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You Can Protect Yourself !

At York Karate, we specialize in practical and EFFECTIVE self-defense techniques for men, women, and children. The keys to our self-defense program are proper technique (including proper body mechanics, leverage, and focus of intent), practicality, and pressure point manipulation. We call our self-defense program "EZ DEFENSE", and we incorporate this system right into our weekly classes. We also offer specialized seminars in self-defense.

EZ Defense is a highly specialized self-protection program that teaches you to successfully defend yourself against an assailant of any size.
EZ Defense is based on the idea that learning is best accomplished by "doing." You will work with a highly trained team of instructors who will create safe, yet powerful, scenarios and role-plays designed to help you experience the "rush" of self-defence without contact and without the danger or consequences.

You Are Worthy of Defending

Learn simple and effective self-protection and prevention skills through the EZ Defense program. These are concepts that any person, regardless of age or fitness level, can learn. Practice in a safe environment. The instructor teaches and demonstrates all the skills and coaches students while they practice. You will be amazed by the power and control you will develop as a result of learning and then practicing simple EZ Defense concepts under the safe supervision of our trained instrctor. Importantly, our instructors will also review self-defense techniques women are often taught that RARELY WORK. We will explain precisely WHY these techniques don't work (and may actually get you into more trouble) and then show you alternative techniques for defending yourself.


What Will I Learn?

EZ Defense has developed a wide variety of progressive learning programs ranging from non-contact, one-day classes on verbal skills to intense multi-week programs. We also incorporate the principles of EZ Defense into our weekly martial arts classes at Premier Fitness at Yorkdale Mall.

"On behalf of Petite Montessori Staff and the Mother's Group that attended the course we'd like to thank you for the excellent training you provided us with. In just a short time, we all became confident in the self-defence techniques you showed us. We felt strong and in control of our bodies. I know many of the ladies tested out the moves on their loved ones and felt that they all really worked. One thing we all truly understood was it really doesn't matter how big or small you are. No matter your size YOU CAN DEFEND YOURSELF!!




The Program

In this program, you'll learn how to assert yourself and deal with the natural excitement and fear that can cause you to "freeze-up" when faced with an aggressor. You'll be lead through simple but effective drills and scenarios designed to help you overcome the uncomfortable feelings and fear that can mark you as an easy target for attack.

Understand how to use your emotions to help you become stronger and safer. Fear and anger are tremendous sources of power when used in defense.

"it showed me that I did not have to be the "BIGGEST BOY" on the block, to not worry about protecting myself, this in turn increased my confidence in myself."



Features of the EZ Defense Program
  • EZ Defense builds on your personal strengths.
  • EZ Defense builds on the potential that you already have for self-protection. This includes the ability to learn to make good choices and use effective reasoning under stress. EZ Defense provides self-protection training in a safe, supportive environment.
  • The step-by-step process of developing skills and confidence builds from the successes you attain in every class. By the end of the course, you will have used your skills repeatedly to assess danger, set boundaries, and respond effectively to real and potential attacks.
  • We have developed a balanced program that focuses on The ABC's of self-defence.
  • Awareness
  • Boundary setting with verbal and body communication
  • Combat Skills to use when all else has failed. Our combat skills incorporate genuine, humane and serious self-defence methods into our program that are effective regardless of size or strength.

Why Is EZ Defense Important for you?

Truly the most important skill you will develop is the ability to stay in control. This is the critical skill that will help you avoid violence in over 97% of all potentially harmful situations.


What are the benefits you will receive?
  • Less imitated by other people or situations
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Greater confidence
  • Improved leadership skills
  • Improved ability to communicate clearly and directly
  • Increased problem solving skills
  • Increased focus and effectives at work
  • The ability to remain in calm and use clearheaded thinking during stress or crisis
"I'm a small, slender female (5'6" and 100 pounds). Most marshal arts programs rely on brute strength for self-defence. However, if I was forced to defend myself against a large, strong attacker, and I could only use what little strength I possess to defend myself, I know that I would have no chance of escaping harm. The pressure point self-defence techniques studied at York Karate allows someone tiny like me to successfully hold off someone several times my size."

 

We also offer EZ Defense for children through specialized programs and seminars. For more information, click on the link below:


Your Child Can Protect Themselves
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