Style File: Martial Arts

"There is more than just physical workouts. There's learning that, physically, you work out the body; mentally, you get positive results, and you start to feel good about yourself. Then, spiritually, you become a better person."

Karen Guerra: "We don't only focus on the physical but on the mind. They teach us to focus on our goals."

Master Rod created Shim Myung Do by combining several Korean martial art forms.

Karen Guerra: "Shim Myung Do evolved when I saw it necesary to explain exactly what martial arts is when Tae Kwon Do was going in the wrong path -- more sports-oriented than martial arts is."

Jeff Felton: "Hopefully we never have to apply the self-defense. In my case, I had to, once or twice, but it becomes natural."

Some parents make their workouts a family affair by getting their kids involved to learn self-discipline and respect.

Erline Fernandez: "If you have an energetic, hyperactive child like I do, this is the cure."

Raiko Martinez: "If you want to defend yourself and learn new things and have fun too, come to Shim Myung Do."