"Thanks again for introducing my son to the world of martial arts..."

Caroline (Solicitor)

 

What really is martial art:

Recently martial art has become associated with self-defense or fitness, however, traditional martial art is a slow thorough process, which improves physical coordination and mental focus.

 

What we teach is unique and has it been formulated specifically to encourage these qualities in children.

 

 

The martial art we teach children:

What we teach is based on:

  • Ju Jutsu (the fore runner 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 teaching strategy follows these steps:

  • First a routine is practiced solo (without a partner) but together as a group. All pupils have a chance to lead the exercise and this develops confidence and leadership skills.

  • Once the group is able to work through the form together, individuals begin to practice the separate elements of the form with a cooperative partner. Working with a partner, in a spirit of cooperation, encourages a higher level of social sophistication.

  • The separate elements are then linked and practiced as a single sequence with a cooperating partner in a slow and safe way.

  • In the last stage, the formality of the routine is abandoned and the technique is practiced with a resisting partner/s in a variety of fluid and non-formal ways.

  • As the group’s discipline grows, so increasing complexity and depth is introduced to practice.

Following these steps, children learn to be patient in acquiring knowledge. In a slow and steady way they arrive at an understanding of the sequence which allows them to enjoy and explore the creative ways it can be executed.