Karate Course
Trainer: Ms Michelle Marie Salem Rizzo
Target Audience: All members of staff
Course Duration: 5 hours
Delivery Mode: Class-based
NB: Participants should attend in comfortable clothing they can move in. Training will be carried out barefoot and ideally any jewelry would be removed during the sessions for safety reasons.
The course will provide a basic knowledge of the following aspects:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
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Session 5:
Michelle Salem Rizzo began her karate journey in 2006 and, through dedication, perseverance, and continuous training, achieved the rank of 1st Dan Black Belt in 2012.
Throughout her journey, she has actively participated in tournaments, seminars, and international training opportunities, travelling abroad to further develop her skills under the guidance of renowned Japanese instructors. Her commitment to learning has also taken her to the Japan Karate Association (JKA) Headquarters in Tokyo, where she had the opportunity to train in the heart of traditional JKA karate.
She is a qualified instructor and referee with JKA WF Malta, the official representative of the Japan Karate Association in Malta. Continuing her pursuit of excellence, she was awarded her 3rd Dan Black Belt in 2025.
Her journey in karate continues to be driven by a passion for the art, a commitment to personal growth, and a desire to share her knowledge and experience with others.
Basic Self-Defence Session
Trainer: Ms Michelle Marie Salem Rizzo
Target Audience: All members of staff
Session Duration: 1 hour
Delivery Mode: Class-based
NB: Participants should attend in comfortable clothing they can move in. Training will be carried out barefoot and ideally any jewelry would be removed during the sessions for safety reasons.
Build confidence and learn practical skills to help you stay safe in real-life situations. Led by a qualified JKA instructor, this hands-on, self-defence course will introduce simple and effective techniques for escaping common grabs and holds, including wrist and double-hand grips, grabs from behind, and throat grabs.
No previous martial arts experience is required—just come along, get involved, and learn practical self-defence skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Please make sure to attend the session wearing comfortable clothing you can move around in, and to remove any loose accessories such as jewelry, watches etc beforehand to avoid unnecessary exposure to injury.
