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TAMA MARTIAL ARTS CENTER COMMEMORATES 45TH YEAR In Service across Byron as well as bordering areas!
TAMA Martial Arts Center is genuinely committed to the growth as well as enhancement in the field of martial arts in Byron. The highly regarded in mixed martial arts since 1976 that offered Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kenpo Karate, Standard Chinese Martial Arts-Tien Shan Pai Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi, Kobudo Training, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Jeet Kune Do, Aikijutsu, Standard Jiu-Jitsu, as well as Qi-Gong. We also offer Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga/ISD (Integrated Self-Defense). The ISD program was established by GM Manuel Taningco, who trained it to USAirForce Safety And Security Forces as well as US Marine Trainers at the Quantico, Virginia headquarters as well as to the Philippine Marines Ternate, Cavite base, Special Action Forces (SAF), to Close Protection Agencies as well as police.
Through correct method as well as studies, continuous study, as well as fine-tuning of practical self-defense application, we will certainly lead you on to “the road to self-discovery.” Helping individuals develop their self-confidence as well as life ability. Getting to know to control anxiety as well as overcome with flying colors. TAMA Martial arts is beyond a Black Belt Academy.
An institute for higher learning as well as practice of quality in the martial arts as well as its ideas, one will certainly find it simple to evolve with the highest possible expectations possible. Our guarantee to aid one’s discovery is also our passion as well as dedication to our teachings at TAMA Martial Arts Center.
TRAININGS OFFERED - 8 DISTINCT MARTIAL ARTS STYLE
We provided eight different selection of martial arts curriculum separately. Tama is the pioneer Martial arts institution started in 1976 in the Dayton area that have provided more than just 3 martial arts style not only in Dayton but also Martial Arts in Byron. Tama sets the standard for multi-discipline martial arts studio in the Dayton area long before the term MMA come in.
Byron KEMPO KARATE
Byron Kempo Karate came from the late Grandmaster Donald Fong from China handed down to Grandmaster Tim Gasper. Grandmaster Tim Gasper granted the rank and also accreditation of Professorship 8th (dan) degree Black Belt on Master Taningco in 1998.
Master Taningco is the only trainee to ever proceed his training under Grandmaster Gasper for over 26 years! Grandmaster Gasper has combined the arts of Chinese Shaolin Kung-fu, Okinawan Kempo Karate-do, Judo and also Jujitsu. Prior to Grandmaster Gasper’s assistance, Master Taningco studied Okinawan Shotokan Karate and also Weaponries under his older brother Master Alex Taningco.
Byron JIU-JITSU (BJJ)
Master Taningco is a Professional Kempo Jiu-Jitsu Trainer under Master Gasper, Dan Zan-Ryu-Jiu-Jitsu under Teacher Ancso. He is likewise trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also Filipino Dumog ground-fighting.
Putting together a blend of practices from these grappling styles, Byron Jiujitsu class is one of our most interesting and also popular. The enrollees learn authentic Jiu-Jitsu and also Judo throws, break falls along with ground battling as we would call it. We guide two styles of grappling, traditional with the Jiu-Jitsu uniforms and also the modern Sport Jiu-Jitsu with grappling shorts and also t-shirts.
Byron MUAY THAI KICKBOXING
Come and learn from Manuel Taningco who has actually been coaching genuine Muay Thai, and also kickboxing for over two decades. He has actually instructed professional and also non-professional Byron Muay Thai fighters. Taningco is the most achieved Muay Thai trainer who offer lessons not only Muay Thai in Dayton but likewise 7 Martial Arts in Byron. We even have a competition team for those who want to compete amateur and also professional.
Taningco is a accredited muay thai instructor under Kru Vut Kamnark of the United World Muay Thai Association. He has actually trained under Master Gasper, who also battled in Thailand (his first Muay Thai instructor), Master Dan Inosanto, and also Kru Vut, Kru Sakasem, Kru Pongyin are all from Thailand. So enroll in the dynamic class taught by the one and only Master Taningco.
Byron TAIQI (TAICHI)
T’ai Chi Ch’ uan (also transliterated as “Taijiquan”), is a “soft” martial art belonging to the “ Interior Family” (Nei Jia), together with such martial arts as Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang), and also Hsing-I Ch’ uan (Xing-Yi). T’ai Chi matches the a lot more exertive, “external” (Wai Jia), martial arts, like Kenpo Karate and also Muay Thai. Translated, T’ai Chi Ch’ uan indicates “Ultimate Boxing” or “ Endless Fist,” and also can be traced back to the ancient Taoist “Chang, San-Feng,” though the technique may have existed for thousands of years before that time in a more rudimentary form and also under a various name.
Regardless of when or precisely by whom it was begun, Byron TaiChi appears to be straight linked to and also rooted in Taoist principles of Yin and also Yang.
Byron AIKIJUTSU (AIKIDO)
The name of our style (RYU) is Icho and also has a extremely special meaning. The Patch we wear on our gi is a layout of 3 ginkgo leaves. “Icho” is Japanese for ginkgo. The 3 leaf design is Sensei Lau’s family crest. The 3 leaves stands for mind, body, and also spirit. The Icho Ryu oath reads:
- Train your mind
- Establish your body
- Polish your spirit
As you practice the Byron Aikijutsu you ought to constantly strive to establish these 3 concepts.
Byron FILIPINO KALI / ESKRIMA
Byron Kali is recognized for its dynamic footwork, fluid hand strategies, and also highly effective weaponry. When these details combine, Kali is a total martial arts training and self-defense program.
Throughout all the war and also strife, the art of Arnis de Mano struggled along. In early times, it was not known as Arnis de Mano. It was called Escrima and also was practiced mainly for self defense by the pre-Spanish Filipinos. These people were noted for their friendly nature and also legendary hospitality.
The older Filipinos, who made stick fighting an art, favored to hit bone and also favored a stick to a blade. The stick left shattered bone rather than a clean cut. The hitting end of the stick can travel many times the speed of the empty hand. It feels nothing, whether it hits bone or flesh.
Byron Self-Defense / ISD / Krav Maga
Byron Krav Maga is a modern, and dynamic, military self-defense and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli security forces derived from a combination of techniques sourced from Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Aikido, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai, Jiujitsu, and Karate. Its focus on real-world combative situations and their effectiveness and efficiency. Imi Lichtenfeld who was the founder of Krav Maga – with his experience from the street-fighting experience of Hungarian-Israeli martial artist made use of his training as a boxer and a wrestler.
Byron KUNG-FU
Tien Shan Pai is a northern style which originated in the Tien Shan mountains of northwestern China. It is popular in Taiwan as an effective battling style. Simultaneously, it likewise consists of graceful empty-hand and also weapons forms stressing rhythm and also “ing shou” – the exhibition of power emphasized by strong thuds made by the hands.
Byron Kungfu self-defense is identified by attacks from the side combined with multiple blocks, to ensure that if one block falls short, the second can cover. Maneuvering is considered vital to countering attacks; Tien Shan Pai concentrates on low, stable steps sideways, along with swift “hidden” steps to mislead the opponent. Other Than Tien Shan Pai Kungfu, GM Taningco likewise teaching other 7 Martial Arts in Byron and also its neighboring areas.
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OUR SUCCESS STORIES
This school is outstanding! All of the instructors are wonderful as well as very hospitable. If your seeking a new way to get in shape this is the place. You can master self-defense as well as obtain the workout of a lifetime all at once. I leave dripping wet as well as delighted every single time! I have a young son that i registered too and he appreciates it absolutely. I can see the development as well as motor shills coming together nicely. If your undecided, jump !! You will certainly not be disappointed

JEREMY GIEHL
Master T as well as his team are outstanding. We are very delighted right here with the remarkable life experience our son is learning as well as exactly how positive he is becoming in himself. Tama has actually improved my boys outlook as well as I can not express my thankfulness enough.

Tiffany Lewis
TAMA Martial Arts Center looks like a 2nd home to me. The instructors are exceptionally knowledgeable as well as if you can make the effort to see as well as pay attention, development comes easily. With a variety of techniques for individuals of every ages, it is most definitely worth your time and money. Anybody who says in different ways probably did not stick around long enough to discover. If you are focused as well as about to learn, this is the place for you.

Seth Longstreth
I have actually been training at TAMA since 2008 when I moved up from the sister school in Middletown. Master T. has mentored me all through my time at TAMA. I now have experience in many areas such as Kali, Muay Thai, bjj, karate, as well as tai chi. I tested as well as got my 2nd degree black belt in kempo because of the training as well as discipline I experienced right here. I truly recommend TAMA.

Cheryl Basil
Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have actually been very helpful on instructing as well as training my twelve year old son. My son has actually appreciated his first experiences discovering karate and is very delighted he joined the school. A wonderful place for both little ones as well as adults. TAMA presents a vast array of lessons in many different disciplines of martial arts. Really family friendly as well as a place I suggest to all.

Chad Soehner
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