Mastering More Than The Martial Arts: Inside Our Academy’s Unique Approach To Leadership
TM Martial Arts is a place where students from all over the Plainfield and Joliet regions come to learn more about the martial arts. For whatever their personal reasons are, they come to learn more about this ancient discipline. But they nearly always leave with a deeper experience than what they came for.
TM Martial Arts teaches more than just martial arts; we teach leadership skills that are essential to a successful life. These character traits are used in the studio, at home, and at school.
Our Philosophy
We teach the skills necessary behind the physical moves, but we teach so much more than that, too. We teach discipline, respect, courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and what it means to have an indomitable spirit. Our classes are a place where students learn and practice their leadership skills, and how to become resilient. We pride ourselves in transforming our students into leaders who contribute to their community, family, and TM Martial Arts.
Many of our instructors were once students- and most of our staff has been a catalyst for TM’s growth the past two decades. They are committed to helping others and promoting the academy through classes, events, and their own personal development.
What Makes Our Staff Unique?
Every class at TM Martial Arts is taught by professionally-developed Black Belt instructors. All our instructors started out as students, so they understand the heart behind our mission. They understand what it takes to teach our values and expectations to other students, because they were once taught to our instructors in the same way.
Our philosophies and the uniqueness of our staff begins at the top. Owner Timothy Harrison is a 8th degree black belt in taekwondo, a 7th degree black belt in Combat Hapkido, and a 1st degree black belt in the Joe Lewis Fighting System. He is a certified police defensive tactics instructor, COBRA Certified Instructor and Director for the Independent Ta Kwon Do Association. He opened TM Martial Arts as a way to incorporate teaching character development, self-defense, and leadership skills to students of all ages. His book, “7 Sure Ways To Build Strong and Successful Children“, can be purchased on Amazon.
Mr. Harrison has spent more than twenty years teaching martial arts. Learn more about him and our academy on the About page.
Join Us For Martial Arts Classes
You can find out more by joining us for our kids or adults martial art classes. TM Martial Arts teaches a variety of kids, adult, and self-defense martial arts classes. If you have questions or would like to join us, contact us today!