MAIDSTONE Tel: 01622 663030 Mobile: 07775 671585 Fax: 01622 662929 Family Martial Arts & Fitness Centre Wharf Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6RR GRAVESEND 01474 326967 Family Martial Arts 8 Brewhouse Yard (off Queen) Gravesend Kent DA12 2EJ FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS BLACK BELT SCHOOLS E-mail us
ABOUT THE CLASSES
Each lesson is made up of several elements, varying according to the current
curriculum and upcoming events such as gradings or competitions.
These elements include:
Fitness
You do not need to be fit to begin your Martial Arts journey, but to
enjoy Martial Arts, and life, to the full, and to perform at your best, you
need to be fit. Our Beginners Programme is designed to build up your base
level of fitness, and all of our programmes include fitness, strength, and
flexibility work, and with regular training you will soon start to feel the
benefits!
Leadership
At Family Martial Arts, we don’t just teach punching and kicking. For our
Lil’ Ninja and Junior age groups, Life Skills are an important part of what
we teach; your child will learn about Respect, Discipline, Courtesy, and
much more as part of each lesson.
For adults, the confidence gained through our Martial Arts will carry over
into your personal and work life, and you will find you feel more positive
and assertive.
Drills
Drills include boxing and kicking combinations either done alone, with a
partner, or onto pads, and repeated in order to build up ‘muscle memory’ and
improve physical conditioning and fitness. Other drills are used to aid the
learning of simple and effective self defence techniques against a variety
of possible attacks.
Line Work
This is an opportunity to learn and perfect techniques through repetition in
a safe and controlled way. As the name implies, students work up and down
the hall in lines performing their techniques.
Patterns
Patterns, or forms, are traditionally thought of as a series of attacking
and defensive moves performed solo against numerous imaginary attackers.
Some think of patterns as the ‘art’ side of Martial Arts, with little real
self defence value.
At Family Martial Arts, we believe that encoded within the
moves of the patterns are highly effective pressure point strikes, locks,
and throws. Master Martin is a leading teacher in the UK of Kyusho Jitsu
(pressure point fighting), and we believe that the moves of the patterns are
of real value when taught and used properly. Up to Black Belt, you will
learn one pattern for each grading.
Sparring
At Family Martial Arts we practice light contact sparring,
and full protective gear is mandatory. All sparring is carried out under
strict supervision to ensure everyone can spar safely, and above all enjoy
it!
Sparring is where much of the blocking, striking and footwork which you
practice in drills and line work starts to come together, and it’s great for
fitness and confidence building.
Pressure Points (KYUSHO JITSU):
Master Martin is a leading exponent of Kyusho Jitsu, and the Dillman Method
of Pressure Point Fighting; he holds a Master grade in this art, is a
Dillman Karate International registered instructor, and has taught
extensively on the subject in Europe and the USA. Chief Instructor Mr Allen
also holds a Black Belt in Kyusho Jitsu.
We believe that encoded within the moves of our patterns (also referred to
as ’forms’ or ‘kata’), are highly effective pressure point strikes, locks,
and throws. Kyusho Jitsu is integrated into our patterns and self defence
training at Family Martial Arts.
