Rupert's Karate Academy

Today I had the opportunity to visit Viera Soo Bahk Do and take class with Rodrigo Cruz Sa Bom Nim and George Broyles Kyo Bom Nim. Today was special as it marked my 11th anniversary as a member of the World Moo Duk Kwan. On March 14 2011, I trained with my instructor Frank Schermerhorn Sa Bom Nim for the first time ever, and we worked on Chil Sung IL Ro Hyung, the first Chil Sung form. Today, I got to start learning Chil Sung Chil Ro Hyung, the seventh and final form in the Chil Sung Series. A perfect way to commemorate this meaningful occasion! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates #vierasoobahkdo #chilsung

Remember that we will be closed Monday and Tuesday this week, 3/14 and 3/15, for Spring Break! We can’t wait to see you back in class on Wednesday! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

#waybackwednesday Six Years Ago, teaching at the YMCA as a Sam Dan! I can’t decide if it seems like a long time ago or if it seems like yesterday. #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates #WayBackWednesday

Classes start in 15 minutes! We can’t wait to see you all this week! Monday’s schedule:
4:30p - White Belt Children
5:30p - Orange and Green Belt Children
6:15p - All Red Belts
7:15p - Teen and Adult White, Orange & Green #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Happy birthday to our leader, the head of the Moo Duk Kwan, Kwan Jang Nim Hyun Chul Hwang! Enjoy your day sir! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Ready to get our exciting and engaging classes started for the day!! Special thanks to Diego's Signs & Wraps for our new updated sign!! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

We almost couldn’t squeeze everyone in the photo from last night’s combined monthly extended Dan class and Dan prep workout! What a great time with a dedicated group of students! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

#worldmdkyl #worldmdk #mdkyl World Moo Duk Kwan Youth Leadership program, USA Region 4 Representative, Teddy Michelman from Rupert’s Karate Academy in Naples, Florida. Mr. Michelman is a Cho Dan with the Dan Bon 51841 and is an assistant instructor at Rupert’s Karate Academy teaching Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan

Can someone explain to me how it worked out that we had 22 students in the white belt class on 2/22/22?! 🤯 #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

We are Southwest Florida’s only traditional martial art school teaching the officially recognized and accredited Moo Duk Kwan style of Soo Bahk Do, also known as Tang Soo Do, under the direction of certified Master instructor Tim Rupert who has over 21 years of experience in the art. Join us today! #rupertkarate#naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Get ready! Classes start for the night in 10! Looking forward to seeing everyone for an action-packed night! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

I was looking for a good #throwbackthursday and I found it! 10 YEARS AGO, 2/17/2012, I received my first promotion from the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association, World Moo Duk Kwan, issued by my instructor Frank Schermerhorn Sa Bom Nim. I tested in to the rank of Sam Dan as a new member of the federation, having spent the first decade of my training in Tang Soo Do. I was so honored to receive an authentic Moo Duk Kwan Dan Bon, or Dan number, from H.C. Hwang Kwan Jang Nim, who issued me Dan number 43822. My Dan Bon is one of my proudest lifetime achievements. #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Pick up one of our new T-Shirts, we DARE you! 🤓 $15, shipping also available! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Discipline means staying the course no matter how challenging it becomes! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Very proud to have our very own Mr. Michelman Representing Region 4 as a Youth Leader 👊

At my chiropractor for my monthly adjustment and saw this quote. Applies to a lot more than healthcare!

Way back Wednesday: Receiving my promotion to 3rd Gup Red Belt (right of center, facing camera), September 2002. The only thing I really remember about this test was how many times I practiced the Spinning Hook Kick Break. We used to buy a whole stack of boards and I would work my way through them with my Dad holding for me. I think I broke it on the second or third try at the test.
I was a nervous wreck. Some things never change. 🤓 #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

More board breaking fun from this past Saturday! Smashing through challenges is what we do! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates

Some very (elbow) striking shots from yesterdays board breaking class! #rupertkarate #naplesmartialarts #napleskarate #naplesflorida #tangsoodo #moodukkwan #soobahkdo #karate #karateforkidsnaples #selfconfidence #selfesteem #focus #thingstodonaplesfl #colliercounty #selfdefense #selfdevelopment #naplesmoms #thingstodoswfl #worldmoodukkwan #goldengateestates