Family Martial Arts Studio

Traditional Martial Art Values - Complete Self Defense Education

2540 Route 55, Poughquag, NY 845-227-3308

Since 2001 the Family Martial Arts Studio has been providing superior instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Combat Hapkido to the Dutchess County area. We offer classes for children, teens, and adults, as well as private lessons for individuals, families, and groups. Please contact us to learn more and let us help get you started on your journey into the martial arts.

YOUR FIRST TWO LESSONS ARE FREE!

Call today to begin with our two free introductory lessons. There is no obligation, we look forward to giving you a chance to see what our programs include, and finding the right schedule for you to get started.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY: ONE MONTH TRIAL MEMBERSHIP IN ANY OF OUR MARTIAL ART CLASSES, ONLY $99

TAE KWON DO

The Family Martial Arts Studio offers classes in the traditional Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. Our classes are focused on the important values that martial arts training will develop including focus, confidence, self control, self discipline, courtesy, and respect. Our school provides a safe and fun environment for students to learn self defense, goal setting, and the importance of health and exercise. Our teaching style is designed to engage students in physical techniques and exercises that will build strength, flexibility, and coordination. Students will also benefit from the development of focus, concentration, and confidence that are the skills of a trained Martial Artist.

How is our school different from other martial art classes and activities you have to choose from?

  • Our main focus is to provide students with real, practical skills that will benefit them inside and outside of the dojang. Our instructors are certified, experienced teachers who can provide the knowledge, direction, and encouragement that help students to reach their full potential.

  • Tae Kwon Do is an art of focus and determination. Students will learn the techniques that have been passed on for generations to build these qualities. Mental concentration and physical challenges are a part of the training. Each student will progress because of their own personal effort and abilities.

  • We are not about competition and awards. We are life long Martial Artists who are hoping to pass on the benefits and experiences that have enhanced our lives to our students.

COMBAT HAPKIDO

Our Combat Hapkido (Chon Tu Kwon Hapkido) program is a very practical and realistic Martial Art. This is a very scientific martial art style that incorporates joint locking, breakaway techniques, pressure point targeting, and defense against grappling techniques. No matter what your size or strength, you can develop the skills to be able to defend yourself and your family. Classes are designed to help you build coordination and a working knowledge of the body to react in various self defense situations. Students of all levels of experience are encouraged to train and practice techniques that will enhance their abilities to break away from, control, or disengage from an unwanted attack. Our instructors have trained with the founder of the system, Grandmaster John Pellegrini, and with many talented Martial Artists, as a charter school of the International Combat Hapkido Federation.

This is a unique martial arts class for adults and teens only. Students can expect to learn proper form and technique for striking and kicking through practice on targets. You will also be working with partners in class to learn how to apply techniques and make them effective. Proper respect and dafety measures while working with partners is expected and always applied in our classes.

Private Lessons and Seminars

In addition to our regular program, the instructors at the Family Martial Arts Studio are available to teach private classes for individuals and families, or seminars for larger groups. We have had great responses from professionals, executives, and children’s organizations who have attended our self defense seminars. We are happy to offer personalized training for students who would rather train in a one on one class setting. These private lessons also work great for students with special needs, or students who are unable to commit to our regular class schedule. Please give us a call at 845-227-3308, or email MasterTripi@FamilyMAS.com.

Entering a Martial Art class does not have to be intimidating, or require that you are already in outstanding physical shape. Everyone should have the knowledge and training to defend themselves in dangerous situations.

Everyone can practice and benefit from self-defense training regardless of age, gender, size, strength, or level of fitness. We are happy to offer a personalized and unique training experience.

Master Bernard Tripi

Master Tripi has been training in the Martial Arts since 1988. As soon as he began, he knew this was going to be a never ending life long pursuit. His greatest goal was to become an instructor and spread his love and appreciation for the martial arts. He has been teaching martial arts to children, teens, and adults since 1996.

  • 6th Dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt

  • 5th Dan Combat Hapkido Black Belt

  • World Tae Kwon Do Ferderation Kukkiwon Certification

  • International Combat Hapkido Federation (ICHF) Charter member since 2003

  • ICHF Master Instructor Certification

  • ICHF Anatomical Targeting Strategies Certification

  • ICHF Ground Survival Certification

  • Kali Silat Master Instructor Certification

  • 2005 Action Martial Martial Arts Black Hall of Fame Inductee

  • 2010 World Karate Union Hall of Fame Inductee

Master Cristine Tripi

Master Tripi has been training in the martial arts since 1995. Considering that owning a Dojang was going to become a family business, she continued to train and teach, discovering what a fulfilling experience this would become.

  • 5th Dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt

  • 5th Dan Combat Hapkido Black Belt

  • WTF Kukkiwon Certification

  • International Combat Hapkido Federation Charter member since 2003

  • ICHF Master Instructor Certification

  • Kali Silat Instructor Certification

  • 2010 World Karate Union Hall of Fame Inductee

Master Samantha Tripi

Master Samantha started training in 2007 at the very young age of 3 and has never stopped. She began teaching classes in 2022 and she received her 4th Dan in Tae Kwon Do after 16 years of training in 2023. She has also began training in Combat Hapkido in 2022 to expand her martial arts experience.

  • 4th Dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt

Contact Us

Please feel free to fill in our contact form, or send an email to MasterTripi@FamilyMAS.com, or give us a call at 845-227-3308, or stop in to our school at 2540 Route 55, Poughquag, NY right in the Beekman Town Plaza.

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