About Us

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 I have known Marek for several years. He is a person of high integrity. He does not teach just one style of Martial Arts, he teaches many. That is is pretty rare. Eclectic Ground school is first class in every way. The way that Marek set it up, where the equipment is placed, and the high quality of every piece of equipment. Each and every class is filled with great learning, lots of practice, and lots of fun. The environment that Marek creates is always focused around learning and helping to make each person to be the best they can be. I highly recommend EG to any person of any age. If you're looking for a Martial Arts school that offers a fantastic learning environment you have found it! You can expect at every class to be learning and working/practicing what he is teaching for the full hour. He is very well organized and every moment of the class is well spent with different types of learning. There is also a great environment among classmates.  

  "This martial arts studio is excellent in every way. The facility is well-designed, functional and aesthetically pleasing.  Marek, the instructor, developed his superior martial arts skills through extensive study in China.  I have worked as a professional educator and evaluator in a variety of fields and settings, and I can attest to Marek's outstanding teaching skills.  He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the appropriate sequencing and scaffolding techniques to help students at every skill level.  He is able to adapt his methods to the learning style of the student. In addition to his professionalism, Marek is patient, friendly, kind and humorous. With extra perks such as drum circles and sound healing and meditation...the learning environment at Eclectic Ground Martial Arts is stimulating, warm and fun."   

 I study Wing Chun and Kickboxing, and attend the meditation and stretching class. The sessions are both energetic and relaxing, while we focus on the precision of the body structure. Marek supplements that precise learning with applicability, coming in the form of repetitive mirroring and lite sparring. There is never a wrong question. He presents the information in formats that lend themselves to different learning styles. I would describe his delivery as calm and light-hearted. The interactions with classmates are safe, we learn from one another, and Marek does a tremendous job of facilitating comradery. I never have to talk myself into going to class because I'm always looking forward to it. It only takes a glance at Eclectic Ground's web site to understand that if you want to understand your body, develop physically purposeful and mentally strategic tactics for defending yourself, and improve your personal focus and path, then Marek is a great partner to have as a guide.  

If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service. I have always wanted to try Tai Chi and found Eclectic Ground Martial Arts and dragged my husband there with me. Two years later he is probably more hooked on it than I am (which is saying a lot!). We have expanded from Tai Chi adding stretching and Qi Gong classes.  The community is open and supportive, the atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable at the same time we are learning. I can not give Marek and his ability to instruct to multiple levels at one time a high enough recommendation. 

 I had the amazing experience of taking beginning Tai Chi at Eclectic Ground Martial Arts.  Marek is a patient teacher, whose energy and passion for his work is infectious.  He took me beyond the simple movements to the history of the form and its roots in Kung Fu.  He showed me a moving meditation and a true martial art.  The studio is a functional and calming space in which to explore the melding of the spiritual and the physical.  If you are looking for an excellent martial arts experience, THIS IS THE PLACE! 

 Martial arts has been a consistent source of inspiration for me for over 30 years. In that time, I've had the opportunity to study with many great instructors in Issin-Ryu karate, Tai Chi, various forms of Kung Fu including Wing Chun, and more. I can easily say Marek is among the various best of the best. I often learn more from him in 5 minutes than I have from others over weeks or months. And it's not just in his instruction. It's in the way he approaches life, treats people and leads by example in all that he does. If you have the opportunity to learn from him, I can't recommend it highly enough. 

 Relax.  Breathe.  Marek's classes are well, relaxed, in that there is no pressure to be perfect, but rather grow, learn and become more proficient at the skill you are working on.  I have only taken the Tai Chi classes, but knowing Marek, his approach would be the same for all classes.  If you're curious give it a try. 

 Marek is a knowledge and patient instructor. As a student you can tell he loves what he does. The studio is a clean, peaceful and inviting space. Would highly recommend this studio. 

 I love attending kick boxing class with Marek! I've learned so much and feel so strong after attending one of his classes. I highly recommend it taking a class with Marek! 

"Marek is a great instructor. I took Tai Chi lessons from him for two years and learned the first 28 movements of Wudang Tai Chi form. I’m able to continue to do the entire 28 movement sequence because he has great instructional videos on his Facebook.  
Marek is also an extremely good martial arts instructor. He knows some self-defense techniques that my previous instructors weren’t even aware of. He provides a lot of individual instruction. I highly recommend that you take one of his classes while they are still small. When people learn what he’s able to teach, I think his classes will get very big. Take advantage of the situation now. I did."

 Eclectic Ground is more than an artful martial arts studio with a convent location and state-of-the-art equipment and immaculate facility --- it's a great place to learn how-to improve your body (no matter your fitness level); relax your mind; reduce stress and stimulate your spiritual awareness. Marek is a talented instructor; well versed in various traditional martial arts and modern fitness methods, as well as, the potential of the human body and mind ... but most importantly he is dedicated to training each student according to their ability, interests, realistic fitness & personal growth goals. Try class and you'll want to come back for more -- I did. 

 Eclectic Ground was kind enough to host  a self-defense session geared toward young girls heading off to college, & my friends and I, whose seven daughters attended, could not have been more pleased with what our girls learned. Marek demonstrated several self-defense tactics, gave advice on when to use each one, and provided ample opportunity for the girls to practice with a partner. Our daughters left with new confidence in their ability to know what to do should a dangerous situation arise, and their participation in the session gave us moms an added measure of peace as we sent our daughters off to college for the first time. First-rate, personalized  experience! 

"Marek is patient and flexible. He easily adapts his instruction techniques to the different learning styles (some people require detail - others are more big picture) and the vastly different skill level of his students. He is also encouraging and provides the individual attention each student needs to take themselves a little farther each class. Overall, his class helps me mentally center."  

"Marek is my Tai Chi instructor, he is extremely patient and pays great attention to where we need the most help. I would love to be able to be as graceful as he is one day, but will settle for just being able to remember the movements. He offers good tips and advice to help us balance and keep moving."

 Marek's work lives in his body and is transferred to his students not just through his active teaching but also through his very presence--the way he holds himself, the energy he carries, and even the tone of his voice. 

 100% one of the best teachers I've ever had. Marek is kind, patient, and wildly diligent in everything he does. This studio always creates a lovely experience and I am so grateful to have found it. If you're looking for a way to stay active and / or looking for introspection, this studio is perfect and I couldn't recommend it more! 

 I've been practicing Tai Chi at EG for two years and I can say without a doubt it has changed my life for the better. Stress management has always been a challenge for me; working with Marek and the other students has given me excellent coping mechanisms that I can apply to my daily life. I'm calmer, happier and more content than I've ever been. I'd recommend Eclectic Ground to anyone! 

 I've been practicing Kickboxing at Eclectic Ground for a year now and I've learned so much from Marek. After my high school swim career ended, I wasn't sure what to do to stay in shape until I went to Marek's Kickboxing class. I immediately loved it. He is an amazing teacher as he is knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. I could see myself sticking with this sport for a long time because I got started with Marek.