Learning Self Defense with Alliance Martial Arts

Children learning self defense techniques at Alliance Martial Arts have the ability to walk away from the classes undertaken with vital life skills.

Furthermore, youngsters who take part are also taught about perseverance, integrity, honor and respect through study. After all, it is much more than simply learning how to punch, kick or protect yourself. It is also about being a responsible citizen within the community and personal integrity.

The establishment, which celebrated its opening in March, saw a gathering of children, teenagers and adults who undertook a tour of the 3,200 square foot work out facility which features state of the art matting as well as martial arts equipment. Since its opening around 110 children and adults have signed up for programs.

Those who join Alliance are students who range from beginner to advance and classes are offered in five categories: Teeny Tigers, Core Training, Little Dragons, Black Belt Success and Krav Maga, which is a type of hand-to-hand combat created by the Israeli Defense Force.

In the Tiny Tigers program, which sees preschool children aged from 3 to 4, they are taught a strong foundation in character qualities, which includes discipline, respect and courtesy. Additionally, the program is also designed to enhance children’s motor skills and increase their ability to follow directions and pay attention.

Core Training for children aged 5 to 11, has been created to teach essential forms, sparring and self defense. Furthermore, students in this category will undertake fundamentals which will prepare their mind and body for when they need to advance their training.

The Little Dragons, for those aged between 5 to 12, learn traditional taekwondo, in addition to life skills and positive values. The students in this category will then move on to the advance Black Belt Success, which is essentially a junior leadership program that enhances responsibility in class and the teachings of knowing how to be a positive role model at Alliance and school.

The Krav Maga class is provided to students who are aged 13 years and older. The hand-to-hand combat system originated from street fighting techniques that focus on threat neutralization, as well as defensive and offensive maneuvers and aggression.

All of which provide the ideal self defense class for children to undertake in order to learn how to effectively protect themselves should they be confronted with a threat during their life. After all, the skills they learn at a young age will stay with them throughout life if they undergo constant training to maintain those skills in place.