Martial Arts Shops

Nottingham Martial Arts:
20 Hockley, NG1 1FP, Nottingham. (0115) 9242531
A store location just outside the city centre towards the Ice Arena. Definetly worth having a look if you need some equipment

Academy Sports Martial Arts Supplies:
122 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AG, (01332) 291231.
This is a specialist shop in Derby where we buy most of the equipment for the club.

Aikon Leisure:
Martial Arts Specialists, 40/42 West End Arcade, Nottm, (0115) 955 9918.

Kick-Fit:
Richard Hudsen also sells martial arts equipment such as gloves, punch bags and impact shields.
Carrington Street, Nottingham.

Pendlebury Taekwondo

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TJF Samurai Jiu-Jitsu [link to page]

Training times can be found here on my TJF Jitsu page

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Kick-Fit

Kick-Fit is run and trained by Richard Hudson. He is an accomplished martial artists in many fields, most predominantly in JKD and escrima. The training details are much too numerous to mention at this time so I recommend calling Richard yourself if you are interested in classes.
These include: Jeet Kune Do, escrima, karate, aikido, street wise fighting.
Richard does not, himself, teach all of these disciplines but has exemplary instructors who teach in his dojo.
Jeet Kune Do is a martial art formulated originally by Bruce Lee; the concept of which is to incorporate a multitude of fighting forms with the aim of being versed at fighting at any range including grappling.
Escrima is a Phillapino fighting art which uses sticks to simulate knife fighting. There is a strong competetive side to this art and tournaments are held throughout the country.
You can find Kick-Fit on 28-32 Carrington Street, on the top floor, just passed the train station near Nottingham Centre
The phone number is Nottingham (0115) 9242240.
Last year a student from KickFit won the Escrima world championships. Well done Tracy.
They now have their details listed on a webpage for your convenience:
http://www.angelfire.com/on2/Kickfit/    [MS Explorer browsers only though ;-( ]
 

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Yawara Ryu

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Taekwondo

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Sui Yi Kung Fu

The club is a Taoist art employing Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wu Shu, Wing Chun and Hsing Yi, with the aim of developing the mind, body and spirit.
We are friendly and very practical, we train up to 5 times a week, but most people come once a week at first.
Sifu John Read takes the class. They are affiliated to the BCCMA and lessons cost £2. Times and training details below.
 

DAY	FORM	TIME	LOCATION
Monday	Advanced Class	18:30-20:00	Sports Centre
Tuesday	Tai Chi	19:30-21:00	Portland Building
Wednesday	Kung Fu	19:30-21:00	Portland Building
Friday	Stick Fighting	17.30-18:30	Portland Building
Friday	Tai Chi	18:30-20:00	Concourse Lounge
Sunday	Tai Chi	10:00-12:00	Sports Centre

Thank you to Sifu John Read for this club information.
Further information is detailed at their new website http://www.theuni.freeserve.co.uk/Page1.htm

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YMCA

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Combat Freestyle- Ju Jitsu

    They train in street self defence, which incorporates various styles, ranging from Ju-jitsu, Aikido, Kick Boxing, Karate. Part of our training is dedicated to sparring, ground work and the usual throws. All aspects of the training is with the street awareness in mind, so emphasis is put on your own ability to react quickly, effectively and confidently. We train with weapons, but as a form of defence. We learn to handle them and to respect the weapons we are using. It is varied and enjoyable, with regular gradings if required, or people can just come along to train. It doesn't matter what gender, age or how fit you are, everyone is made welcome.
Training times: Located at Formula One Health studio near the Pendulum pub Victoria Street,on Mondays 7-8.30pm and also on Wednesdays. Costs are £4 for adults and £3.00 for unemployed. Class size is 8-15 students. Sensei Luciano Delgaudio teaches and is affiliated to the World Kenpo Arts Federation. A £30 club membership fee is required shortly after starting.

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  Karate (Shotokan)-Jitsu

This stlye of karate is a less formal version of Shotokan karate. Is it a small but dedicated club which teaches a variety of techniques. Although the intructors have roots in traditional shotokan karate, they are proficient in other martial forms and teach wrist locks and some grappling techniques. They also do "karate basics", sparring, kata forms, and fighting techniques. Classes are relaxed in attitude but formal in presentation for adults and chidren
For more information contact Lee Martin on (0115) 9136296. Costs are £2.50 per session and about £12.50 for a license.
There are also childrens karate classes at the YMCA under the same organisation.

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The Art of Tetsudo

Tetsudo is derived from the name Master Tambo Tetsura who travelled most of Asia. Basically Indian/Tibetian origins. This martial artform consists of kedh (kata), freestyle (kumite - in various forms), basics (stances etc). Also incorporates chakras (pressure points) at a later stage in student's path of learning. Ustad B. S. Dhaliwal who formulated the concept of compromise freestyle is the Chief Instructor and they have clubs throughout the U.K.
For further details on U.K. clubs please see web-site at: http://www.aruna.dircon.co.uk/Tetsudo
The class is taught by Ustad B. S. Dhaliwal and is affiliated to the MADEC & IKA. The class normally consists of 10-12 people and costs are approximately £3.00 per session.

For local a Nottingham Club details see 'Location of Club'. The Art of Tetsudo is taught at the International community Centre (now the YMCA), Mansfield Road, which trains on a Wednesday from 7.00-9.45pm. Classes start at 7.30.

Many thanks to Vivian Linda Dhaliwal for this club submission and information.

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Kickboxing

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Cougar Karate Kai

Freestyle/Wado-ryu karate organisation called Cougar Karate Kai is a Freestyle/Wado-ryu karate organisation which trains at several places in Nottingham
The Vale Club, Vale Road, Colwick - Instructor Bob Adams
Community Centre, Ley Street, Netherfield - Instructor Bob Adams
Village Hall, Trent Road, Burton Joyce - Instructor Gary Musson
Full details can be obtained from their website http://websites.diamond.co.uk/~gary.musson/index.htm
Thanks to Gary Musson for the submission. He also helps to maintain the National Register of Martial Arts Instructors an excellent resource for martial arts looking for training and different schools.

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The Ko Ken Ryu Karate Jutsu Homepage

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Ninjitsu

Run by instructor Jim Hough this Ninjitsu style teaches defence techniques involving strikes, locks, throws and grappling. Although some ninjitsu systems get some bad media attention this class did not include any rituals, chanting or masked training. Just a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. According to the instructor they also teach weapons work including bokken, bo, jo and sai defences. It seems to be a practical jitsu system for street defence. They are based at the International Community Centre, Mansfield Road, and train on a Saturday 2:00-4:30pm. The class is about 12-15 in size and attracts a wide range of people. For more information see the advertisements at the ICC or contact the instructor, Jim Hough, on 07747 753446.

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World Jiu-Jitsu Federation

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Clifton Shotokan

Clifton Leisure Centre, General Class Thurs: 7.00-8.00pm
Beginner Class, Sunday: 10.00-11.00am

Contact A.P Barker for details
0115 9748159, mobile 07771 898997.
This information is taken from a flyer. I believe it to be accurate at this time.

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Torus Gym

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Portland Judo

A variety of Judo classes taught at the Queens Walk Community Centre. Junior classes are Wed: 7-8pm and Sat:1.30-3pm. Seniors follow on from these times Wed: 8-9.30pm and Sat: 3-4.30pm. Contact Julia or Jeff for more information on 01773 715112.

They now have a website. http://www.now.at/portlandjudo

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Zen Judo

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Shotokan Karate (Ruddington)

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Master Vohra's Academy

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Cardio Kickboxing

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Karate Sankukai

    MAKS-Gedling is part of Martials Arts Karate Sankukai (MAKS), and is affiliated to NAKMAS.  Our club has been running for 4 years and is in a period of sustained growth.  Our style offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to martials arts which combines throws, grasps, evasion techniques with close in techniques and the usual array of strikes, blocks and kicks. Martial Arts Karate & Kobudo Association has dojos in the Nottingham area, where the emphasis is on quality tuition in a relaxed environment.
There are now kobudo classes held on Sundays at 11am. Please see their website for more information.

    Located at Willow Farm Primary School, Willow Lane, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4BN, They train on Tuesdays (6:30 cadets, 7:30 adults). The instructor is Paul Ganly. Session costs are £2(cadets) £3 (seniors). Class size is typically 30 students.
Thanks to James Hyde for this information.
For more information check out their own website at http://welcome.to/maks-gedling or www.free-thinker.co.uk
or e-mail them  at maks@free-thinker.co.uk.
(Their club website at the moment is difficult to view using Netscape. I recommend using MS Internet Explorer)

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Lau Gar Kung Fu

    A kung fu club teaching the art of Lau Gar situated in Ilkeston. Affiliated to the European Martial Arts Association and training on Thursdays 8 - 9.30pm. They have a large class of 30 pupils and teach Kung-Fu, self defence, fitness training, chinese weaponry, tournament fighting etc. They have monthly tournaments through the EMA every month. Teaching is undertaken by two primary (Sifu Mark Hancock [4th degree] and Mark Winfield [2nd degree]) and two secondary instructors. Costs are £3 for adults and £2.50 for juniors. Venue is Albion Leisure Centre, East St, Ilkeston.
For more information browse to http://www.hancockland.co.uk
Thanks to Mark Hancock for this information.

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Yin-Yang Tae kwon do

    A club for all levels of skill with over 20 home grown blackbelts to teach you the way of the Park's Takewondo Federation whos moto is JUNG SHIN TONG IL -'Concentration of the Body and Mind'
Session costs are £3.50 for 1.5hrs and they apparantly train most days and are supervised by Paul Bell (4th Dan)
For more information go to their webpage http://www.yin-yang.8m.com
or contact them directly: 4a Parkyn Road, Daybrook, Nottingham.Tel 0115 967 6578.
Submitted by Bob Astill

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Kashi Ni Ki Kenyukai Kendo

    One of the few or  perhaps the only kendo club in the Nottinghamshire area. Correct me if I'm wrong. Training on Thursday 8:00 till 9:30 p.m and Sunday 10:00 till 11:30 a.m Venue: Dukeries Recreation Centre, New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, under the instruction of Sensei Trevor Chapman (4th Dan). Contact Mr. P. Whitfield on 01623 658577 (Dojo Secretary) for more details.
British Kendo Association webpage can be found here http://www.bka.dircon.co.uk
Thanks to Rob Wix  for the information. You can e-mail him as an alternate form of information
at Rob Wix <redmist@robwix.freeserve.co.uk>

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Ki & Ki Aikido

Nottingham Ki Club is affiliated to The Ki Federation of Great Britain. The Federation is a non-profit making organization whose aims are to cultivate and develop co-ordination of mind and body using the principles of Ki and to teach Ki Aikido to its members. The President and Technical Director of the Federation is Sensei K. Williams
The teaching method has been specially developed by Sensei Williams. This allows students to relate with greater ease what is being taught on the mat or in the Dojo to the outside world and into the students DAILY LIFE.
costs are £5 Adult, Student/unemployed £4. Training takes place on Thursdays 8-10pm and Sundays 11am-1pm at Beeston Youth & Community Centre, West End,  Beeston, Nottingham. Typical class size is 20 students.
More information can be found at their website: http://fp.kifedgb.f9.co.uk
Many thanks to Mr. S. Duffin for the information submission

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The Zanshin JKA Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Kobudo

The Zanshin: Is one Nottingham's oldest martial arts school's. First established in 1976. The Dojo has a strong reputation of teaching a high standard of Japanese and Okinawan Martial Arts. Sensei Simon Oliver (4th Dan JKA) is a Internationally recognised instructor and is teaching well known for his practical effectiveness.
The Dojo teaches traditional karate and Kobudo (Weapons) as well as strong reputation of producing strong competition fighters. The Zanshin is the home for the current British Ladies Kumite Champion, Anna Parkin. The Zanshin also hosts a monthly master class session with a different  Worlds class martial artist.  All are welcome to attend these sessions!
Affiliations are to the KUGB, JKA and the WSKA.
Cost are £3:00 per hour, but no training times are given as it is a full time dojo with 480 members.
The dojo is located at The Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Sneinton Boulevard, Sneinton, Nottingham. tel:0115 9503403
Thanks to Kenai Ito for the information.

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Thai boxing

'The gym with no name'.Taught by Steve Papp, this is one of the few Thai boxing classes in Nottingham.Costs are £3.50 per session or £20 per month times (Private tution available). Training times mon-thur 7 til 8, class size of 6-10 students. Gym currently has 8 national champions. Unit S12a, Roden Hous,e Roden Street, Snienton, Nottingham 2nd floor in Roden House nr. Victoria Lesuire Centre, (07773) 155998.

Thanks to Andy Crichton for the information

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Kung Jutsu

We teach a mixture of traditional Kung Fu , Ch'uan Fa Tang Gar and Ju Jitsu. This has been amalgamated into the new system Kung Jutsu. To suppliment/augment these martial arts we also have some traditional and not so traditional weapons systems. The class is taught by Shihan/Master Phill Barnes Master grade Tang Gar, 7th Dan Ju Jitsu style on Monday/Wednesday 19.15-20.30 pm. Class size is approx 30 and cost £2. The dojo is located at The Cocked Hat Public House ( Well away from the bars in an upstairs room )Broxtowe, Nottingham, England.

Thanks to Phill Barnes for the information.

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Federation of Shotokan Karate, Ippon Productions

An organiser of nationwide events and seminars. For more information they have a website http://www.aidan-trimble.co.uk/

You can also email inquiries@aidan-trimble.co.uk. Ippon Productions P.O. Box 212, Nottingham England. NG3 5FA

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Wing Chun Kung FuFederation

Official Wing Chun Society of the University of Nottingham. Instruction by Sifu David Blackley ( 20 yrs experience and Sifu David Okai ( Life member of Yip Man Martial Arts Association). Affiliated to both the University of Nottm AU, NAKMAS and Bushindokai. Cost per session is £1.50. Classes normally include 20-30 students. They train Mon and Thurs, 7.30-9.30 pm in the East Concourse Lounge, Portland Building, Uni of Nottm. They also have a website at http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/wingchun/university.html

Thanks to David Blackley for the information.

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Shodokan Aikido

Information submitted by Richard Tilcock.

Relaxed friendly club emphasis on fun. Two hour sessions, main areas kata, freestyle competition fighting (with knives) and weapons classes. I run the main classes in addition my Senior coach - Scott Albright (5th Dan, previous world champion) runs sheffield club and does courses grading at sheffield and notts. Instruction is carried out by Sensei Richard Tilcock and Scott Allbright.
Affliated to the BAA (British Aikido Association), training Tuesday 7-9pm Friday 6-8pm in the University of Nottingham sports hall. Costs are £1.50 for a 2 hour session. More details are available at http://banks.su.nottingham.ac.uk/~aikido/main.html

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Wing Chun/Kung Fu/Yang Style T'ai Chi Ju Jitsu, Escrima, Kickboxing

A Fitness Studio with martial arts specialism. Fully equipped to teach all the arts that it hosts. All instructors have over a decade of experience in their arts. Many trained in the countries that originated the arts.

Beeston Wing Chun Kung Fu classes are held by Larry Tuck on Sundays 7.00-8.30pm and Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm (Private Lessons by Appointment) at a cost of £3. International Tai Chi & Shaolin Wu Shu Association affliated.
Shin Ki Ju-Jitsu Academy is taught by Senseis Jon Berry (3rd Dan) and Alistair Wright (1st Dan)
Kick Boxing is taught by Pep Padovano - private lessons only
Location Joint Effort Fitness Studio, 91 Humber Road, Beeston, Nottingham.Tel: 0115 9430956
Please contact Joint Fitness Stuidos by phone for more information on class times and details.
Thanks to Larry Tuck for the information

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Kickboxing

Nottingham School of Blackbelts. The instructor, Owen King, has a highly successful competitive career.
Nottingham School of Blackbelts is now solely run by Owen King with the assistance of Peter Cope and Mieke Hink.
The club is affiliated to GBMAA.

Training is now conducted on a club membership basis. The students membership start-up payment includes provision of complete uniform, belt, insurance, affiliation to GBMAA and 1 months training. After the initial month, payments are to be made on monthly basis by standing order. Non members are welcome to train for 2 weeks for a special price of £3.00 per session, after which time they must decide whether or not they would like to join the club.
Training hours are as follows:
Monday: 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm - Beginners 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Fresh Health & Fitness, Hockley.
Tuesday: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm - All grades Cotgrave Leisure Centre
Wednesday: 8.00 pm - 9.20 pm - All grades Fresh Health & Fitness, Hockley.
Saturday: 1.15 pm - 2.15 pm - Beginners. 2.15 pm - 3.15 pm - Intermediate/Advanced. 3.15 pm - 4.15 pm - Squad Training
* Fresh Health & Fitness, Hockley.
* Squad Training will be charged at £2.00. This will go towards the cost of travelling/mini-bus hire.
Owen King also takes classes at two further venues at which everyone is welcome to attend. Fitness First, Nottingham on Thursday from 8.15 pm to 9.30 pm The class is free to members of Fitness First or £3.50 to non members. David Lloyd, Aspley on Saturdays from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. This class is also priced at £3.50 and is open to non members.

Thanks to Andy Swin for the info and the recent update.

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Taekwondo

This is a great way to build your confidence , make friends and keep fit tae kwon-do is a korean martial art where they use plenty of kicks , punches , blocks and work on alot of stamina training. it is on every monday at 8:00pm for adults and 7:00pm for juniors and beginners. Instruction is under Adam Burton (4th Dan) at Willow Farm Primary School, Gedling ,Nottingham.

Thanks to Richard Walsh for the information

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Goyararu Karate club

The Arnold Goyararu Karate club was started in 1983 by Ustad Geoff Harris, 6th degree black belt with 2 classes a week. Due to demand an additional class for children was opened under the watchful eye of Ustan Diane Harris. All classes have at least 3 black belts in attendance and with the teachings all in English classes are designed to bring out the best in the student, where the competition is with ones self, where the skills learnt are designed to assist and improve every day life, and where you can make new friends. Whether you are 6 or 60 years old we are able to cater for all ages in a safe and caring environment. GOYARARU (The thinking persons karate). Affiliated to Goya-ra-ru organisation (F.E.K.O -- A.I.G.M.A)
Classes are held Fri -6.45 -7.30 /7.15-9.00 under Ustad Geoff Harris located at the O.A.P Center,Nottingham Road (Corner of Charles St) Arnold, Nottingham and Monday 7.30-9.00pm untited reformed church hall, Calverton road, Arnold and in Bulwell Thursday 7.00-8.30pm Red Lion community centre, Coventry road. Male and Female black belt tuition
Costs are child £1 /adult £2.50. Class sizes vary from 40+ in the childrens class and 15+ in the adults.

Contact Goyararu@black-belt.co.uk for more information. Thanks to Brian Bennett for the information

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Kung-Fu Taijiquan

Established over 20 years and training individuals who are interested in their art. It is a very small class, but very friendly and gives good tuition to individuals. Their sifu, Rob Sankey has studied kung-fu for over 27 years. Julian Cotton is also a instructor with over 12 years experience.
Located at Kirkby-in-Ashfield.Bentinck Minors Welfare.(upstairs) located near junction 28 of the M1. Classes consist of about 15 students on Wednesdays 7-9.30pm. Costs are 60pence.

Thanks to Julian Cotton for this information

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Ju - Jitsu (Gedling)

The club is split over 3 days at the same venue. Training in a warm well equipped environment, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Lessons are split with juniors on first for 1 hour 15 mins, then seniors for 1.5 hours Gradings are in house and costs kept down, with concessions for full time students and single and less well off students. This is a non-profit making club and the monies genereated go to equipment, school donations and awards.etc
Training times are Tuesday and Thursday 6.15- 7.30 (juniors) and 7.30-9pm (adults); Saturday 9.15-10.30 (juniors) and 10.30-12 noon (adults).
Affiliated to the IBF UK. Costs are £2.50 and £3.50. Class sizes are 60 and 25 for juniors and seniors respectively.
Located at Willow Farm Primary School, Gedling, Nottingham
Please refer to their website for more information www.midland-jujitsu-association.co.uk
Thanks to Sensei Bob Thacker for this information

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Kempo Karate/balintawak

A small club, 2 years old with already 16 members training in Kempo karate. The club is taught Proffessor Martin Rogers (8th dan) and Sensei Mick Mackay (1st dan) also personal student of master balintawak escrima instructor rich cotterill. Costs are jnrs(>14 y'o)-£2.50 ,snrs(<14 y'o)-£3.50 and they train on Tuesdays jnrs 6-7, snrs 7-8.30, and Thursdays 7-8.30 (snrs only) at Christ the King school, Darlton drive, Arnold, Nott'm.
Professor rogers is chief association instructor and sensei mick mackay is club snr instructor and founder of ki-ju kempo martial art club.kempo karate,kata,kata bunkai,kyusho-tuite and balintawak escrima are taught
tel-0115 9161437 for more details
Thanks to Mick Mackay for the information

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Kung Fu-Wing Chun

Traditional Wing Chun training comprising of three hand forms, wooden dummy and two weapon forms. We are one of two clubs, the other being located in Derby, with a new club opening soon in Nottingham city centre. Our official name is Iron Fist Kung Fu Academy. Sifu Gavin Blackburn instructing. Costs are £5 and they train Mondays, 7pm at the James Maude Sports and Social Club, Mansfield.
Thanks to Mario for the information

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Tae Kwon-do

Taekwondo club based in Chilwell and West Bridgeford. Costs are £3-50 to £4-50 (Jun/Senior) and they train Sunday 10 to 11-30 Junior, Wed 8 to 9-30 Junior/Senior, Fri 7 to 9 Junior/Senior under Mr Bill Straw (3rd Dan).
Sundays: Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre Bypass Road Chilwell Nottingham. Tel: 0115 9221210
Wednesday / Friday: Rushcliffe Leisure Centre Boundary Road West Bridgeford Nottingham. Tel: 0115 9234921
They have their own informative website at http://www.sntaekwondo.freeserve.co.uk
Thanks to Andy Barker for the information

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Kickboxing in Derby

Oakwood Freestyle Martial Arts, training at Oakwood Leisure Centre and Oakwood Community Centre. Relatively new club with increasing membership catering for all. Many activites outside club timetable. The club instructor is Darryl Bagley. Costs are 1.50 or £3 max for 2 or more from same family. They train on Sunday 4pm-5-15pm, Tuesday 7-30pm-8-30pm in Oakwood, Derby
For more information use their website www.ofma.co.uk
Thanks to Gary Knight for the information

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Combative Kickboxing

Combative Kickboxing incorperates techniques and training methods from various martial arts covering all the ranges of combat. They affiliated to the Defence Unlimited Martial Arts Group. Costs are £3 training on Sunday mornings 11.115-12.45 and Wednesday nights 7.15-8.45 at the New Wave Fitness Centre, regents street, Long Eaton, Nottingham.
Thanks to Billy Schoolar for the information.

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Wado Ryu Karate

The Nottingham Branch of the Jon Jepson Black Belt Academy, now running 3 classes per week at the David Lloyd Sports Complex, in Aspley, Nottingham (the class is held in the Dance Studio, in the Gym) We have classes for all ages and abilities,teaching everything from conflict avoidance to modern self defence, so it's never been easier to get into the exciting world of Martial Arts

Costs are a Free Trial and an Options Package thereafter. Times are Wednesday, 7pm Sunday ,12pm Friday, 7pm with a class size of about 35 under tuition of Sensei Liam Blaney

for further details visit our website www.jjbba.co.uk or phone Senior Instructor Liam Blaney for more details on 07881 904869
We look forward to seeing you in class soon

Thanks to sender Ben Goldie for the information

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Hapkido

Hapkido includes kicking, striking, joint locking, throwing, pressure points, internal development & meditation and traditional Korean weapons techniques. Although sparring and grappling are practiced in class, Hapkido is non-competative. Training trips abroad are regularly organized. The club is affiliated to the European Hapkido Alliance and is taught by Grandmaster Sung Soo Lee with about 16 students each session. Costs are £3.50 Adults/£2.75 Children and training takes place on Thursdays 7.30 - 9.00pm at the Rainworth Recreation Centre, Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Notts.
Thanks to Sam Plumb for the information

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Aiki-Jutsu

The Way of Aiki-Jutsu uses various locks, holds, throws and other combat techniques. Tuition is free, the fee is to cover room costs. The class has about 15-20 students and is taught by Dr. Dean Amphlett (5thDan). They are affiliated to the European Karate Association.
Training takes place on Tuesday 7pm-9pm, Sunday 10am-12am at the The Vale Community Centre, Wollaton Vale, Nottingham
Costs are £3.00 per session
For further information please contact Dean Amphlett: 07974145330

thanks to Aydin Ucbasaran for the club submission

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Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a self defense and competitive art which uses the both hands and feet concentrating on techniques of punching and kicking. It is up to the indiviual if they want to spar but you must wear protective gear such as head guards there are opportunities to undertake gradings so you pass to different levels and trips to competitions are organised for those who wish to watch and compete. Instruction under Gareth, Joel.
Cost are £5 (£3 if second lesson in the week) at Hoofers (Mon 7pm), River Leen School , Bulwell (Tues 7pm), Harvey Haddon Bilborough (Fri 6pm). They are a member of the PKA. Class sizes are about 20 in number and growing

Thanks to Nicola Anderton for the information

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X-Kickboxing

This kickboxing club located a the Albion Leisure Centre Ilkeston (upstairs) trains on Tuesdays 7-9pm under Paul Hudson. They are a member of the A.M.A. Class size is about 20-35 people. kickboxing based grading but now incorporates cross training techniques from various arts location.. Costs are £3 per session.

Thanks to Darren Wild for the information

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Traditional Aikido

Traditional Aikido with comprehensive use of Bokken and Jo. Beginners welcome!
Sensei Colin Simpson teaches the classes on Thursdays 8pm - 10pm at the Bingham Leisure centre, Nottingham
Costs are £5 and they are affiliated to the Institute of Aikido.

Thanks to Colin Simpson for supplying information about his class.

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Goyararu

New beginners class at Mansfield. Training is both relaxed and enjoyable all you need is loose fitting clothing (tracksuit etc). Through a series of increasingly challenging but achievable targets, Goyararu training will enable you to overcome your inhibitions and develop a high degree of self control. You will learn self defence, become fitter, more self confident and more flexable both phsyically and mentally, qualities which will be benefical in all aspects of your life. Everyone can benifit from Goyararu training, it is suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities.
Classes take place under Ustad G.Harris on Wednesdays 7pm at the River Maun Leisure Centre, Barringer Road, Mansfield, Notts. Costs are £2.50 (adults) £1.00 (childeren). Affiliation is to the F.E.KO A.I.G.M.A.

Thanks to Brian Bennett

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Freestyle Karate & Kickboxing

We teach freestyle karate. semi contact kickboxing, self defence and boxercise. We hold a summer camp each year.participate in tournaments locally and attend nationsal championships.Wwe hold seminars and workshops in tile breaking, slab breaking and weapon training. We have been established since 1996 and are located at the Springwood Leisure Centre, Oakwood in Derby and St Philips Hall, Chaddesden in Derby.
Classes take place on Sun 2.00pm, Mon 7.00pm and Thurs 7.00pm, under tuition of Edward Buckley.
Cost are £3. Affiliation is to the Amateur Martial Association

Thanks to Edward Buckley for submitting his club's details.

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Ashfield Aikido Club

Develops co-ordination, flexibility and good posture. Builds confidence and self defence capability. Works to harmonise body, mind and spirit. Uses natural movements so there are few injuries. Does not rely on strength or size but skill. Works on many levels so there is a level for everyone. Training includes attacks and defences used in other arts. Training includes knife, bokken, sword, jo, bo etc. Adult Sessions:- Thursdays and Fridays 19:30 to 21:30 at St. Wilfred's Parish Hall,Church St. Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts. Instructor Wendy Walker (3rd Dan) 01623 755891 If you would like to contact me about Aikido please send your E-mail to Dave@barsby.force9.co.uk.

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Kung Fu
(Wing Chun, Preying Mantis, Crane, Chang Chuan, Choi Li Fou,
18 weapons systems, Tai Chi, Chinese Kickboxing)

The Nottingham branch of Wutan International was established in 1992. The main contact telephone number is: 0115 985 8761. The Schools HQ are in Southampton, established in 1981, and under Master They Soon Tuan. The lineage of the Wutan school can be traced back to 1702 in China. There are 8 instrucotrs in Nottingham. We all have regular training under Master They and he in turn trains under Master Wu. We are a traditional chinese martial arts school with classes held around the town centre. Classes are friendly and relaxed with an emphasis on personal development. Students who want to compete are encouraged to do so in internal school competitions and National competitions. All kung fu and kickboxing classes incorporate some sparring (light and semi-contact) for them to develop skills, techniques and confidence for competitions and everyday life. All the members of the British WuShu Team now train under Wutan. Regular seminars are held with Master They and other visitng international martial artists. A full complement of 18 weapons systems are taught in the school and include stick, bokken, tai chi sword and broadsword, bo, butterfly knives, kung fu sword and southern pole. NOTE! New students can join kung fu or kickboxing beginners classes at any time. People wishing to learn tai chi must join a beginners class which start usually every three months. There is an initial £15 membership fee which covers insurance for training for one year. This fee must be paid within the first 4-6 weeks of joining. The School does have an active social side which students can partake of if they wish! Classes are located around around Nottingham City Centre: Hoofers Gym, Lower Parliament St. International Community Centre YMCA

Intruction takes place under a number of instructors: Emily Dawes, Dave Young, Sean Long.
Costs: Kung Fu is £3.50 a session or £12 a month, Tai Chi is £20 a month or £70 for 5 months training, Kickboxing is £2.50 a session.
Training times: Mondays beginners Tai Chi 7-8.30pm and 8.30-10pm at YMCA. Also intermediate Kung Fu at the YWCA from 7-8.30pm. Tuesdays beginners Tai Chi 7-8.30 and intermediate Tai Chi from 8.15-10 at the YMCA. Also Chinese kickboxing 6.30-7.30pm and beginners Kung Fu 7.30-9.00pm at Hoofers Gym, Lower Parliment St. Wednesdays is advanced Kung Fu 7-8.30pm and advanced tai chi 8.00-10.00pm both at YWCA. Thursdays Womens Kung Fu 7-8.30pm and beginners tai chi 8.30-9.45 at the ICC on Mansfield Rd.

Beginners tai chi classes normally start with 20-25 people, average sized class is 15-20. Beginners Kung Fu has around 20-25 people max.. Womens Kung Fu has about 10-15 women (with female instructor and assistant). Kickboxing attracts around 20-25 people. As students progress to intermediate classes, the numbers drop to around 10-15 per class. The school in Nottingham has a total of approx. 150 students training at the moment. Affiliation is to the BCCMA

Thanks to Emily Dawes for the huge amount of information :-)

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Combined Kickboxing & Taekwondo System

Vic Marke's SOC Black Belt Academy is probably one of the busiest martial art schools in Nottingham, which includes a fully matted & equpped state of the art martial art facility open 7 days a week 50 weeks a year. the school is renowned for it's leadership awards as well as it's tournament history which includes individual World, International, European & British Champions. the academy has now opened a second area academy to help with the ever growing popularity of the school and it's Master Instructor. the second area academy is based in Gedling and Surrounding area.
Affiliation is to the EFC, NAPMA, M.A.B and ITA.Costs are based upon a monthly membership fee.
SCHOOL OF CHAMPIONS BLACK BELT ACADEMY UNIT C10,
HARTLEY HOUSE, HAYDN RD, SHERWOOD, NOTTINGHAM
For details call the area director on Nottm (0115) 9245278

Thanks to Juliet Marke for the information

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Aikido

The style of Aikido practised by the Institute of Aikido comprises traditional aikido combined with comprehensive use of the Bokken and Jo. All Dan grade instructors from "The Hut" dojo, birthplace of Aikido in the UK. The class is taught by Sensei Haydn Foster and cost £5. Training takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 8-10pm at Bingham leisure centre

Thanks to Colin Simpson for the club information

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