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Program Name: American Martial Arts Academy
Program Address: 402 Reynolds Rd, Glasgow KY
Contact Phone: (270) 651-3446
Website: http://www.hunterkarate.com/
Detail: Mr. Hunter is a 28 year veteran of the martial arts and holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. In addition, Mr. Hunter also holds Dan (blackbelt) ranks in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Jujitsu, as well as Kung Fu. Additionally, Mr. Hunter is a licensed Tactical Master Instructor for CDT and LRT. Mr. Hunter began his martial arts training at the age of 10 in Nashville Tennessee under the direction of Mike Green. During his tenure with Mr. Green, Mr. Hunter attained the rank of 1st Degree blackbelt as well as won hundreds of open karate tournaments. Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Hunter joined the U.S. Army as a member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. During his time at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Hunter continued his training with Mr. James Johnson ( co-author of the Special Forces Hand to Hand Combat Manual) as well as assisted Mr. Johnson in instructing many of the fabled "Green Berets". It was also during this time that Mr. Hunter served our country in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. For his meritorious service, Mr. Hunter was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. After completing his military obligation, Mr. Hunter moved to Kentucky and pursued at Bachelors Degree as well as an Army Officer Commission at Western Kentucky University. It was during this time that American Martial Arts Academy was born. Also during this time Mr. Hunter began training with Master Greg Lee and Master Richard Hackworth in various Korean arts. In 1995 Mr. Hunter graduated college and accepted an Army Reserve commission where he now serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. American Martial Arts Academy is a charter member of Black Belt Schools of America. BBSA is an organization of over 1,000 schools dedicated to teaching mental benefits through the use of physical skills. As a member of this organization, Mr. Hunter and his students have had the opportunity to train with some of the best and most recognized martial artists in the world. In a short period of time, Mr. Hunter and his staff have built one of the largest and most successful schools in Kentucky. In 1998 AMAA was recognized by the World Head of Family Sokeship Counsel as the National School of the Year. In 2000 Mr. Hunter was awarded the prestigious Master Instructor of the Year Award by the same organization as well as one of the Top "50" schools Nationwide 3 times by the Black Belt Schools of America.
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American Martial Arts Academy, Glasgow KY
Program Address: 402 Reynolds Rd, Glasgow KY
Contact Phone: (270) 651-3446
Website: http://www.hunterkarate.com/
Detail: Mr. Hunter is a 28 year veteran of the martial arts and holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. In addition, Mr. Hunter also holds Dan (blackbelt) ranks in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Jujitsu, as well as Kung Fu. Additionally, Mr. Hunter is a licensed Tactical Master Instructor for CDT and LRT. Mr. Hunter began his martial arts training at the age of 10 in Nashville Tennessee under the direction of Mike Green. During his tenure with Mr. Green, Mr. Hunter attained the rank of 1st Degree blackbelt as well as won hundreds of open karate tournaments. Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Hunter joined the U.S. Army as a member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. During his time at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Hunter continued his training with Mr. James Johnson ( co-author of the Special Forces Hand to Hand Combat Manual) as well as assisted Mr. Johnson in instructing many of the fabled "Green Berets". It was also during this time that Mr. Hunter served our country in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. For his meritorious service, Mr. Hunter was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. After completing his military obligation, Mr. Hunter moved to Kentucky and pursued at Bachelors Degree as well as an Army Officer Commission at Western Kentucky University. It was during this time that American Martial Arts Academy was born. Also during this time Mr. Hunter began training with Master Greg Lee and Master Richard Hackworth in various Korean arts. In 1995 Mr. Hunter graduated college and accepted an Army Reserve commission where he now serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. American Martial Arts Academy is a charter member of Black Belt Schools of America. BBSA is an organization of over 1,000 schools dedicated to teaching mental benefits through the use of physical skills. As a member of this organization, Mr. Hunter and his students have had the opportunity to train with some of the best and most recognized martial artists in the world. In a short period of time, Mr. Hunter and his staff have built one of the largest and most successful schools in Kentucky. In 1998 AMAA was recognized by the World Head of Family Sokeship Counsel as the National School of the Year. In 2000 Mr. Hunter was awarded the prestigious Master Instructor of the Year Award by the same organization as well as one of the Top "50" schools Nationwide 3 times by the Black Belt Schools of America.
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