Children And Adults
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, SELF-CONTROL AND FOCUS are the four primary areas that we concentrate on. Our curriculum includes hi-energy drills and skills designed to build and condition each child’s attitude, behaviour and overall character development. Our practical martial arts training skills for children include; meditation, yoga stretching, fun-damental cross-training drills, karate techniques at all levels, kata (pre-arranged sequences), competition fighting, pad work and more.
Lessons are split into two classes:
Children: 5 to 11 years / Teenage children: 12 to 15 years
Both classes are taught at beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced levels. Care and safety of children is our main priority at the ELSK.
“Karate helps instill a sense of purpose and direction in the lives of young people, Respect, Discipline, Self-control and Focus becomes a part of your child’s life forever”.
Children and young people need an outlet to let off steam and pent up frustrations. Intensive research has shown that young people who channel their energy into a sporting activity and in particular KARATE, are better prepared to cope with difficult situations in life and make rational decisions. They are also less likely to develop bad habits or get involved in violent conflict and unsociable behaviour.
ROLE MODELS FOR POSITIVE LIFE COACHING SKILLS
Young people tend to listen to people they like, trust and respect. We care, so will never give up on children. Our facility provides role models and a powerful mentoring relationship that motivates and encourages young people to face lifes challenges with a positive mental attitude. We also stress non-violent conflict resolution, how to avoid dangerous situations including not being encouraged through peer pressure into doing wrong. Your child will be taught to take responsibility for their actions and attitudes. You will see the difference within the first 6 month.
ADULT CLASSES
Training includes; meditation, yoga stretching, cross-training drills, punch bag and pad workouts. Our practical martial arts training for adults include: karate techniques at all levels, kata, sparring, self-defence, close counter combat and more. Adult classes are taught at beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced levels. Apart from regular indoor training, adults and older children are given the opportunity to participate in one day and weekend training camps too. Our weekend camp is situated in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The aim of the weekend training is to give one the opportunity to train in an outdoor environment with minimum distraction, allowing the mind to focus clearly during training.
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENCE
Self-defence for girls and women at the ELSK
WE TEACH GIRLS AND WOMEN STREET AWARENESS, HOW TO EFFECTIVELY AVOID POTENTIAL DANGERS AND TO FIGHT BACK, AGAINST PEOPLE WHO TRY TO HURT THEM.
It is distressing to hear that harassment, abuse and violent attacks thrust upon women and girls are becoming more and more frequent. This clearly demonstrates a lack of education and respect by the perpetrator/s. As a means to self-protection, it is important to place a high emphasis on an activity that teaches; practical self-defence skills, guidance on street awareness and how to avoid potential dangers. This may one day prove to be a very valuable asset, in a dangerous situation, as a means to survival. Having respect for the female gender is paramount and boys should be educated on this in their early school years.
The ELSK places a huge emphasis on practical self-defence skills for girls and women during lessons. In addition, sparring is encouraged between the genders which provides a challenge of a real life self-defence scenario. This helps the student to understand different strengths in individuals, it sharpens the reflexes, increases awareness and helps to develop more confidence in your abilities. We empower girls and women through Karate training which surprisingly helps in discovering their hidden capabilities.
The ELSK run women’s self-defence courses once a year within the borough free of charge. Please contact us for further information.
A WEEKLY WOMENS’S SELF-DEFENCE CLASS IS BEING PLANNED FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. This will be a regular on-going class. The format will include, light fitness, stretching, pad-work, street awareness and partner self-defence techniques. Please contact us for details.
