Women generally learn physical activities differently to men. They haven't usually grown up learning to shout, or kick, or punch, as men do when THEY are growing up. As a consequence, when starting out in karate, they often feel uncomfortable starting up in the same classes as men, because they don't have the same strength or aggression that men do, and can feel somewhat at a disadvantage when it comes to sparring and strength based exercises.

At Kuro Obi Martial Arts, we offer separate beginner classes for those women who fit into this group, where they can train until such a time that they feel comfortable joining a mixed group of students - usually just before or after their first grading. This does not mean that they cannot ALSO join in with the mixed group earlier, even from the start, but they might just want get used to the idea of karate in a less self-conscious way.

• Women's beginners : Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30pm
• All adult beginners :
     Mondays and Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
     (you may choose to do only 1 hour initially)
• Regular adult classes : Tue/Fri 7:00m - 9:00pm

If you want to come to the regular adult classes as a beginner, it's recommended that for the first few weeks, until you get comfortable with the techniques and fitness levels, you only come for the first hour.

Contact Sensei Shah to make a booking to start classes.