Much more than your typical "martial art"...
Grandmaster William McDonald & the late Chief Instructor Gilbert Narváez, through bringing together five different disciplines of the martial arts, created a newly recognized form of personal protection in 1994. By combining Tae Kwon-Do, Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, Aikido, & Jujitsu, TONG IL LO (Path to Unity) was born. With over 40 years of combined martial arts experience, Grandmaster McDonald and Mr. Narváez came to an agreement, that learning one system of self-defense would limit techniques used by the practitioner in aggressive street situations. But, by blending the special qualities of each art, the practitioner would be given an unlimited range of techniques to defend against an adversary. Each one of the five disciplines specializes in a particular area of defense.
Tae Kwon-Do – Specializes in using an array of dynamic kicking abilities and emphasizes explosive power in its’ techniques.
Kenpo Karate – Details a wide range of hand techniques by the use of fluid close-quarter combat movements.
Muay Thai – Teaches techniques to increase endurance & stamina by conditioning the body.
Aikido – Neutralizes an aggressor by redirecting the attacker’s energy-in-motion through the use of throws & proper footwork.
Jujitsu – Manipulates an adversary’s attack by mastering a wide range of joint locks & ground fighting techniques.
It is the desire of both Grandmaster McDonald and Mr. Narvez that the serious students of Tong Il Lo understand that mastery of these techniques can only be done through the supervised instruction received in class, coupled with continuous practice on a regular basis.
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Tong Il Lo offers classes promoting.....
Self Defense |
Self Discipline |
Scholastic Acheivement |
Competitive Spirit |
Physical Fitness |
Self Esteem |