Welcome to DeVore Academy Family Martial Arts Center and congratulations on your decision in taking the first step towards the pursuit of personal excellence.

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Many of us come to a point in our lives when we question our direction, become negative in our attitudes, physically unfit, down on our confidence and a general lack of self-discipline to correct it all. This is a time when we should take control of ourselves and analyze what is of value in our experience. In rare cases, maybe a drastic change is needed, but in most situations it requires only a new view of what is around us, a revitalization of physical and mental outlook.

We at DeVore Academy feel that no matter what your initial interest or desires in a Martial Arts or Exercise program may be, we can offer you a new and unique way to grow and add a new dimension to your thought process that can be of use to you in your attitude towards everyday life in general.

DeVore Academy offers programs of physical exercise designed to develop agility, balance and coordination to add to a person’s feeling of well-being. It is intermixed with an attempt to understand one’s self and his/her relationship to the society which he/she lives in and with this understanding, to develop self-control, respect and confidence in order to cope intelligently with every day trials and tribulations life may bring your way.

Our program is a personal challenge of self-improvement. It is built on participation of everyone at all levels of age and ability and is for either sex. It is a common ground for earning mutual respect in the trying for improvement. As you grow you are able to help others grow and develop a tolerance and understanding for each other.

It is not necessary to compete to prove you are better than someone else. You need only to rise to a new plane of accomplishment that is satisfying to you, and at your pace. Together we will set your goals, and your gains can be as slow or as rapid as you find justifiable.

Self-respect is built on a series of positive gains that encompass your whole lifestyle. You are all that you have to work with, so your efforts will determine your results. Indecision is a decision. It is sitting rather than starting. Starting is trying and in trying you are accomplishing. By this accomplishment you have made a gain to build on. Any failure in trying is a learning process, not a failure. A real failure is when you give up trying.

A well-functioning body houses a clear mind. You will feel better, calmer and stronger with the added bonus of learning a practical modern day method of self-defense. Our programs can become an interesting, useful and stimulating part of your life.

Take a look around our site, check out the different programs that we offer then call or email me to set up your first private lesson.

Owner / Chief Master Instructor
Shihan Jeff L. DeVore
217-864-5858

shihan@devoreacademy.com