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THE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTRE
(M.A.F.C.), MAINDEE, NEWPORT
 (The family run fitness Centre)

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 All MAFC Full Instructors are fully insured, DBS verified and hold International certification.
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135 - 137 CHEPSTOW ROAD, MAINDEE,
NEWPORT, S. WALES. NP19 8GE
(01633) 222260

Read what our students have to say about us by visiting our Testimonials page

Chief Instructor Master Gary Gassor began instructing classes in 1983 teaching martial art classes at local school and community halls and leisure centres in the Gwent area.
In 1998, Master Gary Gassor and his family established the family run The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (M.A.F.C) which has been providing instruction in martial arts in the Newport, South Wales area. The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre also has I.M.A.A. Satellite Clubs based in Caldicot, Cwmcarn, Risca, Rogerstone, Usk and Undy.  

We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, the styles of martial arts we have on offer, provide information about our staff and how to contact us if you require any further information.

Benefits of Training at The Martial Arts And Fitness Centre (MAFC)

Self Confidence – Martial Arts is great for improving self confidence, this happens through two areas, as students progress through the belt ranks their belief and confidence grows, competency breeds confidence. Also by learning to defend themselves they feel more secure which greatly improves self confidence.

Fitness – Martial Arts is a great way to improve your fitness, working every muscle in your body, punching is great for your arms backs and Shoulders, kicking is great for toning and strengthening the backs and fronts of your legs, and your bum too.

Lose Weight – Martial Arts can burn up to 800 calories per hour that’s double most other types of exercise, this is why people choose martial arts to lose weight.

Focus/Concentration – the 1st area we work on with any child is the ability to focus, after all if they can’t concentrate they won’t be able to learn. We start by teaching the 3 rules of concentration focus your eyes, focus your mind, and focus your body this will greatly improve your child’s focus and concentration.

Respect – students learn to get respect by giving respect and treating other people the way we want to be treated, and to respect Parents and teachers most of all.

Self Control – we teach students to develop control over their bodies through exercises in class, once they learn to control their body the mind follows, so when they get angry and want to react, self control will stop them.

Improve other Sports – we work a lot on developing speed, power, timing, flexibility and co-ordination in our classes these skills are obviously important in any sport.

Self Discipline - we instil in children the attitude of knowing what to do and going right ahead and doing it without being told. Like cleaning their room, homework, and practicing their martial arts, it’s just like a muscle the more it’s used the bigger it gets.

Self Defence – we don’t just teach the physical techniques of self defence, we also teach the attitude of self defence, awareness and being able to spot potentially dangerous situations before they occur.

Prevent Bullying – lots of parents have enrolled their children for the same reason. We teach children how to give out the right signals to the bully, we teach them the correct body language to enable them to express themselves in a confident way, as well as lots of physical and mental tactics.

Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on the fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. It is your local martial arts school.

How will martial arts change your child's life? The difference could be, as simple as, keeping your child away from peer pressure that leads to drug abuse. Although, the answer is much deeper, martial arts will give any child the tools necessary to become a success in life.

Goal setting skills (a major component in martial arts training) make a huge difference in anyone's life. By making accomplishments, your child develops a positive self-image. This "positive self visualisation" develops academic and athletic success.

Children want structure, and they crave discipline. This makes them feel secure in family, school, and public settings. Within their martial arts training, they find structure, discipline, and the ability to discipline themselves.

Social skills, (like good manners), eye contact, and public speaking, are developed in each lesson. As your child advances through the ranks, there may be more opportunities with the "MAFC Tournament Team." Some martial arts schools have these “elite teams” for children to develop leadership, and inner confidence, skills.

MAFC Tournament Team members learn about showmanship, humility, and the courage to perform in a variety of public settings.

These elite teams prepare children for life's pressures, and give them experience, at learning valuable skills.

Let's face it - we live in a time of video games, Internet, cable TV, and fast food that tastes good. Globally, Type II Diabetes is on the rise in children due to inactivity, high calorie diet, lifestyles, physical education cut backs, and lack of time.

Martial arts provides children a positive way to burn calories, and socialise with quality friends, in a safe setting. It also keeps them away from the television.

The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre prides itself on the positive development of its clients. We have many success stories - from academic achievements, to losing pounds of unwanted fat. If you want to make a positive change in your life, or that of a loved one, The Martial arts And Centre is always there to help YOU.

Master Gary Gassor said ..."I really hope fellow Martial arts lovers, Friends, Students and Parents enjoy visiting our website. We welcome all students and instructors to visit us here at the M.A.F.C, or online, or to e-mail us for whatever information you need as we extend our hand of friendship to all open minded Martial artists". For more Information please phone 01633-222260

THREE Training Halls

Cafe and TV Room

Open Six Days A Week

FIRST LESSON FREE ON MOST CLASSES!

MAFC NEWS

THE MAFC IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER

The MAFC is CLOSED on Friday 7th December due to our Children's Christmas parties.
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If you are on the ‘Friday only’ monthly payment package please see Kay, Emma or Lynda at reception to arrange an alternative day to train on.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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NO KICKBOXING CLASSES ON SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER

Due to the Kickboxing Grading taking place at the MAFC on Saturday 15th December there will be no Kickboxing classes taking place at the MAFC on this day. All other classes will take place as normal on this date.
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If you are on the ‘Saturday only’ monthly payment package please see Kay, Emma or Lynda at reception to arrange an alternative day to train on.

​We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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We currently have a waiting list for the following classes:

Tuesday's:

• ​'Little Kickers' Kickboxing (4-6 years) on Tuesday's from 5pm - 5:45pm
• ​Kickboxing Junior Beginners (7-12 years) on Tuesday's from 5pm - 6pm

​Thursday's:

• ​'Little Dragons' Taekwon-Do (4-6 years) on Thursday's from 5pm - 5:45pm
• ​Taekwon-Do Junior Beginners (7-12 years) on Thursday's from 5pm - 6pm

​If you would like to be added to our waiting list please contact us and we will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. Thank you.
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