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In Fall of 2010 we updated and re-organized our curriculum to be more streamlined and focus on specific objectives depending on the skill level, age and intensity of the classes.

A year later, I’ve interviewed a variety of staff, students and parents about each curriculum, and have fine tuned it even more. I think everyone will be very pleased with the new additions and improvements we’ve made.

Let me go through each group, covering youth/parents today and adults classes tomorrow.

Youth Martial arts is a great opportunity to not only teach kids about protecting themselves and developing great health habits, but install and nurture positive character qualities. As a result, both types of “kid” classes: Youth (4-7) and Jr. (8-12), will have a refined martial arts curriculum AND more of a focus on the character topic of the month.

To see what the martial arts focus is each week, please refer to the front white board that particular week. We’ll also post that month’s character topic for parents via VIDEO on our YOUTH Facebook page. As you’ll see on the video, we’ve broken down each topic into 4 sub topics, and will cover one each week of the month.

These videos are great for parents, as I’ll quickly overview what we’re covering in class, and how you can echo the lessons at home. This combination of Character Lesson and Martial Arts Training is a perfect recipe for any child’s success in and outside of school.

I hope you like the refined (more simplistic) curriculum and character videos. As a parent myself, I’m always looking for new resources to enhance my children’s lives… I hope that is what these videos do for you!

I’ll cover the Adult curriculum improvements tomorrow!

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

You got a 2 for 1 yesterday with the Tom Cruse Seminar happening this Monday – and the special Intermediate/Advanced sessions which were announced.

On to the next improvement: I want to keep the focus of students on the main points of the curriculum from week to week. At the front of each school we’ve put a white board which has these classes written out:

Youth Classes (5:30pm classes)
Jr. JKD Classes (6:15 classes)
Adult Beginner
Adult Intermediate
Adult Advanced

Every week, by each class, we’ll put what the main focus of each week is. It will help keep the staff and students on the same page. Every day if you go walking into class knowing that you’ll be covering “x”, and that is what you need to have down, you’ll make tons of progress.

Simple enough right? Focus is all about simplicity, and I know these weekly bullet points will help you!

Also note that we’ll put posting upcoming events on the white boards, so make sure you sync those events with your calendar. Each week we’ll also let you know how many weeks until the next Evolution!

See you tomorrow for the next point!

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Hey gang! The last three months have been busy here at Elite Defense Systems behind the scenes, and now we’re ready to blow the top off it all. I’ll be using our Facebook pages and blog to release 11 big pieces of news to show you how this Fall at EDS will be like no other!

Many of these things will only be given to our current students, as they are “top secret”. Meaning, most martial arts schools would die for this info, so they can attempt to copy it. Therefore, some of the things will be made public (like today’s announcements) and most other will only be shared with our students. Easy enough, huh? Well, enjoy yourself!

#1: Sifu Tom Cruse Seminar this Monday at EDS Bloomingdale from 6-9pm and special sessions for our Intermediate and Advanced students. I’ve had the pleasure of training with 14 JKD instructors just over this last summer. 14!!!! Is that a record? The fact is that with this experience, I’m ready to burst with BRAND NEW information!

Here is what we’re going to do about it. First, we’ve invited one of the 14 to teach personally at EDS this upcoming Monday from 6-9pm at our Bloomingdale Self-Defense School. Sifu Tom Cruse will be jamming almost a two day seminar into a streamlined 3 hour adult seminar. If you follow this link, you can get a discounted price of only $29 for the event (as opposed to the $50 fee, also no there will be no “at the door” registrations). CLICK HERE NOW TO REGISTER!

I’ll also be holding special sessions for our Intermediate and Advanced students, to cover some of the many secret training tips I’ve learned from the other 13 JKD Instructors. This first session will happen this Wednesday night from 8-9pm at our Bloomingdale site, and this Thursday from 7-8pm at our Rockford martial arts school.

Unfortunately, beginners are not allow… not even to sit in (sorry guys). Believe me there will be plenty of info Beginners can access very soon. So there you go… two things for one… and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Keep in touch with our Facebook pages and blog for the next 10 announcements… Once again, many of them will be emailed only to our students.

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Wanted to thank the FBI for having my family as a guest last week to their training. I’ve thrown up some vids on our Facebook pages. Those listed and those soon to come include SWAT entry scenerio training, bomb demos, K9 work and more.

If you’re not a fan of our Facebook pages, you’re missing out. Here are the links:

Chicago martial arts school
Rockford martial arts school
Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

If you thought the Evolutions were going to tie us up for the summer, as we all take a break… you’re wrong.

Keep in touch with Elite Defense Systems, as we release a whole host of events for the next THREE months!

Check us out on Facebook, this blog and through our email list.

Lots more to come!

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Just push play below, you’ll see a quick commercial, and then see the live broadcast at the times above. If you have any troubles, just click refresh. For best viewing, click the “x” on any ad which pops up.

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Bookmark this page, because next Wednesday, we’ll be broadcasting a live review seminar for our youth and adult classes. It would also be a great time to invite your friends via email to share in the experience!

Much more info to come, as all of our Bloomingdale Self-Defense and Rockford Martial Arts students are invited!

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

If you missed the ground tournament… I just have to say I’m sorry.

You missed out big time. We’ve posted some pics and videos to our Jeet Kune Do Facebook pages, with more to come very soon.

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Hope to see everyone at our Chicago Area Ground Fighting Tournament this Saturday at 11am. Our address is 215 E. Lake St., Bloomingdale, IL.

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt

Yep, you heard it here first. We have an adult ground tournament happening at Elite Defense Systems Bloomingdale on Saturday, May 14th from 11am-1pm. BBQ will follow. Lost more details coming out. Sign up for the RSS on this blog – and check out the Facebook pages as told about in the recent postings!

Lee, Love and Life,

Sifu Matt