Master Kurt Shryock, born in 1969 in Baltimore Maryland, grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by crime and inner city challenges where it was not unusual for him to be engaged in altercations in an effort to defend himself from those who portrayed ignorance and negativity. On the heels of this fray at age eleven, someone threatened him with a handgun. As school focus an d academics had become secondary in the mind and habits of this youth, his parents enrolled him in a local Tae Kwon Do school to address these issues and replace violence with a positive center. It is here where he would be taught discipline, respect, and self control through the way of the foot and the hand.
After three and a half years of intense training and commitment, Master Kurt received his black belt at the age of fifteen. The inspiration and dedication that came with this honor prompted him to become a martial arts instructor, and later, an owner of his own school, Victory Martial Arts, his life’s dream.
The following curriculum vitae highlights key dates and experiences in his life as a martial artist.
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I love this place! Not only do they give great instruction, they provide you with a family atmosphere difficult to match. From the moment you come in they treat you as a family member and make you feel welcome and excited to belong to such a wonderful school. Highly recommend! VMA all the way!
Great family atmosphere with good instructors. No contracts like other schools. Master Kurt is very talented and gifted. Continues to develop national champions after 20 years in the business.
This is a very good school. You learn Tae kwon do, self defense and life lessons. Master Kirk is great with the kids and this is not a cookie cutter place. They will not just push your kids along they will teach them and correct any problems they are having.