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COME JOIN US AND HAVE FUN LEARNING NEW SKILLS. BECOME EXTREMELY CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE THREATS OF VIOLENCE. No experience, or athletic ability required.
Everyone has natural abilities to defend themselves same as all living things.
With direction, you will become aware of these natural abilities and never forget them to for defense, or other physical challenges

After just one free class, you are guaranteed to strike significantly hardy then before one class.
You may also if you choose, learn how to absorb any punch to the body, and increase your chances of defending head strikes and other vital areas.
We teach very effective basic self defense in a hostile environment, such as, escaping a grab. When necessary, how to hit when and where and much more that will prepare you to deal with the unexpected.

We do have some more hard core training such as,how absorb a strike, basic grappling and general ground fighting and a number of other things that people are not interested in doing them and that's totally fine.
You will never feel pressured to do anything if you do not want to do them.
Besides, there's more than enough you can do that will make you confident and conquer your fear of being attacked.

Although, S.O.C. is a full self defense system on its own, those with prior experiences are encouraged to continue if their training also if they want.
Whether it be any type of law enforcement, military ect,
With law enforcement, S.O.C. can provide you with the surprisingly simple, yet extremely powerful ways and provide skills that are the least likely to cause any great damage to those that need to be apprehended.
Some refer to these skills as court room proof

Same goes for other martial artists, competitive or not. We encourage you to stay with them if you want to do so.

But, along with the strikes, pre set skills you already possess, this of course includes will also be significantly improved, enhanced after one free class guaranteed.
This is not a 'My martial art is better than your martial art' in any way.
We do it cause we love it.
Just sort of stumbled on it and have been hooked ever since.

With so much random violence out there we would love to know if we helped someone to survive something like that.
Actually be happier if stopped.
But, in the mean time, you'll be much more confident learning a good self defense art.

No age limit.
Except under 18 must have parent present through class
Anyone with prior experience in any martial art will find their present skill reach higher levels.
Majority of what's taught are how the human biomechanics work.
Learning human biomechanics will enable you with the ability to survive any hostile confrontation.
You do not need to be strong, muscular, or in top shape.
The principles taught are created for reality which is when you least expect it, sick, not in shape, not a large person ect.
You're taught in such a way where you won't think about what to do.
You will be taught to use your natural reactions and movement to survive and stay safe as possible.

Those with prior self defense experience will find their skills more effective in a short period.

SOC is not based on muscle tension, so you do not wear down easy, as when using tension as well as learning to pay more attention to your breathing which also helps with keeping energy levels up.
The principles are based on the use of your tendons, ligaments, joints and breathing that will give your efforts much more power than using muscle.

Instead of eliminating energy as one does using tension to accomplish something, you energy will actually become replenished
You will learn to strike your way out of any situation, even if mounted on the ground. \ Quickly end the confrontation. \ Learn devastating strikes from the many other weapons your body possess. \ Big punches that can cover more than one simultaneously and short hidden strikes that can be as hard as the big punche.
All are welcome to try out a free class,or watch one. They may have to be copy pasted to your browser as per MU rules
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Newest website: https://www.systemofcombat.com

Enjoy your first class for free and after that, it is only $10 per class with discounts available for pre-payment. No contract required! \ Classes are held at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays evenings
and will soon be adding Thursday evenings at the YMHA OF UNION on 501 Green Lane, Union, NJ 07083. \ Class goes to 8:15. **About Us** S.O.C. is based on the principles of SYSTEMA, also referred to as "The System". The basics of grappling also taught.
If you are interested in Reality Based Self Defense, Street Defense, dealing with hostile situations, Mobility and Body Awareness, or Simply Surviving a Violent Encounter, then come on over and join us. Men and women, seasoned martial artists and raw beginners alike will benefit from these principles which are tailored to the level and needs of the student being taught, though very little is different as all of our body mechanics operate the same.
Classes are designed for beginners and those experienced in martial arts can take their prior experience to new heights.
You will find a very relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Instructions rang in subjects from striking mechanics, basic submission grappling and dynamic tactical ground fighting, evasive movement, weapon defense, sparring, and dealing with multiple attackers to women's self defense and street safety. Copyright © 2013 System of Combat NJ \ **About the instructor** Jim has over 25 years of martial arts experience in various styles including MMA, Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ), Boxing along with Russian style martial arts.
And received a general martial arts certification from Alex Wilkie at Alex Wilkie martial arts academy in Bridgewater NJ, one of Jim's main instructors.

You can contact us through the Meetup page. Or call \908-303-5031If you call and there's no answer, please leave a message, or text and will get back to you ASAP.
\ Looking forward to training with you!
Also not necessary to RSVP, just come to a class when you can and any time

We meet at The YMHA of Union \*You do not need to be a member of this, or any other Y
Simply ring doorbell to open door, sign in and you can ask where the martial arts class is.
We are downstairs in a workout room next to the pool, but they'll tell you.
No need to RSVP, or bring money. Demo class is free to participate,or watch if you prefer.
It's also ok if you arrive after 6:00.

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