IKIGAI
ACADEMIA
MARTIAL
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IKIGAI
MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
ART OF LIFE
There are many benefits to training martial arts, not the least of which are physical, mental, and spiritual in nature. From the physical improvements, to the enhancement of both your mental and spiritual well-being, martial arts paves the way for people to reach their peak potential.
Martial arts has tremendous health benefits and can get you in the best shape of your life very quickly. It is one of the most effective workouts available. Many practitioners can attest to its incredible health properties and will tell you that by training martial arts, they have never felt better in their entire lives.
brazilian JIU-JITSU
BJJ teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themself against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution to take the fight to the ground, and then applying joint locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments and in self-defense situations.
AIKIDO
Aikido techniques are not hard to learn. Often, a beginner requires more repetition of training to become proficient. This learning and training process helps you build greater levels of focus and concentration that can be applied to other areas of your life.
Aikido keeps you looking and feeling younger because of the physical, mental and spiritual/community aspects of training. The training helps you develop greater flexibility, strength and overall levels of general fitness. It’s never too late to start your training.
JUDO
Judo’s most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s opponent with a grappling manoeuvre, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking or by executing a strangle hold or choke.
Whilst Judo is a grappling martial art, it does NOT involve punching or kicking. Judo provides an incredibly practical self-defense training which allows an individual to focus on controlling rather than escalating a conflict. It is a complete, effective training for children, women and men.
ABOUT US
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced [ikiɡai]) is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being”.
In the culture of Okinawa, ikigai is thought of as “a reason to get up in the morning”; that is, a reason to enjoy life. The word ikigai usually is used to indicate the source of value in one’s life or the things that make one’s life worthwhile.[7] Secondly, the word is used to refer to mental and spiritual circumstances under which individuals feel that their lives are valuable.( Wikipedia ikigai)
We think that practicing a martial art and applying the philosophy of a martial art in our daily life could help us to find our own reasons for being, our own ikigai.
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Testimonials
HAPPY CUSTOMER
I started training here 9 months and even though I can only make it 2 days a week the learning is amazing and positive never quit attitude is great. They really take time and pride in the learning of the students. Andre and Leo are amazing along with all other members of the staff. Truly a great group of people to be around. They should have gotten 6 stars.
MANOLO G.
If you’re looking for a place to train in Malaga, then train at IKIGAI jiujitsu Academy with Aron Adamko. He’s a great instructor with an open mind/heart and welcomes everyone of all skill level. When he’s gone for competitions, there’s no need to worry about training because there are a lot of top level student instructors at the school. Great place to train!!
ANTONIO M.
I participated in the day trial that the academy offers and let me tell you, the instruction I received during that short period of time was some of the best I’ve had in bjj. Everything was broken down clearly and as a result I was able to pick things up a bit quicker. I wish I could give more than five stars.
MARTA H.
F.A.Q.
Choosing the right Martial Arts program for yourself, your child or your family is an important decision and we want to help you make the best decision and choose a program that is the right match for you.
We often get asked the same questions from parents interested in starting their child in Martial Arts and adults looking for alternatives to the same old gym workout routines. This list of questions may answer some of your questions and please feel free to contact us for further information or details about our Martial Arts programs.
Am I too old to learn a martial art?
You are never too old, my friends. Some have tried my class and thought it was a little too demanding. Perhaps that is true, but until you try something a few times, there is no way to tell if it is or is not right for you. It’s impossible to keep up with any kind of class when you first start because you don’t know what you are doing yet. A painting class, a language class…can you possibly understand it at first glance?
You are going to huff and puff a little, push yourself, and even feel a little sore from doing it. If you’re willing to go out and jog on the hard concrete, or start lifting weights on a regular schedule, then you can certainly participate in a martial arts class. Age is less a barrier than mindset, willingness, and belief. If you want a good workout, you will have to build up to it. Like learning to jog, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to run a 5k when you first start jogging.
While karate seems strenuous, no one in my class is required to kick over my head, get thrown without learning how to fall properly, or memorize a kata on the spot.
No, there is no age limit. The trick is finding a class that interests you, where you like the instructor and philosophies, and where you feel welcomed.
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Can a pre-school aged child learn a martial art?
I teach pre-school aged children. I love their innocence and willingness to learn. They are open to learning and ready to try just about anything. They start class excited and eventually learn to focus. They are the best learners. They soak it all up happily, willingly, and with excitement. They lack the trepidation of older students or adults. While they cannot perform every complicated movement or skill, they can learn the basics of everything. As they grow older, they will be better martial artists than others because the base to their martial art has been set. It is like a pyramid where the base supports the rest. Age four is about the youngest I teach and classes are generally martial arts game-play and fun drills. It must be a fun class with games and a lot of activity to keep them happy and engaged.
Do you teach the same things to kids and adults?
We will teach the same things to kids and adults, although they are modified to suit the age of the particular group. Obviously, pre-school children need a level of kindness and encouragement, but they still are taught the mechanics of a kick or punch. Teenagers have a lot of energy, so teaching them skills and giving them opportunities to spar in class and put some of those skills in motion is important. Adults have a different level of maturity and ambition. They are able to learn a wide array of skills and apply them in class, in life, and in their roles as adults.
How are your classes separated? Age? Rank?
There are several ways in which schools split their classes. Most split their class by rank (experience level) while others split their class by age group. This is a very important distinction. The idea of grouping students by experience level ‘sounds’ like a good idea, but having to wide of an age range in class is a BIG mistake. Four year olds, six year olds, eight year olds, and ten year olds all learn in very different ways. More important that ‘what’ they are learning is ‘how’ they are learning it. It is crucial, especially at younger ages, that student are taught in a way that is most conducive to their age and learning level.
What is the Best Self Defense for a Women?
We are living in an uncertain world where the self defense has become a priority for all irrespective of the fact whether you are a female or a male. The sad truth, however, is that females become are more prone to become victims of mugging and sudden attacks; therefore, they need to be more alert and carry a contingency plan with them at all times. Women can learn all kinds of self defense martial arts as well; in fact, we believe that all girls and women need to invest some of their time, effort, dedication, and energy towards learning at least one of the best martial arts for self defense and fitness.
What is Best Martial Arts for Beginners?
After you have thoroughly made up your mind that you will learn the best martial arts for self defense, then we can proceed to the next steps. Firstly, you ought to understand that there is no age limit which means that you can get enrolled in a Judo class at the age of 5. Even at the age of 50, you are still able to join the martial art class of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The range of self defense martial arts is huge which means that you can also try your hands on the recent self defense martial arts of Aikido.
What is the best martial art for a child to learn?
BJJ is much akin to our natural movements and innate self-defense skills. Like tiger cubs that practice sparring before leaving the safety of their mother, so to do we as humans practice fighting when we are young, pliable, and less likely to hurt one another, and ourselves.
Any parent with multiple children, or adults who grew up with siblings knows this to be true. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, we were always getting in tussles some playful, some not so much.
Watch untrained kids go at it with one another. What do you see? They have a natural predilection towards a rolling around, wrestling modality. If they had fur, a tail, and pink butts you’d think they were monkeys.
BJJ works within the natural instincts we are all born with. It operates predominantly on the ground where it shines above all other martial arts.
Is martial arts all about fighting?
No, it isn’t.It’s about physical, mental , and emotional well being. It is for me, anyway. Studying, practicing any of the martial arts will teach you control. Self control. You learn to control your breathing, physical pain. all your muscles. You learn to control your emotions, by managing fear and rage. Self assurance grows as you progress in your studies. Movements, stances , blocks, and strikes become fluid, precise.
Passion.Mission.VOCATION
A REASON FOR BEING
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