N.A.K.F.
North
American Karate and Fitness is a traditional martial arts school teaching
its students how to improve their lifestyle in general by bettering
mind, body and spirit through the arts of Tang Soo Do and Haidong Gumdo.
The NAKF is a grouping of schools under the parent organization of the
North American Tang Soo Do Association both of which are headed by Master
Peter Oien whom has been a practicing martial artist for over 30 years.
Haidong
Gumdo is a modernized Korean sword art that is derived from the ways,
techniques and philosophy of ancient Korean sword history dating back
thousands of years. Haidong Gumdo teaches its students confidence,
complete body and balance control as well as a smoothness of motion
and greatly defined sharpness of mind. Its self defense value cannot
be overlooked however, the techniques and motions involved with sword
work translate easy toward any tool or object that may be used for
self defense. The greater value still is in the sharpness of mind
and reflexes that magnify ones self defense ability and when paired
with a true self defense art such as Tang Soo Do can help bring ones
senses and abilities to fruition.
The
depth of the art is dependant only on the desire to strive forward,
to learn and to better one’s self. Everyone from the youngest
child to the most senior adult is able and welcome to learn. Haidong
Gumdo is accepting to anyone of any age, race or level of physical
fitness and ability. There is nothing stopping anyone from training
and bettering themselves and their lifestyle.
North American Karate
and Fitness
701 W. Otterman Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-4033