Our Toshu Jutsu classes will not only teach you effective self defence and keep you fit, for more advanced students they will also help you understand the nature and history of real Karate and the wealth of applications within its kata.

Our Tai Chi classes will help to keep you fit. You can improve your posture, circulation, cardio and many other benefits while at the same time studying a martial art.

Here are some of the other benefits of our school:

1) Quality not quantity. Our classes are small but dedicated

2) Martial arts not babysitting. We only teach technique we don't run a creche. Please note: while adults are taught a full system of Hakuda Kempo Toshu Jutsu, children (aged 11+) are taught a more cadet-friendly form of Shotokan Karatedo including Judo moves with some light kickboxing and moderate self defence.

3) Well qualified instructors. Our chief instructors grades were endorsed by Japanese masters

4) Healthy body, healthy mind. You may work up a sweat but we're not here to injure your knees, break your nose or give you tennis elbow or arthritis. We respect you as students.

5) Respect for Tradition. You won't just learn the techniques, you'll find out their history, secrets, applications and hidden moves

6) Research and knowledge. We are always adding to our academic know-how and sharing our research

7) Cross-training. Whether it's Judo, Iaido, Taekwondo or Wing Chun, on our Budo Workshops you'll broaden your horizons.

8) Friendly. When students join us, they become friends. When you attend our Budo Workshops you'll meet new like-minded friends from all over the country

9) Not a belt factory. We may not take ourselves too seriously but we take what we do extremely seriously. Expect to earn your grades the old fashioned way. Nobody gets fast-tracked.

10) Professional. We are members of a great association and governing body and have access to professional photographers, writers and designers. It's important for a club to "look the part"