EIGHT reasons to choose Eltham CKD...

(1) Individuals training in Eltham CKD, focus on achieving optimum health by training at a moderate level of intensity, rather than training at a high intensity for a competition.

(2) Eltham CKD classes are taught in a friendly, family-orientated atmosphere, and in a fun and easy to learn manner. The development of character and mental strength is considered the most important overall goal in CKD training along with the attainment of practical and 'effective' self defence techniques.

(3) Eltham CKD is a family run martial art school. John Edwards is the Head instructor who runs the school with his wife Cathy who is also a Black belt Instructor. Their daughter Gillian and her husband Jamie are also Instructor's and hold black belt qualifications. This makes for a good humoured family atmosphere.

(4) Our students are all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. However when learning Eltham CKD those things all become irrelevant. Head Instructor John Edwards uses his experience in studying many martial arts and self defence systems, and trains regularly with top quality industry professionals to teach self-defence techniques that focus on 'real life' situations. Thereby concentrating on what really works in the street, rather than outdated and impractical forms of ancient martial arts.

(5) Eltham CKD is unique because we respect that not everyone is young, supple and fit so training sessions are geared towards what is practical for individual students.

(6) We always strive to increase a students health, fitness and defence techniques, but always within students reasonable capabilities. Eltham CKD concentrates on the individual student, there is no peer pressure or 'keeping up with the jones'. Effective, proven techniques are tailored to the individual student to ensure if called upon - they will work !

(7) Eltham CKD was not designed for competition and therefore does not follow the intensity of sports training. The system is meant for all individuals who want to learn “real-life”, “practical self-defence” skills, and achieve a greater level of health and well-being, not people solely interested in winning trophies !

(8) Eltham CKD is a non-fighting, non-competitive art that increases mental, physical, emotional and social development. With competition removed, students can continually develop - not against each other, but with each other. Eltham CKD has a progressive system from White belt to Black belt and beyond. Eltham CKD always offers you something new and challenging to learn, experience and enjoy...

Eltham CKD is ....
SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE - Men, Women, Children, ALL ages and fitness levels.

HAVE FUN - while learning to protect yourself from verbal and physical assault - in the street, at work, at school, anywhere.

GAIN CONFIDENCE - while learning with like minded people, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

EASY TO LEARN - healthy techniques that improve fitness.