Harrison Martial Arts/ HMA-Worldwide, LLC

HMA-Worldwide presents, THE SNAG!

May 17, 2012 in Home

In this video, Sensei Joseph S. Harrison introduces and demonstrates one of the most unique and popular knives hitting the market today, THE SNAG! (controller). The Snag was created by Martial Artist, Knife maker, and founder of Krudo knives, Louis Krudo. The Snag will be featured in this years 2012 September Issue of Tactical Knives Magazine, so be sure to pick up a copy and read about this unique and applicable weapon and self defense tool of choice. Enjoy!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE S.N.A.G.

By Louis Krudo

The latter part of 1993 I was fortunate enough to be introduced to martial arts by the name of Kali followed by another Filipino art called ARNIS which derives its name from the Spanish “arnis de mano” literally meaning “harnessing of the hand” and can also find root meaning with the decorative harnesses worn on the hands of the Moro-Moro actors in the Philippines.

While I became consumed by the physical beauty of the martial arts I also found that the drive was more intense as the bruises, lumps and occasional trips to the emergency room highlighted my progression.

A key element to the art is the incorporation of various weapons that not only enhance the fighting style but add practical application to the ability to fuse both into one movement.

While reading an article on specific tools I happened to lose focus on the utility of the item and concentrate on the shapes and how they could be developed into a more compact object such as a knife or striking instrument.

After a period of trial and error making templates out of everyday items like cardboard, plastic and wood I presented the idea to a few trusted souls and did a little brain storming to see if I could get this off of the ground. As fate would have it the legal scare associated with the original design necessitated that I put this on the back burner for a while…three years to be exact.

Unfortunately during that time another designer came up with something so similar that I had all but given up on my dream. Then the fighter in me decided to hell with lying down…if I came up with one design I can surely make another and this time “NO Procrastinating!”

After a bit of trial and error, glue and saw blades I had a primitive example of what is now in production and is aptly named: S.N.A.G.

TACTICLE KNIVES MAGAZINE

Featuring THE SNAG

September Issue, 2012

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The M.A.T. Course!

May 3, 2012 in Home

The Martial Arts Accreditation for Teachers (c)

Instructors Teaching Education Course

A live education course for Instructors, school owners and teachers. Become the best martial arts Instructor in your area with

THE M.A.T.!

The Martial Arts Accreditation for Teachers course and workshop is the first of it’s kind for the martial arts school owner and teacher. The M.A.T. covers various subjects and topics that include (but not limited to) teaching philosophy, safety considerations, understanding the developmental stages of students, phases of teaching, learning styles, and how to be a more effective and exciting teacher in ANY dojo, and much more!

The M.A.T. Course is designed to,

Increase the breadth of teaching application abilities of Instructors and teachers from any style or system.
Establish requirements for accreditation to help identify competent martial arts Instructors.
Create a more inspiring and exciting learning environment for students and teachers.
Offer cutting edge information and useful insight on how to obtain a higher student retention ratio, and bring more students through the door to any school in any stage of business!

If you are a struggling school, or just want to improve your numbers,

THE M.A.T. Course is for you!

This course is 8 hours in length with plenty of open book and hands on learning to give you the advantage in any class setting. Subjects such as Teaching Methodologies, Learning Styles, Teaching Styles, Behavior Patterns, How to recognize and handle ADD/ADHD kids, How to increase student attention spans, and How to greatly increase your student success ratio in minutes!

Very few people in the martial arts industry are willing to share their secrets to success with you.

Don’t wait for them,

I will tell you EVERYTHING!!

“Over the last 15 years I have taught and educated over 10,000 children in learning and improving in every area of their training, and their lives. I now wish to share my knowledge, experience and success with you to give you the edge in your area! The M.A.T. Course is one of my greatest achievements as an educator, and after many requests and inquiries, I am thrilled to be able to finally offer this fantastic education course to you, or your school and instructors. No matter what your level of experience or knowledge, this course will give you cutting edge results!” I GUARANTEE IT!

Quick Q&A

Q: Ok, How much does it cost?

A: The 8 hour course is $125 per person and includes all the information for you to keep, as well as a certificate of completion. Each person and school certified will also be listed on our website as a certified Instructor and accredited dojo.

Q: Are there discounts available for multiple instructors?

A: Yes! If you are a school owner and would like to certify more than one instructor, you only pay $99 per Instructor!

Q: Great! How can I take it?

A: You can host a M.A.T. course workshop in your school by using the contact form below. Just provide us with your name, your schools name, and your instructors names. Once you are registered to take the course, a date will be set to come and visit your school! Hosts must cover travel expenses including transportation, food, and hotel cost.

Take the opportunity now to give yourself and your staff the education that will make the difference in every aspect of your school!. Simply send a request via the contact form below and we will reach you promptly.

I look forward to working with you! Have a great day!

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