Our Story
About USA Martial Arts
A private martial arts academy built around traditional martial arts, personal development, and the belief that training should help people become the best version of themselves.
Our Mission
USA Martial Arts is built on the belief that martial arts training, when taught with purpose, can be one of the most powerful tools for personal development. Our foundation is Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo, while our training also incorporates Hapkido, practical self-defense, and complementary martial arts skills.
Our approach goes beyond simply attending classes or earning rank. Students follow a structured path of martial arts development with clear goals, personalized guidance, accountability, and opportunities to grow in skill, confidence, discipline, resilience, and character.
As a private membership academy, we work to maintain a training environment where students and families share a commitment to learning, respect, personal growth, and the standards of the martial arts. From a child's first class through advanced training and black belt development, our goal is to help each student become a capable martial artist and the best version of themselves.
The Martial Artist Way
Martial arts is about more than physical skill. The Martial Artist Way defines the character, habits, and values we challenge our students to develop in training and in everyday life.
Respectful
Treat others, yourself, and the places around you with consideration and respect.
Honest
Speak truthfully, act with integrity, and take responsibility for your actions.
Loyal
Stand by your commitments and support the people and principles you value.
Prepared
Come ready to learn, train, contribute, and give your best effort.
Disciplined
Develop the self-control and consistency to do what is needed, even when it is difficult.
Courageous
Face challenges and difficult situations with confidence, good judgment, and determination.
Humble
Be confident without arrogance and recognize that there is always more to learn.
Dependable
Be someone others can count on to follow through and do what you say you will do.
Teachable
Listen, accept correction, ask questions, and remain willing to learn and improve.
Resilient
Keep moving forward through challenges, mistakes, setbacks, and difficult moments.
Helpful
Look for opportunities to assist, encourage, and support the people around you.
A Martial Artist Leaves People and Places Better Than They Found Them
Look for opportunities to make a positive difference through your actions and how you treat the people and places around you.
Our Team
Meet Our Instructors
Master Van Patten
Master Instructor
45+ years of experience
Master Damitz
Instructor
15+ years of experience
Instructor Van Patten
Little Dragons Instructor
30+ years of experience
Experience USA Martial Arts
Start with a free class, meet our instructors, experience our approach to training, and see if USA Martial Arts is the right fit for you or your family.