The Training Mat (TTM)

The new TTM website is up and running folks. Our new address is: TTMmartialarts.comThe new TTM website is up and running folks. Our new address is: TTMmartialarts.com

Freedom is not free. Thank you to our veterans.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mr. O'Dell. Woke up this morning to this text from Mr. Houston. "The house burned down. Katrina, Wolfie, and I are okay. Everything is gone. Katrina's mom, the dogs, and the cat all died in the fire."... For those who do not know him, he's my younger brother and Co-Founder of TTM. He and his wife moved to Maryland a few years ago due to his father-in-laws declining health. This is a gut punch for a family who was still recovering from the death of the father-in-law in conjunction with the premature birth of their son. This leaves them with nothing more than their health and the clothes on their backs. Can't imagine what they are going through. If there was ever a reason to support a GoFundme - this is it. Please share this and help make this go viral. https://www.gofundme.com/f/markkaty

James Ibrao passed away recently, in so doing, ended another chapter in the history of Kenpo. Known in many circles as one of Ed Parker's first black belts, he went on to study under many notable martial art masters, among them the late Jimmy H. Woo. Having trained with him for nearly a year, his passing strikes particularly close to home. Our condolences to his family.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mr. O'Dell. Woke up this morning to this text from Mr. Houston. "The house burned down. Katrina, Wolfie, and I are okay. Everything is gone. Katrina's mom, the dogs, and the cat all died in the fire."... For those who do not know him, he's my younger brother and Co-Founder of TTM. He and his wife moved to Maryland a few years ago due to his father-in-laws declining health. This is a gut punch for a family who was still recovering from the death of the father-in-law in conjunction with the premature birth of their son. This leaves them with nothing more than their health and the clothes on their backs. Can't imagine what they are going through. If there was ever a reason to support a GoFundme - this is it. Please share this and help make this go viral. https://www.gofundme.com/f/markkaty

Quick favor to ask. A shirt was misplaced around back. One of our students received it as a gift. If you've seen it or if it went home with you by accident, please let us know.

James Ibrao passed away recently, in so doing, ended another chapter in the history of Kenpo. Known in many circles as one of Ed Parker's first black belts, he went on to study under many notable martial art masters, among them the late Jimmy H. Woo. Having trained with him for nearly a year, his passing strikes particularly close to home. Our condolences to his family.

In honor and remembrance.

Quick favor to ask. A shirt was misplaced around back. One of our students received it as a gift. If you've seen it or if it went home with you by accident, please let us know.

Day 2 of Advanced Testing is off to a great start. Congratulations to Mr. Bush on becoming TTM's eleventh Black Belt. Well done and well earned. 7-25-20

Final test of the weekend: Mr. Smyth Black Belt test going on now, 7-25-20

Mr. Espinoza's Black Belt test going on now, 7-26-20

Day 2 of Advanced Testing is off to a great start. Congratulations to Mr. Bush on becoming TTM's eleventh Black Belt. Well done and well earned. 7-25-20

Mr. Simpson Black Belt test - wrapping up now