As a student in CKD you’re child will increase concentration, coordination, and strength through working your techniques on Pads, focus mitts, Your child will be safely taught how to perform self-defense drills and learn how to block and counter against a partner with drills designed to be fun, yet challenging. Integrated into the system are strong messages about the merits of exercise leading to a higher level of physical fitness and optimal health. Other messages include the rewards of hard work, setting goals in life, proper manners and respect for others.

**All Instructors leading the children’s classes have physical fitness requirements due to our school’s philosophy of leading by example. “We practice what we preach and the instructors here are living testaments to the transformative effects of the martial arts.” Register today for a free, no-obligation class

As a student in CKD you’re child will increase concentration, coordination, and strength through working your techniques on Pads, focus mitts, Your child will be safely taught how to perform self-defense drills and learn how to block and counter against a partner with drills designed to be fun, yet challenging. Integrated into the system are strong messages about the merits of exercise leading to a higher level of physical fitness and optimal health. Other messages include the rewards of hard work, setting goals in life, proper manners and respect for others.

**All Instructors leading the children’s classes have physical fitness requirements due to our school’s philosophy of leading by example. “We practice what we preach and the instructors here are living testaments to the transformative effects of the martial arts.” Register today for a free, no-obligation class

Unlike other traditional systems that are designed for point sparring or sports fighting, Our CKD self-defense system focusses solely on street self-defense. Our students are taught a wide range of techniques covering proper movement, balance, movement, and stacking of multiple attackers. The drills are all designed to simulate encounters on the street so that you, the student, have the best chance of defeating an attack and getting home safely.

We stress optimal fitness when you train for self-defense. Every class is started with physical strengthening exercises to warm you up quickly followed by a fast dynamic stretching routine. When finished with the warm-up, students are sweating and ready to perform at their optimal physical level.

“Our adult program is challenging, and you will quickly realize it’s worth the hard work as you become aware of a new confidence and strength that lifts you up and motivates you to challenge yourself for more.”
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Who are our Krav Maga Students?…

Our students are young ladies, young men, professional men and women that travel, People that work in higher risk environments, moms, dads, dr’s, lawyers.

Krav Maga is widely accepted as the best self-defense system in the world today. By training Krav Maga at Rochester Hills Martial Arts, you don’t just practice punches and kicks; You learn and practice real-world defenses and counter attacks that address the immediate danger to you or your loved one. If you are surprise attacked and find yourself unexpectedly in a confrontation, you will fall back on your training, you will react instinctively and be able to quickly and decisively neutralize the threat and get home safe.

Is it challenging? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely!

“Training in Krav Maga and learning to react to threats quickly and decisively allows you to walk through your life in peace and with great confidence. “

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies tend to teach in a more relaxed and less rigid atmosphere than traditional martial arts. Nonetheless, in order to maintain a positive environment that is both conducive to learning and welcoming to potential students, we require our students, parents of students in the kids classes, and staff to adhere to the following MDBJJ Etiquette guidelines.

1. Always show respect to your instructors, training partners, and fellow human beings. Respect in training means: do not seek to harm fellow students physically (i.e., by cranking a submission harder than necessary to make them tap) or emotionally (i.e., by calling them names or making jokes about hurting them). Respect also means that you must train seriously and hard enough for you and your partner to improve his or her skills, conditioning, and fighting spirit. Not giving your best during training detracts from both you and your partner’s experience.
2. Maintain good hygiene (i.e., shower and brush your teeth regularly). As you can imagine, it is difficult to concentrate on technique when you find your partner smells distracting!
3. Keep finger and toenails short and clean to prevent injury to yourself and others.
4. Bring a clean, dry gi to each class. Also, always keep a rash guard or T-shirt in your gym bag for no-gi classes.
5. Keep shoes off the mat, so that we can keep the mats clean and sanitary.
6. Do not walk outside with bare feet. If you have to go outside, wear sandals or shoes. Items (5) and (6) are especially important to prevent the spread of skin conditions such as ringworm.
7. Do not shout loudly or use profanity in the academy. This should go without saying.
8. Do not talk while the instructor is talking. It distracts those who are trying to learn and is disrespectful to the instructor, as well as other students.
9. Stand, sit with your legs crossed, or kneel during class. No lounging. Studies show that people learn more effectively when seated in upright postures.
10. Please wear your gi, a T-shirt, or a tank top while in public areas of the academy. No bare backs!
11. Do not leave the mat during class without the instructor’s permission.
12. Keep cell phones off during class. Again, they distract those who are trying to learn.
13. If the instructor has not changed the task, then continue doing the task he has given (i.e., don’t sit around talking because you feel you have done a technique enough times). You can NEVER do a technique too many times.
14. It is disrespectful to ask an instructor or a higher rank to train with you, so wait until they ask you to roll.
15. Always shake or slap hands with your partner before sparring.
16. The following techniques WILL NOT be allowed UNLESS permission is granted by the instructor prior to attempting them:
    • NO Slamming.
    • NO Neck Cranks.
    • NO Heel Hooks.
    • NO Twisting Knee Locks or Toeholds.
    • NO Knee Bars for Purple belt and under.
    • NO Small Joint Manipulation (fingers, toes).
    • NO Bicep or Calf Slicers for Purple Belt and under.
    • NO Scissors Takedowns.
    • These rules are to protect you and your training partners. If you have any questions or need clarification, ask the instructor PRIOR to attempting a hold or move that is in question.
17. Much of what we practice routinely with each other can injure the uninitiated. It should not be practiced on others outside of the academy.