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Class Details
Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Training is conducted in an informal atmosphere. Traditional martial arts uniforms are not worn. Participants should wear CLEAN athletic shoes and comfortable attire appropriate for defensive tactics training in a group setting. Training knives are provided. Repetitions are practiced with a partner in close proximity so good hygiene and deodorant are a must! Please do not attend class if you are sick. Rings with sharp edges or stones, wrist watches, and bracelets must be removed. Fingernails should be trimmed short. To maximize time for learning and developing skill proficiency, class time is dedicated to practicing empty-hand defense techniques and is not filled with calisthenics or organized stretching so participants should arrive at class already stretched and ready to train.
Participants should bring the following items:
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Safety glasses that wrap around the eyes
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Water bottle or hydration drinks with secure lids
Optional items:
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Face towel
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Arm compression sleeves
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Wrist and/or forearm pads
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MMA gloves or boxing gloves (if you prefer to use your own for combat conditioning drills)
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Female participants have the option to bring their own bulletproof or stab resistant vest to wear for their comfort level as training includes participants targeting the upper torso area with training knives.
Regular Class Schedule
Mondays: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesdays: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesdays: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursdays: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Fridays: No Class
Saturdays: No Class
Sundays: No Class
Tuition
Membership = Unlimited classes for $139/month
* Discounted tuition is available for U.S. military/veterans; currently licensed law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and security officers licensed with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Proof of credentials is required. Contact VKC via email for details.
Physical Activity Advisory
The majority of this training consists of repetitive arm movements involving light to moderate physical contact with a training partner as participants learn to reprogram their startle flinch response to be able to parry and block knife attacks from various angles by practicing "flow drills" and is not recommended for people who's arms bruise easily or for those with shoulder problems. Participants also learn how to trap and capture an opponent's attacking arm and should be agile and limber enough to be comfortable with having joint locks, off-balancing techniques, and takedowns applied to them in a controlled, non-competitive manner. This training is not recommended for people that have difficulty maintaining their balance or that are highly susceptible to fall-related injuries. This training is not recommended for people with heart conditions as it also incorporates short bouts of intense cardiovascular/combat conditioning drills such as punching focus mitts and applying kicks and knee strikes to kicking pads.
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