AOKA Fort Huachuca
Winner of the 2014 "Barnes Cup"
Tai Shin Ki Do (the Way of the Body, Mind, and Spirit) is based on the traditional Okinawan Martial Art system known as Isshin-ryu or the “One Heart Method”. The system also includes self-defense techniques from other traditional systems such as Aikido, Judo, Kempo, and Shaolin Gung Fu. These techniques have been selected for balance, effectiveness, versatility, speed, and power. The system stresses kicks and punches thrown from natural stances, elimination of wasted motion, close-in techniques, and proficiency in both hand and foot techniques.
AOKA-Fort Huachuca classes are currently held at Fort Huachuca’s MWR Rents facility on Mondays and Wednesdays, with our Lil dragons starting at 1730 hours and the beginner youth and adult class starting at 1815 hours. Classes include empty hand forms (kata), basic hand techniques and kicks, sparring techniques, basic throws and falling, and, of course, self defense. If you are interested in classes, feel free to stop by the MWR Rents facility on any class night and observe (or if you prefer participate in an introductory class. Classes are open to all authorized MWR patrons.
All classes are taught by certified Instructors.
AOKA-Fort Huachuca classes are currently held at Fort Huachuca’s MWR Rents facility on Mondays and Wednesdays, with our Lil dragons starting at 1730 hours and the beginner youth and adult class starting at 1815 hours. Classes include empty hand forms (kata), basic hand techniques and kicks, sparring techniques, basic throws and falling, and, of course, self defense. If you are interested in classes, feel free to stop by the MWR Rents facility on any class night and observe (or if you prefer participate in an introductory class. Classes are open to all authorized MWR patrons.
All classes are taught by certified Instructors.
Grand Master Jeff Hyder - Master Instructor
Although Grand Master Hyder studied
several styles of martial arts (including Isshinryu) as a young man, he started
his serious martial arts training in the late 1970s and early-1980s. On active duty in the U.S. Army for nearly 25
years, he moved from one duty assignment to another and therefore one martial
arts school to another. During this
time, he studied several different styles under several different
instructors. After a period of
continuous study and training under Master Choi, Jom Sok, Jee Do Kwan, Tae Kwon
Do, Master Hyder attained his first black belt in August 1986 in Seoul, Korea
at Kukkiwon. He continued studying under
Master Choi until late 1989 and was promoted to Second Degree Black Belt (2nd
Dan) in August of 1988 at Kukkiwon, the Headquarters of the World TKD
Association.
Upon leaving Korea Grand Master Hyder continued his training in Tae Kwon Do while assigned to duty in Arizona, Texas, and later Hawaii. While assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from 1993 to 1996, he studied several different styles at various dojos with a variety of instructors. Master Hyder’s final assignment prior to his retirement from active duty was back to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. It was there in 1996, Grand Master Hyder met and was subsequently accepted as a student of Grand Master Joseph Barnes at the American Okinawan Karate Academy in Sierra Vista, Arizona. While studying under Grand Master Barnes, Grand Master Hyder was introduced to and diligently studied Isshinryu Karate, Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu, and Tai Shin Ki Do (The Way of the Body, Mind, and Spirit). Grand Master Hyder continues to study, teach, and practice under the tutelage of Grand Master Barnes today. Grand Master Barnes recently awarded him the title of Grand Master in Tai Shin Ki Do.
Grand Master Hyder is currently the President of the International Black Belt Association (IBBA) and is a member of the governing boards for both the American Okinawan Karate Academies and the National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Association (NIKA).
Grand Master Hyder has well over 20 years of experience in teaching martial arts and is a certified Master Karate Instructor.
CURRENT BLACK BELT CERTIFICATES
9th Dan Certificate, Tai Shin Ki Do, January 2014
4th Dan Certificate, Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu, NIKA, July 2000
3rd Dan Certificate, Isshinryu Karate, IIKA, July 1999
2nd Dan Certificate, Tae Kwon Do, Jee Do Kwan, August 1988
1st Dan Certificate, Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon, World TKD Federation, August 1986
Master Instructor Certificate, National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Assoc, May 1999
Upon leaving Korea Grand Master Hyder continued his training in Tae Kwon Do while assigned to duty in Arizona, Texas, and later Hawaii. While assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from 1993 to 1996, he studied several different styles at various dojos with a variety of instructors. Master Hyder’s final assignment prior to his retirement from active duty was back to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. It was there in 1996, Grand Master Hyder met and was subsequently accepted as a student of Grand Master Joseph Barnes at the American Okinawan Karate Academy in Sierra Vista, Arizona. While studying under Grand Master Barnes, Grand Master Hyder was introduced to and diligently studied Isshinryu Karate, Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu, and Tai Shin Ki Do (The Way of the Body, Mind, and Spirit). Grand Master Hyder continues to study, teach, and practice under the tutelage of Grand Master Barnes today. Grand Master Barnes recently awarded him the title of Grand Master in Tai Shin Ki Do.
Grand Master Hyder is currently the President of the International Black Belt Association (IBBA) and is a member of the governing boards for both the American Okinawan Karate Academies and the National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Association (NIKA).
Grand Master Hyder has well over 20 years of experience in teaching martial arts and is a certified Master Karate Instructor.
CURRENT BLACK BELT CERTIFICATES
9th Dan Certificate, Tai Shin Ki Do, January 2014
4th Dan Certificate, Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu, NIKA, July 2000
3rd Dan Certificate, Isshinryu Karate, IIKA, July 1999
2nd Dan Certificate, Tae Kwon Do, Jee Do Kwan, August 1988
1st Dan Certificate, Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon, World TKD Federation, August 1986
Master Instructor Certificate, National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Assoc, May 1999
InstructorSensei Kathy Brock, 4th Degree Black Belt, Certified Instructor
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Sensei Brittany Saffo was promoted to San-Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt) on June 16, 2018
For more information about current and upcoming classes, please contact Ms. Suzanne Crawford, Instructional Programs Specialist, at 520-533-4823 from 0700 to 1600, Monday-Friday or by email at Suzanne.Crawford@us.army.mil.
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