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Find us on Facebook Click for Our Class Schedule		Pyon Moo Do The Warrior Path of Transformation The curriculum at Traditional Martial Arts Academy of Austin has been created by our head instructor, James Espy. With sixteen years of training, study and teaching in martial arts, he created Pyon Moo Do to train even the beginner to become a powerful martial artist. Though he has love and respect for all of his teachers and systems of study, he felt that there was a need to create something that reflected his understanding of martial arts and how it is learned. Pyon Moo Do is rooted in traditional Korean martial arts, but informed by Mr. Espy’s experience in Filipino, Japanese, Chinese and Brazilian styles, using an approach to training that provides access to the tradition of classical martial arts schools, with the application and effectiveness of modern self defense. We share with our students an appreciation for the beauty of the martial arts, but offer clarity in underlying principles and help to distinguish between art and application. James Espy Mr. Espy is an Austin native who began his training in 1991. He received a second degree black belt in Tukong Moosul and title of Sa Bum Nim (Head Instructor) from Grandmaster Wonik Yi. He went on to earn a third Dan in Shotokan Karate and Dan Zan Ryu Jujutsu. Beginning in 1995, he studied under Sigung Hasting K. Albo, founder of Mo Min Kuen and Tensai Jujutsu martial arts systems, as well as Head Master of Linkuei, Albo Kali Silat, and a monkey boxing style. Before his death in 2008, Sigung Albo gave Mr. Espy permission to incorporate much of his teachings into the curriculum at TMAA. Additionally, Mr. Espy studies Hwa Rang Do under Master Ken Corona of Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Espy has supplemented his martial arts study with research in other areas. He is certified in Medical Qigong and Tuina, a form of Chinese medical massage. He has done graduate level study of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a Reiki master. Mr. Espy is an avid student who constantly seeks to improve himself as a teacher through the study of healing and wellness, psychology, social dynamics, religion and spirituality. Share
To find out more about our specials and to schedule your free class, call 535-4404 or fill out this quick enrollment form! Who is this for? Adult Child Both Name: Email: Phone: What are the main benefits that you are seeking? (Select all that apply) Physical Fitness Stress Management Empowerment Self Discipline Improve Grades Meet New Friends Recreation and Fun Concentration Self Defense Strength to Say “No” Healthy Habit Greater Energy Comments
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Pyon Moo Do
The Warrior Path of Transformation

The curriculum at Traditional Martial Arts Academy of Austin has been created by our head instructor, James Espy. With sixteen years of training, study and teaching in martial arts, he created Pyon Moo Do to train even the beginner to become a powerful martial artist. Though he has love and respect for all of his teachers and systems of study, he felt that there was a need to create something that reflected his understanding of martial arts and how it is learned. Pyon Moo Do is rooted in traditional Korean martial arts, but informed by Mr. Espy’s experience in Filipino, Japanese, Chinese and Brazilian styles, using an approach to training that provides access to the tradition of classical martial arts schools, with the application and effectiveness of modern self defense. We share with our students an appreciation for the beauty of the martial arts, but offer clarity in underlying principles and help to distinguish between art and application.

James Espy
Mr. Espy is an Austin native who began his training in 1991. He received a second degree black belt in Tukong Moosul and title of Sa Bum Nim (Head Instructor) from Grandmaster Wonik Yi. He went on to earn a third Dan in Shotokan Karate and Dan Zan Ryu Jujutsu. Beginning in 1995, he studied under Sigung Hasting K. Albo, founder of Mo Min Kuen and Tensai Jujutsu martial arts systems, as well as Head Master of Linkuei, Albo Kali Silat, and a monkey boxing style. Before his death in 2008, Sigung Albo gave Mr. Espy permission to incorporate much of his teachings into the curriculum at TMAA. Additionally, Mr. Espy studies Hwa Rang Do under Master Ken Corona of Phoenix, AZ.

Mr. Espy has supplemented his martial arts study with research in other areas. He is certified in Medical Qigong and Tuina, a form of Chinese medical massage. He has done graduate level study of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a Reiki master. Mr. Espy is an avid student who constantly seeks to improve himself as a teacher through the study of healing and wellness, psychology, social dynamics, religion and spirituality.

To find out more about our specials and to schedule your free class,
call 535-4404 or fill out this quick enrollment form!

Who is this for?
Adult Child Both

Name:

Email:

Phone:

What are the main benefits that you are seeking?
(Select all that apply)
Physical Fitness
Stress Management
Empowerment Self Discipline
Improve Grades Meet New Friends
Recreation and Fun Concentration
Self Defense Strength to Say “No”
Healthy Habit Greater Energy
Comments

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