Jiu JitSU

Jiu Jitsu is a very comprehensive martial art. It provides self-defense techniques for all reach distances (kicking, hand strikes, trapping, throwing and ground work) as well as defenses against defenses against attackers with weapons. At reACTION we have an evolving system, having borrowed techniques from other systems such as Karate, Boxing, Aikido, Muay Thai and Judo, as well Classical Jiu Jitsu which has been around for hundreds of years. 

STICK FIGHTING

The Filipino martial arts (FMA), known as Kali, Eskrima and Arnis are weapon based systems.

Unlike other arts, which may teach empty hands first then progress to weapons, the FMA approach is consistency of movement across all categories of combat. The student learns to move competently with a weapon, gaining fluidity, mobility and a greater understanding of distance and timing than is often achieved with empty hands alone. Without being aware of it, the student is simultaneously learning to use impact and edged weapons as well and bare hands.
FMA systems often incorporate many types of weapons - short, long, edged, impact, flexible, single and double. They often contain advanced empty hand methods of striking, locking, throwing and grappling.

At reACTION our stickfighting classes will be focussed on learning attacking and defending skills using single and double stick allowing the students to safely participate in stick sparring matches.

KRAV MAGA

The techniques of Krav Maga were formed by Imi Lichtenfeld, an outstanding wrestler and boxer who modified his techniques for practical fighting in order to lead a group of athletes who defended Jews against fascist thugs in Slovakia in the 1930's. He eventually wound up as the Chief Instructor for physical fitness and hand-to-hand combat for the Israel Defence Force where he taught his style of martial art.
Krav Maga is designed to be nothing but a practical means of street defence, one of the central concepts being that techniques should flow from a person's instinctive reactions, rather than teaching the student to control their natural reactions as most martial arts do, and thus is learned more quickly than other martial arts. 

AIKIDO

Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba with the express purpose of allowing its practitioners to defend against any attack without seriously injuring the attacker.  Instead, the Aikido practitioner shifts her or his body to avoid the attack and guides the attacker's body to use their own force against them.  Throws are used, many of which will cause the attacker to land flat on their back or some other way that could hurt them badly. Also, locks are used which can potentially break the attacker's joints. 
One of the main benefits of Aikido is that being comprised entirely of circular techniques it can be utilised by anyone, no matter how lacking in muscular strength. 

At reACTION we offer a range of different classes to allow our members to decide what best suits their martial arts needs:  
If you want to earn grades and work towards a black belt - Come to ANY or ALL of our jiu jitsu classes.  
If you want to enter Jiu Jitsu tournaments and try to win trophies and medals - The Kumite, Sport & Clinching classes may be most suitable.  
If you don't want to dress up in a funny uniform and just want to learn some simple basic core self defense techniques that apply directly to real life situations - our  regular Krav Maga & self defense classes may be just what you are looking for.
If you want to learn to safely use a simple weapon with both self defense and sporting applications - Come to monthly stickfighting classes.
If you want to learn a traditional art with both self defense and sporting applications - Come to our regular Aikido workshops.  

  your first  session.....

At reACTION your safety is our first priority.  Despite the combat based nature of martial arts training we want all our students to be safe and comfortable at all times.  Because of this your first few lessons are likely to involve tumbling drills and best practise techniques to ensure you can train without being a hazard to yourself or your training partners.
Prior to beginning training we request that you inform us of any pre-existing issues which may influence your training experience and also further contact details (for emergency use)
Untill you decide to join we do not require students to wear a gi, just normal sportswear will suffice – we do generally recommend long pants rather than shorts for personal comfort (Our Krav Maga and stickfighting classes require no fancy uniforms, just comfortable exercise attire)

Kids Class 
The main focus of our kids class is entirely on sports based skills, students learn punching, kicking, throwing and wrestling to enable them to compete in a tournament safely.  To help maintain interest our grades are broken down into achievable subcategories and a badge is awarded for passing each level.
As a new class option in 2010 reACTION now offers a specialised self defense to teach more direct self defense principles and provide more variety to our students.

Adults Classes
Our adults class begins with an induction process to help explain the sporting requirements of martial arts and ensure you can train safely with other club members.  Upon completion of this process you will move onto a more comprehensive system.
reACTION offers a range of classes to enable students to focus on the spects of martial arts training most relevant to them.  Please see our timetable page for more detail on classes.

  LOCATION

reACTION is based in their own venue at Unit 10, 166 Lansford Cresent, Avondale, Auckland.  We are just minutes away from two major motorway exits making our venue accessible from any direction.
Given that we share a driveway with a number of other businesses please be considerate of them and do not obstruct their access.  There are a large number of public carparks avilable on the street immediately outside our venue.

   
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