Martial Arts

Karate - Instruction in the martial arts is provided at the Foothills Athletic Club by instructors of the Center for Humane Living. The Center for Human Living is a non-profit martial arts school that teaches the Korean Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. The Chief Instructor for the Center for Humane Living is Sixth Dan Dr. Michael Foley, who resides and teaches in Paradise Valley. The Center for Humane Living’s curriculum focuses on development of physical and mental martial arts skills to enhance dealing with the pressures, stresses, and fears we all deal with in our day to day lives.

Peace - Students of the Center for Humane Living learn how to resolve conflicts without having to resort to physical confrontation. A part of the curriculum teaches students the “Twelve Ways to Deal with a Bully”, written by Terrence Webster-Doyle, director of the Martial Arts for Peace Association in Middlebury, Vermont. This involves a study of peaceful ways to cope with bullies.

Do (DOH)- meaning “The Way“- Students of the Center for Humane Living learn the importance of living life in a more peaceful way, to focus on the journey, and not the destination. An enlightened study of the martial arts shares the ancient wisdom of Korean Tang Soo Do Masters, still valid and useful in teaching Respect, Confidence, and Discipline. Students learn how to develop physical, mental, and verbal skills in the Dojang (classroom) with Energy, Compassion, and Intensity.

Family - The Center for Humane Living’s curriculum is designed around the family. There are many entire families that are students of the Center for Humane Living. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time together and share with each other the study of the martial arts. Single people also enjoy the family atmosphere and learning with new friends.

Our Instructors:

Allyson Sapp Allyson is a graduate from Viterbo College in Wisconsin and is a former Captain in the US Army. Allyson spent 4 years in the US Army as an army nurse. Allyson is a registered nurse and is specialized in Labor and Delivery. Allyson has studied Tang Soo Do for nine years and is a 1st Degree Black Belt.

William “Bill” Sapp Bill is retired from the US Army after serving 21 years as a Warrant Officer and helicopter instructor pilot. Bill now works for the Federal Aviation Administration as an FAA Safety Inspector. Bill has studied Tang Soo Do for seven years and is a 1st Degree Black Belt.

Trevor Sapp Trevor is a sophomore at Mountain Pointe High School. Trevor has studied Tang Soo Do for eleven years and is a 1st Degree Black Belt. In addition to Karate, Trevor has played ice hockey for over six years and he now plays on a competitive travel team where he has served as team captain.

Join Us - The Center for Human Living is a non-profit organization. Instruction is offered without charge. Classes are offered to adults and children, ages 6 and up.