IFMA Charter Schools

As the first charter school of martial arts and founding member of the IFMA we continue to grow and share knowledge with other like-minded practitioners around the world. Training at Ki Martial Arts Centers not only prepares you to defend yourself, but also promotes self-confidence, which in turn improves our ability to perform in stressful situations. Once you “Tap into the Power ” that is inside of you, you will be amazed with what you can accomplish. A student of martial arts gains more than knowledge of kicking, punching, and throwing. These skills are external demonstrations of our physical abilities. A true martial artist learns how to draw from his or her strength from within and use it only when necessary.

These arts include: -Hapkido -10th Planet Jiu Jitsu -Combat Jiu Jitsu -Wrestling -Kickboxing -Mixed Martial Arts -Filipino Martial Arts In addition to over 1000 square feet of mat space, weights, kettlebells, heavy bags and many other training aids are available for use. Private lessons, personal training and nutritional counseling services are also offered.

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Stephanie A. Larson Sah Dan Master Instructor and Co-Owner Head instructor of Y1 program (4-6 year old), Teen & Adult Program and Leadership program. Stephanie Larson has been training in Tang Soo Do for the past 22 years and is a World Tang Soo Do certified instructor for the past 10 years. Having started as a young child herself, her passion is teaching children and guiding them through the physical and mental development of martial arts. Stephanie is a Registered Nurse and also works part time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at Banner Hospital. With her past experience in pediatric nursing and her passion for women and children both in health care and martial arts, she specializes in women’s and children’s self-defense as well as childhood safety and development. Stephanie has successfully competed in both regional and world tournaments and has served on the first aid team at numerous martial art events as a volunteer. Ian M. Larson Chief Instructor – Sah Dan Master Instructor and co-owner. Life Time Charter member of the IFMA Head Instructor of Y2 program (7-12 year old), Teen & Adult Program and Leadership program. Ian Larson has been training in Tang Soo Do for 16 years and has been teaching as a World Tang Soo Do Association certified instructor for the last 12 years. He has recently acquired his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, and this, along with his long standing passion for fitness, allows him to not only teach martial arts but understand and teach the medical knowledge and philosophy behind the techniques. His past experience as a youth fitness instructor at a middle school along with his high energy and dynamic teaching abilities makes him an inspiration to children of all ages. His work as a Therapist has also led him to understand the developmental mile stones of children and incorporate them into his teaching curriculum. Ian has successfully competed in both regional and world tournaments and has served on the first aid team at numerous martial art events as a volunteer. Both Masters Stephanie & Ian Larson are KiMAC Hapkido students of Master Piller’s and are working towards their Black Belts in that art.

We teach Tang Soo Do (a kick-focused martial art of Karate descent), Hapkido, and Boxing Basics. Owner and Chief Instructor since 2014, Michael Grothe has been studying martial arts since 2003 and teaching since 2005. Grothe is a Master in Tang So Do with the WTSDA and 1st geup in Hapkido under Master Piller.