Hayme Serrato’s Martial Arts offers classes for men, women and children. Korean Tang Soo Do is taught, but it is not touted as the “one and only” martial arts style. Students are encouraged to participate in tournaments to view and appreciate other styles while valuing the versatility and beauty of their own.
The walls of the dojang are lined with pictures of successful martial arts role models demonstrating a diversity of skills and styles.
All of the ideas of Tang Soo Do are emphasized: students improve their level of physical fitness along with their ability in sports competition, self-defense and students learn to appreciate Tang Soo Do’s beauty as an art form.
Younger students learn that Tang Soo Do is not a toy or a game and is not to be ‘played with’ offensively against schoolmates. They are expected to demonstrate respect for their peers and instructors beyond the walls of the dojang.
Students learn that even though they are trained in the martial art, they are still committed to peace and do NOT leave the dojang looking for combat. Students are taught that fighting is not a solution to disagreements. One must know when to fight and when to walk away, and not to allow pride or arrogance to permit needless hostility.
Students are encouraged to work hard and continually on their advancements. The staff at Hayme Serrato’s Martial Arts feel strongly that there is no express lane to a true Black Belt. While an individual may be physically ready in a year’s time, three years is actually considered a short time for a person to be mentally ready. This fact has been proven many times over.
Come in for a free tour! We offer a patient, supportive family atmosphere.
All ages are welcome!
Meet Grand Master Hayme Serrato
2nd Dan Korean Hapkido
1st Dan Combat Hapkido
1st Dan Iaijustu Ryu Sword
Certified Grand Master Instructor
Mr. Serrato has been active as a martial artist for 45 years. His early training included 1 1/2 years of Shaolin Kung Fu and 1 year of American Free-Style Karate before finally choosing Tang Soo Do under Grand Master Instructor David Praim of Karate Institute.
In 1998 he was awarded the rank of 5th DAN by Grand Master Instructor Henry Fuentes.
In 2007 Master Serrato received his 6th DAN under Grand Master Jim Saffold.
In 2013 Master Serrato received his 7th Dan from Grand Master Saffold and the American Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation.
In 2019 Master Serrato was awarded his 8th Dan Grand Master belt under Grand Master Jim Saffold and Grand Master Choung Koe Woong World Tang Soo Federation in Korea.
Master Serrato received his 2nd Dan in Korean Hapkido under Grand Master Joe Sanders in 2008 and his 1st DAN in Combat Hapkido under John Pellegrini (taught by Dan Allen) in 2005.
Mr. Serrato received his 1st DAN in the art of Kage Iaijutsu Ryu Sword under Grand Master Joe Sanders in May 2013.
Meet Our Certified Instructors
Master Mark Delongchamp
6th Dan Tang Soo Do
3rd Dan Hapkido
Certified Master Instructor
Mr Larry Hull
3rd Dan Tang Soo Do
2nd Dan Hapkido
Certified Instructor
Mr Jim Gibson
2nd Dan Tang Soo Do
Certified Instructor
Mr John Barry
3rd Dan Tang Soo Do
Certified Instructor
Mr Kevin
Hardoin
2nd Dan Tang Soo Do
Certified Instructor
Ms Mikayla
Hardoin
1st Jr. Tang Soo Do
Certified Assistant Instructor
Mr Luke
George
1st Dan Jr. Tang Soo Do
1st Dan Jr Hapkido
Certified Novice Instructor
Ms Emma
Gibson
1st Dan Jr. Tang Soo Do
1st Dan Jr Hapkido
Certified Assistant Instructor
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
| 1980 to 2000 | Michigan Karate Circuit top competitor in Weapons, Forms & Sparring |
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| 1982 to 1984 | Karate Institute’s competitor of the year |
| 1993 | Elected by the Michigan Karate Circuit Board of Directors as “Michigan’s Most Outstanding Referee” for his honesty (integrity), sportsmanship. |
| 1990 to 2000 | North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) Top Ten Competitor in Senior Sparring National Karate Circuit and fairness (impartiality). |
KICKBOXING
| 1982 to 1985 | For 3 years, Mr. Serrato trained under Terry Shipman and Kerry Roop. Full Contact & Kick Boxing, with a record of 3 wins – 1 loss. |
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| 1984 | Awarded Class “A” Official Certification by Don Quine of the Professional Karate Association (PKA) |
| 1989 | Awarded Class “A” Official Certification by Don Willis of the Professional Karate Commission (PKC) |
| 1993 | Awarded Class “A” Official Certification by the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) |
TV SPOTS
| 1983 to 1992 | Produced “Martial Arts Today” for Comcast cable television. The show introduced the many styles of Martial Arts to the public, educated its audience about Martial Arts’ true nature and dispelled any misconceptions about karate. |
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HALL OF FAME
| 2004 | MSKC – In recognition of being one of the top karate instructors & referees in the open Michigan Sport Karate Circuit |
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| 2004 | Detroit International Class of 2004 Hall Of Fame -in recognition of hard work, dedication and support to the martial arts community |
| 2006 | Huron Valley Karate 25th Anniversary – in recognition of 25 years of excellence in the martial arts |
| 2007 | United States Martial Artist Association Hall Of Fame – Golden Life Achievement for Tang Soo Do |
| 2008 | Yellow Tigers Karate Hall Of Fame |
| 2008 | World Council Of Martial Arts Hall Of Fame |
| 2012 | Legends of the Martial Arts Hall Of Fame |
| 2017 | World Tang Soo Do Federation Hall of Fame – Outstanding Tang Soo Do Master |
| 2019 | American Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation Hall of Fame – Award 40 Plus Years |