No other school in Beaufort County has the curriculum that our academy offers nor an instructor with the experience or rank held by Sifu McElroy. All of our classes are taught by McElroy.
McElroy’s Martial Arts Academy is a "Black Belt" school. Our goal for every student is to help them earn their Black Belt. Not only in the martial arts, but in life. By working towards this goal we create an environment in which the student develops confidence through accomplishing high, but realistic and attainable goals.
I NEVER HAD A STUDENT WHO DID NOT EARN THEIR BLACK BELT... JUST ONE WHO QUIT TOO SOON!
Youth
Our children's program is one of the top ones in the country. The curriculum includes:
- Japanese Karate-do (mind & body) - students receive a well-rounded foundation in the art of Kumiba-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate do
- Job List - parents grade child as to manners, fighting, and not talking back
- ARM Program (Avoid, Resolve, Manage)
- Testing Forms (permission) - both parents, school teacher and academy must all give permission for each child to test.
- Rules for children
- Twelve Ways to Walk Away with Confidence to Defeat a Bully
- Student Creed
- Random Acts of Kindness
- Academic Achievement - all students receive a Straight A patch for all A's on school report cards.
Adult
Sifu McElroy is certified to teach a wide range of martial arts forms. He teaches a blend of martial arts for a standup game, a weapons game and a ground game. He believes you must know all three to protect yourself today.
Classes meld a range of styles and techniques including:
- Aikido
- Grappling
- Shoot Wrestling / Ground Fighting
- Muay Thai
- JKD (Jeet Kune Do)
- Kali
- Kuniba-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do
- Silat
- Wing Chun
- BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
BJJ is a ground based martial art, using the principals of leverage, angles, pressure and timing, as well as knowledge of the human anatomy, in order to achieve a non-violent submission of one's opponent. We teach skills from the Machado, Gracie and CSW-Eric Paulson BJJ organizations.
Our program gradually guides you to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, flexibility, increased confidence, mental discipline, self-defense capabilities, and more.
Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished martial arts competitor, our curriculum and hands-on coaching will help you achieve your goals.
Instructor Titles
Rick McElroy is proud to have earned the following instructor titles:
Shihan-master
- teacher/teacher by example (Japan)
Sensei
- teacher (Japan)
Hanshi
- model teacher (Japan)
Kyoshi
- teacher of teachers (Japan)
Sifu
- teacher (Wing Chun/Chinese)
Guru
- teacher, guide, expert (Indonesian arts such as Silat, Kali)
Kru
- teacher/instructor (Muay Thai)