Childsafe Martial Arts

Childsafe Martial Arts has been at the forefront of teaching self defence and personal and social development to children for over 10 years. During this time thousands of young people of all physical and emotional abilities and from all backgrounds have developed their physical and social skills, increased their self confidence and self-discipline, and learnt how to keep themselves safe whilst enjoying the fun-based approach that is at the heart of Childsafe Martial Arts.

As a father and a professional martial artist with over 25 years experience, I know that through the best martial arts training our children can grow physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially – and learn how to be safe. That’s what Childsafe Martial Arts is all about.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is the most hard hitting Martial art in the world, it is often called the science of eight limbs, with devastating kicks, punches, elbows and knees.

Many beginners are worried about taking up a Martial Art for fear of being hurt, most people who train in Muay Thai, do so for Self defence and fitness, so there is no pressure to compete, all of the impact training is done on pads and not each other, those people who want to compete, train in separate classes or with a consenting partner.

Our coaches are Thai trained, all are instructed to teach in a safe, progressive way. Whether you want to lose weight, become more confident, be a world champion or just have fun, we will help you achieve your goals.

Silat Fitrah

Silat Fitrah is the name given to the art developed by Guru Tua Chris Parker by his teacher, Bapak Guru Hj Idris bin Alimuda. Chris began training in Pencak Silat under Bapak Idris in 1976 and their relationship continues to the present day.

Essentially an art of self discovery and development, that explores how martial principles can be used to enhance all aspects of our lives. The physical aspect of the art comprises a simple syllabus based on a number of essential principles that enables students to develop their own natural movement patterns and responses. Through this, students develop the ability to fight at all ranges using powerful strikes, takedowns, locks, throws and a variety of weapons. Eddie Quinn is currently the only person Chris Parker has promoted to the level of Guru in Silat Fitrah.

The Approach

What is THE APPROACH? Is it a new system? What it is, is a distillation of Pencak Silat Fitrah, with influences of Thai, Filipino and Indonesian martial arts all of which I have practiced over the years, what it provides is a very practical, easy to learn and efficient way of defending oneself and your loved ones.

Remember an APPROACH with a structure is different to a style with a syllabus.