First Martial Arts Western Australia
Self Defence | Fitness | Self-Confidence & Personal Discipline | 23x Perth & WA Country Locations
Handstands are a staple of First Martial Arts warm ups. In these images some members of the Beechboro children’s class can be seen executing their handstands.
Handstands promote increased strength, balance & coordination. These are all important ingredients in producing physically competent martial artists.
As the warmer weather begins to be more prevalent here in WA, some of our First Martial Arts training centres will start to take advantage of the opportunity to train outdoors.
Training on different surfaces, such as grass and sand, provide a new dimension to our training – when there is more give in the training surface, students’ balance, timing and coordination is tested.
First Martial Arts WA Instructors like to challenge their students to step outside their regular training environment (the sturdy Dojang floors) to train in different conditions – as we understand that well-versed martial artists adapt to the situation.
Each First Martial Arts rank or belt has a traditional TaeKwonDo (Chang Hon) pattern to be learnt – all of which increase in complexity, develop technique and increase in length. Taekwondo patterns (Hyungs) are a sequence of standardized movements that students utilise in order to exercise “offensive” and “defensive” techniques without a training partner.
Please see photo collage featuring two of our Albany 1st Kup students (Adrielle and Ella) practising tile breaks recently; in preparation for their future Black Belt Grading Exam. As their technique, strength and timing develops further, more tiles will be added to the stack. Tile breaks (destruction) are not only a tactile analysis of correct technique, strength and focus, but most importantly; a test of self-confidence and mental fortitude. These are the attributes that must be honed and polished over time in preparation for a student’s application for a First Martial Arts (WA) Black Belt.Due to the increased level of potential risk associated with tiles (as opposed to boards) we stress that members are only to attempt tiles at the Dojang, under strict instructions by their Branch Instructor. Please do not attempt to break tiles at home.
Even though First Martial Arts is a traditional MA school, one that teaches discipline, our Progressive philosophy enables us to understand that ‘enjoyment accelerates learning’. Our Comprehensive style of training has positively evolved over many decades as a result of teaching thousands of Martial Arts students here in WA and is suited to people of all ages, from 6 years and up.
The majority of our 23x Branch Instructors are over 40 years of age and have been teaching for a minimum of 20+ continuous years – making our school the most reputable in Western Australia. We are committed to providing our students with professionally run classes, with knowledgeable Instructors; who have the skills to bring out the full potential of any student who walks through our Dojang door.
If you or someone you know would like to commence or re-commence a journey in martial arts, please email: firstma@iinet.net.au or call: (08) 9275-5050.
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