ABOUT TITANIUM MARTIAL ARTS

BUILT ON REAL STANDARDS.

Rooted in traditional ITF Taekwon-Do and strengthened by decades of experience, Titanium Martial Arts provides structured, practical training where skill is developed, progress is earned, and character matters.

WHO WE ARE

TRADITION WITH PURPOSE.

Titanium Martial Arts is built on the belief that traditional martial arts should develop more than technique. Our training combines structure, practical skill, discipline, and character development in an environment where students of all ages can grow with purpose.

OUR MISSION

Provide high-quality martial arts instruction in a professional, supportive environment where students develop skill, confidence, discipline, and character.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Martial arts goes beyond punches and kicks. Training should build perseverance, respect, self-discipline, practical ability, and confidence earned through progress.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do forms our foundation, supported by complementary training that develops well-rounded martial artists without losing sight of our roots.

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Master Ken Daugherty

7th Dan – Sahyun 사현

Hall of Fame Instructor – VII Degree

  • 40+ Years Experience

  • Hall of Fame Inductee (2021)

  • ITF International Instructor

  • Class A International Umpire

Master Ken Daugherty began his martial arts journey in 1983 and started training in Taekwon-Do in 1985 at the age of 13. He earned his Black Belt in 1989 and has since trained in multiple martial arts disciplines, with his primary focus remaining Taekwon-Do.

With more than 40 years of martial arts experience, Master Daugherty has dedicated much of his life to training, teaching, and supporting martial artists at every level. He has served as Secretary General for two international Taekwon-Do organizations and maintains extensive connections throughout the international martial arts community. A central focus of his teaching is preserving and passing down the authentic teachings of Taekwon-Do as documented in General Choi Hong Hi’s Encyclopedias.

A Certified International Instructor and Class A International Umpire, Master Daugherty holds 7th Dan Black Belt rank in both Traditional and ITF Taekwon-Do. Throughout his martial arts career, he has competed in numerous tournaments, earning medals and top placements in patterns, sparring, and power breaking, including podium finishes at international events and open competitions against practitioners from multiple martial arts systems.

His contributions to the martial arts have also earned recognition beyond competition. He has been featured in The World’s Greatest Martial Artists – Volume 20 and Who’s Who of Martial Arts – Special Tribute to Chuck Norris. In 2021, he was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Beyond teaching and competition, Master Daugherty has worked to promote cooperation and unity within the international Taekwon-Do community, including playing a key role in facilitating a historic merger between two ITF organizations. He currently serves as President of ITF The Americas USA, Technical Director of ITF The Americas, and Ambassador & Historian General for the Sports Karate Museum for the House of Korea. He is also the owner and Head Instructor of Titanium Martial Arts in Mobile, Alabama.

OUR TRAINING

BUILT ON TAEKWON-DO. STRENGTHENED BY EXPERIENCE.

Titanium Martial Arts is rooted in traditional ITF Taekwon-Do, with complementary training methods drawn from other martial arts systems to develop more capable, well-rounded martial artists. These disciplines are integrated into our curriculum where they add practical value while Taekwon-Do remains the foundation of our training.

OUR FOUNDATION

ITF TAEKWON-DO

Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do forms the core of Titanium Martial Arts, including fundamental techniques, patterns, sparring, self-defense, conditioning, theory, and structured rank progression based on the teachings of General Choi Hong Hi.

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COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING

A BROADER MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

Drawing from decades of experience across multiple martial arts systems, complementary training is incorporated where it strengthens practical skill, movement, self-defense, conditioning, and a student’s overall development as a martial artist.

HO SIN SOOL

Street self-defense incorporating releases, controls, joint manipulation, takedowns, and effective responses to common attacks and situations.

HAIDONG GUMDO

Korean sword training that develops precision, coordination, focus, control, and an understanding of traditional sword techniques.

STRIKING ARTS

Boxing and kickboxing methods develop combinations, footwork, defensive movement, timing, conditioning, and effective practical striking skills.

JUJITSU

Throws, joint locks, control techniques, falling, and grappling concepts develop effective close-range skills and add another dimension to self-defense training.

HAPKIDO

Joint locks, redirection, throws, and control techniques develop effective self-defense skills while complementing the striking foundation of Taekwon-Do.

WEAPONS TRAINING

TraditionalTraditional weapons training develops coordination, control, awareness, precision, and practical skills through the use of traditional martial arts weapons.

WHY WE TRAIN DIFFERENTLY

MORE THAN TECHNIQUE.

Traditional martial arts training should develop more than the ability to perform techniques. At Titanium Martial Arts, students are challenged physically and mentally through structured training designed to build practical skill, confidence, discipline, resilience, and character.

  • Practical Skill — Technique, timing, movement, and application that extend beyond repetition.

  • Physical Development — Strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and conditioning.

  • Mental Discipline — Focus, perseverance, self-control, and the ability to work through challenges.

  • Character — Respect, integrity, responsibility, and confidence earned through progress.

PROGRESS IS EARNED.

Rank reflects demonstrated knowledge, technical development, consistent effort, and the ability to meet higher standards as students advance.