Welcome to the Mountain System of Martial Arts!
Since 1993, The Mountain Martial Arts Academy has been providing instruction in the martial arts in the Stamford, Jefferson, South Kortright, Delhi area and now ONLINE videos, instruction and Certification.
We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our system of martial arts, our staff, online instruction, news, events and provide you with information on how to contact us as well.
A Martial Art can be defined as a system of techniques - physical and mental exercises developed as a successful means for self-defense that utilize a variety of combat methods. Some styles focus on grappling while others put their emphasis on striking. It's argued that unless warriors were using a fighting system in actual combat, it is not truly a martial art. Additionally, there is a difference between martial art and martial sport; the sport application of a combat system is not a martial art. Not all activities designated as martial arts are martial or artistic. While some developed from warrior combat, other martial arts developed as a means for spiritual and physical development. . Strictly defined, martial arts are combat arts, methods for defeating an opponent in battle. Martial ways, or, those arts that have a spiritual component, go beyond combat effectiveness. Today, the martial arts are practiced for health and fitness, sport, law enforcement, spiritual benefits as well as for self-defense.
