Philosophy of Teaching

 

Whether it's one of many traditional martial arts styles or a street-savvy self-defense program, Master Tran is committed to offer authentic, realistic training programs that empower students to become safer, healthier and more self-confident.

By incorporating the foundational principles of traditional Asian martial arts into every program, the Academy is dedicated to helping each student grow stronger in every aspect of life, both physically and mentally.

For adults, this can mean getting into the best physical shape of their lives while learning precisely how to effectively and efficiently protect themselves and their families.

For children, it means teaching them to put safety first and how to defend themselves while also building their self-confidence. At the same time, it means instilling in them the invaluable lessons that are pivotal in Master Tran's teaching philosophy for children: positive behavior at home, excellence in school work and continuously striving to be model citizens.

Children who demonstrate hard work and improvement in their martial arts lessons as well as at home and school will receive special recognition at the academy.

 

About Master Tran

 

Master Tan Tran, a certified master martial artist with more than 40 years of experience, began his martial arts studies in his native Vietnam. Today, he teaches in his adopted homeland of the United States and continues to train with other masters and grand masters in the U.S., Vietnam, China, Thailand and around the world.

A U.S. resident since 1979, Master Tran has taught in several martial arts schools around the country. He is a certified instructor in Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Vo Tu Do (Free-Style Kickboxing), Vo Binh Dinh (Traditional Vietnamese Kung Fu), Tai Chi Chuan, Hapkido, Haidong Gumdo (Traditional Korean Sword Art), Seven-Mountain Spiritual Kung Fu, Vo Thieu Lam Nam Quyen (Southern Style of Shaolin Kung Fu), Chi Kung and Ki-Healing.

Master Tran is also an award-winning, Olympic-style martial artist who offers specialized training in Olympic-style competition combat, yet he focuses the majority of his teachings on traditional, authentic Asian martial arts and practical, real-life self-defense.

Born during the Vietnam War, Master Tran displayed a natural affinity for martial arts as a toddler. His parents encouraged his passion for training as a means of self-defense and survival during wartime, often taking him from master to master to further his martial arts acumen. Much of his training at that time was underground, as martial arts studies were forbidden under communist rule.

Master Tran escaped from Vietnam in 1979, and adopted the United States as his new homeland. Upon arrival, he quickly sought out new training grounds to continue his martial arts pursuits in both soft and hard styles. He travels frequently around the country and abroad to further his studies and to share his knowledge with his students.