OUR STORY
Mission
Our mission is to cultivate healthy students in body, mind, and spirit by providing space to train, learn, and connect.
Vision
We are community builders, mentors, and friends working to redefine the role of the martial arts as a tool for individual and community growth.
Values
More than just a martial arts gym, we view our role of building strong students as our way of contributing to a healthier community. Our values are reflected in every aspect of our organization. We strive to be: accessible, inclusive, responsive, and collaborative.
History
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy was founded in 2012 by Master Naomi Even-Aberle and Master Nik Aberle. We quickly outgrew our single mixed-age class hosted at the Roosevelt Swim Center in Rapid City, SD. In 2014 we moved to our first official gym location and expanded our programming to better serve smaller class sizes and more appropriate age ranges. In 2016 we expanded again and moved in with Barefoot Dance Studios, which started a wonderful two-year collaboration between our martial arts training and their movement-based programming. As we grew we expanded our programming and now we offer a robust program schedule including classes for all ages and skill levels. Our programs and teaching philosophies utilize the martial arts values of courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit to guide the student's journey.
Our mission is to cultivate healthy students in body, mind, and spirit by providing space to train, learn, and connect.
Vision
We are community builders, mentors, and friends working to redefine the role of the martial arts as a tool for individual and community growth.
Values
More than just a martial arts gym, we view our role of building strong students as our way of contributing to a healthier community. Our values are reflected in every aspect of our organization. We strive to be: accessible, inclusive, responsive, and collaborative.
History
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy was founded in 2012 by Master Naomi Even-Aberle and Master Nik Aberle. We quickly outgrew our single mixed-age class hosted at the Roosevelt Swim Center in Rapid City, SD. In 2014 we moved to our first official gym location and expanded our programming to better serve smaller class sizes and more appropriate age ranges. In 2016 we expanded again and moved in with Barefoot Dance Studios, which started a wonderful two-year collaboration between our martial arts training and their movement-based programming. As we grew we expanded our programming and now we offer a robust program schedule including classes for all ages and skill levels. Our programs and teaching philosophies utilize the martial arts values of courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit to guide the student's journey.
Our Facility
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy believes in building community through collaborations, and it is with this goal in mind that we have partnered with Barefoot Dance Studio. Our gym is housed within The Gap complex located at 412 Oshkosh Street with Barefoot Dance Studio and Sol Yoga. We are host to a dedicated training space, lobby, restrooms, and an independent parking lot.
Click to learn more about Barefoot Dance Studio and the amazing programs they offer.
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
412 Oshkosh Street Suite #2
Rapid City, SD 57701
[email protected]
1-605-388-2133
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy believes in building community through collaborations, and it is with this goal in mind that we have partnered with Barefoot Dance Studio. Our gym is housed within The Gap complex located at 412 Oshkosh Street with Barefoot Dance Studio and Sol Yoga. We are host to a dedicated training space, lobby, restrooms, and an independent parking lot.
Click to learn more about Barefoot Dance Studio and the amazing programs they offer.
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
412 Oshkosh Street Suite #2
Rapid City, SD 57701
[email protected]
1-605-388-2133
Our Lineage
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy (FCMAA) has a strong lineage of traditional martial arts and is a satellite gym under Strongheart Martial Arts Academy in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Strongheart is under the direction of 6th degree Master Instructor Nathan Schutz, South Dakota Regional Director of the Greenquist Academy Association. We are a proud member of the Greenquist Academy Taekwondo Association under the direction of 8th degree Grand Master Eric Greenquist, Vice President of the United States Chang Moo Kwan Taekwondo Union (USCTU), and President of the Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation.
Greenquist Academy Taekwondo Association is a member of the USCTU, the third-largest Martial Arts Association in the United States. Its headquarters are in Moorhead, MN, and has over 8,000 members.
The USCTU is a member of the World Chang Moo Kwan, one of the 13 original schools of Taekwondo to come together to form a unified Taekwondo in the Kukkiwon. It has its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.
Greenquist Academy Taekwondo Association is a member of the USCTU, the third-largest Martial Arts Association in the United States. Its headquarters are in Moorhead, MN, and has over 8,000 members.
The USCTU is a member of the World Chang Moo Kwan, one of the 13 original schools of Taekwondo to come together to form a unified Taekwondo in the Kukkiwon. It has its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.
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