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Why Martial Arts?

It is our mission to develop students
of all ages to be more DRIVEN.
You too can be DRIVEN!

For those who are new to martial arts, the benefits of martial arts training may not be obvious. While martial arts training is a great workout and good for self-defense, the benefits go much deeper than simple physical improvement. Martial arts training also benefits you mentally and emotionally.

Martial arts training, taken as pure exercise, develops cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength. Martial artists also enjoy a heightened level of balance, as well as learning skills to avoid injury. The benefits of physical fitness for children and teenagers are well-documented. Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems than kids who are sedentary. While martial arts training may not be as calorie-consuming as its more fitness-oriented counterparts, martial arts classes exercise all joints and muscle groups.

Physical Benefits Include:

  • Increased Physical Endurance
  • Enhanced Coordination
  • Increased Cardiovascular Fitness
  • Potential Reduction of Body Fat
  • Improved Muscle Tone
  • Improved Stability and Balance
  • Improved Strength

Learning to execute the complex and foreign techniques of martial arts requires extreme mental focus. Students have to concentrate under pressure, a skill that students often find applicable in other parts of their lives. Martial arts training also requires extensive memorization of terms and techniques, another skill that is applicable to other parts of students’ lives. The requirements for each belt level represent incremental improvement, with successive belt ranks requiring more difficult and comprehensive knowledge. This teaches students goal-setting and patience. Martial arts training requires discipline. Students learn self-control and concentration. Classes instill such discipline by showing students a path of rewards for hard work and dedication.

Mental Benefits Include:

  • Improved Performance Under Pressure
  • More Productive Goal Setting
  • Increased Self-Discipline
  • Reduced Stress Levels

Martial arts training instills a sense of belonging by encouraging camaraderie among students. This feeling of belonging increases students’ self-esteem. As students progress to a level where they can accomplish seemingly superhuman feats they once thought were impossible, they feel a surge of pride and self-confidence.This confidence enables students to feel better about themselves and their reactions to conflict and confrontation. Martial arts students are expected to show respect – respect to each other and their instructors. Sometimes it is a simple bow, sometimes it is a salute of some kind. The gesture, no matter how small it may seem, encompasses gratitude for the learning the student receives and acknowledgement of the other person’s abilities.

Social Benefits Include:

  • Camaraderie
  • Increased Self-Confidence
  • Respect

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

Martial arts training, taken as pure exercise, develops cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength. Martial artists also enjoy a heightened level of balance, as well as learning skills to avoid injury. The benefits of physical fitness for children and teenagers are well-documented. Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems than kids who are sedentary. While martial arts training may not be as calorie-consuming as its more fitness-oriented counterparts, martial arts classes exercise all joints and muscle groups.

Physical Benefits Include:

  • Increased Physical Endurance
  • Enhanced Coordination
  • Increased Cardiovascular Fitness
  • Potential Reduction of Body Fat
  • Improved Muscle Tone
  • Improved Stability and Balance
  • Improved Strength

MENTAL BENEFITS

Learning to execute the complex and foreign techniques of martial arts requires extreme mental focus. Students have to concentrate under pressure, a skill that students often find applicable in other parts of their lives. Martial arts training also requires extensive memorization of terms and techniques, another skill that is applicable to other parts of students’ lives. The requirements for each belt level represent incremental improvement, with successive belt ranks requiring more difficult and comprehensive knowledge. This teaches students goal-setting and patience. Martial arts training requires discipline. Students learn self-control and concentration. Classes instill such discipline by showing students a path of rewards for hard work and dedication.

Mental Benefits Include:

  • Improved Performance Under Pressure
  • More Productive Goal Setting
  • Increased Self-Discipline
  • Reduced Stress Levels

SOCIAL BENEFITS

Martial arts training instills a sense of belonging by encouraging camaraderie among students. This feeling of belonging increases students’ self-esteem. As students progress to a level where they can accomplish seemingly superhuman feats they once thought were impossible, they feel a surge of pride and self-confidence.This confidence enables students to feel better about themselves and their reactions to conflict and confrontation. Martial arts students are expected to show respect – respect to each other and their instructors. Sometimes it is a simple bow, sometimes it is a salute of some kind. The gesture, no matter how small it may seem, encompasses gratitude for the learning the student receives and acknowledgement of the other person’s abilities.

Social Benefits Include:

  • Camaraderie
  • Increased Self-Confidence
  • Respect

Your Senseis

Learning From The Best

Sensei James Kurth

Mr. Kurth began his formal martial arts training at the age of 19 at the American Karate Institute in Victoria, Texas under the Late Grand Master Ralph Jaschke. James grew up in a military family where he was instilled with discipline and respect. After getting his GED Mr. Kurth served 22 year in the military with a combination of service in the Army National Guard, US Navy, and US Army ultimately achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3). CW3 Kurth served from the time of Operation Desert Shield, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  After completing a long and distinguished career in the military in 2014. Mr. Kurth moved back home to Victoria and resumed training under Grand Master Jaschke. Today, Mr. Kurth stands as a 2bd Dan and Co-Founder of Driven Martial Arts.

Sensei Martha Adame

Martha Avila-Adame 2nd Dan, in Tae Kwon Do, studied under Grand Master Ralph Jaschke. “Love for Martial arts is my  motivation. I promise my students, the martial arts journey will bring honor, humility, respect, compassion, confidence and courage” 

Veterans Supporting Veterans

Due to Sensei Kurth’s military experience, Driven Martial Arts is a Texas Veterans Commission approved Veteran-Owned Business. 

50% OFF TUITION

All veterans and active military receive a 50% discount on their tuition. 

FREE INTRO CLASS & GI

Any new veteran who signs up as a new member of the American Legion Post 166 receives their intro class and Gi for free.

What We Teach

our styles

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean form of martial arts characterized by punching and kicking techniques with an emphasis on head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks and fast kicking techniques.

Combatives

Combatives is the term for hand-to-hand combat training and techniques within the Army branch of the U.S. military. Hand-to-hand combat training focuses on physical confrontation between two or more persons at short range (grappling distance) that does not involve the use of weapons.

Self Defense

Physical self-defense focuses on the use of physical force to counter an immediate threat of violence. A combination of martial arts styles and techniques are used to teach practical self-defense, customized to suit individual participants.

Tuition

How much does it cost?

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Weekly Classes

INTRO CLASS

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

Tuesday – Thursday
Registration required.

BEGINNER CLASS

5:45 pm-6:45 pm

Tuesday – Thursday
White – Orange Belts

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED CLASS

6:45 pm-7:45 pm

Tuesday – Thursday
Green – Black Belts

Our Philosophy

At DRIVEN Martial Arts it’s our mission to develop students of all ages to be more DRIVEN. You too can be DRIVEN!

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