Welcome to American Martial Arts Academy!

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Established in 1998, the mission of American Martial Arts Academy is to develop exceptional individuals and promote a culture of excellence in a safe and enjoyable environment.

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We believe martial arts can help us become more focused, disciplined, confident, and better prepared to handle the challenges of modern life. Everyone who walks through our doors will be treated with respect and courtesy, and my staff and I will do our very best to guide each student toward reaching their full potential.

 

Our core style is Taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art and Olympic sport. Its emphasis on kicking helps develop flexibility, agility, coordination, core stability, and overall fitness. We also incorporate Judo takedowns and Jiu-Jitsu ground-fighting techniques to develop more well-rounded martial artists.

 

While maintaining a strong foundation in traditional martial arts, we also embrace modern sports science and competitive training. Our nationally recognized competition team, Modern Day Knights, has consistently produced AAU and USA Taekwondo National Team members since 2008.

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We pursue excellence in both traditional and sport martial arts while remaining grounded in our academy tenets: Loyalty • Respect • Self-Control • Responsibility • Humility

Our goal is to develop strong, confident, and capable black belts with a solid moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation. The true spirit of martial arts is to build the character and ability to defend oneself and protect one’s family when necessary.

 

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Sincerely, 

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Master Derrick Kwak 

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​Founder & Director (AMAA-USA)
6th degree Kukkiwon black belt

AAU Regional Director (California/Nevada)

AAU Elite Coach (2020, 2024)

California State Team Coach (2010, 2016, 2026)

WT International Referee​​