sixel's usa martial arts

Sixel's  USA Martial Arts a fun way for both boys and girls to achieve fitness  and focus. Some parents may think they also promote violence, but that's  a myth, according to experts. The martial arts actually help teach  self-discipline and socialization skills. In fact, many parents whose  children have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report  great success with these programs because self-control and concentration  are exactly the skills underdeveloped in ADHD kids.

A typical class  begins and ends with a bow to the teacher, or master instructor. After a  warm-up, students practice the art's particular skills, which may  include kicks, punches and blocks. Each requires concentration and  strict attention.

Progress is often marked by the belt system, which  takes the beginner from a white belt through a variety of colors until  black. Promotions for each new level, generally every three months, is a  good exercise in setting and achieving goals.

Not only the physical  aspect but also the respect kids learn, whether from bowing or standing  still and waiting for the next command, that can be the most important  benefit: It often carries over into school, helping to improve behavior  and even grades, according to recent research.
"Five is usually a  good age to start classes," says Mimi Johnson, M.D., a member of the  American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Sports Medicine and  Fitness. By that time a child should have enough muscle control to punch  and turn properly and safely—essential to getting a real kick out of  the martial arts.

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 David  Sixel started out his martial arts career in 1971 under the training of  Master Joseph Parks, Master Ok Hyung Kim and in 1998 Master John  Townsley.  David’s current rankings are purple belt Jiu-Jitsu, 4th dan  Tae-Kwon-Do, 4th dan Hakido, 4th dan Judo, and 8th dan Pankration.   David has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his  career ranging in his capacity as a student, competitor, instructor,  coach and referee.  

David  is currently the president of the USA Federation Of Pankration Athlima  and Vice President of the World Federation Of Pankration Athlima. Dave  is also a certified instructor in Cross Training.
 

Sixel's  USA Martial Arts and Cross Fitness mission is to improve the quality of  life and health of each client through the innovative effective fitness  training and nutritional coaching.  These tools are needed to become  healthier, physically stronger, to motivate others to live well, and  challenge others in creative ways to live out fuller, smarter, and  healthier lives. Our goal is to invoke long-lasting change that will  positively impact our community .

Awards and Achievements

Purple belt Jiu-Jitsu 

4th dan Tae-Kwon-Do 

4th dan Hakido 

4th dan Judo 

9th dan Pankration
 

1975-1981 out standing junior martial arts competition
1982-1983-1984-1986-1989-1991 Black belt of the year
1982 outstanding asst. instructor
1985 Received white house flag from congressman Toby Roth for M/A contribution in the U.S.
1992-1995-2000 Instructor of the year award
1994 outstanding referee and judge award
1995 Most dedicated award
1999 Gold medal sparring, gold medal forms, Pan American games
2000 Part of team USA receiving the gold medal at world pankration championships, Athens Greece
2001 Inducted into the hall of fame society, Purdue University
2002-Silver Medal at the clan challenge, Perth Scotland
2003-Ranked number one in Wisconsin in sparring and forms
2004-Recognized as one of the top ten premier martial arts schools in the United States.
2005-Silver medal in the Puerto-Rico open world championships.
2005-Inducted into the martial arts legion of honor
2006-Gold medal at the European championships, England.
2007-Team captain and manager of the U.S. team to Barnaul Russia
2007-Became FILA world pankration referee, Geneva Switzerland
2008-Elected USAFPA President
2008- Team captain and manager of the U.S. team to Ivanano Russia
2008- Team captain and manager of the U.S. team Tirana Albania
2008- Team captain and manager of the U.S. team to Brussels and Paris France
2009- Team president of gold medal team in Lithuania
2010- Team captain, Jamaica
2010- Team president and manager, Cracow Poland
2010-  Team president, World Combat Games, Beijing China 

2010- Coached and  cornered Mike Sixel at USA vs Russia challenge, Moscow Russia
2011- Team president of the silver medal team in Belgrade Serbia
2011- Team sponsor, Budapest Hungary
2012- Inducted to the Karate Masters hall of fame.
2012- Team leader Sparta Greece
2012- Elected Vice President to World Pankration Athlima Federation