"Traditional Practices with Modern Approaches To Martial Art

Another major influence at AKMA is practical academic anatomy and kineseology. 

While TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and 5 elelement theory is prevelent throughout the system in terms of Kyusho Jitsu (which uses the same meridians and pressure points used in accupuncture), we use western medical descriptive and directional anatomical terms to be as precise and universal in our language as possible. 

Students will learn the basic anatomy and kineseology related to their martial arts practice at each level. At the higher levels, when their anatomical knowldge is sufficient, students begin to incorporate western healing techniques like soft tissue manipulation (similar to massage), myofascial cupping, and more.