Master Brian McCann's - Self Defense Academy

Way to go Erin and Gina!!

2011-11-14T08:45:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Erin McCann and Gina Russo on passing their Black Belt test this past summer. Not only are they the fist black belts from our youth Hapkido program, but they are also Master McCann's first female students to achieve a first dan in Hapkido!
Outstanding job....Keep training hard. We look forward to 2nd Dan and beyond!!

Grandmaster Frank Noguera Knife and Gun Seminar 10/9/10

2010-10-10T16:01:00.000-07:00

Great Seminar!! Thank You GM. Noguera!!
Can't wait until next time!!

Master McCann's Hapkido Demo @ the St. Veronica fair 6/25/10

2010-07-06T06:53:00.001-07:00

SDA Schedule of Classes

2010-06-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

SDA Kid's Jr. Hapkido

2010-04-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

April 2010 SDA future Black Belts!! (maybe even Masters)

Adult Hapkido Weapons Defense Pictures

2010-04-21T20:51:00.000-07:00

Master D'Aloia class 3/25/10

2010-03-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Master Michael D'Aloia for guest teaching at our Adult Hapkido class on Thursday!

Jeff Ernst Black Belt Test 3/13/10

2010-03-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jeff on doing an outstanding job at his Black Belt test this Saturday. Jeff has been a student of Master McCann's for five years. He was totally prepared for his test and proved that hard work and dedication is what it takes to become a Black Belt!! Great job Jeff!

Kids Camo test

2010-03-05T17:41:00.000-08:00

Great Job Angela & Lori on your Camo belt test this week!!

No classes due to snow (2/25/10)

2010-02-25T09:41:00.000-08:00

Got snow? All Hapkido classes are canceled for tonight Feb.25th.

Enjoy the snow... See you Saturday!!

Wednesday 2/10 no classes

2010-02-10T13:00:00.000-08:00

All Hapkido classes canceled for tonight. Enjoy the snow!!

No classes today Saturday 2/6/10

2010-02-06T05:20:00.000-08:00

Due to the snow today(February 6Th)...all classes are canceled. Regular classes will resume next week.

1/30/2010 Youth Red Belt test

2010-01-31T17:59:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Erin & Gina for passing there 'Red Belt Exam.' The test lasted over an hour and a half and the students demonstrated proficiency in our Youth Hapkido program. With only two belts to go before 'Black Belt' these girls certainly have what it takes to 'Become a Black Belt!'

Keep up the good work and keep training hard!!

Saturday January 9,2010

2010-01-11T16:26:00.000-08:00

The Jung Ki Kwan America students gathered for the first JK practice

session of 2010. The masters and students practiced the original basic
and advanced Hapkido techniques as taught to
Grand Master Lim, Hyun Soo from Dojunim Choi, Yong Sul.

2009 Kids Halloween Party

2009-11-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

10/17/09 Jung Ki practice session

2009-10-18T12:48:00.000-07:00

JungKi Practice Session

2009-10-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

JUNG KI PRACTICE SESSION October 17 ,2009 @ Iron eagle Hapkido
26 Lakeside Ave Pompton Lakes NJ 07442
11:00am-2:00pm no fee to students & friends of the junki Kwan
Hosted by Master Mike D'Aloia & Master Sheryl Glidden

The Passing of Grand Master Myun Kwan Sik

2009-07-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Grand Master Kwan Sik Myung , 10th Dan and founder of the WHF. He died Sunday 7/19/09 amongst his family and relatives. He will be greatly missed. GM Myung was a pioneer of our art and the first person to codify and publish a comprehensive Hapkido book in both Korean and English.

New School is now open!!

2009-07-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

After about two months of hard work our new Dojang is now open. Don't worry we only moved downstairs in the same plaza.No more steps! Our new location is more spacious and features Olympic style Judo mats...making breakfalls and throws much easier for reality training. We also build a larger changing area and a great pro-shop.A special thanks to our dedicated students and friends for helping make this happen.

More from St.Veronica's

2009-07-07T20:43:00.001-07:00

St. Veronica's Fair 2009

2009-07-07T20:27:00.000-07:00

For the fifth straight year Master McCann and the Self Defense Academy Demo team was invited to perform at the St.Veronica's fair in Howell NJ. This years demo featured our SDA kids youth Hapkido program as well as some high lights from our adult Hapkido classes. Master McCann finished up the demo demonstrating powerful Hapkido techniques both empty handed and with the use of the cane. We would like to thank St. Veronica for inviting us back every year!!

Double Impact Seminar-Outstanding!!

2009-05-27T13:35:00.000-07:00

This past weekends Memorial Day seminar was truly outstanding. Students and friends of SDA were treated to good old school Hapkido training with Grand Master Frank Nougera and Master Mike D'Alioa. The Day started with some great Jungki warm- ups and drills by Master Mike. He then covered many Jungki Hapkido techniques from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Grand Master Nougerea covered Hapkido cane techniques as well as his dynamic approach to close-quoter knife defense. Thanks agian to all students for their hard work and dedication to Hapkido.

Russian Kettlebell Extreme Fitness Classes

2009-03-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

Self Defense Academy is now offering Extreme kettlebell strength training and body sculpting classes
for Men and women. Come see why this ancient Russian training method is sweeping the country.
Whether your an Athlete training for competition or a new mom getting back into shape you will be amazed by the incredible fat burning, strength and cardio gains you'll have in just a few short weeks.

2009-02-09T19:57:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our Jr.Hapkido students who were promoted at our January 24, 2009 kids test !!! They are(l to r) Chris B.to green belt, Jerry R. to first yellow, Angela R. to 3rd Yellow, Nick V. to purple belt, Sean M. to blue belt, Gina R. to Purple belt, Mike A. to green belt and Erin M. to brown belt

Grand Master Moo Young Kang clips

2009-02-09T19:36:00.000-08:00

Clips from our 2007 seminar with Grand Master Moo Young Kang Have been posted on YouTube and GM. Kangs website.

http://www.youtube.com/user/rapidresponsetv

http://www.mykhapkido.com/Videos.php

Check out the power & Energy in his Dan bong (short stick) arm bar.

Jung Ki Practice Session at Iron Eagle Hapkido, Pompton Lakes NJ

2009-02-03T20:56:00.000-08:00

1/17/09 Seated(L-R) : Masters: Chris La Cava (Connecticut), Sheryl Glidden (Maine), Michael D'Aloia (New Jersey) Stuart Emery (New Hampshire), Brian McCann (New Jersey)

10/25/08 Grand Master Nougera Seminar

2009-02-03T20:46:00.000-08:00

10/25/08
GUN and KNIFE Defense Seminar
We were happy to once again welcome Grandmaster Frank Nougera to our dojang. The three hour seminar covered defenses from extremely close counter knife and Gun assaults. This range of self defense is often over looked by other martial arts systems,but is the most realistic way to train for your survival. GM. Nougera stressed the importance of striking while executing joint locks and takedowns.

Camden County 4-H Club Seminar

2009-02-03T20:42:00.000-08:00

Annual Intensive Hapkido Seminar Master McCann conducted his annual Intensive Hapkido seminar for the Camden County 4-H club. This years seminar covered defenses from various holds,punches,as well as knife and hand gun disarms. Instructor David Staples assisted as Uke for the day. Master McCann has seen the Hapkido program grow over the past five years and attributes it to the hard work and dedication from the 4-H Black belts. A special thanks to Jason Bobo for his hospitality and for organizing this event.

4/5/08 Black Belt Testing

2009-02-03T20:39:00.000-08:00

4/5/08Congratulations to our Senior Instructor, 'Kyo Sa Nim' Wierzbicki on passing his second degree Black Belt exam. Craig went through his test flawlessly, setting very high standards for SDA black belts in the future. A special thanks to Instructor Staples for being an excellent Uke and for Brian Verardi for the great pictures.

3/29/08 Capital Region Martial Arts Alliance

2009-02-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

3/29/08Self Defense Academy welcomed Grand Master Frank Nouguera, founder of Defensive Hapkido and president of the Capital Region Martial Arts Alliance as our guest instructor. GM. Nouguera took the Adult class through some new and exciting kicking drills. Much of the class was spent going over Defensive Hapkido's practical approach to close quarter self defense. Our children's class was also very excited by his visit. Several of the kids preformed Hapkido Demos in front of the Grand Master. Master McCann was honored to be presented with the first 'Master Ranking in Hapkido' issued by the newly formed Capital Region Martial Arts Alliance.
GM. Nouguera officially welcomed Master McCann and the students of SDA in to the CRMAA.

11/10/07 Grand Master Moo Young Kang Seminar

2009-02-03T19:57:00.000-08:00

11/10/07Master McCann and the Students of Self Defense Academy were happy to welcome the 'Master of Masters' Grand Master Moo Young Kang for the first of Many seminars to come. Grand Master Kang began his Hapkido training in Seoul Korea at the age of 13. Now 63 years old he is one of the highest and most senior Hapkido Grand Masters still actively teaching in the United States.

Master Kangs knowledge of pressure points and Ki energy is second to none. He is one of the most sought after acupuncturist in souther California. In addition to the Techniques he currently teaches to the DEA...GM. Kang shared his Meridian exercises for Ki development and good health.