Jim Sherman's Martial Arts

Master James P. Sherman
(Founder/Master Instructor Na Cha Shin Ui)
Black Belt Combat Hapkido; MD State Director ICHF; CDT Tactical Master Instructor; ITC Executive Protection Specialist.
Member:
Martial Arts Industry Association
International Combat Hapkido Federation
Independent Tae Kwon Do Association
United States Judo Association
CDT Training

There are many reasons why people study martial arts; self-defense, self-discipline, and exercise are just a few. Martial Arts provides these things and much more. As you progress, you will develop skills and self-confidence that will carry into many facets of your life.

SMAART

Sherman’s Martial Arts Aggression Response Training is a self-defense program designed especially for women. This course teaches not only realistic self-defense methods but also concentrates on adrenaline stress conditioning. Our instructors have the specific training and certifications for teaching women’s courses. The SMAART course is broken down into three main areas of study: safety awareness, physical techniques, and adrenaline stress conditioning.
Ages: women, 16 years and older
Fees: Level 1, 2 or 3 - 2 hour course - Members $75; Register for all 3 courses and save 10%
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Visit www.shermansmartialarts.com or call 1-888-747-KICK (5425) for next class.

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction for those that are just too busy to come to our martial arts classes or for those that would like to improve their existing martial arts techniques. All private lessons are 30-minutes long and are scheduled by appointment only.
Ages: 3 - Adult
Fees: $25 - $75, depending on instructor
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Schedule with instructors to fit your needs.

Lil’Dragons

This is a 35-minute class designed for children that do not have the maturity to attend our youth program. It places more emphasis on building self esteem and confidence skills than technical martial arts moves. This class allows children to socialize and learn skills necessary for transition into school.
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Fees: Members $80 a month; Non-Members $85 a month
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.; Friday 4:30 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Youth Beginner/Intermediate Program

This 50-minute class begins with warm-up exercises that prepare the body for vigorous demands placed on it while practicing martial arts. A variety of drills and contests are used to improve skills and coordination. Classes are designed to emphasize goal setting, achievement, and reward. Students are encouraged to attend class at least two days a week.
Ages: 7-15 years
Fees: Members $100 a month; Non-members $105 a month
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Monday & Wednesday 5:10 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.; Friday 5:10 p.m.-5:55 p.m., Saturday 9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Youth Advanced/Black Belt Club Program

This class is for ranks that are Blue belt and above unless in Black Belt club. The BBC program is for students that are dedicated to achieving Black Belt and beyond. These students will be required to attend 3 classes a week and will receive a 10% discount on equipment, discounted belt promotions, discounts on certain special events, free scheduled private lessons once a month, and begin leadership training with Lil’Dragon classes.
Ages: 7-15 years
Fees: Members $100 - $130 (BBC) a month; Non-members $105 - $135 (BBC) a month
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 6:55 p.m.; Monday & Wednesday 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. (Masters Club: Brown-Black Belts); Friday 6:00 - 6:55 p.m., and Saturday 10:40 - 11:25 a.m.

Martial Arts Party

Let your child be a Black Belt for the day during an action packed martial arts party at the Big Vanilla’s Sherman’s Martial Arts Center. Party options include pizza, invitations, 2 hours of martial arts instruction with games! See our Parties and Celebrations page for more information.

Mixed Martial Arts

Combat Hapkido/Kickboxing

This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of Muay Tai kickboxing and Brazilian Ju Jitsu. This is our core self-defense curriculum for black belts and adults. Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self-protection that includes an extensive variety of joint locks, pressure points, grappling, and disarming techniques. Combat Hapkido’s dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy and bio-kinetics as well as psychology and strategy.
Ages: 15 years and older
Fees: Members $100 a month; Non-Members $105 a month
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: Monday/Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.; Friday 7:05 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Thanksgiving Instructional Camp

Each day includes 6 hours of martial arts instruction, karate games, swim time at Big V pool and a lunch time movie. Half day camps are available, please email or call for more information. Sign up soon because these camps fill up! These camps are a lot of fun and also a lot of hard work. Just ask any student or any parent about their camp experience! Non-Karate Students are Welcome
Ages: 3- 13 years
Fee: 3 days $180/$150 for BBC members; or $65 a day
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: November 22, 23, 24 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day

Parents Night Out Martial Arts

Join us in a night of karate fun and games. We will be watching PG movies, swimming and many martial arts activities. This is a great time for all your children and they may bring their friends or sibling for all the karate fun. Non-Karate Students are Welcome
Ages: 3- 13 years
Fee: $30 per child/$15 for each additional sibling or friend
Primary Activity Room: Sherman’s Martial Arts Studio at Big Vanilla
Dates & Times: BACK TO SCHOOL, Saturday, August 14th form 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; HALLOWEEN, Friday, October 23rd from 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Costume Contest)

Big Vanilla Members receive $5/month off membership dues!

There is a one-time registration fee of $149 for Lil’ Dragons and Youth Martial Arts programs. There is a $199 one-time registration fee for all adult programs which include a year membership to ICHF federation and uniform or Sprawl fight shorts and MMA gloves depending on program choice. We do have discounts for multi students on Registration Fees, please call or email for more information. Call Jim Sherman at 888-747-KICK (5425) or email: info@shermansmartialarts.com. See separate registration form.