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WELCOME!
We would like to introduce you to One Tree Martial Arts (OTMA). We are a very unique group of martial artists who believe that martial arts training should not be limited to just kicks and punches. We believe that we should be serving others and our community with the skills that we learn in the Dojo. Please allow us to tell you a little more about our unique school.

OTMA's BEGINNING
One Tree Martial Arts began in 1999 when Master Buchholz began teaching several students privately at his home in western Wisconsin. After word spread that he was teaching, many people started asking to join Master B's small, home-based school.

Master B was soon convinced that although they recognized the benefits of the martial arts' training, many people had been reluctant to train because of misunderstandings they had about the martial arts. They had been told that the martial arts were either violent or based on eastern religious philosophies.

"When fear is removed
the arrogance of
uncertainty is dispelled.
Therefore it is no longer
necessary for one to
prove himself in any
form of combat.
By learning how to
fight, we learn
how not to fight.
"

It was after this realization that Master Buchholz committed himself to training students in quality martial arts built on a strong foundation of positive character and respect. As a result, One Tree Martial Arts was born and hundreds of students have since learned martial arts from this perspective. A perspective that, Master B believes, exemplifies the true martial arts.

OTMA's MISSION
At One Tree Martial Arts, our mission is to teach the highest quality blend of traditional and modern day martial arts and to try to instill in each student self confidence, good health and fitness habits, a strong character, an awareness of others as well as the skills needed to defend themselves. We believe that these traits, once acquired, will positively affect every aspect of a student's life, and that by instilling these skills, our students will be motivated to become dynamic leaders in our community and will also develop the positive personal qualities to become successful in life.

We accomplish our mission by teaching practical martial arts within a structured system of goal setting alongside authentic encouragement and motivation and, whenever needed, personal attention that acknowledges the uniqueness of every individual student.

HOW IS OTMA DIFFERENT?
One Tree Martial Arts is different in many ways. One way is our emphasis on character development. Another major difference is how we focus on REAL martial arts not simply movements that look flashy or impressive. We do not teach "martial dance" at OTMA. Yet, as serious as we take the martial arts, we have a great time doing it!

THE OTMA DIFFERENCE!
While many, if not most martial arts schools will speak about the acquisition of positive character being a by-product of their training, One Tree's curriculum focuses on this character as the foundation of each student's training. We believe that an individual must possess a strong character before they learn martial arts skills. Placing an emphasis on this character training ensures that students understand and are able to make wise choices about when, where and why to use their martial arts skills. In this way, we continue the time honored tradition of a martial artist being someone who is mild mannered and peaceful.

At OTMA, students will also gain the most effective martial arts skills being taught anywhere in the area. We are a practical, effective school of the martial arts. No flowery, performance based curriculum here.

This character coupled with the REAL martial arts skills, give all OTMA students valuable life skills that will help them everyday of their life with their school, work, relationships and family. It makes the choice easy when you are ready to begin what could be one of the most rewarding journeys of your life. Contact OTMA to begin your journey in the martial arts today!

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE TO TRAIN AT OTMA?
OTMA is truly the area's premier martial arts school. Whether it be in the area of martial arts physical techniques or principles, or the area of positive character development, OTMA is obviously a cut above the rest. We are a professional, quality place of learning that your entire family will enjoy and benefit from being a part of. The benefits you will gain from martial arts training will not be short lived. From better fitness and health choices to more disciplined study or work habits, improved confidence to handling stress successfully, your training here will positively impact the rest or your life. Join us today.


ONE TREE'S INSTRUCTORS
One Tree's instructors are all black belts who have shown proficiency in the martial arts as well as in the ability to teach martial arts techniques and concepts. Our instructors are required to go through a rigorous instructor training phase including hundreds of hours of supervised teaching and team teaching. Every instructor at One Tree is also CPR and First Aid certified.

 

MASTER JEREMY BUCHHOLZ
Master Buchholz, our school's founder, was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He has studied many martial arts beginning his training with the Korean arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido. He has also trained in the Northern Shaolin, Southern Hung Gar and Wing Chun Kungfu styles as well as Tai-Chi, Shuri-Ryu, Jui-Jitsu, Kobudo and others.

Master Buchholz has worked as a law enforcement officer in Colorado and is currently an officer in Wisconsin. He studied police and military defensive tactics, narcotics interdiction, as well as SWAT, anti terrorism and hostage negotiations. On the street he has put these tactics along with his martial arts techniques to the test and found them to be very effective.

In the past Master Buchholz has also worked extensively with inner city youth and juvenile delinquents and their families in Wisconsin, Indiana and Colorado. He has received several awards for his work including recognition from the Honorable Judge Payne of the Marion County (Indianapolis) Juvenile Court System.

Master Buchholz also spent time in Moscow, Russia working with youth, as well as teachers, work for which he received three United States Congressional Records.

In 1998, Master Buchholz returned to Wisconsin and shortly after began One Tree Martial Arts, an organization dedicated to teaching martial arts and the character needed to responsibly use martial arts skills to serve others. Since that time One Tree Martial Arts (OTMA) has grown to become a major learning center for the martial arts with programs in the Korean, Japanese and Chinese arts.

Master Buchholz' philosophy of teaching is to exhaust his knowledge of martial arts to any student who has a desire to learn and to diligently apply him or herself to their study. Master Buchholz often quotes, "a teacher can show the student a door, but the student must walk through it". Master Buchholz is dedicated to teaching the martial arts based on a strong foundation of positive character to ensure that the student will always use his or her skills in a proper way.

Master Buchholz encourages anyone who has even the slightest interest in any aspect of the martial arts to inquire about training at our school. The rewards will always be greater than anticipated.



Benefits that will Last a Lifetime!

Be a part of One Tree Martial Arts, the Eau Claire area's premier martial arts school. Join OTMA today. Also, ask how you can get a free karate uniform when you join!
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of training at
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