Those specializing in the Martial Arts Program will dedicate one hour each morning to their training, with additional opportunities for optional specialized training in the afternoon. The rest of the day, they will participate in all the fun and excitement that Greenwood Trails has to offer. This includes swimming, boating, adventure course, hiking, sports, creative and performing arts, campfires, special events, evening activities, and much more.

About United Martial Arts

United Martial Arts is not just an exercise or self defense program. It is a proven way for your child to develop a strong, disciplined mind and healthy body.

Through this training, students are taught respect and communication, discipline and determination. True confidence and self esteem are natural outcomes of the process of learning and developing ones physical skills through practice. The correct and well balanced movements, forms and exercises taught in this unique and ancient system of martial and healing arts have been passed down from generation to generation through specially developed teaching methods. The basis of self respect, respecting one's surroundings and environment and the respect for other living beings is the foundation to the approach.

The lessons your child will learn though their training, whether they only attend a single summer, or continue to practice for years to come, will positively affect every aspect of their lives, their understanding of their own minds and bodies, and their relationships to others around them.

About the Coordinator

Ian Factor is the overall coordinator of the Martial Arts Program at Greenwood Trails. He has been studying Martial Arts for over 30 years and teaching for over 15 years. He has trained with masters from around the world, and teaches students and instructors in the United States and Europe. He currently holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Body Mind Systems and is recognized as a senior student of Yangs Martial Arts Association (YMAA) under the direct tutelage of Master Yang, Jwing Ming.

A complete system comprised of the following traditional
martial and healing arts:

Kung Fu (Gong Fu)
Bagwa Chung (Pa Kua Chang)
Tai Chi (Taiji) / Chi Kung (Qigong)
Ai Ki Do / Hap Ki Do (Chin Na)
Udo /Judo (Jujistsu)
Kong Su (TaeKwonDo)