Why choose us?

“Our son has attended the lessons run by Kick Start Karate and has not only progressed well through the gradings but also increased in confidence all round. It is also very good physical exercise and helps with self-defence. We would recommend this for all children.”

Parent of Matthew, Age 7

Karate helps to build fitness and flexibility whilst keeping children active in a fun and enjoyable way.

The skills of karate are taught in fresh and exciting ways that engage students of all ages and abilities. Lessons are carefully structured to ensure the needs of each individual child are met and the grading criteria are accessible. Children enjoy the lessons and know that they are learning whilst having fun.

“All three of my children love their Wednesday karate sessions with Sensei Amy and Ben. The lessons are a great mix of practising the skills and katas they need to pass their gradings, fun games, keeping them fit and active and even a bit of self-defence on occasion. Amy and Ben manage all this in a supportive way that allows every child to take part and learn at their own speed.”

Claire; Parent of Ben 11, Charlie 8 and Josh 5.

All our students have chances to gain self-defence skills and learn the basic skills in weapon training. For our higher grades, student learn the art of freestyle sparring and takedowns in order to support their training further and expand their self-defence knowledge.

Students at Kick Start are able to achieve everything they set out to do whilst following the values taught of confidence, determination and self-discipline, all whilst making new friends too!