Shane Varney's Karate School

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Shane Varney's Karate School Helping Leicester children build confidence, focus and emotional control through structured martial arts training.
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Based in South Wigston • Established 2000 • Trusted by 260+ local parent reviews

03/10/2026

🥋 Keep turning up. Keep getting better.

Consistency is what makes the difference. The more you train, the more you improve your skills, confidence, discipline and fitness — and those things can benefit you outside of martial arts too.

So keep showing up, keep putting the work in and see where it takes you. 💪

📍 Varney’s Martial Arts Academy, Leicester

Interested in getting started? DM us to find out more!

And don’t forget to follow us for more from the academy. 👀

30/09/2026

🥋 A belt is about more than just the colour.

Every belt represents the time, effort and progress that goes into training. Including learning new skills, improving technique and pushing through challenges.

With each step up, students build confidence, discipline and a real sense of achievement.

At Varney’s Martial Arts Academy, we’re proud to support our students as they learn, progress and work towards their next goal.

📞 01162 777801
✉️ [email protected]

📍9–13 Saffron Road
Wigston, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
LE18 4TD

Interested in giving martial arts a go? Drop us a DM and we’ll be happy to help.

🥋 5 martial arts myths, debunked!Thinking about trying martial arts but not sure if it’s right for you? You might be sur...
27/09/2026

🥋 5 martial arts myths, debunked!

Thinking about trying martial arts but not sure if it’s right for you? You might be surprised by how many common misconceptions there are.

At Varney’s Martial Arts Academy, our classes are about much more than fighting. We help students of all ages build confidence, improve fitness, learn new skills and develop discipline in a friendly and supportive environment.

Swipe through to see 5 common myths and find out what martial arts training is really like. 👀

Interested in giving it a go? DM us or comment “INTERESTED” below and our team will be happy to help! 🥋

🥋 a little martial arts photo dump!some moments from our classes lately, with plenty of practice, new skills and our stu...
26/09/2026

🥋 a little martial arts photo dump!

some moments from our classes lately, with plenty of practice, new skills and our students putting in the work.

📍 Varney’s Martial Arts Academy, South Wigston

25/09/2026

🥋 Lil’ Dragons!

A little look at our 3–4 year olds getting stuck into their martial arts class.

Our Lil’ Dragons classes are a fun introduction to martial arts, helping little ones get moving, learn new skills and build confidence along the way.

Interested in getting your little one involved?
Drop a 🥋 in the comments and we’ll get in touch!

📍 South Wigston, Leicestershire

🤸‍♀️ Did you know we also have a gymnastics academy?Based in the same building as Varney’s Martial Arts Academy in South...
23/09/2026

🤸‍♀️ Did you know we also have a gymnastics academy?

Based in the same building as Varney’s Martial Arts Academy in South Wigston, Varney’s Gymnastics Academy offers gymnastics classes for children aged 3–15.

If your child enjoys being active and you’re looking for something new for them to try, you might be interested in our gymnastics classes!

We’ve just launched our gymnastics pages, where we’ll be sharing class information, photos, videos and more.

Give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook to find out more 🤸‍♀️

INSTAGRAM: @/varneysgymnasticsacademy

📍 South Wigston, Leicestershire

A few more moments from our martial arts classes 🥋Some photos from the archive that we haven’t shared yet, showing a lit...
23/09/2026

A few more moments from our martial arts classes 🥋

Some photos from the archive that we haven’t shared yet, showing a little more of what our classes look like.

From learning new techniques to putting them into practice, there’s always something going on.

📍 South Wigston

Interested in joining one of our classes? Get in touch to find out more.

21/09/2026

🥋 What does a Saturday morning look like at VMAA?

Our Saturdays are pretty busy, with classes for different ages and abilities throughout the morning.

From our Lil’ Dragons getting started at 9am, to children’s martial arts and Kids Jiu Jitsu, there’s always plenty going on!

Thinking about giving martial arts a go? We offer free trial classes, so you can come along, have a go and see what you think.

📍 Saffron Road, South Wigston
🔗 Find out more and book your free trial at vmaa.co.uk

18/09/2026

From an empty room to a room full of people doing what they love 🥋

We’d love to see this room filled with even more children, families and adults learning, training and enjoying martial arts together.

If you’re interested in our classes, we offer programmes for different ages and abilities, with free trial classes available.

📍 9–13 Saffron Road, South Wigston, LE18 4TD

Find out more and book your free trial at www.vmaa.co.uk

🥋 There’s a lot more to martial arts than what happens in class.Of course, children learn new techniques and skills, but...
17/09/2026

🥋 There’s a lot more to martial arts than what happens in class.

Of course, children learn new techniques and skills, but they also learn things that can help them outside of martial arts too, having a go at something new, staying focused, not giving up when something is difficult and being proud of what they’ve achieved.

Those little things can make a difference at school, with friends and in everyday life too.

📍 South Wigston, Leicestershire

Address

Saffron Road, South Wigston
Leicester
LE18-4TD

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+441162777801

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