ABOUT AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MARTIAL ARTS SC
The American College of Martial Arts is multi-styled school of Martial Arts that teaches a unique blend of Martial Arts with their techniques and skills designed for use in a self defense or combative application.
The techniques taught here can be distinguished from other styles of martial arts by the use of both hard and soft moves and techniques as well as both linear and circular techniques. Much of the style is comprised of joint manipulation, flow hitting, and the use of pressure points.
The styles taught here are Hapkido, Kenpo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Wing Chun, and Five Animal Kung-Fu . With a mixture of styles this gives the practitioner less restrictions in movement and techniques and more room to develop their own individuality.
MEMBER OF:
Asian American Martial Arts Alliance
International Kenpo Karate Association
United States Hapkido Association
World Hapkido Association
National Korean Martial Arts Association
ACMA YOUTH PROGRAM
AMCA YOUTH is a program developed for kids ages 6 - 12 years of age. The Marital Arts are a fantastic way to improve your child's coordination, dexterity, and mental focus. Martial Arts for youths also helps develop respect, honor, and reinforces better ethics and judgement for todays children all while having fun learning the basics of Martial Arts.
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
YOUTH CLASSES
Mon: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hapkido/ Kenpo
Wed: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Judo
Thu: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hapkido/ Kenpo
Sat: 9:00am - 11:00am Open Mat (Check Calendar)
BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE TEEN AND ADULT
Mon: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Hapkido/ Kenpo
Wed: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Judo
Thu: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Hapkido/ Kenpo
Sat: 9:00am - 11:00am Open Mat (Check Calendar)
ADVANCE TEEN AND ADULT
Mon: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Hapkido/ Kenpo
Wed: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Judo
Sat: Sat: 9:00am - 11:00am Open Mat (Check Calendar)
LADIES CLASS
Thu: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Mixed Self-Defense
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
2025
MAY SCHEDULE
May 3rd NO CLASS
May 24th - 26th NO CLASSES - Memorial Day
May 31st - NO CLASS
MEET OUR STAFF
Michael Watkins
Grand Master
Michael has been a martial artist for over 40 years and holds the rank of Grand Master- 7th Dan in Tiger Shark Hapkido.
Studying in the arts of Hapkido, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun, and several styles of Kung Fu under Grand Masters Thomas Bocock and John Dowdy.
Michael's main focus is on self defense, anti-bullying, and helping develop strong morals and character in students.
Outside of Martial Arts, Michael is also a professional comic book artist and voice actor with work on Sonic the Hedgehog, Transformers, Star Wars, Iron Man, and many others.
Tony Mitchell
Assistant Instructor
Tony has been a martial artist for over 25 years and holds the rank of Assistant Instructor - 2nd Dan in Tang Soo Do.
Studying in the arts of Hapkido, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun, and several styles of Kung Fu, and Tang Soo Do, under Grand Masters Michael Watkins and John Dowdy.
Tony's main focus is on self defense, anti-bullying, and helping develop students unlock inner potential.
Outside of Martial Arts, Tony is a practicing knifesmith.
Quynn Snyder
Assistant Instructor
Quynn has been a martial artist for just a few short years and holds the rank of Assistant Instructor - as a Green Belt in Hapkido.
Studying in the arts of Hapkido, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun, and several styles of Kung Fu, under Grand Masters Michael Watkins and John Dowdy.
Quynn's main focus is on self defense, anti-bullying, and helping younger students unlock inner potential.
Outside of Martial Arts, Quynn is a part of AEDC dance and National Competition Team