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Essential Defense System

In 2004, Aloia Sensei was asked by the local community center to run a self defense program.  This program would give participants with no prior martial arts training the opportunity to learn a series of defensive skill-sets along with experiencing the benefits of a personal protection class.

The program, labeled, Essential Defense, is based on Aikido principles and defensive approaches taught by Aloia Sensei in his daily classes.    The course is also peppered with other elements borrowed from the various arts studied by Aloia Sensei over the course of his training.

In 2006 the program took new shape in the form of a DVD series titles the Essential Defense System - E.D.S..  The three volume set begins with basic, fundamental movements while integrating scenario training. These simple yet effective techniques provide practitioners with the tools needed to subdue and control a situation quickly, efficiently and with confidence. E.D.S. is a simplified system of learning and teaching - it is not an art or style.

The system is quite simple.  Based on just five action words:
Move, Connect, Strike, Takedown, Control.  Step-by-step, anyone can effectively learn to defend themselves, regardless of experience, using natural and flowing movements.  The Essential Defense System will teach you to “use your entire body as a weapon.”

With DVDs sold worldwide and featured in TKD Times, the Essential Defense System has provided Law Enforcement and Private Security Agencies, community centers, women’s groups and individuals alike the ability to to learn grow and protect themselves.
 

Volume One introduces the foundation learning paradigm of five simple principles making up the Essential Defense System (E.D.S.). Developed for individuals with no prior martial arts experience,  Volume One demonstrates simplistic movements, strikes and takedowns. Also includes a section on Women’s Self Defense.

Volume Two expands your defensive options through a variety of movements and controlling fundamentals. Adding to what was covered in Volume One, Volume Two integrates the use of grabbing and trapping, joint locks, intermediate striking and transitional movements that will lend to a stronger, well-organized defensive position.

Volume Three continues to expand your defensive options from more vulnerable positions and situations. Taking from what was learned in Volumes One and Two, Volume Three teaches tactics from the ground, approaches for dealing with weapon attacks, escaping from confined spaces and basic falling.

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If you are looking to experience Aikido, Sensei is available to conduct seminars, workshops or special classes demonstrating the many facets of this multi level art.
Please contact the Dojo for more information.

“A pebble cast into a pond creates ripples.  Aikido is the pebble. We are the ripples.”

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