Astral Sports Karate Cheltenham

08/07/2026

Morning all!!

July already? Not sure how that happened but July means school holidays are just around the corner.

We have just one more lesson before the summer break.

Sunday 12th July is our last session, with 6th September being our return date.

Will be a warm one so bring a drink, we’ll go out with a bang I’m sure!!

If anyone reading this has been thinking about coming, why not come and have a try for free and you’ll get a taste and you wont be nervous when you’ve counted down the days until 6/9 to come back again!!! Message this account for details (but in brief Prestbury hall bouncers lane, 10:50 for 11am start on Sundays - when we’re not on holiday!! - payg sessions, no direct debits)

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

Just back from an excellent black belt grading and training course in Birmingham. Will cross post a couple of pics when they’re available,

Reminder for Cheltenham for tomorrow that we are closed, partly for half term, partly for recovery lol!

Have a great week and see you next Sunday 7th June,

28/03/2026

Hey everybody, this is your friendly reminder that the clocks go forward tonight!
You wouldn’t want to be an hour late for the last session before the Easter holidays 😂 (have I got that right? Clock changes confuse the heck out of me!!)

Speaking of holidays, we are
OPEN tomorrow 29th March
CLOSED Easter Sunday 5th April
CLOSED Easter holiday 12th April (they want to use the holiday to work on the hall I think)
OPEN As Normal from 19th April

26/01/2026

Quick reminder there is no training this weekend 1st Feb 2026 as there are panto performances before and after when we would be using the hall. Enjoy the weekend off!

If anyone local wants to go along and support the charity while having a funntime, please check their site

Welcome to the 8th Pantomime from the Dramatic Villagers: Aladdin 2026 A Lad in Trouble

22/10/2025

Hi everyone. We took a straw poll at this weekends session and between trips away for half term, work, and birthdays (multiple!) we’ve taken the decision to close this Sunday.

NO TRAINING SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER

Sorry if you voted or would have voted to stay open but we’ll be back 2nd November. Enjoy the weekend (but keep up your stretching and practise!!).

16/09/2025

If you saw the earlier post that is now deleted, please disregard.

After further investigation and reflection, thinking back to previous years, we have decided that unfortunately we will BE CLOSED THIS WEEK (21ST SEPT) due to complications in the local area due to the road closures for the Cheltenham half marathon,

Apologies for any confusion and inconvenience. It’s particularly annoying so soon after the summer break but we will be back to normal the following week.

02/09/2025

WE’RE BACK THIS SUNDAY!! 7th September.

After a summer break, we’re building up to our return this week.

Newcomers are always welcome, message for more information but will summarise below, you’ll find a friendly face to welcome you and a safe environment (any working with anyone else is managed and phased in).

Location: Prestbury Hall, Bouncers lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham (opposite st Mary’s school, next door to the petrol station)

Timings: 10:45 arrival for practise/play and chat, 11:00 start until 12:20-12:30 beginners, 12:45 advanced

Other stuff: drinks bottle, loose clothing and clean trainers (barefoot also possible, no just socks)

First lesson couple of lessons free as a taster, then payg.

12/07/2025

Last session of before summer hols tomorrow. It’s going to be a hot one so don’t forget your drink and a small towel is a good idea too. We’ll focus on remembering katas and blocks and won’t go too crazy.

See you there, it should be fun!!!

02/07/2025

Summer Closures for our Sunday sessions at Bouncers Lane.

Hi everyone, we remain open through the hot weather for some sweaty sessions!! but as we’re now into July and school/family holidays are coming up we’ve taken a look at the school calendars and our summer break will take place as follows:

Last session: Sunday 13th July
Closed from: Sunday 20th July to 3rd September
First session back: Sunday 10th September

Lots to still do before we break and Black belt gradings not long after we return so plenty to be focussing on. As usual, any questions over the summer (sticking points when practising etc) just message, I’ll be keeping up my exercise and practise programme.