Edge Weapons Program
(7+ Years)
Improve your Karate by adding an extra element to your martial arts training
Extend your skills
Weapons form a great part of the traditions in martial arts. It is used as a means to actually improve your Karate and provides an extra element to your martial arts training.
Our weapons class is
Mentally challenging for a complete mind and body workout
A Total body workout - Increases speed, strength and control
Modern self-defence techniques and applications
Fun, unique and completely safe
While the weapons are traditional, the techniques behind them can be applied to any modern day “weapon” that you could potentially come across in the streets. As such, our weapons program teaches realistic self-defence applications and knowledge so you can be better equipped and remain safer.
Learn techniques with with
Bokken (Wooden sword)
Sai (Traditional piercing metal baton used in Okinawa)
Kama (Traditional Japanese weapon)
Twin stick Arnis (also known as Kali or Eskrima) and
We also teach knife defence
Training is suitable for beginners and is taught from a level of basic understanding of how to use the weapon, right through to mastery.
FAQs
What age can kids start the weaponry class?
Any age is a great time to start however we take students from 7 years old.
What are the bows for?
Bowing in martial arts is a way of showing respect. Respect to the teachers, respect to the dojo and fellow students. In martial arts tradition bowing is also a way of “clearing your mind”…. It is an opportunity to remind ourselves to be clear and present for our lesson.
Is the weapons class mixed aged?
Yes. However students are split into aged and capability groups to ensure .
Do I need to have my own equipment?
No. We have a full set of weapons that are cleaned at the end of each class however you can purchase and bring your own if you want.
Can we make up a class if we miss one?
Absolutely. Whether it is due to illness, a holiday or unable to attend, we offer “make up classes” anytime as long as you attend the correct program.
Do you close over the school holidays?
Edge Martial arts closes for 3 weeks over Christmas and the second week of every term break.