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Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA as it is popularly known, is a highly effective and practical method of fighting. Because, as the name suggests, it borrows techniques from many different fighting styles. Practitioners learn about the different ranges of combat. striking, clinching, throws, takedowns and ground grappling. Find out why MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world, book your trial class today.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend himself against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. The founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to create the art. It contains stand-up maneuvres, but is most famous for its devastating ground-fighting techniques: gaining superior positioning so one can apply chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations on an opponent. With Innumerable techniques in its arsenal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been described by many as human chess. You have to experience it to believe it. Give it a try by booking your free trial class today.
The Daruma Martial Arts children's program is designed to teach self-control, respect, coordination and physical as well as mental fitness.
Children's martial arts training at Daruma involves lots of direct attention and encouragement. The instructor leads children through a a carefully planned class designed to develop balance, strength, body awareness and technical ability. The children are encouraged to address the instructor with politeness, responding to questions with "yes sir!" or "no sir!" and are always reminded to say "thank you, sir" when helped. This also encourages students to maintain a courteous attitude outside of class.
Classes are 30 minutes for children ages 6 and under, and 45 minutes for ages 7 and up.
Upon starting their martial arts journey, every new student receives a white belt and a class card on which their attendance and merits are noted. Three stars on your card equal one new stripe on your belt. Eight stripes on your belt means it is time to graduate to the next belt level. This system encourages the children to behave and focus as well as positively reinforcing them with regular progression.
Partaking in martial arts training can be one of the most beneficial investments in a child's development and confidence. Children who train in martial arts are better equipped to handle social pressures, have more confidence and take on new challenges with gusto.
Muay Thai originated in Thailand. This beautiful and brutal art is also known as the science of 8 limbs because it trains practitioners to be ruthlessly effective with their hands, elbows, knees and feet. Muay Thai trains physical and mental toughness to the maximum. Practice hard kicks, swift elbows and brutal knees in this fun and dynamic martial art. Book your free trial class today.
Martial arts is not a magic pill and any self-defense course that claims to make you a fighting machine after a day course or even a week of classes is misleading at best and down right dangerous at worst. At Daruma we will take the time to make sure that key self-defense concepts are internalized and become second nature. We have a system comprised of brutal street fighting techniques, including groin strikes, head butts and eye gouges. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Invest in yourself now and it could pay back big time later. Book your free trial class today.
Kickboxing is a combination of cardio, boxing and marital arts providing a total body workout which aims to improve strength, aerobic fitness, speed, flexibility, coordination and balance. Burn calories and tone your body. Get in touch and find out why kickboxing is one of the most popular fitness trends and kick, jab, cross, hook and uppercut your way to a fitter you! Book your free trial class today.
Judo meaning "gentle way" is a Martial Art, combat and olympic sport created in japan in 1882. Its most prominent feature is its spectacular throws and trips designed to hurl your opponent to the ground. Where they can be immobilized with a pin or forced to submit with a joint lock or choke. It's an incredibly graceful and subtle martial art. Book your free trial class today.
Boxing or the sweat science as it is sometimes known as, Is not only a fast paced and exciting workout, but a fantastic and practical form of self-defense focusing entirely on fast punches and evasive maneuvers. Schedule a free class today and see what boxing can do for you.
Submission Wrestling also known as submission fighting, submission grappling or simply NO-GI is a Martial Art that focuses on clinch work and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using joint locks and chokes. It is similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but the lack of a GI (the outfit worn traditionally in Martial arts) makes for a faster paced combat style with the emphasis on transitional movement and positional dominance. Book your free trial class today.