Who We Are ... What We Teach ... Why We Train

Grapevine Martial Arts Academy teaches the Youn Wha Ryu System of Tae Kwon Do/Karate, created by Grand Master Man H. Han.  The academy was founded in 1990 by Masters Jean and Scott Good in Grapevine, Tx.

The school is unique in many ways. Its family-oriented, club-like atmosphere is enhanced by the amply-padded training floors and separate men's and women's dressing rooms with adult-only showers and towel service. The combined focus on Adult and Children's training brings with it a diversity of instructors, and high testing standards.  The Goods are dedicated to improving the lives of their students through training in the Martial Arts, with emphasis on respect, discipline, integrity, perseverance, dignity and compassion. Classes are offered 6 days a week.

 

ACMAMaster Jean Y. Good (6th degree Black Belt) and Master Scott T. Good (5th degree Black Belt) were students of Grandmaster Han for 19 years. They are co-owners and head instructors of Grapevine Martial Arts in Grapevine, TX.

Since leaving their corporate jobs, the Goods have brought the Grapevine school from a small gathering of students in the basement of a corporate fitness facility to its current location with Adult and Children's classes. They take pride in maintaining a club-like atmosphere with two mirrored classrooms, 2" padded, carpeted floors, extensive training equipment, dressing rooms with showers and the benefit of multiple instructors.

 


Grandmaster Man Hee Han (9th degree Black Belt) is the founder of the Youn Wha Ryu System of martial arts.  It is based in traditional Tae Kwon Do, incorporating elements of Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu and Judo.

Grandmaster Han was originally trained in the traditional Japanese Martial Arts of Karate, Judo and Hapkido, and the Chinese Arts of Kung Fu and T’ai Chi Chuan before being involved in the post-occupation formulation of Korean Tae Kwon Do. He also holds advanced degrees in Kendo, Hapkido, Jidokwan, and Hwarang-do.

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The Best of the Best :: Youn Wha Ryu

 

Tae Kwon Do | Karate

     - Separate Adult & Children's classes
  - Basic & Advanced Self Defense
     - Diversity of certified instructors
  - Classes 6 days/week
     - Strength - Character - Confidence
  - Discipline - Integrity - Perseverance
     - High testing standards
  - Foundation for success & leadership

 

Youn Wha Ryu is a style developed by Grandmaster Man Hee Han, built on a foundation of traditional Tae Kwon Do and Karate.  He then added in "the best of the best", incorporating techniques, forms and fighting styles from Hapkido, Judo and Hwarang Do Swordsmanship.

We continue that tradition by offering a variety of complementary courses:

Tae Kwon Do / Karate for Children and Adults
Little Ninjas
T'ai Chi
Weapons Classes
Leadership and Instructor Courses

Little Ninjas

     - 4 & 5 year olds         
  - Basic martial arts technique
     - Discipline
  - Coordination
     - Motor skills
  - Foundation for success

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T'ai Chi (Yang Style)

     - Adults
  - Relaxation
     - No pre-requisite
  - Emotional Harmony
     - Low impact
  - Physical Well-Being

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T’ai Chi is an exercise of the body, of the mind and of the spirit.  It is about self-cultivation. Some people call T’ai Chi a relaxation exercise and to others, it is a martial art.  Still others view it simply as a health maintenance system or as a method of “moving-meditation”.  In fact, T’ai Chi is all these things and more.

With T’ai Chi nothing is overlooked, all the ingredients of life being of equal importance.  What one eats, how one exercises and the way one acts are as important as what one thinks and believes. To be sensitive, open, spirited, poised and in tune with Nature are qualities that would benefit anyone.
These are the goals of T’ai Chi.


Weapons

     - Adults and Children 
  - Cane
     - Red belt and up
  - Escrima
     - Self defense
  - Bo staff
     - Coordination
  - Three month class rotation

 


And much more:

   S.T.O.R.M. Leadership Courses / Level I and Level II
     - assistant instructor and leadership courses for children (Special Team Of Role Models)

   Instructor Certification Courses:
     - Level I :: Assistant Instructor
     - Level II :: Instructor Certification
     - Level III :: 3rd Dan and up Annual Refresher Courses
     - Level IV :: Weapons and Youn Wha Self Defense Certification

 

Grapevine Martial Arts Instructors


Master Jean Good, 6th Dan
(Head Instructor)
Master Scott
Master Scott Good, 5th Dan
(Business Manager)

Master Bill Henderson, 5th Dan

Master George Ross, 5th Dan

Master Christy Good, 6th Dan

Master Joel Merchant, 5th Dan

Master Kathy Koda, 5th Dan

Master Dennis Baker, 5th Dan
Master Aubrie
Master Aubrie Beck, 5th Dan

Ms. Margaret Fletcher, 4th Dan
Bethal Bird
Ms. Bethal Bird, 3rd Dan

Ms. Joni Reeves, 2nd Dan

Ms. Cristina Cave, 2nd Dan
Devin Taylor
Mr. Devin Taylor, 2nd Dan
Allison Reeves
Ms. Allison Reeves, 2nd Dan
Joel Cave
Mr. Joel Cave, 1st Dan

Mr. Nathan Thompson, 1st Dan
Lynn Reyes
Ms. Lynn Reyes, Black Belt
John Holsopple
Mr. John Holsopple, Brown Belt
Kris Amundsen
Mr. Kris Amundsen, Brown Belt

 

All instructors must complete a rigorous certification course, including a minimum of 120 class teaching hours.  They are required to maintain their certification with yearly refresher courses.  Our diversity of instructors, combined with the consistency of our curriculum, ensures our students learn and progress to their full potential.