Sifu McElroy was featured in the June 2020 edition of Locallife magazine. In this article, McElroy shares his passion and tips from his lifelong learning and teaching of the martial arts.

“Every instructor I’ve ever had has been the best in the world for what they’ve done.”

He’s earned 14 black belts in 32 martial arts disciplines.

“I love the martial arts, and I think it teaches lifelong lessons to an individual who learns from the right people."

His young students practice karate-do, a Japanese striking and kicking art, and advance through various colored belt levels that recognize achievement as they progress. It takes five to seven years of training to achieve black belt status under “Sifu”, meaning master, McElroy’s leadership.

The adults focus on self-defense, which covers a variety of martial arts disciplines like striking and grappling. The adult curriculum is not belt-based.