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Spirit Warriors Martial Arts - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Martial Arts - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Students at Spirit Warriors Martial Arts:

  • Gain confidence
  • Improve concentration & focus
  • Develop self discipline
  • Increase strength, endurance, & flexibility
  • Get fit and
  • Have fun

Now you can too!

Classes for both kids & adults!

Real martial arts for the real world.

Steeped in the traditions from around the world, embracing the warrior spirit of the Samurai and Shaolin Monks, Spirit Warriors Martial Arts of Santa Fe, New Mexico brings forth the old ways and blends them with the new to create a contemporary Martial Art that meets the needs of people in our modern world.

Holistic and integrated in approach Spirit Warriors trains the body, mind and soul, developing the whole person and bringing to life the Spiritual Warrior that lives within.

Spirit Warriors Martial Arts offers an integrated and holistic martial arts program.

It is not really just a martial art, it is a combat science with emphasis on personal development, enhancing health and wellbeing and creating a deeper understanding of yourself. Our system is called Black Tiger Kung Fu.

There are several things that make our program unique. So let’s take a look at some of them.
There are No Belts, Uniforms, or Hierarchy to detract you from your training. You are treated equally in class and with the respect you deserve, not because of rank. Black Tiger is an individualized system focused on developing what works best for each person, not trying to mimic the instructor or someone else. Students learn what their natural responses and tendencies are and work with them. This means everyone is included in class and you are allowed to train to the best of your abilities.
You Learn to effectively defend yourself in any situation. Black Tiger is a complete martial art that teaches you to thrive not just survive. You will constantly be challenged with new and different situations: Grabs, locks, chokes, weapons, ground, multiple attackers, Law Enforcement specific work, work when handicapped or bound, in your car, seated and more.

There are very few Kata or Forms. They are used to teach concepts and principals of movement. As a result you maximize your self-defense training time. While Kata may help some people initially, there are far superior ways to increase your proficiency. Our training focus is “hands-on,” because you need a tactile understanding of how to deal with an attacker. Not working with a partner is like trying to become a better swimmer by going through the motions without ever getting in the water. There is a popular martial art saying, “you can’t think and fight.” You can’t waste time in a vain attempt to remember what to do while someone is in the process of punching you in the face.

Our focus is on skill development, not memorizing a bunch of techniques. Really, who cares what technique #47 is? Black Tiger is based on natural movement, biomechanics, physiology and instinctive responses instead of relying on “remembering the right move.” Your body will learn to protect itself without conscious thought. If you have to think it is probably already too late.

Human beings are physical, mental and emotional creatures and each component contributes to effective self-defense training. Most arts only focus on the physical skills. However, what people do physically is determined by their thoughts and emotions. If you are full of fear you will respond differently than if you are under control and calm. If you are distracted and not paying attention to your immediate environment you may not even notice a threat until it is too late. Taking all of these factors into account adds a whole different dimension to your training.

We have a strong moral and ethical code. Simply put, to get better at Black Tiger you become a better person. A core belief in Black Tiger is compassion for other people and the sanctity of human life which should be protected at all times. You will learn to defend yourself with the least harm to others at the same time. This is why Black Tiger students are humble and don’t have the “macho,” “I’m the toughest guy around” mentality so prevalent in martial arts today. There is also the legal side to this. How much force is justified in protecting yourself? What can you legally do to defend yourself under certain circumstances? You will learn about civil and criminal responsibility so you will make choices that not only protect you in a self-defense situation but also after, when everyone else is judging you and the actions you took.
There’s much more to martial arts training than just self-defense, which is why Black Tiger teaches you a complete system of health and fitness including: proper breathing, relaxation and movement. Black Tiger is an approach to life well beyond combat. You will gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology, body mechanics and how your body operates. The good news is that all aspects of the training in Black Tiger reinforce each other. The health exercises will improve your self-defense and your self-defense training will improve your health.

We train hard but we have fun too. There is no yelling, screaming or intimidation that are typical of many martial arts classes. Instead, in Black Tiger you will learn to smile and even laugh while training. Learning to access these positive emotions is what allows your body to remain free and do its job of defending itself. In addition, all of the breathing work and physical conditioning drills are specifically designed to charge your body with energy, not drain it. You will be able to work out and continue with your day feeling better instead of being ready to collapse.

There will be no teacher barking orders out at you in class. Your teachers will work right alongside you. They will demonstrate physically with you so you can feel how the skills work. This hands-on approach will immediately get your body to move correctly and learn through tactile stimulation. Feeling what is happening is far more important than watching someone else do it or try to explain it in words.

Finally, Black Tiger is fun! Yes, you can have fun and enjoy learning to defend yourself and others. In fact, the more fun you have and the more relaxed you are the faster you learn. You will find helpful teachers and students who will answer all of your questions and give you all the help you need to achieve your goals.

I look forward to seeing you in class. Please call me if you have any questions.

Spirit Warriors Martial Arts, 505-913-0199

What Does it Mean to be a Warrior?

You walk with great courage, power and strength. You exhibit compassion and kindness. Your mind is clear and serene, your emotions are open and blissful. Your body is strong, supple, relaxed and vibrant. You are soft spoken, gentle and refined. Well trained in the Martial Arts, you protect life and serve those in need. You are a Warrior!

In the Art of War, Lao Tzu states;

“To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”

Your Martial Arts Instructor

All classes are taught by Raven Hicks. Mr. Hicks has over 20 years experience in the Martial Arts. He has served as a Police Officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Law Enforcement community and brings years of practical experience to all classes offered through Spirit Warriors Martial Arts.

Private lessons are available by appointment.

Workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to personal protection and self defense are also available. Please call for further information.

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