This Class is the very starting point for anyone who enters  the doJo, that has never tried martial arts before. The programme takes you from your first belt , up to intermediate level and is the firm foundation for your life in martial arts.

 After you reach your mid point in martial arts, then its time to   want to step the game up a bit. In this class you get to learn more of the advanced side of martial arts that will enable you to gain the confidence to your ultimate goal of that illusive Black Belt.

 (incorporated into both classes)

In these modern times, it seam to be that thugs are turning more to weapons related crime than ever before, in the time a attack happens (usually someone has the upper hand in less than 5 seconds) many people would panic and have very little idea how to defend themselves.. our basic defence could make all the difference to being alive or a statistic.

 (incorporated into both classes)

lets be honest, we could all do with a bit.. In our family based classes , we regularly train to firm up those areas that we use to block and punch, to avoid the shock of pain should we need to use our weapons (our fists & arms) for defence. Karate by its meaning (open handed / weapon less combat) teaches us to strengthen areas that you would not normal strike with, thus giving you the upper hand over attackers.

 (incorporated into both classes)

we have all seen martial artists punching through seemingly impossible objects such as bricks and wood. well in our classes you can train on our rebreakable boards to do this. always a hit (pardon the pun) with the students, and also teaches you to punch with accuracy and technique rather than pure power. Great for getting life stress out too..

we also use foam padded swords in the class, usually at the end as a wind down, which are called Chambra. these are also great for taking out some of that energy without getting hurt. 

 (incorporated into both classes)

As much as we all detest a hard work out , compared to a sit down and rest. If we are honest we could all do with a bit more exercise to get the blood pumping. modern life styles rarely give us a chance to work up a sweat, but as we all know in the back of our minds, this is something we need to get into a routing with. Cardio work is an addictive drug to the human body releasing endorphins into the system which basically makes you feel good.. and that cannot be a bad thing surely ?