06/18/2026
Finally our Daddy/Daughter moment. Love these annual photos for our families.
Stay Humble,
Master Bishop
Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy
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BEMA Academy strives to instill physical and mental training habits through the Five Tenets of TKD. I live, breathe, and take it everywhere I go.
BEMA Academy will continue to make its mark in the community as the premier martial arts facility in the Des Moines metro area. I will guarantee that the service is top notch and will continue to grow and sharpen my skills as a leader in the community. Taekwondo, for me, is not just an activity, but a way of life. No matter where I go, my goal is to leave the people, places, and things better than
06/18/2026
06/16/2026
The ULTIMATE Training Sword is a BEMA Bak Fu Pai exclusive! Designed by Shifu Lant, it allows the individual user to customize the weight and balance of the sword for the optimal workout. Students use the sword in our group classes to build strength in their arms, back, core, and legs. Following guided exercises with Shifu Lant, the students build focus and coordination while learning the way of the broadsword. Also, it's loads of fun!
Come join us every Sunday at 1pm at Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy!
06/15/2026
On Saturday, our school participated in the Adopt-A-Park clean up we do every quarter. Turnout was very successful and we were able to keep the park clean now. We are up to 37 bags of trash now gone because of our services.
As always, we look forward to seeing you all in class this week!
Stay humble,
Master Bishop
06/13/2026
Well Done Master Sarah Puhl for representing, not only our school, but the state of IA!👊👊
Stay Humble,
Master Bishop
06/09/2026
Slow is the best way to start the day. Hurry up and join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 9am to 10:30am. Anyone new to the Tai Chi program can try out a free class on us!
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-Sifu Matthew Moline
06/06/2026
One of the many things we practice each week is the vertical punch. This is where the fist strikes in a vertical orientation, rather than horizontal. The fist travels in a straight line, so it's very quick and hard to see coming. Keeping the elbows tight against the ribs provides protection.
Developing power with this punch is a total body process. When punching, we root with the legs and deliver the power through the hands. In time and practice, maximum power can be transmitted in a very short distance.
We literally have a BLAST every Sunday! Come join us!
06/03/2026
Hello everyone! This month we had three events for BEMA, all of them being fun, and exciting. This past week we all had a very big regional event in Philadelphia. We look forward to Nationals this summer as well as many other exciting events. I hope this month is great for you all and everyone enjoys their month off!
Stay humble
-Master Bishop
06/01/2026
This weekend 3 of us competed at regionals in Philadelphia. It was a very big success for us all and this video shows the main highlights of the tournament as well as the trip. I hope everyone is having a great summer, and we can’t wait to see you all in class!
Stay humble
-Master Bishop
05/31/2026
2026 East American Open
WC Under 40 Individual Poomsae
GOLD MEDALIST
Thanks everyone for your support. Will have a video of our highlights sometime tomorrow.
Congrats to my teammates, Amanda and Kenda, on their Gold Medal in their medal also in the Traditional Poomsae Category!👊👊
Stay Humble,
Master Bishop
05/30/2026
Always a good time when kids are practicing their Flying Side Kick!!
Thanks for taking care of the school this weekend, Master Sarah Puhl!!🥋❤️👊💥
Stay Humble,
Master Bishop
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