ECKD syllabus

ECKD operates a proven and tested syllabus and promotion scheme that takes you steadily from

beginner (with possibly no experience) to being highly competent at not only handling any

aggressive confrontation but, if you desire, to Instructor teaching others following in your footsteps.

You will achieve Federation recognised promotions as you journey from novice to Black Belt and

beyond.

ECKD is unique

ECKD techniques are based on scientific principles and developed to promote optimum health,

fitness and Self Defence. ECKD techniques are taught to the Police, TA, Security Organisations,

Social services, and many others who regularly work in high risk situations. These same techniques

are taught to the general public in our own weekly classes and throughout the year in our public and

Corporate workshops.

ECKD is a modern system

ECKD incorporates many techniques found in Self Defence and Martial Art systems. However, each

technique is thoroughly ‘tested’ to ensure it always works! Not only that but before a technique

becomes part of our regular training syllabus it is ‘modified’ and adapted to be easily learnt and

executed. ECKD is for ‘ordinary’ people so avoids being over complicated. You can be sure that

everything you learn is proven to be the latest, tried and tested (and lawful) technique. If you are

interested in learning how to defend yourself and others against a weapon or non weapon attack you need look no further than ECKD.

ECKD is non competative

ECKD is not designed for competition, and therefore does not follow the intensity of sports training. The system is for all who want to learn ‘real life’

and ‘practical’ Self Defence training. Age and fitness do not matter. Although ECKD has a recognised promotion system it is not for people who are

solely interested in winning trophies. In sport there are rules to follow, in ‘reality’ there are no rules which is why so many popular martial arts like

Karate, Judo etc are great for competitions (were a student competes against another doing the same martial art) but NOT effective as a Self

Defence in the real world, especially against weapons! Additionally, with the stress of competition removed students continually develop NOT against

each other but with each other.

ECKD is non hurtful to practitioners

When practicing techniques there is no discomfort to one’s training partner. ECKD acknowledges the fact that students need to finish the training

session invigorated and happy NOT injured. Safety and enjoyment are our main priorities. We use proper training equipment such as gloves, focus

mitts and shields when necessary.

Striking and Focus mitt training