Special / Advanced Classes

ADVANCED/BLACK BELT CLASSES

Saturday 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

USKF Advanced rank and Black Belt Students have the option to attend FREE rank specific classes on Saturday mornings at Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts that focus on the skill sets they need to learn for rank progression.

Students meeting rank and membership prerequisites, also, have the opportunity to attend practical teaching classes each week at no cost under the direction of a certified instructor to learn how to convey knowledge to others by observing and learning various teaching methodologies. These interactive teaching concept classes are integral to the preservation of the art. By focusing on details and learning how to explain concepts the student deepens his or her knowledge of the art and ensures it will pass on to the next generation. Space in these practical classes are limited and have to be reserved.

The Omaha Blue Waves E.D.G.E. classes are made up of great martial artists. Our E.D.G.E. membership is made up of individuals of all ages and ranks. Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts believes it is important to show the public how exciting martial arts can be for everyone. It is amazing to watch this dedicated group of people work together to create spectacular shows and amazing competition. Whether they perform at a special event or compete at a tournament. Omaha Blue Waves is sure to engage the audience.If you are interested in something new, something different to set your mind on fire with possibilities … Omaha Blue Waves may be for you. Omaha Blue Waves offers exciting classes for those students interested in in stretching their training and performing at the highest levels. Our Team has performed as an opening act for the “Shaolin Monks – Circle of Life” show at the Orpheum, at River City Round-Up, the Omaha Children’s Museum, and a host of other events throughout

E.D.G.E. TEAM (DEMO/TOURNAMENT TEAM)

Saturday: 10:00 AM -10:30 AM

Wednesday: 5:40 PM – 6:00 PM

SWORD CLASSES:

Monday: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts offers Kumdo/Hapkido Sword classes to students who have reached an intermediate rank at the school. These specialized classes compare and contrast sword use through various styles of martial art arts including Kumdo, Hapkido, and Poekoelan. Students have the opportunity to learn various traditional and creative weapons patterns, as well as, interactive sword play using replica wooden or foam covered swords. Space for these classes are limited, see your instructor for more details.

What is Creative Martial Arts?

The concept of adding creative moves to elements of traditional martial arts is sometimes referred to as “tricking” or “tumbling for martial arts”, but is less intense than extreme martial arts. Creative interpretation are the focus of this sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience without the use of extreme tumbling techniques.

This form of innovative martial arts is taught all over the world. Many of the moves appear more acrobatic and complex than they are. These stunning movements attain the goal of capturing the crowd, improving physical agility, balance, strength, coordination, and endurance, as well as performing an artistic display of talent.

PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment in traditional classes at Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts are required prior to taking Creative Classes!

CREATIVE MARTIAL ARTS

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

ROTATIONAL WEAPONS

Tuesday: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

This is a space limited class open to intermediate students and above at Omaha Blue Waves. It is considered an introductory class to traditional martial arts weapons. Students are given the opportunity to learn basic weapons patterns and use from various martial arts styles. Our rotational weapons classes include:

Bo (Staffs) – Staff weapons have been used in almost every culture. Our classes focus on staff use primarily in Korean arts, but students have the opportunity to explore the differences of weapon use between cultures and geographical locations.
Cane – The cane is taught from a Hapkido use perspective. Students are given the opportunity to develop basic self defense skills in this weapon and to learn basic use patterns.
Tonfa – This impact weapon is the forerunner of the modern PR-24 and was originally developed as a farm implement. Students are taught a basic pattern and rudimentary use of the weapon.
Knife/Edged weapons – Are the most commonly used of all weapons. Students are introduced to defense and use concepts for edged weapons (utilizing safe rubber or wooden replicas) as they are taught in Korean and Indonesian martial art styles.

    
 
 
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