On the Mat with Marshall County Hapkido Academy

02/09/2022

Deputy Brinkley doing some training with the juniors

02/07/2022

Zack working on his kicks

02/04/2022

02/04/2022

08/20/2021

Welcome To Our Do Jang

HapKiDo is much more than a proven form of self-defense. A traditional martial art, HapKiDo is also an effective way to lose weight and reduce stress. For children, HapKiDo encourages correct behavior, and instills confidence, discipline, and self-respect.

At the Marshall County HapKiDo Academy, we offer classes for the whole family. With multiple classes each week, our curriculum is designed to fit your schedule, not ours.

08/16/2021

Meet Master Sutton

Wesley Lejeune Sutton is a native of Wyandotte Michigan, , a 1988 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He participated in various sports in high school earning his varsity letter in Football, Wrestling, Track, and Swimming.

After high school Master Sutton joined the Marine Corps. Master Sutton was a member of the 24th & 26th MEUSOC, Hotel 3rd BN 12th Marines attached to 3rd BN 10th Marines. He participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm & Provide Comfort in Southwest Asia liberating Kuwait from Iraqi forces . After leaving the Corps Master Sutton continued his martial career by joining the Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer (MP) and training in various martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Aiki Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Hapkido which he holds a 4th degree black belt. He is the owner and Master Instructor of Marshall County Hapkido Academy.

Master Sutton is also an accomplished Mixed Martial Arts coach taking 3 fighters from amateur to pro fighters with King of the Cage in addition to the owner of High Voltage Cagefighting. He was the matchmaker for Michigan Extreme Cagefighting out of Monroe Michigan.

Master Sutton is also a level 1 agent for the kid safe network teaching predator and pedophiles awareness to the kids who train at his academy and seminars for local schools and teachers.

In addition to his military and civilian martial arts training Master Sutton has an interest in technologies earning an Associates in Computer Security Technologies. In the very near future he is deploying the Helium Network in Benton, KY which is an Internet of Things (iot).

Special Duties:

Air Raid Platoon 2nd plt H 3/12 SOC
Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, Warfare Team
Ship Fast Reaction Force
Flight Deck Es**rt (dignitaries)

Award: Marines

Combat Action Ribbon
Overseas Deployment Ribbon (3)
Southwest Asia Service (3)
Naval Unit Citation
Kuwaiti Liberation Medal
National Defense Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Rifleman Expert (3)
Letter of Appreciation

Ships:

USS Trenton LPD 14
USS Saipan LHA 2
USS Shreveport LPD 12

In respect to space & time this is not a full bio.

08/16/2021

Let's start Introducing our Staff

General Manager - Deputy John Robert Brinkley.

He is a native of Marshall County, A 1987 graduate of Marshall County High School. He is a Special Deputy with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, since 2019. He is also a member of the Calvert City Fire Department. He holds Associates in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Track from West Kentucky Community and Technical College System (WKCTCS) and a Associates in Applied Science degree in Fire / Rescue Science Technology from West Kentucky Community and Technical College System (WKCTCS) .

He is a Combat veteran of the Kentucky Army National Guard and went in to full-time military service in May 2001. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, I was selected to attend a special fi****ms training program, developed for implementation of a close-quarters fi****ms training program for National Guard soldiers and Active Duty soldiers deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired from the KY Army National Guard in September 2013, after more than 28 years of service.

His awards include:
Army Good Conduct (3), Army Commendation (2), Army Achievement (2), Army Reserve Components Achievement (4), National Defense Service (2), Armed Forces Service, Global War on Terrorism, Overseas Service (2), Armed Forces Reserve (2), Iraq Campaign Medal (w/ Campaign Star), NCO Professional Development (3), German Marksmanship, Kentucky Merit (2), Kentucky Service (5), Kentucky State Active Duty (3), Kentucky Commendation (4) and is a Kentucky Colonel.

In addition to being a qualified military Small Arms Master Gunner Instructor/Instructor-Trainer, he is also qualified in Stop-the-bleed, Active Shooter, Mass Casualty, Traffic incident management, Illicit Lab Awareness / Violence Intervention by Prevention for Emergency Responder (VIPER), Integrated Response with Tactical Teams.

08/10/2021

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAPKIDO FOR FAMILIES?

At Marshall County HapKiDo Academy we teach more than just excellent self defense techniques and whole body fitness.

We teach a lifestyle of martial arts. While this program works perfectly for the individual, when a family participates, it brings everyone to the next level in a way that only a family can experience. Here are some of the ways Marshall County HapKiDo Academy brings the tremendous benefits of martial arts to families.

Martial Arts for the Whole Family
It is a natural family activity; everyone can do it. There are no age limits and the circular nature of the techniques and the exciting variety of moves means there is a fit for all different ages and sizes. Plus our class schedule is very flexible, allowing your family to practice separately or together.

Having common goals leads to better relationships. It is incredibly rewarding to support each other and see each other’s progress and growth. The challenges faced and overcome together will deepen and strengthen your already strong bonds. Remember “The family that kicks together sticks together!”

This team work that develops in class and in your families will carry over to work, school and other activities. This creates many avenues of fulfillment and success for you and your family. The source of this seed is the martial arts lifestyle you will learn at Marshall County HapKiDo Academy.

There really is no better or more complete system of an active, healthy lifestyle than the martial arts way your family will learn here. It has been a proven and supremely successful way of life that has evolved over the centuries to provide the BEST in Health, Self Defense, Mental and Emotional development and Well Being. You owe it to your family to begin now. Maximize your Potential! Begin Your Family’s Journey of Discovery Today!

08/08/2021

MARSHALL COUNTY HAPKIDO ACADEMY

Offers you the invaluable success and life skills such as confidence and discipline, while losing weight and toning up! You will feel and look better than ever!

HapKiDo will not only motivate you to get in shape, but it is a practical and effective form of self defense and increases mental awareness. Learning martial arts at Marshall County HapKiDo Academy will help you feel safe and confident in today’s society. It’s a great way to relieve stress, get in shape, and feel great about yourself!

MARTIAL ARTS IS A GREAT WAY TO GET IN SHAPE!
Marshall County HapKiDo Academy will be one of the best workouts that you will ever have! You will get an hour of intense physical exercise per class. All this action leads to losing weight, getting in great shape and increasing your energy. The exciting and challenging workouts at Marshall County HapKiDo Academy makes you look and feel toned, powerful and ready for anything!

Martial Arts for Adults
MARTIAL ARTS EMPOWERS YOU TO MASTER YOUR LIFE!
Marshall County HapKiDo Academy builds character in the form of teaching you about discipline, setting goals, and then using motivation and commitment to achieve your goals. This mindset that Marshall County HapKiDo Academy instills in our students is unlike any other programs that you will find out there. It promotes a mental attitude that enables you to take control of your life, reach your goals, and be the strong, confident person you know you are. Marshall County HapKiDo Academy teaches mental focus and discipline that is needed to push yourself to have the body, mind and spirit you’ve always envisioned!

Marshall County HapKiDo Academy for Adults
Martial Arts will save your life!!

HapKiDo is renowned for its intelligent, real world Self-defense system. In addition to the powerfully effective moves, you also learn awareness and strategy. This depth of knowledge leads to the confidence you need to protect yourself and your family. Having mental acuity backed by the proven techniques of Marshall County HapKiDo Academy is the recipe for lasting self confidence and peace of mind. Marshall County HapKiDo Academy is a complete Martial Art providing all of the tools and techniques to physically, mentally, and emotionally overcome any threat to you and your family’s health and well-being. Marshall County Hapkido Academy gives you the freedom and ability to embrace your life with Courage and Confidence!

08/06/2021

Working on forms

08/05/2021

If you have considered training in self defense and not a Martial Sport for real life combatant skills, consider the Marshall County Hapkido Academy led by Master Sutton a Marine & former Soldier with a great team of Jr instructors.

Ages 14 - 75 Mon, Tues, & Thurs @ 7PM