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What is available in Brandon for martial arts instruction?

There are quite a few martial arts clubs in Brandon. The one that I am most familiar with is judo.  
 
We are meeting at the Richmond Park M.B. Church gym (no affiliation) on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The kids class is from 6:30-7:30. The adult class runs from 7:30-9:00.  
 
It is a good, friendly and growing group, attracting both working folks and students. There is a good mix as well of men & women.  
 
You are welcome to come check us out a few times for free to see if Judo would be a good fit for you. You can also pm me if you might want to know more.  
 
If you choose to come to check it out, it is best to a wear shirt (better) or t-shirt, and sweats.  
 
Maybe we will see you there?

Capoeira  
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
Muay thai  
tae-kwon-do  
karate  
Aiki Jiu-Jitsu  
Judo  
 
All of these are in Brandon.

Hawk83 said "Capoeira   Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu   Muay thai   tae-kwon-do   karate   Aiki Jiu-Jitsu   Judo     All of these are in Brandon. "

Thanks for listing them Hawk83.  
 
I started making a list and figured I had better stop. I was afraid I would spell too many of them incorrectly and I did not want to disrespect any of them by doing that.

Does anyone recommend any particular discipline? I'm looking for something I could possible do with my 9 year old.

ScottWilliams said "Does anyone recommend any particular discipline? I'm looking for something I could possible do with my 9 year old. "

Would strongly recommend Traditional Karate of Brandon.  
 
Sensei Scott is great with all ages. My son began at about seven years old, my daughter at about 9, and then hubby joined too. It is a very close group of students (and parent observers for that matter) in the higher up classes like the adults and the youth.  
 
Really good atmosphere for all ages we feel. I also enjoy the fact that it goes all year long - so you don't have a lull in the summer with nothing active to do.  
 
I am fairly certain (but don't quote me) you can try a class or two before deciding - but you can look in to that on the web or the FB page, lots of good info there.

I would recommend Judo. It means "the gentle way". I like the no hitting, no kicking aspect of it. A nine year old boy would fit right in with our group.  
 
If you read my post above, you can see details about where we meet, days and time. He can even try it out a few times for free to see if it is something he might want to do more of.  
 
If you wish to do it as well, that would be great! We have some fathers and their kids learning judo together. For us it is a family activity and it is enjoyed by each one of us.

I've tried Judo before elsewhere. Looking for something that may be more self defense oriented. But I may stop in for a visit and see what it's all about. Thank you for the info.

What is coperia? I've never heard of that

Brazilian 'dance' martial art. Easy to find on youtube, lots of acrobatics and flashy kicks.  
 
I can think back to the movie "Only the Strong" - my first exposure to that art. Pretty neat! But for practicality purposes, I personally would choose something else.

Bamma and Empower on 10th street are great for martial arts. They have pages on facebook for more info.

Flutterby said "    Hawk83 said "Capoeira   Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu   Muay thai   tae-kwon-do   karate   Aiki Jiu-Jitsu   Judo     All of these are in Brandon. " Thanks for listing them Hawk83.     I started making a list and figured I had better stop. I was afraid I would spell too many of them incorrectly and I did not want to disrespect any of them by doing that. "

I'm thinking Jiu-Jitsu would be a good fit, who/where is Brazilian and Aiki taught?

If you do come to the Judo dojo, there are also two guys who take/have taken Jiu-Jitsu. One is currently competing in it. They would gladly share more about the local Jiu Jitsu club in Brandon. Just ask for Neil in the adult class (7:30-9). He is honest & knowledgeable and could give you a very good idea what the differences would be between the two and what the Jiu-Jitsu club in the city is like from his experience.

If you are considering Tae Kwon Do, Pil Kim's on 1st would be the best choice. My 16 yr old has been in Tae Kwon Do since he was 5. He was at Ki Rin club for several years and did progress somewhat. But, after joining Master Kim's, it is unbelievable what a new fresh start and superb instructor can do to a person's confidence. Master Kim is a 5th degree blackbelt and imo probably the best instructor my son has ever had. Son also agrees.

I second the traditional karate club of brandon. Scott is great!

Who teaches this and where is the dojo ?

K.s. Cho is an amazing taekwondo club, it is very affordable would almost guarantee it is the cheapest club in town. Very family oriented and they have 2 masters.

Hello again,  
 
Capoeira is taught at Eagle's Gymnastics centre.  
 
At Bamma on 10th street, Chris Kading does teach a kids class for Brazillian Jiu-jitsu and adults beginner class. I believe their facebook page has the schedule up.  
 
Aiki Jiu-Jitsu (and some other forms) are taught at 59 11th Street Stickney avenue. The club is called Westman Self Defence Club and meets up Wednesday's 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4pm. Main Instructors are Eric Stewart and Justin McDonald. First class or two is free to try. Also I should add that it is an 18 or older club.  
 

Good afternoon,  
 
I would certainly suggest that you look at a few different clubs prior to enrolling as clubs / instructors will vary greatly in emphasis, experience, costs, expectations, history, and on and on. I would suggest this to any person or parent that thinking of enrolling in any Martial Art.  
 
I have included my webpage below. Don't hesitate to contact myself with any questions you may have (Email Address is on the webpage).  
 
http://www.traditionalkarateofbrandon.ca/  
 
Scott Middleton  
 

Where can you do Capoeira here in brandon?

Thank you all for the input. Is there anyone martial art that's better for actual real world self defense? I realize this can be a matter of opinion but I would appreciate any that I could get. Thanks for all your time

In Winnipeg, there is a self defense class taught called Tiger Claw. By the sounds of it, this is most likely the type of thing you are searching for. It is not sport oriented at all. It is strictly self defense. I believe it is for 18+. There has to be some mental maturity and an understanding of when the use is appropriate and not...which kids generally do not have at age 9, 13 or 16. I understand that police forces have been using Tiger Claw in training. It has a strong component of Judo with other things mixed in. My husband and a brother both took it.  
 
I have not heard of anything similar being taught in Brandon, although I could be wrong.  
 
I know that further west, there are classes fully devoted to the self defense only component of judo. We do not have that sort of intense club here. Those classes are more street use stuff and not moves that would be allowed on a competitive mat due to their nature. Those same clubs also have a competitive (sport) and also a recreational class for those who don't want more. The self defense portion is only open to 18+, and for good reason.  
 
As much as all martial arts have their benefits (and weaknesses) in self defense, of course it all depends on the situation being faced as to might work best in the moment and in the particular situation. It can depend on if you have space or no space, for example, or if it is school yard bullying or an attack of another sort. There are always many variables. Sometimes the best defense is not at all flashy, but subtle. Having the skills to defend yourself if you do happen to get into a tight situation is always good.  
 
We have had our daughter, when even still young and tiny, defend herself against a much larger bully by using judo. We know of other children who did this too. In her case, the other child was showing off his martial arts skills, in the other cases it was the typical pushing and shoving situations. None using this defense hurt the other, nor did the ones using judo get in trouble, but in each case the bullying stopped and respect was earned.  
 
Scott Middleton is correct. Good advice there. Not all clubs, even in the same discipline, are created equal. I also wanted to add, just because a person has achieved a high belt level doesn't mean that they are an effective teacher either. You do really need to check around as he & others have stated.  
 
I also want to add that a club in a different part of town or in a different city/province could give you a totally different take (positive/negative) on what the martial art/sport truly is...just like anything else. Your experience could be vastly different somewhere else. Don't let one or two bad eggs spoil the sport/art for you. I think that you can find those in any discipline.  
 
I hope someone can direct you to what you are looking for.

You might be interested in Krav maga, if you don't mind a drive. This is taught in Portage and is pure self defense. I had the opportunity to try a class and would love to go back if I could.  
http://www.kravmagamb.com/  
 
In Brandon, Westman Self Defence Club might be worth a try but is 18+.  
 
Best thing to do, which has been said already is to go check out some of these places, nearly all will allow you to try and class for free or just go and watch a few classes.

I didn't realize there was anywhere in mb that had this I've seen in in the Internet. Looks like a really practical self defense system for real world situations  
 
I will check it out thanks