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Our Martial Arts Academy is the first of its kind in London. The academy provides opportunities for you to practice martial arts, identify and develop your talent, and increase your opportunities and experiences.
All athletes in our Martial Arts Academy will receive:
- Free training kit, tracksuit and kit bag
- Professional coaching for 6 hours per week in our Enfield Centre sports facility
- Entry into competitions
- Affiliation to National Governing Bodies
- On site medical support for injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Free access to the college gym and fitness suite under coach supervision
- Free fitness, strength and conditioning, exercise and nutrition programmes designed and monitored for you
In addition to the above, Elite Academy players will receive:
- 15 hours of professional martial arts coaching per week
- Open access to daily training facilities
- Individual technical development programme
- Performance testing and analysis
- Cognitive neuroscience support to develop focus
- Opportunity to become a college-sponsored athlete – value of up to £2500 per year
- Opportunity to attend international competitions and training camps
To be considered for the Martial Arts Academy, you must be:
- Aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you start your course
- Enrolled on a full-time course at our Enfield Centre or enrolled onto a study programme of A Levels at the CANDI Sixth Form Hub, Enfield
- Committed to participating on either the bronze, silver, gold or gold+ programmes
