Our AKF Martial Arts Programs

AKF Athens Martial Arts Programs – Athens, GA

Kyuki-Do is a living, growing martial art that continues to expand and change. In addition to the core elements of Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Hapkido, Kyuki-Do also includes techniques from Jujitsu, Karate, boxing, wrestling, traditional weapons from Okinawa and the Philippines, and many other arts and styles.

Kyuki-Do is more than just an effective system of self defense; it is a martial art that encourages students to realize their own potential, both physically, mentally and spiritually. Students of Kyuki-Do learn discipline, self-control, patience, persistence and respect for themselves and others. Students are expected to continually strive to perfect themselves, both in the do jang, and in every other area of their life.

The journey continues! The AKF Athens Leadership Program is designed for students who have graduated from our Basic Program, or for students who want to begin their martial arts training with a more challenging and advanced regimen. The Leadership Program includes advanced Kyuki-Do which will take you to you black belt and beyond! In addition to unlimited weekly Kyuki-Do class you will also have the opportunity to participate in advanced topic seminars on Judo/Jujitsu, Hapkido, weapons and more. Leadership students are also eligible for enrollment in our Certified Instructor Training courses.

As a part of our leadership team will learn advanced self defense skills with a focus on throwing, trapping and locking techniques. There are several training tools you will be introduced to including the bo staff, nunchaku, sai and bokken which all help to develop strength and hand eye coordination.

For more information contact us at instructor@akfathens.com or call 706-353-7743.

Our Leadership Program also provides numerous additional training options, including unlimited cross-training in a variety of different arts. At present, our additional classes include:

Judo: Founded by Jigaro Kano in 1882, Judo is a Japanese art that focuses primarily on throwing and grappling techniques. AKF Judo classes employ traditional Kodokan Judo training methods and focus on judo as a way to enhance young adults’ and adults’ personal development, technical skills, and self-defense. While sport and competitive judo training is de-emphasized, students are provided a wide range of learning opportunities that reflect each individual’s goals.

Aikido: Created by Morihei Ueshiba in Japan, Aikido is a soft-style that teaches practitioners how to use, rather than oppose, the force of an attacker. Learn to meet attacks with relaxed, effective responses. Dependent on circular movement, it is very fluid and graceful with an emphasis on efficient body movement and timing. Strength and size are of little importance in the practice of Aikido, which makes it an excellent art for men and women.

Hapkido: Hapkido is a Korean art that derives from the same roots as Aikido, but incorporates more kicking and striking. It is composed of three primary skills: nonresistance against force, circular motion in countering and attacking, and absolute penetration of an opponent’s defense. Hapkido also utilizes a wide variety of devastating kicking techniques and strikes as well as a knowledge of grappling and pressure points. This art is a great complement to our other styles (especially Kyuki-Do and Aikido), and will help you develop practical self-defense techniques.