Welcome to Towey's Academy of Martial Arts

Here at the Tri-Martial Arts Federation, all the martial arts schools which are members of  the Federation come together to teach the 3 major facets of martial arts fighting (Striking, Throws/Takedowns & Grappling) into one extremely effective method. Master Towey has spent his entire life in the pursuit of this system.  As you learn more about the federation you will also learn of the three facets of martial arts (Physical, Spiritual & Mental Well-Being) which will define your overall ability to achieve your highest potential and become a true warrior. Becoming a true warrior requires you to harness your mind, body, and soul's full potential through the development of all three facets of this ancient and sacred art form. Our instructors teach their students that they must strive to become better citizens and learn to amplify their lives and the people, places, and things around them through the teachings of martial arts. To be a positive effect on their community and world, and send good and positive energy through everyone and everything they come in contact with.

Student Creed:

1.  I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical growth.

2.  I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others

3.  I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively; to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.

Our Founder

Master Tim Towey began his martial arts journey nearly thirty years ago beginning with judo. He grew up in Hawaii, and being a white kid on the north shore in 70’s made him quite the adversary to the locals, and was forced to learn how to defend himself. Ever since he was young, Master Towey has been learning and teaching martial arts.

Tim continued to wrestle in high school and a college, so that he may further his martial arts skills with ground technique as well as conditioning coaching. Master Towey's wealth of knowledge includes, but is not limited to: Judo, Jujitsu, Shotokan Karate, Wrestling, Ju-Jitsu Moo Duk Kwan/Tang Soo Do, Gung Fu, Aikido, and Iaido.

Master Towey has trained with some of the world’s best athletes and martial artists. These personalities include Jock Miramarka (2nd generation student of the famed Yip Man), Royce Gracie (UFC Champion), Grandmaster Soto (eight time Kumite Champion), as well as several accomplished wrestler and boxers.

In 1998 Master Tim Towey was inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Instructor of the Year by none other than the founder of Dux Ryu, and real life subject of the major motion picture Blood Sport; Frank Dux. Master Towey was inducted into the hall of fame only one year after being open as a martial arts school out of a community center.

 Master Towey continues to contribute to the Martial Arts and his community. He first started teaching martial arts in 1996 in Oceanside, CA at a community center. There his student population grew and grew as more people came to learn. Tim has always believed in helping the community and the best way through his eyes are to do so through community centers and helping those who are really in need.

Tim has since then opened up 4 more schools including 2 more in Vista, CA, and his personal dojo in Fallbrook, CA.  Tim has now made 15+ black belts and has placed them in community centers so that they can take after him and help those in need. He currently trains with friends, students, and family in the Northern San Diego area.