Calling all children and teens! Practice greater awareness in this practical, confidence-building self-defence series. Kids will learn how to read situations, manage body language, stay calm under pressure and respond more effectively in real-life scenarios.
A practice on mental resilience, smart choices and composure. They will also learn physical techniques as a last line of self-preservation, in a safe and carefully supervised environment.
Ages 6-11: 1pm-2pm
Ages 12 & above: 2pm-3pm
Instructor:
Sensei Phil Royannez is a martial arts instructor with over 45 years of practice and 30 years of teaching experience. A registered coach with Sport Singapore, he holds black belts in four martial arts disciplines and is known for his practical, science-based approach to self-defence. Phil also holds two Master’s degrees and a PhD in Physics and Electrical Engineering, applying principles of biomechanics to make his teaching both effective and accessible.
Kids 6-11:
1st Session 2nd July (1-2PM)
• Context of aggression and avoidance
• Awareness and proactive mindset
2nd Session 9th July (1-2PM)
• Attitude and Composure
• Verbal and Physical Deescalation
3rd Session 16th July (1-2PM)
• The Safe response
• Basic blocking
*4th Session*23rd July (1-2PM)
• Basic take down
• Basic Defense on the Ground
Kids 12 and above:
1st Session 2nd July (2-3pm)
• Risk, Place and context
• Psychology of violence and peer pressure
2nd Session 9th July (2-3pm)
• Self confidence and posture
• Physical, Moral and Legal consequence of violent confrontations
3rd Session 16th July (2-3pm)
• Verbal and Physical Deescalation techniques
• The RCWH response
• Striking (both open hands and closed hands)
4th Session 23rd July (2-3PM)
• Dodging, blocking, Countering
• Throws and Take downs
• Ground fight and submission
Self defence is 99.9% mental and 0.1% physical. It starts by avoiding places, people and context where confrontation may occur. If it does occur, first response must be avoiding escalation. In this class we will address all aspects and practices techniques to avoid physical violence. The second part of the class will however address various real-life situations and how to respond effectively in case of Grab, Punch, Hair pull, Choke, Kick, Kicked when on the floor, etc. The practice will be safe and properly supervised.
• Verbal deescalation
• Body language management.
• Mental preparation
Only ultimate action: physical reflexes for self preservation
Equipment
• Simple sport outfit: Short and T-shirts
• Boys are welcome to wear groin protection
• Glasses are fine
• All other equipment will be provided
