ECS Adaptive Defence is a reality-based martial art and self-defence system that prepares you for real-world scenarios and situations, and teaches you how to protect yourself and others from harm and danger.

ECS Adaptive Defence is a style that is based on the principle of adaptation. It teaches you how to adapt to any situation, opponent, or environment, and use your skills effectively and efficiently. It is not a rigid or fixed system, but a flexible and dynamic one, that allows you to respond creatively and spontaneously to any challenge or threat. It is also a style that empowers you physically, mentally, and emotionally, by developing your strength, speed, agility, awareness, confidence, and resilience.

Techniques are based on the natural movement of the body rather than a prearranged pattern of moves, such as a karate kata. You learn to act on instinct, rather than memory, when responding to an attack.

ECS Adaptive Defence is perhaps best described as a close-range style that combines wrestling manoeuvres with practical street-effective techniques.

ECS Adaptive Defence teaches spontaneity and flowing movement. Despite the diverse range of training drills, there are some basic principles that are constantly stressed every class.

Called the 4 pillars or principles.

1.com/ Structure • Maintaining form and efficient spinal alignment
2.com/ Breathing • Correct breathing habits
3.com/ Relaxation
4.com/ Constant movement

These are the principles the entire system is built from.

I will be explaining each Pillar is a future post.