The head owner/instructor of the PMAA is Steven Morrissey, and he is assisted by Leisl Kapfhammer and Will Astore. Leisl is also a blackbelt in Hapkido and TaeKwonDo, and she assists with the Jr. and Adult Hapkido classes. Will is the instructor of the Threat Response System Class, and also helps assist with Jr. and Adult Hapkido classes. Our wrestling instructor is Jim Gority and our Morning Hapkido Instructor is Amy Croft.

Hapkido is our current reigning art form. Our Hapkido class is split into three sections: Jr. Hapkido, Youth Hapkido, and Adult Hapkido.
The Jr. Hapkido class is for children ages 5-10, and consists of basic self defense movements that are relatively easy to learn and useful. There are 9 sets total that the students will need to complete before testing for blackbelt. Once students receive a blackbelt, they must then complete 20 levels of blackbelt training before they complete the Jr. Hapkido set. Our adult students assist the kids with their sets.
The Youth Hapkido set is for students ages 11-17. It is a relatively new set, and is similar to the adult set. Students on the Youth set learn about half as much as they would on the adult set. It is easier to learn than the adult set is. However, students may not complete the Youth Hapkido set if the instructors see that they can handle the adult sets.

The Adult Hapkido sets are much more difficult to learn, and are for students ages 18 and up except under certain circumstances. Students in the adult class learns simple and complex moves that will help them defend themselves should the need arise. Because this is a more advanced set, students will need to put in a good amount of both time and effort to move up in rank. Students will also be required to know some fighting skills, which can be learned Friday nights. The sets are currently being revised to provide a greater challenge to adult students.
Hapkido testing is held on the last Saturday of every month. Students can test when they feel they are ready and after they have been approved by either Steven Morrissey or Leisl Kapfhammer.

Fight Night is held every Friday night and is open to any student from any art form who is age 13 or older. During each fight, students will learn where their strengths and weaknesses lie. They will also learn submissions(joint locks, chokes, etc.), takedowns, offensive positions, defenseive positions, and placement of kicks and strikes. Participating in Fight Night will not only improve the students skill, but it will also give them a simulation of a real fight. Students are required to wear MMA gloves and a mouthpiece for theses fights.

For more information, contact Steven Morrissey at (814)932-2530.