Structured Programs

At Greenwood Taekwon-Do & Self Defense, our carefully structured programs are designed to bring out the very best in every student. For our younger students, our program strives to:

1. Build Confidence that enables students to achieve higher goals.

2. Increase concentration that very often pays off in the form of better grades in school.

3. Develop coordination and balance that will improve performance in many other activities.

4. Develop self-discipline that will give students the power to resist the many bad influences that face todays youth.

The instruction team at Greenwood Taekwon-Do & Self Defense is headed by Grandmaster D.J. Sias. All assistant instructors have been personally trained by Grandmaster Sias, and have the patience, skill, and dedication to bring out the best in every student.

Our programs are built around the following:

• Effort

• Perseverance

• Respect

• Self-Control

• Courtesy

• Confidence

• Indomitable Spirit

• Discipline

In addition to our conventional martial arts classes, we offer:

1. Adult and executive classes

2. Private instruction (on a limited basis)

3. The all new non-contact cardio-martial arts exercise work, known as "OSB" (One Step Beyond).

(Information on these classes are available upon request)

Grandmaster D.J. Sias is a veteran of over 4 decades in the martial arts, and has trained students at every level, up to and including the Master level.  He presently holds an 9th Degree Black Belt, and has promoted over 170 students to Black Belt.

In addition to being the Chief Instructor of Greenwood Taekwon-Do, he has served as the chairman of the Board for Southern Martial Arts Inc., since it’s inception in 1983.

Having been a tournament competitor as well as an instructor, he has had membership and professional affiliation with several martial arts organizations and associations.
Grandmaster Sias also instructs classes in close quarter self defense, (Jui-Jutsu) oriental weaponry (kobudo) and the art of the Samurai Sword (Iaido).