The North American Taekwondo and Hoi Jeon Moo Sool Academy

Welcome to the North American Tae Kwon Do and Hoi Jeon Moo Sool Academy (NATA). With over 50 years of world-class instruction the NATA is the home to the best, time tested martial arts education in the Ypsilanti / Ann Arbor area. Our Devoted instructors combined with the excellent martial arts curriculum positions our members for success in the classroom, in the workplace, and in life in general.

The NATA carries a tradition of serving students in the Ann Arbor area and throughout the southeast Michigan area for decades from the heart of Ypsilanti. While offering instruction in the Art of Tae Kwon Do and Hoi Jeon Moo Sool (Hapkido), our academy is comprised of a 95 square foot training area, a full martial art supply store, and a complete fitness center, maintaining a standard for martial arts unmatched in the area.

Arguably the world's most popular martial art, Tae Kwon Do is a system physical and mental education originating from the country of Korea. Tae Kwon Do is a complete martial art comprised of self-defense, sporting, and personal cultivation as well as an officially recognized Olympic sport. Empty hand techniques are stressed, while focusing on attacking with one's feet. Through training Tae Kwon Do students will learn focus and discipline while improving their overall fitness. Because of this, Tae Kwon Do is an excellent martial art for all ages.

Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is a specialized variety of Hapkido, a form of self defense and personal development. Focusing on the power of the circle and revolving motions, Hoi Jeon Moo Sool focuses on rerouting the energy of an attacker and employing the use of joint locks, pressure points, chokes, throws, and other infighting techniques in addition to conventional striking techniques from boxing and kickboxing. Though training Hoi Jeon Moo Sool, students attain a better sense of coordination as well as level of inner peace and focus.