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American Martial Arts Academy is a dojang (Korean martial arts gym, literally training hall) located in LaVale, Maryland. We seek to provide quality martial arts instruction with an emphasis on self defense. Kaulin Kamauf is the chief instructor of AMAA.
We primarily offer classes in the art of Tang Soo Do; we refer to our style as American Freestyle Tang Soo Do to reflect the fact that it has been influenced by several different arts. The primary influences on our style are the Chung Do Kwan and Moo Duk Kwan styles of Tang Soo Do, as well as the styles which are descended from these two. American Kickboxing, Kodokan Judo, Hapkido, Shotokan Karate, and other arts have also had smaller degrees of influence. More on the history of these art and how they influence our style is covered on the Tang Soo Do page.
We also offer classes in kickboxing, a well known combat sport that focuses on punching and kicking to defeat opponents. Kickboxing emerged in the 1950s when kicking techniques common in many Asian martial arts were added to traditional western boxing, and became popular in the 1970s.
Our academy is open to anyone regardless of rank or style. Anyone traveling in the local area who wants to participate in a class can simply show up and jump in.
We encourage students to cross train, as it produces more well-rounded martial artists and gives students new ways to interpret techniques.
We primarily offer classes in the art of Tang Soo Do; we refer to our style as American Freestyle Tang Soo Do to reflect the fact that it has been influenced by several different arts. The primary influences on our style are the Chung Do Kwan and Moo Duk Kwan styles of Tang Soo Do, as well as the styles which are descended from these two. American Kickboxing, Kodokan Judo, Hapkido, Shotokan Karate, and other arts have also had smaller degrees of influence. More on the history of these art and how they influence our style is covered on the Tang Soo Do page.
We also offer classes in kickboxing, a well known combat sport that focuses on punching and kicking to defeat opponents. Kickboxing emerged in the 1950s when kicking techniques common in many Asian martial arts were added to traditional western boxing, and became popular in the 1970s.
Our academy is open to anyone regardless of rank or style. Anyone traveling in the local area who wants to participate in a class can simply show up and jump in.
We encourage students to cross train, as it produces more well-rounded martial artists and gives students new ways to interpret techniques.
