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| What to do if you want to come to class |
There is no need to book classes, just come along to the
one that suits your schedule that week. Classes are £8 when you start, for just over one-hours' session. Once
you register, classes are £6 per session. We combine a fitness warm up, conditioning and stretching, then on to
martial arts techniques, and bring in self-defence too. |
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| Fitness level |
Don't worry about your fitness level, everyone starts at
their own pace, and builds up according to their individual abilities. |
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| What to wear |
Wear track suit bottoms, t-shirt and trainers, and bring
some water with you too. |
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| Suitable for all |
Classes are suitable for all levels, as we split the
grades with separate instructors, and we have new comers starting all the time, so you will always fit in and have
an enjoyable session. With more than one instructor per class it means we
generally have spaces for newcomers and more advanced students. However, you are always welcome to come down
and view a class, with the instructors' permission of course. |
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| Membership |
If you are interested in membership, the best thing to do
is to come down and try a class. If you like it, ask the instructor for membership details.
We do have an annual membership scheme, and once you have registered, the classes are £6 per session thereafter. The best thing to do, is to try out a class, and ask the
instructor about membership. |
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| Women's only classes |
The women-only class is on Tuesdays at 7pm, at the ATC
Hall, 192 Merton Rd, Wimbledon, SW19. This is next to the Tesco Metro petrol station, just behind the bus stop, and
a few minutes away from South Wimbledon station. This is a regular class, and combines an aerobic warm up,
kickboxing techniques, and a particular emphasis on self-defence techniques. Black belt instructor Sophie and
Ed run this class and newcomers are welcome. |
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| Age |
Our starting age is from around 5 years, and we have
students as mature as 65! However, we do take children from 41/2 onwards, depending on their physical abilities
and focus. The best thing to do, is to come to a children's class and he/she can try it out. However,
please be advised that we only allow membership for under five's at the discretion of the instructor. |
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| Grading |
All classes are structured to teach syllabus, and
instructors are qualified to prepare students with a view to grading yellow through to black belt. However, grading
and sparring are optional. |
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| Equipment |
Once you have joined, all uniform and equipment is
available from your instructor. |
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| Sparring |
Once you have joined sparring is an option at classes. Sparring is with light contact, full protective equipment
and under full supervision. |
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| Personal training |
Personal training is with our chief instructor, Mr Tony
Lloyd. Tony has over 35 years of experience in the business of fitness and martial arts, and is a 7th degree black belt,
and a leader and innovator in the martial arts field. His unique skills combine fitness, martial arts and life
coaching - and he is not just about sorting about clients' bodies it is about sorting out their mind as well.
Martial arts is about testing and training the mind and
soul as well as the body. Tony has also been a celebrity trainer for many years for
clients' as diverse as - government officials, armed forces, police, royalty to the more glamorous world of
modelling, tennis and tv presenters.
Personal training sessions start from around £50 per one hour session, and usually clients book for around three
months at a time. We tailor-make the programmes to your individual needs - fitness, self-defence, martial arts,
stress-relief etc. First Mr Lloyd would interview you to understand your needs, then he would develop a programme
to fit. If you would like to know more about this, please call Tony Lloyd on 07774 887 885. |
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| Children's classes |
The children's classes are great for building confidence,
fitness and self-esteem, and we cover things like "stranger-danger", first aid, respectful
behavior - and emergency procedures - all good skills in today's competitive world. |
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| We look forward to seeing you in class, but if you any
further enquiries, please contact:
Tony Lloyd, chief instructor on 07774 887 885 |
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