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Our Philosophy

The result of true karate is natural, effortless action, and the confidence, humility, openness and peace only possible through perfect unity of mind and body. This is the core teaching of Zen, the basis of Bushido, and our philosophy.

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Karate is not a game of points, weight classes or showy demonstrations. It is a martial art and way of life that trains a practitioner to be peaceful.

Aaron Green

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Our Results in Numbers

A 1985 study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibili-
ty, and a higher sense of self-esteem.

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Our Instructors

Jon Engum

Jon Engum

Founder

Jon is a peerless teacher and martial arts grandmaster. An 8th Dan Kukkiwon Taekwondo Grandmaster, he also holds Master-level black belts in Hapkido and Kumdo. Jon is a StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, teaching globally and hosting kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight certifications. He’s also the founder of Flexible Steel—a system fusing martial arts flexibility, kettlebell strength, and modern movement science into one powerful platform.

People About Us

StrongFirst + Flexible Steel… a whole new animal.

Alexey Senart, FS Instructor (Paris)

When it comes to flexibility, Jon Engum knows his stuff… results were literally instant and dramatic.

John Scott Stevens

“Flexible Steel is my favorite stretching book. Jon Engum reached his forties
before he reached his first split. Follow his remarkable journey and achieve the flexibility you never thought possible”

Pavel Tsatsouline, author of Relax into Stretch and Super Joints

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