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"Thanks again for introducing my son to the world of Martial Art..." About MAE
Recently martial arts has become associated with self-defence, fitness, or competition but the traditional martial arts are a slow thorough process, intricately woven into the social and educational fabric of society. Martial arts are still practiced in almost all countries in the far east and its roots are deep in their chivalric history and philosophies.
Good martial arts, well taught will improve physical coordination, mental focus, social growth, emotional health and has a host of other profound benefits.
Our syllabus is unique and designed specifically for children. It is predominantly based on Ju Jitsu (the forerunner of Judo) and Fanchento. For more information please see www.fanchento.co.uk and www.fanchento.com
Head Instructor
He began when studying business and law in South Africa and after graduating and working in the legal field for a year 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 enjoyable and very beneficial for younger students.
In 2001 he began teaching extensively in schools. In consultation with child psychologists, occupational therapists and educators, he refined the process of teaching to larger classes.
Edwin currently teaches over 300 children a week and at 6 schools. He is a doctoral candidate researching the benefits of martial arts training for children at Middlesex university UK.
Edwin teaches under the auspices of the International Council of Fanchento Martial Arts (I.C.F.M.A) and under the direction of Marc Kahn.
Edwin is DBS (which has replaced CRB) checked and fully insured.
More information about Edwin Edelstein and the history of MAE is available here
Classes include:
all specifically adapted for children.
GalleryImages of students training. Click here
Benefits of Training in the MAE systemBeyond developing martial art skills, training in the MAE system offers life changing, physical emotional, intellectual and social benefits.
The MAE training process
The MAE program integrates two processes that ensure children develop both the physical skills and the qualities associated with martial artists - tranquillity, leadership, social harmony, fighting spirit (determination and commitment), chivalric conduct.
M.A.E's Unique Training Concepts
Principle's specifically relevant to teaching children include:
Happy, secure and enthusiastic students learn at an accelerated pace. Click to read more
Every element of a technique or exercise is individually and thoroughly practised before the next aspect is introduced Click to read more
Training results in the performance of complex, graceful and meaningful techniques and mastering them is an empowering psycho-somatic experience. Click to read more
Working with a partner has benefits at multiple levels, it physically, it increases sensitivity, motility and strength and at a social level creates a situation where students learn to play, work, communicate and negotiate. Click to read more
MAE & Public Health
Other Martial Arts we Draw on
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movement routines
We draw on a hundred year tradition of teaching eastern martial arts to adults and children in the west and in that time our lineage has developed and passed down a series of proven principles. 
