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Mission Statement: Our mission is to achieve Success through Excellence.
Striving for excellence is not a journey for superiority, competing with others or about
outstripping someone. Excellence means being better tomorrow than you were yesterday. We achieve excellence by matching practice
with potential.
Motto: Reach one, Teach one!
"In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence,
the second listening,
the third remembering,
the fourth practicing,
the fifth --- teaching others."
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INTRODUCTION
Thomas Williams is the chief instructor and senior master of American Karate and Martial Science. He holds black belt ranks in several disciplines.
His mission is to achieve excellence by matching
hard work with potential. He believes that at any point in a persons life if you can reach one you can teach one. The physical
and cultural arts are uniquely suited for the personal development of children and adults, stressing such values as respect,
discipline, courage and integrity while also teaching goal-setting skills and instilling a positive work ethic. Psychological
studies show that quality martial arts training improves the ability to focus, to concentrate, self-discipline, self-confidence,
self-esteem, and the ability to manage stress. Martial arts also provide positive peer influence, pro-social activity and
positive leadership from the instructors.
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OUR SYSTEM
American Karate and Martial Science is an eclectic system of martial skills which should
not be confused with or considered to be a newly created martial art. It is merely my perspectives, influences and strengths
of the martial arts of TaeKwon-Do, GoJu, Kenpo and modern Arnis.
What I have learned from these schools of thought have been compiled, absorbed and distributed
back to my students. Therefore, I can not claim to instruct my students in the classical forms of these martial arts. It is
what I have given them. Although It may not be classical, it is traditional. Traditional because there is a method and philosophy
of how the martial arts have been taught and how my students will instruct their students and so on. Remember, over a period
of time, even traditions change. It is every instructors hope that any changes made are positive changes which will help and
aid in the growth and development of his/her particular system.
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Mr. Williams is the Kansas Representative for the Independent Martial Arts Federation. The Federation provides
rank and instructor recognition to martial artists from all disciplines that have found themselves without an instructor
or the means to obtain regular promotions.
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Alliance Martial Arts Association
Midwest Brotherhood Karate Association
Midwest Karate Officials Association
Independent Martial Arts Federation
International Independent Martial Arts Association
United States Martial Arts Association
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