Sensei Tully runs a very successful martial arts dojo in Mullingar teaching adults and kids. Mullingar kids classes are fun and energetic focusing on good manners, discipline and awareness. A child that is aware of danger will often see danger before it happens. This is good children's self defence. In Mullingar martial arts are taught the old ways and this is the essence of Genbukan Ninpo. A child cannot fight an adult but can learn very useful methods of self defence starting with games that enhance escape and evasion. Only when there is no other option can a child fight back but this too must be realistic. In ancient times when a village was attacked the children knew how to hide and keep quiet and also importantly when to use their voices. This is applicable today although in a different setting. The strategies taught in ancient times still apply and are very effective.