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Southern Minnesota Martial Arts proudly serving North Mankato since 2004
Southern Minnesota Martial Arts has Classes in North Mankato, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Bill Hough
Founder and Head Instructor
Mr. Bill Hough, currently a 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, started his martial arts training while in the US Army. As a Sergeant in the Infantry, Bill taught hand-to-hand self-defense, and graduated from the Army’s Master Fitness program. Mr. Hough started training in Tae Kwon Do in 1996, and opened his own school in 2004. He started his Krav Maga training in 2013; after training at the Alpha Krav Maga Compound in Chicago, Illinois, Bill was certified as an AKMI instructor.
Mr. William Hough:
- 25 + years martial arts experience
- Over 12 years instructing
- Certified International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF-USA) school owner & instructor
- Certified ITF-USA 4th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo
- Certified Alpha Krav Maga International Instructor
- Alpha Krav Maga International affiliated school owner
- Head instructor – Taekwondo and Krav Maga
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) trained personal trainer
- First aid/CPR certified
Joshua Hough
Lead Instructor
Joshua Hough started training in Taekwondo at age 5 and has earned the rank of 3rd Dan Black Belt. In the past 20 years, Mr. Hough has established himself as an aggressive competitor, holding state titles in Point Sparring, Sword Sparring, and Forms. Joshua is the Lead instructor for the Dragon and Youth Taekwondo Programs.
Mr. Joshua Hough
- 3rd Dan Black Belt Taekwondo
- 20 years martial arts experience
- Junior Black belt mentor
- Lead instructor – Dragons and Youth Taekwondo programs
- Earned state titles in Weapons Sparring and Forms
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