Below are clips of Master Spillmann's recent demonstrations. Click on the picture to view the videos.


Brick and cinder block power break.
WMV format, 202kb


Eight slabs of concrete with a flat palm strike.
WMV format, 190kb

M aster Spillmann has over 36 years of martial arts training and 25 years of experience instructing children and adults. He believes that "in martial arts, like life, you need to set a goal, take action and not give up. Dreams don't come true by magic. You have to work hard, and martial arts is a way of life in and out of the dojang." This philosophy has led him to where he is today.

Master Spillmann began practicing martial arts at age four when his parents enrolled him in Judo. Since then, Master Spillmann has worked hard to attain ranks in Taekwon-Do (7th Dan), Karate (4th Dan), Judo (2nd Dan), Diato-Ryu Aiki-Jujitsu (1st Dan), Hapkido (5th Dan) and Rocian Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and continues to practice to further perfect his arts. Master Spillmann is an outstanding demonstrator and holds the record for breaking 250 concrete blocks in 48 seconds. Even with all the trophies, plaques, media, television and print coverage he has received, nothing gives Master Spillmann more pleasure than seeing his students excel in their leadership skills, academics and in life.

Master Spillmann, as the headmaster of the American Taekwondo Centers, has 10 very important goals: 1) To create a better society through a positive attitude and thinking; 2) to create peace, health, and harmony through physical and mental discipline; 3) to develop goals into an action philosophy; 4) to build confidence and self-esteem in all students; 5) to teach people the importance of commitment and never giving up; 6) to enlighten parents and students about the true leadership benefits of the martial arts; 7) to treat all people fairly; 8) to teach an effective self-defense system; 9) to further his own martial arts education through continuing studies to better teach his instructors and students and 10) to assist other masters in the growth of positive martial arts.

For Master Spillmann, Taekwon-Do is about developing and cultivating a better self and stronger leader for tomorrow.