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About us |
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 The martial arts were originally developed for self-defense. Today people come to us from all walks of life, each with their own reasons. Some are seeking physical fitness, some enjoy the sporting aspect, and others just want to have fun. No matter what your reason, our highly stylized method of teaching will help you learn the art of self-defense while gaining strength, flexibility, and stamina!
We are committed to providing quality martial arts instruction to each and every student. We place a strong emphasis on discipline and respect. Learning is the key to all our work.
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CONGRATULATIONS DREW FAMILY
FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS! |
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On October 3, 2009 the Drew Family made a typical belt testing in to a very unique and special event. Mr. Drew tested for his 7th Degree Black Belt raising him to the title of MASTER DREW. This is a tremendous achievement and we are honored to have you Sir as our Master, Teacher, and friend.
Mrs. Allison Drew tested for her 5th Degree Black Belt making her the second highest ranking female in the United Taekwondo Alliance (UTA) organization. Congratulations on your achievement.
Ms. Lauren Drew achieved the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt & Mr. Luke Drew achieved his 2nd Degree Black Belt. Congratulations to both of you on your success and dedication in Martial Arts.
Pictures and video of the event will be posted soon, please check back!
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Your Team |
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Chief Instructor Master John Drew is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (earning his rank on October 3, 2009), a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu (received in 2009), Black Belt in Akido, Black Belt in small circle Weeping Style Ju Jitsu, Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Qualified in Kali stick fighting. Mr. Drew has been training for over 32 years in the martial arts. His is a member of the 2003 Instructor Hall of Fame and Instructor of the Year for 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. He was an Olympic Qualifier in the 1988 Olympics. He traveled to Moscow, Russia in 1993 to compete in the GTF World Championships where he finished 4th in Individual sparring. He has also traveled to Korea and trained in the Kukuwon at YongIn University. In 2004 Mr. Drew trained with Grand Master Helio Gracie. In 2005, Mr. Drew returned to Korea and trained at the Kukuwon and met government officials as well as performed a demonstration in front of Grand Master Nam Tue Hi,Grand Master Chong Tae, and Grand Master Choi. He has been a US National Tae Kwon Do Team coach.
Mr. Drew is a former Louisiana Law Enforcement officer with over 17 years of experience with local law enforcement
and SWAT. He has also worked with and trained multiple federal and local agencies. He was an integral part of the Search and Rescue teams for the World Trade Center Attacks, Hurricane Katrina of 2005 and Hurricane Ike of 2008. He is currently on a standby disaster and recovery team.
Mr. Drew is proud to have the opportunity to give back to the community and provide a positive influence to our up and coming generation of leaders.
Instructor Allison Drew is a 5th Degree Black Belt (earning her rank on October 3, 2009) in Tae Kwon Do holding the second highest rank in the United Tae Kwon Do Alliance and has been training for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in training kids as well as kids with ADD, ADHD, Autism, and special needs. She is a member of the 2003 Instructor Hall of Fame and has been recognized for Instructor of the Year for 2000, 2001, 2002,and 2003. Mrs. Drew was a USTF US Team Member at he Goodwill Games in 1995. In 1997 she returned to the Goodwill Games in Cancun, Mexico receiving a Gold Medal in sparring. Also, in that same year she competed in the GTF World Championships in St. Louis, MO and placed 1st in sparring receiving a Gold Medal. Between the years 1998 and 1999 she was an Amateur Kickboxer and also participate in the 1999 Goodwill Games in Ocho Rio, Jamaica.
In 2002 she was the Co-Captain of the New Woman's team that fought in Toronto, Canada and received 2nd place in sparring and 3rd place in patterns. Mrs. Drew was the assistant Head coach of the Junior Boys and Girls Tae Kwon Do Team that fought in Florida. She has also been on the Board of Directors for the Tae Kwon Do Federation in 2004 and in 2005 was the Chief Information Officer of the USTF.
Mrs. Drew strives to give and get the best out of everyone that she trains in Tae Kwon Do.
Master Mehrdad Valian, Teaches the H.I.T.(High Intensity Training) Class at AMA Black Belt Academy. He is an 8th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and an 8th Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu, and has been training in the Martial Arts for 32 years, starting at the age of 7. Master Valian was driven to train when he was faced with two bullies at his school and didn't know how to defend himself. From that point forward he started to attend the Karate Classes in Tehran, Iran. Six months into his training he realized that Kung Fu To'A training fit his style better than Karate, thus thrusting him into the Kung Fu discipline. He continued to train in Kung Fu To'A until he was 14 years old and then started to participate in regional competitions in Tehran.
Master Valian has won the fighting championships, in Iran, at the age of 21 for 70-75kg, then went to Malaysia for a competition and won 2nd place.
At the age of 22, he went to Bakoo, USSR, to attend a Sunshow competition finishing in first place. In 1995 he came to the United States and started his Martial Arts career in San Antonio, Texas where he taught Kung Fu as well as competing in the Regional Championships of the State of Texas. He has won several competitions as a champion until needing to stop because of a back injury ending his competitive career.
Since 1995, Master Valian has continued to train and learn the Martial Arts and has been granted the 8th degree black belt by Grand Master Kung Yung IL (one of the pioneers) and in Tae Kwon Do. He has also earned an 8th Degree Black Belt in "New Kung Fu".
Master Valian has the desire to continue in the tradition of transferring his knowledge to his students. He actively teaches his class made up of white belts and several black belt students and continues to teach them and guide them unconditionally.
Program Director Mrs. Shannon Adkins is a black belt. Mrs. Adkins handles all aspects of the office organization. She handles check in, gear sales, testing and tournament registration. If you need something done she is the one that makes it all happen.
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School Policies |
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Weather
In the event of inclement weather, please listen to your local news and our news section of our website. We will follow the same guidelines as the Allen Independent School District.
Payments
All fees for school activities, such as testing, seminars, parents night out, and birthday parties, need to be paid prior to the event to secure your spot for the event. Please refer to the individual event flyers for information regarding the cost and payment due date. If payment is not made by the due date for the event, we cannot guarantee a spot in the event, so please be prompt with payment.
Testing
Action Martial Arts testing is held approximately every nine weeks. Students are eligible for testing when their instructor provides the student with appropriate achievement stripes on their belt (red, white, and blue). If the student is not given their achievement stripes before testing, then the student is not deemed ready for testing.
Testing is held on a Saturday determined by the Chief Instructor at AMA Black Belt Academy. Testing notifications are provided verbally, by flyers and on our website, with time and group information.
It is imperative that students pre-register within one week of the scheduled testing date and take care of their standard testing fee prior to testing to ensure their spot.
Parents Waiting Area
Action Martial Arts facility is as much yours as it is ours. Please be courteous when bringing in any outside food or drink or taking cellular phone calls while in the waiting area. Please respect this policy and our Academy so that we may maintain a clean and safe environment for all.
Please supervise your children while in the waiting area. Please have your children refrain from running, loud talk, and other disruptive activities in waiting area.
Health and Safety
We ask that everyone refrain form bringing their child to class when they are sick. This not only benefits your child, but also the other students and the instructors. Some reasons why you would not bring your child to class include:
1. A fever higher than 100 degrees
2. A runny nose with thick discharge
3. Sore throat
4. Bad cough
5. Headache
6. Stomach ache, Diarrhea, Nausea, or vomiting
7. Red or pink eye
8. Rash or infection of the skin
Contagious conditions such as head lice, ringworm, impetigo, etc. require treatment before the student will be allowed to return to class. Please notify the studio if your child is diagnosed as having any communicable disease such as strep-throat, or pink-eye.
Thank you for your consideration and support in these matters.
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