"Thanks
again for introducing my son to the world of Martial Art..."
Caroline (Solicitor)
What is Martial Art:
 Recently
Martial Art has become associated with self-defence or fitness,
however, traditional Martial Art is a slow thorough process, which
improves physical coordination, mental focus and has a host of other profound benefits.
What we teach is unique and has been formulated specifically
to encourage these qualities in children.
Our syllabus is predominantly based on Ju Jitsu (the forerunner of Judo)
and Fanchento Kung Fu.
For more information please see www.fanchento.com.
Training is varied and includes:
routines/ forms, grappling, throws, strengthening and coordination exercises, and discussions all specifically adapted for children.
Our Training Concepts
 Children learn faster and deeper through physical experience
If children learn physically about leverage through the application of a technique, then they will have a deeper understanding - "body wisdom"- of leverage. More importantly, if children physically experience cooperation ( which is necessary to learn and to perform elegant techniques) then they will "embody" the idea of cooperation.
Training is progressive
Training begins at a young age with the development of the core muscles, then technique is gradually developed step by careful step. First as a solo routine, then with a static and cooperating partner and eventually with multiple partners is a fluid, dynamic way. This developmental process encourages children to trust the educational process.
Enthusiasm and discipline are integrated
Our classes set a firm teaching framework and but the exercises are fun and taught with enthusiasm and encouragement and children learn to manage and control their natural exuberance and develop self discipline.
The Instructor
 Edwin Edelstein has been teaching and practising martial arts for over 20 years. He has studied to some depth Karate, Wing Chun, Fanchento, Ju Jitsu and Tai Chi.
He began when studying business and law in South Africa and after graduating and after working in the legal field for a year he chose to follow his passion and teach full time.
In 1996 he began teaching individuals and small groups of children. He selected developed and refined a range of techniques and exercises that proved very beneficial for younger students.
In 2001 he began teaching extensively in schools. With the invaluable input of child psychologists, occupational therapists and educators, he refined the process of teaching to larger classes.
Eddie is CRB checked and fully insured.
Other Martial Arts we Draw on
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