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Welcome to the online home of Sacred Warrior Martial Arts Academy (SWMAA), a ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. SWMAA is pleased to offer Christ-centered martial arts
instruction for ages five and older in Tai Chi, Shinsei Na Bujutsu, and Crux Mixed Martial Arts. All SWMAA
instruction is provided on a donation basis, and each class is taught from an explicitly Biblical perspective with a
clear distinction made between the teachings of Jesus Christ and the non-Biblical religions which are the philosophical foundation
for traditional Asian martial arts. Each class includes Bible reading, a devotion, and prayer.
Tai Chi (Chinese for Grand Ultimate) is an ancient Chinese exercise involving slow movements and deep
breathing. Regular practice of Tai Chi helps cultivate the body's bioenergy or chi, which is a key to maintaining health
and vitality.
Shinsei Na Bujutsu (Japanese for Holy Martial Art) is an officially sanctioned hybrid martial arts
system combining elements of Jujitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi with Christian discipleship. Students learn
self-defense, the Jo (Japanese Short Staff), prearranged sequences called forms, memorize Bible verses, and read and discuss
articles and books dealing with the philosophy and practice of martial arts from a Biblical perspective.
Crux Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) teaches fighting from the three essential ranges of combat -- stand-up,
clinch and ground. Crux MMA training includes strategies and techniques for striking, trapping, takedowns and grappling;
all with a view to ultimately submitting the opponent. Although MMA has no traditional rank awarding system, Crux MMA
students may concurrently earn rank in Senshi Ryu Jujitsu. The word Crux was chosen because of its dual meaning.
On the one hand, it means the critical or essential part of something. This relates to the actual MMA training and
its focus on the essential ranges of combat. On the other hand, Crux was chosen because it is the Latin word for cross.
This reminds the student that the cross of Christ is the critical and essential point of all of life, and self-denial and
cross bearing is what a Christian must continually do.
Classes meet at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 111 S. Broadway St., Heber Springs, AR 72543 according
to the following schedule.
- Tai Chi
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Shinsei Na Bujutsu
- Monday
- 5:00 - 5:45 pm (ages 5 to 9)
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm (ages 10 and older)
- Crux Mixed Martial Arts
- Monday
- 7:45 - 9:15 pm (ages 16 and older)
For more information please contact Dr. T.J. Gentry, Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church and Sr. Instructor of
Sacred Warrior Martial Arts Academy at revdrgentry@yahoo.com or 501-691-4186.
SWMAA is a proud member of the World Christian Martial Arts Association and the World Christian Taekwondo Federation.
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