Master Mac began teaching at Basel's All-Star Gymnastics Academy in 1993. He has also trained in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Aikido besides Tang Soo Do. The students learn discipline and respect. Self-reliance, concentration and control are also stressed, since they are important aspects of everyday life. Learning forms increases the students comprehension and memorization abilities.
Forms drill basic techniques while teaching strategy, tactics, timing and balance.
They allow students to learn correct distance and timing, which are two crucial factors in a real confrontation. The goal is to develop automatic responses to certain situation. This is a very controlled, safe, non-contact way to practice. Free Sparring - lets the students practice techniques against one another in a controlled environment. The goal is for students to practice defending themselves in an unknown situation.