Since 1993, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has been providing instruction in Martial Arts.
Since 1993, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has been providing instruction in Kung Fu, Kickboxing and the martial arts in the Grove City, OH area.
Tai Shu Do when translated is "The Way of Ultimate Techniques" and it is a fantastic style of martial art for both self defense and physical fitness.
Tai Shu Do is a combination of several different styles of martial arts uniquely blended to provide the most realistic combat self defense for the streets.
Techniques include but are not limited to empty hand fighting using all forms of striking, punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, choke holds, joint locks, throws, pressure points and ground fighting. This complete combination of different styles makes Tai Shu Do one of the most efficient forms of self-defense.
Mastery also requires the use of traditional weapons. Modern day training defending oneself against knives, guns and other potential arms are thoroughly trained as well.
Tai Shu Do major influences are American & Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kenpo Karate, Aikido, JuJitsu, and Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu. There are also many various minor influences.
Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy is the only marital arts school to feature the 6 taught as 1 program for people of all ages who want the most comprehensive conditioning and self-defense skills available.
Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has been offering instruction and training in Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and the Martial Arts since 1993. Located in Grove City, OH, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts. We are a non-profit organization. All fees & donations go towards equipment, improvement , and promotion of the academy. Along with donations to various charities.
Headed by Bob Yoder (Founder) and a staff of expert instructors and managers, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and the Martial Arts.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. Though out my 37 years in the martial arts I have come to realize that I've found my meaning of life was finding my gift with is the martial arts. Hence now my purpose of life is to give it away which I do so by teaching and sharing the martial arts with others.
“Practical art for todays environment” – that is one of the mottos of our school. One of the aspects of martial arts training is… well, combat. We at Bob Yoder's Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy use various modes of combative practice, as well as skill testing.
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How long have you been in business?
Since 1993, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has been providing instruction in Kung Fu, Kickboxing and the martial arts in the Grove City, OH area. Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has been offering instruction and training in Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and the Martial Arts since 1993. Located in Grove City, OH, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts. We are a non-profit organization. All fees & donations go towards equipment, improvement , and promotion of the academy. Along with donations to various charities.
Headed by Bob Yoder (Founder) and a staff of expert instructors and managers, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and the Martial Arts.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. Though out my 37 years in the martial arts I have come to realize that I've found my meaning of life was finding my gift with is the martial arts. Hence now my purpose of life is to give it away which I do so by teaching and sharing the martial arts with others.
“Practical art for todays environment” – that is one of the mottos of our school. One of the aspects of martial arts training is… well, combat. We at Bob Yoder's Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy use various modes of combative practice, as well as skill testing.
What is your primary product or service?
Our Programs & Classes
Students and enthusiasts of Kung Fu have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.
Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.
We are now able to schedule private lessons 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Perfect for those who work 2nd & 3rd shifts.
Group Classes $60 a month
Monday & Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm / Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Children's Classes $20 a month
Saturdays 12pm till to 1pm
1 On 1 Training $20 per Session
Available by appointment.
Iron Fist / Iron Palm Classes $20 a session. Available by appointment.
Cardio Kickboxing Classes $20 a session. Available by appointment.
Tibetan Yoga Classes $20 a session. Available by appointment.
Taiji Qigong Classes $20 a session. Available by appointment.
Taiji Classes $20 a session. Available by appointment.
We also offer private classes for $20 per session. You get to set your own schedule 24/7 one hour class. Again this is for one on one instruction for $20 per session and you can schedule whatever days and hours work best for you.
If you ever have a family member who wants to join they receive our family discount of $10 off a month per family member.
We are offer many specials, coupons, and deals for beginner students. Please visit our website for more information and remember that your first class is always FREE so you have noting to lose and everything t gain.
Women's Self-Defense Class Free Classes (Contact us for more information)
Bar-Safe program for Bouncers and club security personnel. If you would like to learn tactical control techniques to protect yourself, your patrons and your business from liability, contact us to schedule a session.
Also available for seminars (Contact us for more information)
Private Seminars to Private Groups i.e. Realtors, Police Departments, Women's Groups, Civic Groups. $20 per person with a minimum of 10 people.
No Contracts ever. We do not want to tie you into a long term contract as others do.
Our rates are the best that you will find for the high quality instruction that you will receive.
We consider or students as family and their safety is our utmost priority.
That is why we offer Pay As You Go, Term, and Ongoing. (Contact us for more information)
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Bob Yoder is the founder of Tai Shu Do "The Way of Ultimate Techniques". He has over 36 years of experience in the martial arts and has taught thousands students to include Corrections Personal, Law Enforcement Officers, Security Officers, Bodyguards, Bouncers, and even members of the United States Military. He was a registered Unarmed Self-Defense instructor for the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. He instructed Basic and Advanced Unarmed Self Defense for the State of Ohio Corrections and Franklin County Corrections. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces Member.
He created Tai Shu Do after studying various styles of martial arts for many years and achieving various ranks to include black belt / instructor rankings in several styles of martial arts. His art has been street tested several times were it counts the most. He continues to study the martial arts to this day and believes that a true martial artist never stops studying.
A favorite quote of his is: Blend all tactics and skills. The more one knows, the better, for it is far better to have the knowledge and not the need, than to have the need and not the knowledge. But.. also, if knowledge is power, then the power of knowledge is truth. Seek it!
Many of his students that have studied under other instructors before coming to him have said that they have learned more from him in their first month than they did in several months of training they received from other previous instructors. That is because he trains his students in a no nonsense easy to understand manner. It is up to the student if they want to train in a traditional martial arts uniform or sweats. The student has the option of receiving traditional training where they progress through belts and receive certified ranking or if they wish to study in a strictly self-defense manner.
Besides Martial Arts Mr. Yoder is also an Official BDFS Anti-Bullying Certified Instructor for the State of Ohio, Certified Sports Performance Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, Senior Fitness Instructor, Certified Life Coach, a Tai Chi / Chi Gung, and Yoga Instructor. He also belongs to a wide assortment of martial arts associations, clubs, councils, confederations, federations, organizations, and societies. He is a Christian as well as a Theo-Centric Martial Arts Chaplain. He is also a Freemason of the Neoacacia Masonic Lodge No. 595 Free & Accepted Masons. He believes that it is his God given calling in life to unite as many open minded martial artists and their organizations as he can so that they may share in their knowledge. For a full list of positions held and awards & honored bestowed onto him please visit our links page.
RANKS HELD:
He has been awarded the following ranks: 6th Dan Dragon Fist Kenpo Karate, 3rd Dan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 1st Dan Judo, Senior Instructor Universal Jeet Kune Do, and Full Instructor Krav Maga from Grandmaster Israel Velez III. Professor 6th Dan American Kempo Jujitsu System from GM Brad Marshall. 6th Dan Krav Maga System Military Police from GM Pietro Abbate Rosanegra Combat Fedration. 5th Degree Black Belt Kali 9 Trios, Kali - Jun Fan, and Jeet Kune Do from Grandmaster Leonardo Panzardo. Jeet Kune Do Concepts Full Instructor, Kali Silat ,Senior Instrutor, Kali Silt Karambit System, and Assoc. Prof. 5th Dan Dragon Shaolin Kenpo Karate from Master/Sifu Jason Velez. Senior Instructor Pate Modern Martial Sciences, Senior Instructor Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Senior Instructor Progressive Combat Kali-Silat, and Level-4 Instructor Black Wolf Combatives from Founder/Headmaster Guru Chief Instructor Alvin L. Pate. Full Instructor Red Sash Golden Snake Kenpo-Gung Fu, Black Ops Krav Maga Senior Instructor-5th Dan Black Belt, JKD Specialist-Senior Instructor from Instructor Daniel Rivera. 3rd Dan Yoshin Ryu Combat JuJitsu from Sensei Michael Carmiche. 5th Dan Krav Maga from Soke Aaron Malone National Krav Maga Association. Master Expert Level 4 in Combat Street Krav Maga from Okitaekundo Martial Arts Systems. Rank of Instructor from System Combat Israeli KAPAP & Krav Maga Association. 1st Dan Black Belt Elite Freestyle Hapkido from Ryan Yarbrough. Ohio State Certified Unarmed Self Defense from the Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections. 2nd Degree Black Sash Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu and Kickboxing from Mr. Greg Greene and still continue to study with him working on adding his forms to my art. I'm an Official BDFS Anti-Bullying Certified Instructor for the State of Ohio. I also hold ranks in other martial arts as well.
He is also President/Founder of: The Golden Dragon Fighting Society, The Iron Tiger Fighting Society, The International Tai Shu Do Association, and of course Bob Yoder's Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy.
He has also received a Professional Letter of Recommendation from Wayne Wiggins Senior Law Enforcement Training Officer of the Ohio Peace Officer Training academy.
Bodyguard, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Military, and Security Credentials: Please ask if needed.
For more information about the Bob Yoder's Kung Fu Academy staff or training programs, please contact us at 614-649-5971 or bob_yoder@live.com.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Principals & Mission Statement
History Of MARTIAL ARTS
The study of martial arts began thousands of years ago in China. It was first introduced in the U.S. in the mid 1950′s by servicemen that had learned it in the Orient. All styles we teach in our system were designed as a means of self-defense, personal development, and self-improvement.
The principles we teach are based on the respect of self and others, personal growth and the development of each students overall confidence and self-discipline.
Modern Approach To Self-Defense
With over 37 years experience, our Grand Master is always upgrading and improving our curriculum. This modern innovational approach is very motivating and exciting to learn. We blend some of the most effective and practical martial arts avaliable like: Aikido, JuJitsu, Kenpo Karate, American & Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Shaolin Iron Tiger Based Kung Fu are just a few of the major arts that have influenced our dynamic curriculum. There are also many various minor influences.
Tai Shu Do when translated is "The Way of the Supreme Art " and it is a fantastic style of martial art for both self defense and physical fitness.
Tai Shu Do is a combination of several different styles of martial arts uniquely blended to provide the most realistic combat self defense for the streets.
Techniques include but are not limited to empty hand fighting using all forms of striking, punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, choke holds, joint locks, throws, pressure points and ground fighting. This complete combination of different styles makes Tai Shu Do one of the most efficient forms of self-defense.
Mastery also requires the use of traditional weapons. Modern day training defending oneself against knives, guns and other potential arms are thoroughly trained as well.
Our Black Belt Success System is very inspiring and a goal-oriented journey to personal excellence. Students learn practical self-defense, while becoming stronger, more flexible and gaining dramatic increases in their endurance and overall energy level.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 location and yes we do have plans to expand as the academy continues to grow..
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 2048 Sondra Lane Grove City, Ohio 43123. Please visit our website for detailed instructions to our location.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, debit cards, and paypal.
Which areas do you service?
We service all of central Ohio and offer seminars anywhere worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Grandmaster Bob Yoder
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday from 12:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday from 12pm to 5:00pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That coming to our academy has changed their live for better. That what they were taught saved their life or someone else's life. That we they learned while studying here at the academy allowed them to defend themselves and others against harm.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight” (Psalms 144:1)
"No weapon formed against me will prosper" (Rom 9:1, Is 54:17)
Terry Smith on 5/11/2015 9:45:28 PM
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