Welcome to Greenlake Martial Arts Serving Seattle's self-defense needs for over 45 years! Jason throwing a fast punch defended by Jef Contents: When you have to fight, here's what happens The Protector's Path Self-Defense Tip Our next free community self-defense class Did you know Teen / Young Adult program offers first class free? Links to Self-Defense Videos When you do have to fight, here’s what mattersSometimes, despite your awareness and communication, someone chooses violence.This is...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Special Announcement Dear Greenlake Martial Arts Community, June is shaping up to be a powerful month for family, breath, and community connection — and we’re excited to share two important updates with you. 🌬 Join Us for the Father’s Day Breathwork Experience Sunday, June 15 | 1:00–2:15 PM @ Cold Club (inside GMA) This special event is open to the whole family — but especially for dads. Led by Jebediah Stewart of Iron Wolf Health, you'll explore simple yet powerful breathwork tools to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Action-filled classes in a supportive environment Join Today! Contents: Train with System Director Matt Soule all month long - June Special The Protector's Path Self-Defense Tip Our next free community self-defense class Did you know Teen / Young Adult program offers first class free? Links to Self-Defense Videos Train with System Director Matt Soule Train directly with me, Tsun Jo System Director, Matt Soule, every week for the month of June. I'll be Seattle starting June 5th to provide...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Our new sign :) Thanks Instructor Jacob! Join Today! Contents: I hated the cold, but martial arts made me need it. Now, I couldn't be happier because of it. The story... Self-Defense Tip The Protector's Path Our next free community self-defense class Did you know Teen / Young Adult program offers first class free? Links to Self-Defense Videos I hated the cold It was 2013, just three years after I took over Greenlake Martial Arts and just one year after I had received my black belt from...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Join Today! Contents: Self-Defense Tip + Discount Code The Protector's Path New Programs & Upcoming Specialized Training Opportunities - Savings too Links to Self-Defense Videos Self - Defense Tip Last week while I was in Seattle, I held multiple trainings focused on grappling. For those less familiar with that term, grappling, in a very general sense, refers to grabs, holds and tackles while standing or on the ground. This is something that every self-defense practitioner needs training for...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Join Today! Get started training today! Last call to lock in your rate at current tuition prices! 24 hours left to lock in at the current rates. We are doing a variety of 6-week rotations to improve the training experience by offering: Basic training only classes for beginners to focus in and ensure progress. Next option runs Nov. 12th - Dec. 19th. Sign up HERE Specialized classes including women's only scenario training, and intensive training for intermediate and above. There will be 1 FREE...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Greenlake Martial Arts Community, I recently sat down with my friend, mentor and Tsun Jo® Founder, John Beall. We talked about the four + decade history of the school and the many students over the years that have inspired us, surprised us, or had personal insights and transformation developing or using their Tsun Jo® skills. Their stories and feedback, of course, are the most illuminating. So we'll be sharing these in a new series of our newsletter called, The Protector's Path. I hope...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Special Announcement Stronger Through Stress just hit the #1 Bestseller on Amazon's New Releases! Grab your copy today! Grab your copy tomorrow July 24th! Today, July 24th, Instructor Matt's new book release just hit #1 on Amazon. Stronger Through Stress: Mastering Stress for High Performance and Restored Health + The Kindle version of Stronger Through Stress, will be available on Amazon.com and on sale for just 0.99 cents for a very limited time! The first 50 people that buy the ebook on...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Register at https://www.evolutionofmartialarts.com/book-online Dear Greenlake Martial Arts Community, The other night, I was sitting in my car in a grocery store parking lot, quickly responding to an email, when a stranger aggressively approached the driver's side window. The street lamp was dim. It was hard to see clearly in the dark, but the speed of the man's approach combined with his body language signaled trouble. I dropped my phone in my lap turned toward the aggressor and through my...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read