Academy of Hwa Rang DO

Hwa Rang Do has been the best way for me to stay sharp and keep in great shape. Learning to breathe, really breathe in life and experience. Through Hwa Rang Do I have come to understand how big the disconnect can be between mind, body, and spirit. And I now have the tools to work toward the harmony and balance of this essential foundation. Through great martial arts training and awesome workouts Chief Instructor Dylan Sirny has inspired me to excel at life. With grappling, open-hand sparring, weapon fighting, Ki development, Hwa Rang Do is the premier path of study for any level of practitioner that is looking for a complete approach to the martial arts. Pros: Great training more

I have been attending the MPLS Hwa Rang Do Academy for almost a year. When I moved to Minneapolis I was looking for a dojang that incorperated all the aspects of martial arts; sparring(kick-punch fighting), grappling(ground fighting), weapons, and forms. I found this in Hwa Rang Do, but I also found something else. I found a sense of self-confidence I never had. Not only is it a martial art form, but it is also a family, a community. Everyone from the instructors to your fellow classmates provide support and you find yourself making lifetime friends. I have been pushed physically and mentally, and come out a better person because of it. There are always new challenges and things to learn, and I find Hwa Rang Do pushing me every step of the way. more

I have been training at the Hwa Rang Do Minneapolis Academy for the past year and a half. For years I had been struggling to find a form of exercise that I could stick with, and of course, something that was fun. \r I did not have previous martial art experience, but I continuously encountered the school and decided to give it a try. New experiences are always a little unnerving, but being one of a few females in a predominantly male sport is flat out frighting. As a woman, I learn and approach problems differently then the men in my classes. Fortuantely, here at the school, we have a large number of women training and the level solidarity and support among the Hwa Rang Do/Tae Soo Do women is unmatched. Encouragement does not end with the women, there is a true sense of family from the entire dojang. \r You cannot fail, they will not let you. Over the last year, I have been challenged both mentally and physically and have \r exceeded my own expectations. Training has changed my world view and approach to life. \r \r Pros: Very detailed instruction. Level specific classes that help people learn. Cons: None!!!!!!!!!!!!! more