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	About Reality Based Self Defence Organisation Reality Based Self Defence KyukTooKi Private Tuition FAQ About Reality Based Self Defence Organisation The Reality Based Self Defence Organisation was founded by Garth Barnard in October 2003. Reality Based Self Defence Organisation has been set up as a non-political organisation with the aim of providing a practical and effective Martial Art for sport and fitness and Combatives for Self-Protection/Self Defence. Reality Based Self Defence Organisation's core style is KyukTooKi (Korean Kickboxing) to which additional Combative techniques and mindset have been added to produce an effective form of Reality Based Self Defence. Reality Based Self Defence Organisation's syllabus is split 50/50, with 50% sport and 50% Reality Based Self Defence. Top Reality Based Self Defence Combatives is a general term used to describe Military (Hand-To-Hand) Close Quarter Combat that has evolved since its use during WWII. As part of the Combatives Syllabus students are taught that Self-Protection skills include Awareness & Avoidance, Escape, Passive Stances, Verbal De-escalation and Dissuasion skills Posturing, Pre-emptive Strikes, Striking Techniques/Concepts and finally the Combative Mindset. However, should a student find him/herself in a confrontation, with no means of escape, techniques and concepts that are taught within the Combative syllabus, along with the all important Combative mindset, can be employed to disable an attacker to allow for a safe escape. Included within the Combative syllabus is scenario/situation drills, role play and Pressure Tests using our Defend You™ Program, which is a fundamental part of the Syllabus. As part the Defend You™ Program a number of '*Tuff Guy'* ™ padded assailants are used to enable the students to use of full contact techniques against one or more aggressors. Therefore, students are under no illusions as to what does, and what does not, work on the street. Top KyukTooKi KyukTooKi (Korean Kickboxing) is a total fighting system that combines traditional and modified Taekwondo kicks, with the low leg kicks commonly used in Muay Thai. KyukTooKi also uses the four boxing punches such as the jab, cross, hook and uppercut along with other hand techniques associated with Taekwondo, such as the ridge hand and spinning back fist. Muay Thai elbow and knee strikes are also used, as is the Muay Thai Clinch. And lastly, to complete the repertoire, KyukTooKi has throws, take-downs, sweeps, locks and chokes associated with Judo. As part of the KyukTooKi Grading Syllabus, students perform striking techniques on Focus Mitts and Pads and are also expected to participate in 'Point-Stop' Kickboxing sparring, 'Light-Continuous' Kickboxing sparring and KyukTooKi sparring, which enables the student to put into practice the many skills taught, on a moving target, i.e., their opponent. All sparring is conducted under the guidance and control of instructors, with all participants wearing mandatory safety equipment. Sparring rules can been seen here. Top Private Tuition Reality Based Self Defence Organisation offers Private or Group Tuition with Chief Instructor Garth Barnard. Private Tuition can be tailored to suit your specific needs, whether you wish to enhance your existing skills or wish to learn new skills without attending a regular scheduled class. Group Tuition is available to small groups or corporate groups and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of the group, including established Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Karate, etc, Clubs that wish to enhance their Self Defence and Self Protection Skills with a one off seminar. For full details and a competitive price, call Chief Instructor Garth Barnard on 07793 817746. Top FAQ I want to join, but I am a bit nervous about joining? I am not fit or flexible, can I still join? How old do you have to be to start? How old is ‘too old’? What do you wear? Do you teach any self-defence? If 50% of your syllabus is self-defence, what is the other 50% made up of? Do I have to participate in KyukTooKi sparring? Grades and Gradings, what are they? Are written exams part of Gradings? Do I have to learn any foreign languages? Are Patterns/Katas part of your KyukTooKi Syllabus? When can I start sparring? What is the mandatory safety equipment? Do I have to compete? How long would it take for me to reach Black Belt? What happens when I reach a Black Belt? How much does it cost to train? Do I have to sign any contracts or pay by Direct Debit? I want to be a Ninja, do you teach weapons? I think I am the toughest guy in town and I have something to prove, can I train with you? Top I want to join, but I am a bit nervous about joining? The hardest part will always be walking through the door and we empathise with that, once you are in, you will be fine. We suggest, as we do to everyone, that you come along and watch us train for as many times as you like. It is vitally important to make sure that we are the right club (Academy) for you. Once you have decided that you wish to train with us, as many do, you will have a trial lesson completely free. We do not make any concessions for beginners, such as beginner’s classes, for two reasons. Firstly, you will receive a warm welcome from all Instructors and Students, guaranteed. This is not special treatment, far from it, this is the way that we are and it is the way that we work, we are all friends and there are no egos. Secondly, we do not want to give you any false impressions, what-you-see-is-what-you-get, we are warm, friendly and encouraging. FAQ menu I am not fit or flexible, can I still join? Of course you can! KyukTooKi is all about progression and you will improve as your training progresses. FAQ menu How old do you have to be to start? To train at the Academy you have to be ten years and over, though there are exceptions. FAQ menu How old is ‘too old’? You can never be ‘too old’ as long are you are willing to learn and work hard. FAQ menu What do you wear? For most of our training we wear a black/yellow silk/satin Kickboxing uniform, but we regularly train in our ‘street clothes', which is part of our Reality Based Self Defence training. The cost of the uniform can be seen on our Costs section of our website. The wearing of shoes is encouraged, or to be more accurate, the wearing of Martial Arts (Taekwondo) shoes or suitable training shoes is encouraged when training. FAQ menu Do you teach any self-defence? Yes, 50% of our training is Combatives. As part of the Combative Syllabus you will learn Conflict Management, Adrenaline Management, awareness and avoidance skills, verbal dissuasion and de-escalation skills, escapes, passive stances, posturing, pre-emptive strikes, striking techniques/concepts and how to employ the correct mindset. You will also have the opportunity to test your skills during our very popular monthly Pressure Tests, where we run our Defend You™ Program. FAQ menu If 50% of your syllabus is self-defence, what is the other 50% made up of? The other 50% of the syllabus is sport orientated, that being KyukTooKi - Korean Kickboxing. FAQ menu Do I have to participate in KyukTooKi Sparring? To start off with, no, but as you go up the grades you will be expected to participate in the sparring to pass your Gradings and get on to the next progressive level. FAQ menu Grades and Gradings, what are they? There are ten Grades (levels) in the KyukTooKi syllabus to achieve, each Grade has a designated coloured belt, which have to be achieved in order to be eligible to take Grading for the coveted Black Belt in KyukTooKi. Gradings are conducted every three months to give you, the student, the opportunity to show off your skills that you have learnt. If your skills meet the required standard, and the Grading is passed, you will be awarded your new belt, showing your progression to the next Grade (level). You are not obliged to grade if you do not wish to do so, but KyukTooKi is geared towards the progression of the students, making Grades and Gradings necessary. If you do wish to grade then the Chief Instructor will invite you to Grade near the time of the Grading if he feels that you are ready. FAQ menu Are written exams part of Gradings? No, there are no theory or written modules with our syllabus, they are all practical. FAQ menu Do I have to learn any foreign languages? No, none, though some Instructors may use some (very few) Korean terms for etiquette purposes and during training preparations for tournaments where Korean is used for student familiarity purposes. FAQ menu Are Patterns/Katas part of your KyukTooKi Syllabus? No. FAQ menu When can I start sparring? You can start sparring, under supervision, as soon as you have the mandatory safety equipment. FAQ menu What is the mandatory safety equipment? Foot protection, shin protection and hand protection are mandatory, but you are strongly advised to wear additional safety equipment such as a groin-guard (males), chest-guard (females), a gum shield and a head-guard. FAQ menu Do I have to compete? No, competitions are there only if you want to do them. FAQ menu How long would it take for me to reach Black Belt? It depends. Providing that you regularly attend classes and that you reach the required standard for each Grading, you have the potential to reach Black Belt (1st Dan) in just three years, but you must earn it. FAQ menu What happens when I reach a Black Belt? That is when the fun begins! You can still progress through the Dan (Degree) ranks of Black Belt, but there is a waiting time of two years to 2nd Dan, then three years to 3rd Dan, then four years to 4th Dan and so on. You may also wish to become an Instructor and assist in the running of a Club or Academy. FAQ menu How much does it cost to train? Have a look at our very competitive fees in our Costs section of the website. FAQ menu Do I have to sign any contracts or pay by Direct Debit? No, certainly not, however, we do offer a Standing Order method of monthly training fees for ease. FAQ menu I want to be a Ninja, do you teach weapons? No, we don’t teach any type of traditional weapons, but we do teach the use of improvised weapons and Various Combative Stick Methods. FAQ menu I think I am the toughest guy in town and I have something to prove, can I train with you? No, certainly not! Egos are not welcome! FAQ menu Top

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