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“Korean Karate for all of the Family”
Just 20 minutes from Blackburn. Embrace the world of Korean Karate at our state-of-the-art, fully equipped, full-time centre. Discover the transformative journey to Fitness, Self-defence, and Personal Growth.
Opened in 2007 our centre has helped over 2,000 students achieve their goals.
“Be a Leader. Not a Follower.”
I’m Robert Salter, and together with my wife Katie, we run Family Martial Arts Centres—a place built by families, for families. As parents ourselves, we truly understand the challenges kids face growing up, and we’re here to support them every step of the way.
At our centre, your child will have a blast learning exciting Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do, often referred to as Korean Karate. But what we teach goes far beyond kicks and punches! We’re all about helping kids build confidence, stay active and healthy, learn practical self-defence, and develop Life and Leadership Skills that will benefit them in everyday life.
Our goal is to help your child grow stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally—in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Most importantly, we focus on personal leadership skills: giving children the confidence to
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Health & Fitness
Nurture physical and mental well-being with our comprehensive martial arts programme. Burn calories, get fitter, become stronger, and find balance while relieving stress.
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Weight Loss
Burn calories, build muscle, and achieve weight loss goals through enjoyable and goal-oriented martial arts training.
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Self-Defence Skills
Learn essential self-defence techniques, including defence against weapons, and multiple attackers. Develop the courage, and confidence needed for personal safety.
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Bullying Prevention
Arm your child with confidence and self-defence skills. Our programmes instil resilience, making individuals less susceptible to bullying and empowering them to stand up against it.
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Super Confidence
Gain Confidence, Self-belief and Resilience through martial arts training and the ability to defend yourself.
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Help with ADHD
Discover the beneficial effects of martial arts on focus, concentration, time management and overall mental wellness.
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Help with Autism
Discover the beneficial effects of martial arts on mental health, emotional control, focus, and overall wellness.
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Beginners Programme
We understand that the prospect of starting any martial arts training for the first time may be daunting to many people.
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Family Programme
Join our family-friendly classes! Experience the benefits of martial arts together with our Positive Start class, suitable for adults and children.
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Children's Programme
Nurture confidence, discipline, and focus in your child with our Positive Start programme. Safe, fun, and taught by experienced instructors.
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Tiger Tots Programme
Our Tiger Tots programme is specifically designed for our very youngest members who are just three and four years old.
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Adult Programme
Whether you seek improved confidence, mental toughness, or health and fitness, our Positive Start class is your friendly introduction to martial arts.
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Blackbelt Leadership
Our Blackbelt Leadership programme is a course designed to take the beginner student through the coloured belt ranks all the way to Blackbelt.
Find Out MoreTang Soo Do is a rich Korean Karate discipline that encompasses various aspects, including Basics, Forms, and Sparring. At Family Martial Arts Centres, our professional Karate training will guide you through these key components.
Mastering technique is essential in Karate. We will teach you the foundational strikes, blocks, kicks, stances, and movements that are central to this martial art. Understanding these basics helps you generate power through body movements and builds your confidence.
Forms, or Kata, focus on movement patterns that are crucial for the artistic expression of Karate. Practicing these patterns not only enhances strength, balance, agility, and coordination but also reinforces self-defence principles.
Sparring is the culmination of your Karate training. It involves practicing techniques with a partner in a slow and controlled environment. Initially, you’ll work with predetermined techniques, but as your skills develop, you’ll progress to safe, non-contact free sparring.
At Family Martial Arts Centres, we offer tailored sessions suitable for all abilities and ages. Whether you have a child starting Karate, you’re an adult beginner, or you wish to train as a family, our Positive Start Programme for Beginners is the perfect starting point. For Karate training near Blackburn, look no further!
Karate training delivers results in various areas, from physical fitness and health to mental well-being and confidence. In just a few sessions, many people notice improvements in:
If your goal is to achieve a Blackbelt ranking, we are here to support you every step of the way. However, the primary objective of Karate is to perfect the art form and strive for personal improvement, leading to self-perfection. This is why Karate is seen not just as a martial art, but as a way of life.
Join us at Family Martial Arts Centres and embark on your Karate journey today!
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