Classes are taught by Sensei Hurd, a 5th Degree Black Belt and two time Hall of Fame Inductee.

• 1970 to 1973 ~ Mr. Hurd spent three years in the United States Marines Corps and was discharged with an Honorabe Discharge in 1973.
  
  
• 1973 ~ Mr. Hurd studied Business Management and College Accounting at Wayne State University, obtaining an Associates Degree in both.
  
  
• 1973 to 1978 ~ Mr. Hurd attended Karate and Judo Schools of America under Sensei Larry Malo. Since enrolling, he competed as an ameteur in martial arts tournaments on local and national levels. He opened his first martial arts studio in Wayne, Michigan and had over 450 students enrolled in his first year.
  
  
• 1978 ~ Sensei Hurd chose to continue his martial arts education in the Professional Karate Association and the World Karate Association, internationally recognized sanctioning bodies for Professional Full-Contact Karate. He trained with boxers Tommy (the Hit Man) Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Larry Holmes, Micky Goodwin, Greg Payne, and others.
  
  
• 1983 ~ Mr. Hurd became the World Karate Association United States Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating Steve Mackey, the number two World Rated contender from Kansas City, Missouri. The win placed Mr. Hurd with an internationally recognized status and three title defenses on national television networks and ESPN.
  
  
• 1986 ~ Mr. Hurd was inducted into the American Karate Black Belt Hall of Fame as Competitor of the Year.
  
  
• 1990 ~ Mr. Hurd was honored with a second induction into the AKBBA Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. In December, Mr. Hurd retired from competition. He became involved in law enforcement and was hired at the University of Arizona Medical Center. He was active in martial arts teaching self defense seminars and wellness workshops for local law enforcement agencies, college campuses, and security companies.
  
  
• 1996 ~ Mr. Hurd graduated from The State of Arizona Correctional Officers Training Academy. He rewrote and implemented the self defense, safety, and wellness programs for COTA.

PMA Children's Program is a national based program designed and implemented by the Young Olympians, sanctioned by the AAU and United States Karate Union Judges.

Karate Program: Pro-Martial Arts is an american system based on traditional Korean Tae Kwon Do and the Japanese Shodokan system, with an emphasis on using 50% feet and 50% hand technique. All students are worked with on an individual and group level in every class they attend. All testing requirements and certifications are internationally recognized. PMA is sanctioned by the AAU and the United States Karate Union Judges.

Warning Without Notice! ~ PMA Self Defense Program: This program will give you tips to create the safest environment possible by focusing on:

• How to be aware of your surroundings at all times.
  
• The importance of self-worth.
  
• Why we need mental and physical aspects of self-defense.
  
• Inroduce the motivations and behaviors of criminals and what they look for in their victims.
  
• Learn how to fight an attacker's weaknesses, not his strengths.

American Kickboxing: Martial artist seem to appreciate this no-nonsense approach to kicking, punching, and moving because these skills can stand alone or be used to augment more traditional styles.

KickFit: A workout that ROCKS! Our kickboxing fitness program kicks aerobic butt and offers a number of advantages that a traditional exercise or aerobics program just can't touch.

Jiu-Jitsu: Jiu-Jitsu represents one of the most complete Martial Arts systems. It contains self-defense technique for all reach distances (kicking, boxing and trapping, throwing and groundwork) as well as defense against attacks by opponents using weapons.

At PMA College, there are NO TESTING FEES!
All students are worked with on an individual and group basis. Students train at their own pace. There are no scheduled testing dates. Students test when they are ready, as recommended by Sensei Hurd.
All students are allowed to attend open martial arts tournaments.

Pro-Martial Arts College is located in downtown Martinsville, at the square. Nestled above SuperSports, the dojo is easily accessible from the street with a sidewalk entrance.

You can contact ProMac at

(765) 349 - 0900

or

promac@promartialartscollege.com

Pro-Martial Arts College
59 1/2 E. Washington St.
Martinsville, IN 46151

Office Hours
Martinsville Location
Monday through Friday

1:00pm to 10:00pm