discipline involves the ability to concentrate on the objective, to focus completely on the execution of a technique or task, and to block our irrelevant or distracting perceptions. Increased knowledge is gained by absorbing information, applying it in carious ways, experiencing the ways the body and mind can work, and understanding his/her own capabilities. (The testing requirements for rank include written and/or oral responses to questions concerning various aspects of the martial arts and applications to his/her life.) Much of the codes of behavior and the philosophy of the martial arts is applicable to life in general, whether or not one becomes a martial artist.

Self-control is developed in several areas. The child learns to control his/her body and mind in the ways described above. He also learns to control his emotions. He is taught how and when it is appropriate to express anger, disappointment, resentment or fear, and how to control himself until that time. By obeying the rules and regulations, and following the class protocol he learns to respect others and to respect himself, how to earn respect and how to respond to it. When the child behaves in a way that is inappropriate he/she is corrected. Disciplinary measures range from verbal correction to physical exercise (push-ups, etc.) or as a last resort, suspension. The child learns to accept discipline from others and to discipline himself.

Other emotional benefits include self-confidence, pride in his/her ability to learn and perform the techniques and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with achieving the next belt level. There is also the comfort the child gains from knowing how to defend him/herself against attack. The world can be a frightening place for children and they frequently feel helpless to control what happens to them. Children trained in the martial arts are less intimidated by schoolyard bullies, less frightened of strangers and more confident in their relationships with others. A confident child is less apt to be a target for abuse from other children or from those maladjusted adults who prey on children to begin with.

This brings us to the area of spiritual development. Spiritual is not meant in a religious sense, but in the sense of the child’s relationship to his world, both inner and outer. Children learn that they are more than a mind in a body, that they can reach into themselves and bring our resources they didn’t know they had. They learn that fighting skill is not meant to give them the power to destroy, but to avoid destruction, that with power comes the responsibility for its use. They learn to view those who offend them with compassion, to respond to physical attack in ways that do as little harm to the attacker as possible and that the highest goal is not to outfight an opponent, but to avoid fighting at all. All of these benefits, physical, mental and spiritual are to be desired by anyone, in any lifestyle. Revolutionary Martial Arts is one system that encompasses them all.

WHY CHILDREN SHOULD OBEY THEIR PARENTS

First of all, parents gave you life and without them you would not be here. Children should obey their parents because they are trying to teach you lessons that will make you more capable of taking care of yourself. Sometime parent may have you do things that don’t seem to be helping you, but you are only thinking of what you are doing, not what you are learning. In order to learn all that you can from your parents, you must obey them without hesitation, without question. Your parents are older and wiser than you because they have experienced most of life. Obey your parents, listen to them because they care about you and want the best for you.

Senior Self Defense

Senior citizens are often targeted for crimes. Many of these crimes are non-violent, but some can be avoided or prevented with the use of basic self-defence techniques. Some of the techniques require the use of a weapon or cane, but for others, you’ll only need your body. If your life is in danger, or you feel that it may be, you have the right to defend yourself.

CANE DEFENSE

Some seniors consider their canes crutches, but others call it their self-defense. “A lot of people don’t realize that you can stop many attacks just by knowing how to swing a cane,” TZD instructor Buck says. Extreme Cane is a technique of self-defense taught by the founder of Tai Zhang Dao. There are numerous moves you can do with the cane, such as using it to whack the attacker’s side or the back of your attacker’s knee. You can also use it to hit the aggressor in the groin or rib-cage, which will buy some time to get away.

Leadership Program

Develop and Fine Tune Skills of: Self-Discipline, Integrity, Respect & Focus

What is the Leadership Program? This program has a few extra Novelties to give students knowledge to heighten their skills with weapons. We are one of the only schools in town that teaches a variety of weapons.

The Students also receive a special white and red uniform with their name embroidered on it. Students will receive a bottled water per day and (if age appropriate) will receive Free admission to Pizza and Movie Night once a month. There will be no Testing Fees.

Private Classes

When you take private classes with Revolutionary Martial Arts, you get individual attention that caters to your specific needs. For a moderate price, you can gain this special attention from our certified professional trainer. Separate from the group class, you will feel more confident in your workout and shine in your performance. We also do Corporate Seminars.

Call us today for more information 941-525-3389. 

Family Classes / Training

Family classes are an affordable option that promotes family bonding through quality time and personal growth. You do not have to sit on the bleachers or coach a team. With RMAs family classes, you can have fun with your family.

RMA offers family discounts; if your family has two members paying for classes / training, the rest of the family is free.  Our class sizes are small reflecting our Private school atmosphere.  We do not exceed a class limit of more than 12 (twelve) students at any one time.  We take pride in working with individuals to help them reach their needs and goals.

When you sign up for classes, we lock in your tuition rate.  Fees include: testing fees, books, first uniforms, and Pizza & Movie Night (once per month).  The only time your tuition will increase is if you reach Black Belt or if you choose to go into the Leadership Program and adding weapons to your curriculum.

Carry Concealed Weapons Class

Revolutionary Martial Arts is now offering a 4-Part CCW Course for $100 (Includes range time)

Classes are held on the 3rd Saturday of the Month from 11:00am – 2:30pm
2141 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293

This basic course certification includes

  1. Personal Protection in Home
  2. Personal Protection Outside Home
  3. Home Fire Arm Safety
  4. Basic Pistol

For questions call Paul De Clark or call Buck Buckmaster at 941-525-3389 

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