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Jeet Kune Do - Self Defense - Muay Thai - Savate - Qi Gong - Pilates
At Ekata, we present every combative art its purest form in order to maintain the integrity of each individual style. When it comes to self-defense training, our belt system, called JKD-MMA maintains the root movements and philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, but adds techniques from Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Escrima, and Savate: all of which are kown for their practicality and effectiveness.
Overall, we believe in combining the best of Western science and conditioning with the best of practical martial arts. Only when a synergy between the body, mind and spirit has been reached can an individual achieve his or her personal goals.
Styles
Designed by Bruce Lee specifically for self-defense, Jeet Kune Do places strong emphasis on awareness and the interception of an opponent's attack, making it one of the most practical martial arts in existence. Jeet Kune Do takes into account an individual’s body type and disposition to structure a self-defense system unique to each person. Students train in the original format that Sifu Lee developed in the early 1970s. This is a practical base, which is then rounded out through the study of other arts.
Rooted in Taoist and Buddhist thought, Jeet Kune Do does not forsake the philosophical tradition. Bruce felt that creating a balanced, serene life and uncovering the source of our own ignorance leads ultimately to the pursuit of truth, self awareness, and harmony with nature and the universe.
Boxe Francaise Savate is a sophisticated form of French kickboxing that originated in the late 18th century. The unique attributes of Savate attracted the attention of Bruce Lee, who studied elements of the style and integrated components into his art, Jeet Kune Do.
Savate combines western boxing with unique kicking techniques similar to those seen in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do and the Chinese art of Wu Shu. Savate’s application of timing, rhythm and control of distance stemming from western fencing all serve to make this one of the most unusual forms of martial arts available. In Savate, rank is awarded by way of a thoughtfully organized system from the French Federation in Paris called "Glove Rank." A patch worn over the heart signifies gradient designation that changes color according to level as the student progresses through various phases of proficiency. Because of its dynamic movement, grace, and precision, Savate students gain flexibility, strength, and tremendous cardiovascular capacity.
Muay Thai hails from historical origins that reach back 500 years. It’s parent art, Krabi Krabong, was Siam’s comprehensive martial art that included weapons training for the battlefield. Tried and tested on the fields of battle, with Siam's nemesis, Burma, Muay Thai was designated as the official sport of Thailand, where it is practiced in every corner of the country.
A form of kickboxing that allows hand, elbow, knee, and kick strikes to the head, body, or legs, Muay Thai is practiced in nearly all mixed martial arts gyms because of its practicality. Thai boxing is also known for its hardcore conditioning. Those not interested in competing gain the tangible benefits of high-level cardiovascular and strength conditioning from training with kicking pads, sparring drills, and intense calisthenics.
Qi Gong, pronounced “Chi Gong”, is an ancient Chinese movement practice, dating back nearly 5000 years, that is designed to move and build energy (Qi) throughout the body. Qi Gong is the root practice of Tai Chi Chuan but focuses on breath and meditation in addition to simple, repetitive movements to circulate the Qi. Qi Gong can be practiced on its own or in conjunction with “external” martial arts to build a balance between the hard and soft, thus fulfilling the philosophy denoted by the symbol of the “Taiji”, more commonly know as the “Yin / Yang”.
Originally developed to rehabilitate soldiers after World War I, Pilates is now used worldwide as not only physical therapy, but also an excellent way to strengthen and tone the body and to relieve stress.
Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles of the abdomen through resistance, stretching, and proper breathing and alignment.
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