Is TRACS like Karate?

TRACS is a new form of Martial Art.

BUT, in the era when there are many different forms of Karate, multiple forms of Tae Kwon Do and countless numbers of Kung Fu schools, all with their splinter groups, one man chose to be different and resigned from a huge organisation where he was second-in-command to promote a system that dared to be different from all the others.

Has anyone ever heard of a system that conforms to you rather than you having to conform to a system like other martial arts styles insist upon. Why conform - isn't freedom of choice what life is about? TRACS offers a fitness and training program based on a real life curriculum that has the stretching of Yoga, and the benefits of some of the best pieces of other martial arts and the level of commitment that you wish to choose.

The academy is there to hone the natural skills that everyone has and the system is there to encourage and promote the individual.

What will TRACS teach me?

TRACS is a system designed to cater for the modern day martial artist. It encompasses the need to quickly assess a situation and then take combat actions appropriately. It is a system that enhances the confidence of the student, easily recognised even in the early stages of their training.

TRACS is based on 3 main concepts:

1. When a fierce attack is delivered without any weapon: the TRACA student engages an appropriate defence technique; and then counter with a series of attacking skills.

2. When life is threatened: (eg, a weapon attack of a group or gang attacks); to save one�s life, a TRACA student is taught where possible to attack first.

3. When a single person attacks and the situation is not threatening: the TRACA student is taught to engage an appropriate control hold, in order to immobilize the attacker avoid the risk of hurting one or the other.

There are also other modules in the syllabus including; blocking skills, dynamic kicks, unique patterns, sparring from purple belt; grappling kills from blackbelt and defence against weapons.

Does TRACS teach weapons skills?

The founder in all his three decades of instructing has never been involved with weapons.  He feels that weapons are illegal to carry and therefore feels inappropriate to learn and teach.  Once a TRACA student reaches black belt level, skills are taught in regards to dealing with weapon attacks.

Are there any Katas or Patterns in TRACS?

Yes, BUT learned and performed in a practical and logical way.

There are Three TRACS Concepts taught within each Grade or belt level. They in turn become the katas or patterns. This method reinforces the skills that are learned in those levels. The movements become harder and challenging as the student progresses up the grades.

The founders� two previous styles both had patterns; and these patterns ranged from 25 - 50 or more movements. Most of the students training times are spent on learning the sequence, because of the number of movements and less time for understanding the purpose. Therefore some of these are performed ineffectively during gradings because the students are pressured to remember the sequence rather than focus on producing the best results. Patterns, when performed with confidence, can be very impressive but most of the techniques are rarely used when engaged in free sparring.

Do I have to be fit in order to do TRACS?

No. Definitely not! But if you feel that you are unfit and a little bit over weight and thinking of giving it a go; a good idea would be to get a check-up with your Doctor/GP before you start.

How much is it to join?

To find out the cost, please contact Master Tariau Tapuni - Mr T (Mobile: 0439 009 131). 

However, the best advice is to personally attend one of the venues closest or more convenient to you. You are automatically entitled to two (2) free lessons. Your questions will be answered during and after your free classes.

If you really liked the classes and if it is something that you would commit to do at least two sessions weekly, then your decision would be much easier to make. I'm certain you will think "Yes! because my quality of life is more important to me!"

TRACA will add Quality to your Life and the cost would be justified because you are guaranteed quality!