JKD Weapons Basics (3 week course)

This course, entitled Weapons Basics, is a beginner-friendly overview of fundamental knife techniques.

No experience? Perfect! This is a great first class for curious newcomers with minimal self defense experience.

So...why knives?
IT'S USEFUL. Weapons training -- which emphasizes excellent reflexes, coordinated movement, and tactical cleverness far more than physical strength -- is a great way to dive into martial arts training, and helps you develop attributes you can apply to almost any other style.

IT'S SAFE. Our foam-padded training knives allow reasonable contact with minimal risk of injury. The techniques are simple, low impact, and provide a great workout for people of all ages or training levels.

IT'S FUN! Straightforward techniques and safe practice weapons allow you to being sparring almost instantly -- you'll feel your progress from Week 1 to Week 3. Come and meet (i.e., stab) some new friends.

What to expect:
CLASS 1 (3/01) - Basic footwork, angles of attack, and defense. This class will provide the technical foundation for the two subsequent classes.

CLASS 2 (3/08) - Interceptions and combinations. Through tactical drills and situational sparring, you'll move beyond mere technique, and start to learn how to think about fighting.

CLASS 3 (3/15) - The fun stuff. Time to put your money where your point is, and see what you've learned! You'll explore what it's like to spar under different conditions, with different attackers, and end the course with a friendly competition. Time permitting, you'll also see how to apply what you've learned beyond weapons.

What to bring:
Please wear athletic clothing. Street shoes are not permitted on the studio floor, so be prepared to train barefoot. Training knives provided.

A positive attitude. I know it sounds corny, but we're all beginners here. Be a good sport, help each other, and come ready to forgive yourself and learn something new!

Tuition is $25 in advance for each class. The classes were designed to tie in with each other, so I highly recommend participation in all three. The $75 payment below covers the entire course. If you can only make individual classes, reach out to me and I will be happy to accommodate you.

Tickets will be available at the door, space permitting, at $30 per class.

I am reachable at JKDBrooklyn499@gmail.com. Questions? Reach out! I would be more than happy to address any concerns, or talk (at length) more about the art, or the course.

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