Begin Training at Hawks Hill
Joining Hawks Hill means entering a structured martial arts path designed for adults, 18 years and older who want serious training, real community, and steady personal development. No experience is required. What matters is consistency, effort, and an open mind.
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Your first class is free, and you do not need a uniform. Just wear sweatpants, a t-shirt, and be ready to train.
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What You Get as a New Member
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Access to 11 weekly classes; fit our morning or evening classes into your schedule or attend all
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A full curriculum (hand-to-hand, weapons, sword, breath training, meditation)
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Direct training with the chief instructor
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Guidance from dedicated senior students
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Member portal with videos and resources
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A printed student handbook
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Access to the dojo's physical library containing original and rare books handed down from skilled and highly respected martial arts instructors
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A community that supports each other on and off the mat
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Monthly potlucks, seasonal parties, summer activities, and more
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Members don’t just train together — they build real friendships, accountability, and long-term motivation.
Tuition options
First Month: $220 (Includes Gi)
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Uniform
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Full access to all classes
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Printed Student Handbook
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Beginner onboarding
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Digital + printed learning resources via member portal
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First Month Without Gi: $155
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Perfect for students who want time to commit before purchasing a uniform
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Monthly Tuition thereafter: $155
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Includes unlimited training across all core classes
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Must purchase a uniform (gi) to continue​
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Private Training
Private sessions are available for students who want focused attention before joining group classes, or who need additional scheduling flexibility. Sessions are taught by the chief instructor with a senior student assisting.
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$145 per session
Discounts available for two-person sessions.
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Private training is typically a short-term bridge into group classes.
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​Online payments include a $7 processing fee (added into cost below); cash or check is accepted in person.
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Start today.
Most Schools Teach Classes. Hawks Hill Builds Martial Artists.​
Most martial arts schools offer a couple of classes a week, irregular schedules, and limited contact with the instructor. Hawks Hill offers something entirely different — a structured path, a committed community, and a curriculum meant to shape who you become over time.
Why Hawks Hill Is Different:
More Training
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Up to 11 classes every week
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Consistent, predictable morning and evening class times
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One membership allows you to attend every class
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More Instruction
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The chief instructor leads every class
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Senior students train consistently and support beginners
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You get real one-on-one attention every time you step on the mat
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More Curriculum
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Hand-to-hand fundamentals and applied joint control
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Weapons training: staff, sword, and knife
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Iaijutsu: sword drawing, cutting, and eventually tameshigiri (live blade cutting)
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Breathwork for resilience
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Seated meditation for clarity and presence
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All taught as a unified system, not scattered add-ons.
More Support
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Member portal with technique videos
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Printed handbook with principles, terminology, and progression
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Clear expectations so you always know where you’re headed
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More Community
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Seasonal gatherings and holiday events
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Summer training outdoors on the farm
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Group hikes, open-field practices, and weapons work in the forest
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Adults who train together, support each other, and grow together
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This is a high-trust, disciplined community, not a drop-in class.
An Environment You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
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A traditional dojo inside a converted barn
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Access to the dojo's physical library containing original and rare books handed down through generations of skilled and highly respected martial arts instructors
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Set on a 90-acre historic farm with open fields and forest trails
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Training that extends outdoors — working weapons in open space, watching sunsets from the hilltop
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Encounters with wildlife and the natural world
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It’s not just a place to train — it’s a place to reset, reconnect, and breathe.
“Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion - you sink to the level of your training.”
— ARCHILOCHUS
Beginners
People come to Hawks Hill because they want more than a workout—they want a serious, structured martial arts curriculum that builds strength, skill, awareness, and capability. Our program blends hand-to-hand training, weapons, breath training, and seated meditation into a full system designed to challenge you, develop real ability, and change how you move through the world.
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Training is open to adults 18 and older, and no prior experience is required. What matters is your willingness to work hard and show up consistently. Your first session is a free trial class, and you don’t need a uniform. Just wear sweatpants and a t-shirt to step onto the mat.
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At Hawks Hill, you’re not buying one class a week—you’re gaining access to a complete curriculum taught across eleven training opportunities, offered at consistent times each week, morning and evening. While many schools in the area offer limited or irregular schedules, we provide stable, predictable training you can build your life around. Students may attend any and all classes in the core curriculum as part of their membership, progressing at their own pace with the support of instructors and senior members.
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The early months of training are challenging but rewarding. You’ll strengthen your body, sharpen your focus, and learn the foundational skills needed to train safely and confidently. Everything is taught step-by-step, and beginners work closely with the chief instructor and senior students to build a strong base.
Private Training
Private training is available to adults 18 and older who want individualized instruction before entering group classes or who need a more flexible way to begin training. These sessions are ideal for students who prefer learning fundamentals in a quieter setting or who want focused attention on movement, falling safely, striking basics, and introductory weapons skills.
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Each session is taught by the chief instructor, with a senior student assisting during demonstrations. Private sessions can be taken individually or with one additional partner.
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Private training is intended as a short-term on-ramp to group classes. Most students transition into group classes within 1–2 months once they’ve built confidence and foundational skill.
How to start​
It's simple:
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Sign up for a free trial class above
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Choose a gi or no gi for first month
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Contact us to schedule your first class
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Attend a class
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Commit immediately after your first class and receive 20% the first month
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Begin training on the path
Begin Your Journey
No commitment. Just train once and feel the difference.
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