“My son started classes six months ago and is now enrolled on the blackbelt leadership programme, he absolutely loves it. Classes are varied and challenging each week and the instructors are very welcoming knowledgeable and very friendly. There is a lot of emphasis on developing positive life skills and I’m so pleased with his growth, concentration and personal development. I can’t recommend Family Martial Arts Centre enough!”

Amanda Watson – September 2025

“More than a martial arts centre, I cannot recommend this place enough. We brought our son having tried out other places/forms and this had such a lovely welcoming from the outset, Master Salter was very thorough in chatting through the syllabus and what we can expect and took great interest in what our son hoped to achieve. Fast forward to where we are now and not only does my son enjoy TSD it has given him great confidence and we have noticed a massive change in him as a person. The classes are so well structured and explanations are so thorough. This place doesn’t just add a skill, it genuinely changes lives for the positive. Try for yourself and find out.”

Zoe Hawes – September 2025

“We have been going to Master Salters dojang for over two years now, and it is by far the best martial arts we have had the pleasure to be part of, we go as a family, two adults, and two children.

Everyone is so kind and helpful, both Mrs. Wells and Master Salter are excellent with us all including the kids, if we struggle they come over and assist us, the teachings are easy to understand, and we find them very patient, knowledgeable, experienced, and well mannered.

The other training martial artists will also assist and help if they notice lower-ranking martial artists struggling which we think is great, it’s like a community, and the other trainers are great with the kids too.

We have found that it has increased all of our confidence levels, it’s a great source of exercise. It is a very happy place to be and we look forward to our training sessions every week.

Leyland’s Tang Soo Do Family Martial Arts Centre is highly recommended.

Thank you so much, from the James Family.”

Andrew James – August 2024

“I have been attending classes for the last 6 months with my teenage son, and it’s been great to bond with him and we both enjoy and look forward to each session. Robert and the team are very friendly and supportive, as are the other members. It’s a great way to stay fit both physically and mentally, whilst learning new skills and building confidence. I’d highly recommend, whatever the age of you and your family!”

Liam Reynolds – January 2024

“My wife and I joined FMAC a year ago and we have enjoyed every minute of our membership. We looked around for an interest we could do together and a martial art seemed a good option which would keep us fit and engaged.

The location is great with plenty of parking and is easy to find. Based on a light industrial estate the dojang is a light airy space with changing faciliities and seating in addition to the large matted area where we do our lessons and training. Something that appealed to us was the flexible lesson times with us having 5 different days a week that we could attend. With work and family commitments that flexibility is fantastic.

Three things have really stood out for us though. Firstly, Tang Soo Do itself. I expected to learn discipline, but there is a lot more. On the positive start and leadership programmes a large part of what you learn relates to life skills. I only came to this self development stuff quite late in my career and wish I had learned it sooner. Being open to learning is a massive part of TSD.

Secondly, the teaching staff. Master Salter is a fantastic Sa Bom Nim, he is friendly, patient, constantly supportive and encouraging and teaches without you know you are learning. You feel the welcome at FMAC.

The third thing is the other members. It is always intimidating to start a new interest, particularly in classes with people a lot more experienced than you. This is managed in part through the beginners positive start programme which takes you through the first few graduations before you start the leadership programme where you join the red and black belts. I have to say though that all the members from white belt through to black are so friendly, willing to help and follow the example set by Master Salter.

Classes are mixed age and ability but i have never been left feeling out of it, there is always someone to smile, offer advice and help.

Throw in that you can do instructor training as well (not limited to black belts) and that you learn about South Korean language (well a little anyway!), culture and the history of Tang Soo Do, you get a really well rounded session.

There are regular graduations so you always get a marker that you are progressing, although if you just pause and look back, even a few weeks, you will be surprised at how you have improved. Master Salter is really flexible with you to do a make up graduation session if you are not available for any reason.

At the end of the sessions I always feel better, physically and mentally. Come and try it out, I don’t think you will be disappointed.”

Chris Moister – May 2024

“I’ve always wanted to partake in a form of Martial Arts from a young age, but never had the confidence. So now, as an adult I decided to participate and considering my anxiety and lack of confidence, Family Martial Arts Centres welcomed me with immediate effect, ensuring I always felt at ease and providing me with the support and belief in my decision to join the Blackbelt Leadership Programme, setting the goal for Blackbelt! I would 100% recommend this centre, which is suitable for all ages. I am very much looking forward to achieving all my belts!”

Jamey Molyneux – June 2024

“Brilliant Martial Arts training centre for the whole family!”

Robert Wildig & family – February 2024

“Both of my sons started at the FMAC earlier this year. They both love the classes and learning about key life skills. My youngest son is only 5 so we thought he would struggle but all the classes are mixed ages and everyone is so welcoming and helpful. In such a short space of time they have both grown in confidence and with the expertise and knowledge of Master Salter they are learning the skills they need to keep progressing.”

Emma Murray – December 2023

“Never too old to join. I am 67 next birthday and I enjoy every minute of my classes.”

Graham Foster – November 2023

“Fantastic place to learn a martial art! Excellent instructor with bags of knowledge, not just in the art but in life skills too. The art being taught is better than any other I have tried and is great for fitness and mental health, not to mention fantastic for children. We can all learn so much more than just a martial art at the centre.”

Chris Harwood – November 2023

“Excellent Centre, after searching for some time for the right environment for my grandson Theo aged 5 to learn life skills, be more confident and focused, and learn self defence, the Family Martial Arts Centre in Leyland was recommended to me.

I researched and checked all the amazing reviews. I can say hand on heart that Theo loves learning the skills and thoroughly enjoys the sessions with Master Salter whom he feels gives him so much confidence and encouragement; he enjoys working with the other instructors, he likes the consistency as well as the kindness, support and care provided by everyone at the Centre.

What I have observed particularly at all of the sessions is the respect displayed by all students of whatever age and level towards each other, the Instructors and the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. Theo is now on his Green Belt and is very much looking forward to working his way through to Black Belt.

Can’t recommend enough!”

Denise Thompson  – October 2023