Here at Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we’re very much a part of the wider martial arts community. As such, we consider it important to acknowledge and celebrate awareness days, such as World Martial Arts Day and other important dates in the martial arts calendar.
When Is World Martial Arts Day?
World Martial Arts Day is celebrated on the 27th of November every year. This date is significant among the martial arts community because it’s the late, great Bruce Lee’s birthday.
How Can I Help My Teen With Low Self Esteem?
Posted: December 06, 2023
At Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we know how important it is to empower teens with low self esteem. We believe in the power of martial arts when it comes to teenagers’ personal development and aim to use our self defence classes to boost young people’s self esteem and confidence. If you are asking the question “How can I help my teen with low self esteem?” This blog is for you. Here we will focus on how self defence classes may be the remedy for your teen’s low self esteem.
The journey of adolescence is often tumultuous for the best of us, and so many teens and young people grapple with their self esteem and confidence which are challenges that can impact both their mental, and physical wellness. A powerful avenue to explore, if your teen is experiencing low self esteem is martial arts classes, an avenue that so many parents and teenagers may overlook, as they’re unaware of the huge benefits it can have on young people.
How Martial Arts Can Help Teens With Low Self Esteem
How Can I Protect My Child From Bullying?
Posted: November 30, 2023
Unfortunately, bullying is an issue that so many children face, and as parents, it's natural to want to make sure our children are equipped to handle such challenges, or, protect them ourselves. If your child has faced bullying, you may have asked yourself ‘How can I protect my child from bullying?’ If so, this blog post aims to answer exactly that. It’s really tough for parents to know appropriate ways to protect their child from bullying and here at Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we, instead of focusing on what parents can do themselves, shine a light on the important lessons parents can teach their children when it comes to defending themselves. Here, we understand the importance of fostering resilience and self-confidence in children. In this blog, we'll explore practical strategies to protect your child from bullying while emphasising the role of self defence classes in empowering them to navigate these situations confidently.
How Parents Can Protect Their Child From Bullying
Before jumping head first into self defence skills for kids, let's explore what parents can do to protect their children and develop a sense of confidence and resilience in their young ones.
How Are Kids Jiu Jitsu Classes Structured?
Posted: November 15, 2023
One of our most frequently asked questions is how are kids jiu jitsu classes structured? If your child has expressed an interest in starting martial arts classes, but you would like to know more about the structure of the classes - this is the blog for you! It is no secret that jiu jitsu can offer a variety of benefits for children both in and out of the dojo, but we understand that, as parents you may want to know about the set up, to know if your child will engage and love it as much as we hope!
If you are wondering about how our classes are structured, here, in this blog post we aim to go through each of our children’s classes and explore how they are structured and how they may be the best fit for your child.
How Are Kids Jiu Jitsu Classes Structured At Ellis Academy Of Self Defence?
Are Self Defence Classes Suitable For Under Fives?
Posted: October 17, 2023
Martial arts can offer a blueprint for young children’s development, teaching them fundamental skills and valuable life lessons that can benefit them both in and out of the dojo. But is it too soon to get them involved in self defence classes? One of our frequently asked questions is “Are self defence classes suitable for under fives?” In this blog, we aim to answer this question and delve into the self defence classes for under fives at Ellis Academy of Self Defence.
At Ellis Academy, we start our children’s programs as young as 3 years old - and there is a good reason for that! There are so many benefits that self defence classes can offer under fives.
