MARTIAL ARTS
Our Programs & Classes
Students and enthusiasts of martial arts have many reasons for their interest in martial arts. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. Whilst others are concerned about safety and self-defence.
Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (M.A.F.C) offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule aswell. For Class Times please click here
New Beginners Classes Starting
New Beginner Classes NOW Starting
Please check our Training Times page for the following Martial Arts:
Little Dragons (4-5 years)
Children's Kickboxing (Tigers 6-10 years)
Teenage Kickboxing (Cobra's 11-15 years)
Adult Beginners Kickboxing
Childrens Taekwon-do
Adult Kickboxing
To book your First FREE lesson please telephone 01633-222260
Free to all Adult Deluxe Monthly MAFC Members
To all our Monthly Deluxe Members you can train up to four times a week in any single Martial Art and are also entitled to the following benefits:
*FREE Weight Training Gym (For MAFC Gym & Deluxe members only)
*FREE CV Room (For MAFC Gym & Deluxe members only)
*FREE Use of Kickboxing Gym (For MAFC Gym & Deluxe members only -Punch Bag & Speedball room)
*FREE Cardio Class a week (MAFC members only)
*FREE Pre-Gradings (MAFC members only)
*OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK!!!
Boxercise/Fitness Kickboxing/Circuit Training
Boxercise is a combination of Boxing techniques, Cardiovascular and Circuit training. It is closely related to Boxing training but without physical contact.
Instructors:
Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones and Master Gary Gassor (Fitness Kickboxing and Circuit Training)
First lesson is FREE!!
Leannes Little Dragons
Kids you can also take part in Taekwon-Do don't worry!! For all Children who are too young to start Taekwon-Do, we now have a class specially designed for you. If you are aged between 4 to 5 years old then you can come along and have a great time....we call them............. THE LITTLE NINJA DRAGONS!
The classes are highly beneficial for young children as they are taught self defence, self-respect, balance and co-ordination, concentration techniques; flexibility, general safety issues (i.e do no speak to strangers, 999 etc) and even how to speak Korean! Amongst other benefits it also builds on their confidence preparing them for School or disciplining them if they are at school at present, aswell as having great fun in a safe enviornment!
For Class Times please click here.
Our LITTLE DRAGONS Instructor is the Lovely and Bubbly Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones - so come along and meet her!
Children of all abilities can take part and can earn certificates and take regular 'gradings' to show how well they are doing. By the way Mums and Dads - the first lesson is FREE for yourselves if you're interested??
Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-do is a Korean form of self defence developed by Gen Choi Hong Hi 9th degree Black belt. Taekewon-do was officially recognised on the 11th April 1955. Translated, "TAE" means to kick or smash with the foot, "KWON" denotes fist - chiefly to punch or destroy with the hands or fist, and "DO" means art or way.
The Taekwon-do practised at the centre is affiliated to the International Taekwon-do Federation (I.T.F) as well as N.A.K.M.A.S national governing body. At the M.A.F.C we have special classes for Men, Women and Children with different classes available for different grades and ages.
Students interested in taking gradings to earn highly regarded belts can grade and achieve Black Belt recognition with the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF). Also, Providing students have the necessary protective equipment they can also enter regular Tournaments and Championships around the Country.
Remember your first lesson is free and all you need is a pair of track-suit bottoms and a T-shirt to start!
For more information on Taekwon-do please feel free to view our Training Times, call into the centre or phone Kay/Emma on 01633 222260.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is suitable for students of all ages from the age of 6 years to Adults.
Students start training for many different reasons such as:
Learn Self Defence
Build Confidence
Increase flexibility
Get Fitter
Make new friends
Children are taught in seperate classes to Adults as follows:
Tigers for 6 to 10 years,
Cobras for 11 to 15 years
Adults 15-16yrs +
A lot of children start training at the centre to build their confidence and perhaps to help them deal with bullying. Adult classes are very popular with the ladies aswell as the men, as they enjoy the special Kickboxing padwork drills which not only tone up the body but also increases their overall fitness levels. Students interested in taking gradings to earn highly regarded belts can grade and achieve Black Belt recognition with NAKMAS National Governing Body.
Providing students have the necessary protective equipment they can also enter regular Tournaments and Championships around the Country.
If you are interested in joining one of our friendly Kickboxing classes all you need is a pair of track suit bottoms and a T-shirt! Oh and don't forget that your First lesson is FREE! Is there an excuse not to train?
Daytime Cardio Lessons Starting Soon
Ladies Daytime Cardio Course starting soon!!
The Ladies Cardio Course will last for 6 weeks and classes will take place on:
Tuesday's - 10am - 11am.
Classes will be instructed by Miss. Leanne Gassor, 4th Degree Black Belt. For further information please contact us via email or on 01633 222260 to find out when the next course will be starting.
JUDO
Judo Classes are held at The MAFC on:
Monday's
6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Judo Class
7:30pm - 8:30pm Adult's Judo Class
Friday's
6pm - 7pm Children's Judo Class
7pm - 8pm Adult's Judo Class
FIRST LESSON FREE! For more information please visit the Maindee Judo website
Nanbudo
NANBUDO
The art of Nanbudo has many similarities with existing martial arts, in as much that it contains all the basic movements, kicks, punches and blocks as any ordinary form of Karate, but compared to other forms it has so much more. Nanbudo often uses big circular movements with throws and sweeps in order to redirect the opponents power at themselves. The founder, Yoshinoa Nanbu, has also developed specific katas and exercises to help improve ones health and develop the spirit. So through combining Bu do ho (fighting techniques) and Noryoku Kiahatsu ho (Meditation and personal development). Nanbudo has evolved to a higher level, training not only the body but also the mind.
Monday's 7pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday's 8pm - 9:30pm
FIRST LESSON FREE!
Please visit our Training Times for further details or contact us via email. You can also call us direct on 01633 222260.