FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Are Self-Defence and Martial Arts the same?
Although many people would have you believe otherwise, Martial Arts and Self Defence are not the same. Our Courses are Self Defence and based on Research and Training mostly by Police.
Who can take your classes?
Anyone! Size or sex does not matter. whether you are looking for a Self-Defence, a family activity, to improve fitness or just for fun.
What do you learn from basic self-defense?
How to escape an attack safely.
Escapes, Targeting & Striking.
Other classes will also cover; Ground Defense, Keychain Defense,
Take Downs and Hold Downs.
Do these Techniques Actually work?
Yes, the origins of these techniques date back thousands of years. Today they are used by Military and Police Forces Worldwide
Will these techniques work for me?
Yes, our techniques are easy to learn and have been developed to give room for a little error and personal interpretation. The techniques are very effective so there is no reason that they will not be effective for you.
Are the Techniques difficult to learn?
No, we utilize basic Body Movements in all of our techniques that virtually everyone is capable of performing, also if we can not teach a techniques in less than 3 minutes or you can not assimilate that technique in less than 3 minutes then we don't teach it.
"It's as Simple as that"
Do you have to be flexible?
We spend a few minutes warming up and stretching before each class to avoid injury but as all of our kicks can be performed below waist level, you do not have to have the type of flexibility often associated with many Martial Arts.
How do I know if the Instructor is Certified?
Every Martial Arts instructor has an instructor, you should be able to contact the their instructor through the Organisation and ask any questions you are interested in.
What do the Police think of Self Defence Courses?
Our system is a Police based system it's founder and our instructors are Police Officers.
Are all Martial Arts some form of self-defence?
No! In fact only a few limited ones are, Some Martial Arts are aimed at Competition, others may concentrate on Traditional aspects. Jiu-Jitsu is the main Self-Defence art. Our form of Jiu-Jitsu concentrates specifically on Self-Defence
What is Jiu-Jitsu?
Jiu-Jitsu is the basis for many martial arts, including Judo, Karate and Aikido.
The essence of Jiu-Jitsu is the ability to move from one technique to another to defend yourself.
Not a Sport!
A traditional Japanese Martial Art derived of:
Kicking and punching,
Throwing,
Joint-locking,
Pressure point control
Ground defence
How will I benefit from your classes?
Improve fitness Level,
Improve Health
Learn a lifesaving skill,
Improve Confidence,
Empowerment,
Have fun
Boost Energy levels,
Reduce Stress.
Do I need to have previous experience to join your Self Defense Classes?
No, each of our Self Defence Courses can be taken by people with no previous experience. If you have some experience with a Martial Art that's OK too as we help you apply your techniques to many situations.
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