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Welcome to Bristol's internationally acclaimed Martial Arts Centre of Excellence where men, women and children of all ages can get the very best out of Martial Arts training in Bristol.The Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy is a fully matted and equipped centre of excellence for Taekwondo and Kickboxing and the national Headquarters for UK Chung Do Kwan and a central training base for the British Squad.If you've been thinking about Martial Arts lessons for either you or your child we've got some incredible news for you: Here at the Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy we've helped hundreds of satisfied members improve their lives by assisting them to find their inner strengths and learning all the secrets to fitness, goal setting achievement, success, and self-confidence.Getting Started is Easy so call us Today!You don't have to have any previous Martial Arts experience or be super fit to get started in our intro classes. Our dedicated team of instructors were also beginners at one time and they will help you or your child fit easily into a class. If you are looking for the best possible start to learning Martial Arts, then the Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy is the place where we can make that happen.
About Us
ABOUT US
What is most important to us is that we are a fully matted and equipped dedicated Award Winning Centre of Excellence where family values are seen as a key aspect of our programmes as we believe that families that kick together...stick together!As students develop and become more confident, we help them embrace the values of Etiquette, Modesty, Perseverence, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit which equips them, especially children, with the lifeskills to overcome daily challenges and resist unhealthy peer pressures.We feel confident that parents in particular, would want their children to have a head start in life and to know that they are learning valuable lessons, not just simply a means of kicking and punching.Saving lives!With adults, but most specifically children adopting a much more sedentary lifestyle, society is now in the grip of a rising obesity epedemic and other major health risks as a result of growing inactivity.Whilst the UK ranks among countries with some of the world's highest obesity rates, South Korea has the lowest obesity rate of OECD Nations. This comes as no surprise for a population where training in Martial Arts is a national pastime. The fact is that practicing Martial Arts has massive health benefits and can actually save lives!It is also interesting to note that studies carried out at Loughborough University's Instritute of Youth Sport found that Martial Arts were among the leading activities which helped calm unruly and disruptive children because of its codes of etiquette and discipline.One important aspect to understand is that Martial Arts are based on a structured and disciplined environment whereas other modern 'sports' and recreational activities may have a much more realxed or laid back ethos. Therefore, it is easy to see why Martial Arts can help calm disruptive children and perhaps where other activities may learn from our approach. Whilst training should be enjoyable we do not advocate a 'just doing it for a laugh' attitude towards our sessions.We expect everyone to take responsibility for their attitude and actions and to respect other people both within and outside of our academy.Making the right decisionWe know that the training provided at our Academy is second to none and that by making the decision to enrol with us today, you and your family might just be making the best decision of your life!Whether it is for 'Self-Defence', 'Fitness', 'Confidence' or to 'improve' your life, we know that the Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy is the place for you!However, there are some important things to know: There is a growing trend amongst Martial Arts clubs to employ a wide range of high impact marketing 'gimmicks' and specially crafted scripts to entice people to join them. We do not do this. What you see is what you get and unless you actually take a FREE trial class with us you will not see the benefits for yourself. Telling you about our benefits over the phone is one thing but unless you come and experience them for yourself, it remains just empty talk!Similarly, a growing number of Martial Arts clubs are now including special 'game based' classes because they target and recruit very young children and need to keep them interested. Whilst we do accept children into our classes (4 yrs and above) we rely on our indepth knowledge and expertise of Martial Arts, not 'games' or other marketable 'bolt on programmes' to capture and maintain children's interest. We are a highly acclaimed Martial Arts Academy, not a playgroup.We certainly won't come 'Cold Calling' and knocking on your door trying to sell you membership and preaching the benefits of joining our Academy. We know that if you are genuinely interested in learning Martial Arts we don't need to come to you - you will come to us!By coming to us you will be receiving some of the best Martial Arts tuition available in the country in an environment deidcated to the pursuit of excellence. Being the best that you can become is the least you should expect from yourself and the least that we will expect from you.We are justly proud of our reputation and success for teaching and producing quality Martial Arts practitioners and being a home to many champions. However, we are not here to look for future OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS, we are here to look for and help people who want to be champions of life!If you want to share in our success then your next step is to call us now!All our instructors hold enhanced CRB clearance and we are specially accredited by the local authority as equivalent to Clubmark Standard. We are members of UK Chung Do Kwan and affiliated to the British Council for Korean Martial Arts who are accredited by National educational exam bodies; Edexcel (BTEC) and OCR (RSA) Centre No 50141.
Taekwondo
TAEKWONDO
Our Taekwondo programme is taught in line with the latest internationally recognised and approved standards as laid down by the 'Kukkiwon' World Taekwondo Headquarters, in Korea.What is Taekwondo?Taekwondo, which is a national martial art of Korea, is one of the proudest cultural heritages for the Korean people. Taekwondo has been developed into a modern sport as a result of painstaking researches and experiences by Taekwondo practicioners through their incessant upgrading of technical refinement. At the same time, it has been firmly established as the world's most popular martial art.The Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy is the National headquarters for UK Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo, a Taekwondo organisation that follows the teachings and quality of standards as laid down by the 'Kukkiwon' World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea.Kukkiwon World Taekwondo HeadquartersThe 'Kukkiwon' regulates the standards and spread of Taekwondo worldwide whilst developing Taekwondo techniques and also produce and accredit those who wish to maintain the highest levels of discipline and leadership.
Kickboxing
KICKBOXING
Our Kickboxing programme offers one of the hottest and most exciting ways to get fit and learn modern martial arts concepts in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere and is easily suited to men, women and children of all ages and abilities.Build ConfidenceWhist providing a fantastic method to workout, the emphasis in our classes remains on the practical aspects of martial arts skills and drills to provide you with a platform for building your confidence and equipping you with real combat techniques. Combining kicks, blocks, punches and strikes our enhanced syllabus provides an opportunity for everyone to develop and progress through a structured rank system that denotes levels of proficiency and grade.Get in Shape Now!If you want to GET IN SHAPE - LOSE WEIGHT - TONE MUSCLES - IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY then our Kickboxing programme will definitely help you achieve your goals. Unlike a lot of recreational sports, one of the primary features of Kickboxing is that it will get you in shape!Our Kickboxing classes offer a great cardiovascular workout, helps to improve your endurance and stamina and incorporates a range of resistance training against Punch and kick bags, so get ready to get in shape and call us today to arrange your FREE instroductory class.
Instructor
INSTRUCTOR
Our Chief instructor is Master Davies whose first introduction to Martial Arts happened in the late 1960's with Judo at the local Youth Club. It was during the 'Kung-Fu' boom at the start of the 1970's that his passion for Martial Arts really took hold. He began studying 'Pak-Mei' (White Eyebrow) Kung-Fu and at the same time began learning both Wado-Ryu and Shotokan Karate as well as pursuing Judo more seriously.Not long afterwards he took up Taekwondo and from that moment on he was hooked by the power and devastating kicks of this dynamic Korean Martial Art.Training during those early years was quite brutal with full-contact sparring and the only protective equipment permitted at that time was a somewhat flimsey body protector and no matted floors.In complete contrast modern competitors wear a range of protective equipment including high density foam head guards, forearm, fist, shin and foot protectors and gumshields as well as high tech body protectors.In 1978 Master Davies won the South West Regional Championships in Poomsae (Patterns) and has since gone on to represent Great Britain on a number of occasions during which time he has won 9 British Championships, a European Silver Medal and an independent World League (Team) title.He has also tested his skills in open competitions against Martial Arts exponents from different styles and backgrounds, in both sparring and patterns events.Now retired from competition and drawing on his own experience Master Davies has trained, and continues to train and produce many champions from the Elite Leadership Black Belt Academy. He is the current National Poomsae Coach for UK Chung Do Kwan.Master Davies was responsible for writing the Technical criteria for National Vocational Qualifications and is recognised as one of the most qualified coaching development experts in the country.He is also a 3 times winner of South Gloucestershire Councils prestigious 'Sportsman' and 'Sports Coach' of the Year Awards in recognition of his achievements as an international competitor and coach.Master Davies was personally graded to 8th Dan by Korean Grandmaster Kim, Bok Man. It was revealed recently that Grandmaster Kim, was actually the technical founder of Taekwondo and personally provided General Choi, Hong Hi guidance on the techniques which appeared in the General's first book.Master Davies also holds a 7th Dan Kukkiwon qualification and is the regions' and one of the UK's most senior certified Kukkiwon Masters.
Latest News
LATEST NEWS
KICK START THE NEW YEAROur latest 'Kick Start' initiative is offering FREE training throughout January 2012 to all your family and friends. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to get fit and lose some weight and join in for FREE.SOUTHERN AREA CHAMPIONSHIPSThe UK Chung Do Kwan Southern Region Championships are being held in Portsmouth on Saturday 28th January. Categories include:* Taekwondo Sparring* Kickboxing Point Sparring* Patterns* WeaponsSee your instructor for detailsBRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPSThis year's British Championships are being held at the Keynsham Leisure Centre in Bristol on Saturday 31st March.See Master Davies for details.
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Ellis Riley (Blue) - Final of Scottish Open International Championships 2011.VOB
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FREE CLASSES
Why not take advantage of our exclusive offer of one month FREE CLASSES throughout January 2012 for you and your whole family.This is a great opportunity to GET FIT and perhaps LOSE WEIGHT whilst learning some self-defence skills at the same time.
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