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         THE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTRE
                                          (The family run fitness Centre)


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


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                                    All MAFC Full Instructors are fully insured, CRB verified and hold International certification.
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Since 1998, the family run Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (M.A.F.C) has been providing instruction in the martial arts in the Newport, South Wales area.

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

Weight Training Gym (Currently being refurbished)

Punch Bag Room (Currently being refurbished)

CV ROOM


Kickers Kitchen Cafe and TV Room

Open Six Days A Week

FIRST LESSON FREE!

MAFC NEWS

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MR THOMAS SETS NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Mr.  Thomas for setting the new Guinness World Record of a 26 hour Taekwon-do Patterns Marathon.   

Mr.Thomas appeared in the South Wales Argus on Friday 13th January, 2012 for his outstanding efforts and great achievement.  To read the article please click on the newspaper article pictured above.
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LADIES  KICKBOXING FITNESS DAYTIME CLASSES **5 WEEK  COURSE** - STARTING ON THURSDAY 19TH JANUARY

As requested by many of the parents, we would lke to announce that our **NEW** Ladies Kickboxing Fitness Daytime Classes will be starting from Thursday 19th January, 2012.  Classes will be Instructed by Master Gary Gassor 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do and Kickboxing, and will be held at the MAFC on:

Thursday's (Starting Thursday 19th January)
10am - 11am

For further details please visit our Events Calendar
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UNDY SPARRING, FITNESS & AGILITY HOOPS SEMINAR - SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY

Undy Sparring, Fitness & Agility Hoops Seminar will take place on:
 
Sunday 29th January at Undy Memorial Hall from 4pm - 6pm.  

This special seminar is ideal for improvement at Gradings and Tournaments.  Learn skills, drills, footwork, tricks & combinations.

Limited spaces available.  To reserve a place at the Seminar please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones. 
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      MUAY THAI BOXING     
     SEMINARS FOR 2012

Great news!!! Master Gassor has been in discussion with the British Thai Boxing Council headed by Mr. Tony Moore who has kindly agreed to hold regular Seminars at the MAFC.  These seminars are exclusive to all MAFC members only.

Our next Thai Boxing Seminar is taking place on Sunday 26th February.  For further details please visit our Events Calendar.
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BEGINNERS' CLASS TIMETABLE AT THE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTRE

To view or print a list of beginners class times at The Martial Arts & Fitness Centre please follow the link below:
MAFC beginners class timetable
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