Business Details
40 Years
experience
Traditional Martial Arts Training for All Ages
Lemners Soo Bahk Do has been dedicated to martial arts training since 1986, offering programs for students of all ages. Our studio is nationally and internationally certified by the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, with a team of five senior instructors holding ranks from 4th to 8th degree. We emphasize three core training areas: external technique, internal energy development, and spiritual growth, rooted in values of history, tradition, philosophy, discipline, and technical excellence. Our curriculum has produced over 160 black belt members, fostering wellness and confidence across generations. The studio maintains annual certification and offers specialized programs like Tiny Tigers for young children and therapeutic martial arts for seniors.Leadership includes Sa Bom Nim Steven Lemner, an 8th-degree master instructor with decades of experience under renowned martial arts figures. We integrate traditional practices with modern wellness approaches, including Reiki and Qigong sessions, to support holistic development. Community testimonials highlight our impact on students' discipline, self-confidence, and life skills. Located in Bradley, Illinois, we serve local and regional communities with flexible class schedules and personalized instruction options.
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Reiki Sessions
Qigong Training
Private Instruction
Therapeutic Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with 4th to 8th degree black belt expertise
- Family-friendly environment with age-specific programs
- Proven track record since 1986 with 160+ black belt graduates
- Holistic approach combining physical, mental, and spiritual development
- Specialized training for children with attention and behavior challenges
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation
What people say
Endless dedication
Dramatic personality improvement
Become a family
Positive manner
Loved by children
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Structured Soo Bahk Do programs for all ages develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline. Children's classes focus on coordination and character development, while adult programs emphasize practical self-defense and stress reduction. The curriculum combines traditional Korean martial arts techniques with modern wellness principles.
Reiki Sessions
Certified Reiki practitioners offer sessions that promote relaxation and energy balance through universal life force energy. Treatments address physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness using hands-on or hands-off techniques tailored to individual needs. Sessions include personalized consultations to address specific health goals.
Qigong Training
Traditional Qigong classes improve flexibility, circulation, and stress management through coordinated breathing and movement sequences. Instructors guide students through practices that enhance energy flow and prevent injury by improving joint mobility and muscle elasticity. Sessions emphasize mind-body connection and preventive wellness.
Private Instruction
Customized martial arts lessons address individual goals for competition preparation, technique refinement, or personalized self-defense instruction. Instructors create tailored lesson plans that adapt to students' physical abilities and learning paces. Private sessions complement group classes for accelerated skill development.
Therapeutic Martial Arts
Modified Soo Bahk Do techniques accommodate physical limitations while maintaining traditional martial arts principles. Programs for older adults focus on balance, flexibility, and low-impact conditioning to improve mobility and prevent age-related decline. Classes incorporate seated variations and emphasize social interaction for mental wellness.
People
Steven Lemner
8th Degree Master Instructor
Certified since 1984 with over 35 years of teaching experience, Steven Lemner holds the highest rank in the studio. He has trained under martial arts founders and maintains traditional practices while adapting techniques for modern wellness applications.
Darci Lemner
Studio Manager
As studio manager and certified Reiki practitioner, Darci coordinates operations and teaches wellness programs. She contributes to curriculum development and maintains the studio's community-focused environment through family-oriented instruction approaches.
Jeremy Spence
6th Degree Instructor
With 25+ years of teaching experience, Jeremy Spence specializes in advanced martial arts techniques and student mentorship. He leads rank advancement programs and maintains certification standards through the Moo Duk Kwan Federation's rigorous evaluation processes.
Andrew Cotsones
6th Degree Instructor
Certified instructor since 1995, Andrew Cotsones focuses on traditional form preservation and competition training. He develops curriculum materials and leads special clinics on Korean martial arts history and technical applications.
Melinda Maass
4th Degree Instructor
As assistant instructor with 15 years of experience, Melinda Maass specializes in children's programs and beginner instruction. She coordinates community outreach initiatives and maintains student progress records for certification tracking.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in Soo Bahk Do, a traditional Korean martial art with modern wellness applications. Our curriculum follows Moo Duk Kwan Federation standards.
Do you offer family training options?
Yes, we provide family-friendly classes with simultaneous sessions for different age groups and private lessons accommodating multiple family members.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors hold formal certification from the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation with ranks from 3rd to 8th degree black belt.
What wellness programs complement martial arts training?
We offer Reiki energy healing sessions, Qigong exercises, and therapeutic martial arts modifications for special needs and senior participants.
How do you track student progress?
We maintain formal certification records and provide personalized evaluations through our certified instructors during regular rank advancement clinics.
What age groups do you accommodate?
Our programs serve children aged 4+ through seniors, with specialized Tiny Tigers classes for ages 4-6 and therapeutic adaptations for mature students.
