Please mention you found them in Families when you call! Ernest Bevin Phoenix Judo Club Beechcroft Road, Tooting SW17 7DF Wandsworth’s leading judo club makes use of a state-of the art dojo. All levels welcome, especially beginners. Mondays, from £5. Contact Darren Hawney on 07837 811439 dazzajudo@hotmail.com, Eric Bonti 07900 087935 ebonti@ernestbevin.wandsworth.sch.uk www.ernestbevin.org.uk/community/sportscentre Yawara Martial Arts Club Wandsworth Wandle Recreation Centre Mapleton Road, Wandsworth SW18 4DN Judo classes building self-confidence, balance, coordination, discipline and courtesy, while learning basic self-defence skills. Tuesdays and Fridays for kids of all levels. Call Sensei Dave Clarke on 07956 291064, info@yawaramartialarts.com www.yawaramartialarts.com
KARATE The Budokwai 4 Gilston Road, SW10 9SL Junior Karate classes taught at the Budokwai are specifically aimed at children aged 6-12 years. Those aged 12+ are encouraged to attend the Senior Beginner class which welcomes children of 12+ and those younger if they are of a higher grade. Beginners are invited to join anytime. 020 7370 1000, www.budokwai.co.uk Yawara Martial Arts Club Wandsworth Wandle Recreation Centre Mapleton Road, Wandsworth SW18 4DN Karate gives fitness and flexibility as well as confidence. Beginners lessons are non-contact and fun for all. Sessions Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for children at all levels. Call Sensei Dave Clarke on 07956 291064, info@yawaramartialarts.com www.yawaramartialarts.com South London Shotokan Karate Club • "The Dojo", Ernest Bevin Sports College, Beechcroft Road, Tooting SW17 7DF • Horizons Health & Fitness Club, Liberty Street, Stockwell SW9 0ED Classes for children 7-15. Beginners welcome. Contact Sensei Martin Dobson on 07956 259 436 www.southlondonkarate.co.uk Putney Shotokan Karate Club Brandlehow School, Putney SW15 2ED The children are guided through an internationally recognised syllabus and grading system. Classes
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designed to improve your child’s confidence, coordination and overall fitness in a fun but disciplined environment. Karate Kids train every Sunday morning from 10am, 5-12 years. Contact Mike Dignam 07983574140 www.putneyskc.com Kenshukai Karate Oak Lodge School, 101 Nightingale Lane, SW12 Classes on Tuesdays for children aged 5 upwards. Contact Sensei Kevin 0796 001 0242 Aspire Centre 337 Merton Road SW18 5JU Learn classical Chinese Okinawan Self-Defence. Uechi Ryu Karate is an efficient form of selfdefence for people of all ages and can develop dynamic strength, increase flexibility, fitness and self-confidence. For children aged 7 years and above, Tuesdays and Thursdays . 020 8875 2603, info@aspirecentre.com www.aspirecentre.com Pee-Wee Karate Southfields, Kew, Clapham, Barnes and Richmond Pee-Wee Karate is the longest running karate school that specialises in teaching young children. A fun activity conducted by an experienced instructor in a safe environment, all abilities welcome. Suitable for boys and girls 3-6 years. Contact Sensei Debi Steven on 07950 337 648 or 020 8940 8958, info@peeweekarate.co.uk www.peeweekarate.co.uk Crouching Tiger Karate Kew Gardens, Chiswick, Grove Park, Shepherd's Bush, St. Margarets, Sheen and Putney Classes for 3-6 year olds (Tiger Cubs Karate) and for 6 year olds and above (Crouching Tiger Shotokan Karate). All classes are taught by Sensei Ben Pethick. As well as weekly classes, Crouching Tiger Karate has a Birthday Party service and school holiday clubs. 020 8560 5267, 07734 655 057, ben@crouchingtigerkarate.co.uk www.crouchingtigerkarate.co.uk
KICKBOXING Chi Combat System Martial Arts Mitcham, Morden, Sutton and Wimbledon Chi Combat System© helps and improves your child’s power of concentration, self control and discipline, and builds self esteem. Classes for children aged 4-11 and teenagers 11+, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays depending on venue. 020 8646 5551, martialarts@blueyonder.co.uk www.chicombatsystem.com
Holistic Fitness Martial Arts The Holistic Fitness Studio, Broadway Court, Wimbledon Broadway SW19 1RG Classes for Lil Dragons aged 4-8 and Kids Zone for children aged 9-13 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, including units on safety and life skills, developing the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. steve@holistic-fitness.net, 0208 946 5255, 07956 944 341 www.holistic-fitness.net Martial Fitness 72 Putney High Street, Putney SW15 1SE Kick-boxing for children aged 5-16. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 020 8788 2815, www.martialfitness.com Safari Kickboxing Safari MMA Centre, 347 North End Road, Fulham SW6 1NN Kids Teddy Kickboxing from age 3, girls and boys Thai Kickboxing from age 9. Classes MondaysThursdays. 020 3664 6779. www.safarikickboxing.co.uk
KUNG FU Fujian White Crane Kung Fu Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road, Balham SW12 8PP Ideal for complete beginners regardless of ability or fitness, as well as those who have previously trained in a martial art. Both soft and hard styles are taught, as well as padwork and sparring. Ages 4-12 info@fwckungfu.com, richard@fwcinstructors.com, 07983 464 470 www.fwckungfu.com
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