The Martial Arts School

The Martial Arts School

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Friday just gone was by far the most productive “work from home” day that I’ve had since we all began isolating.

The only thing I did differently was a morning online session with The Martial Arts School. We covered Stretching, Tai Chi and some challenging cardio in an hour and my body and mind were happy with me for the rest of the day.

I highly recommend. It’s fun, flexible and will genuinely impact your state of mind and wellbeing in these very different times.
First day back Kickboxing absolutely ruined but absolutely loved it took my two boys along and really enjoyed it thanks u

Bringing a wide variety of street-based martial arts to adults, children and families across Berksh

Operating as usual

13/12/2022

PLEASE NOTE that our last classes for 2022 will take place on Sunday, 18.12.22 and we will be back again on Wednesday, 4 January 2023.

12/12/2022

It is grading time!
Feel that you are ready but haven't received an invite? Please contact Sifu Ross asap.

06/11/2022

Nice 😀

13/10/2022

New junior kickboxing classes at St Crispin's on Mondays at 16:00 and 17:00.

Build confidence | Learn life skills & values | Physical fitness & health benefits | Self discipline | Achieving your goals | Personal growth | Social skills | The happiness factor

Let me know if you would like to join us - https://www.themartialartsschool.co.uk/contact/booking-form/

Why Jiu-Jitsu is the 'ultimate workout' Tom Hardy swears by 21/09/2022

So what do we think about Mr Hardy's BJJ journey? Shall invite him to spar with us?

Why Jiu-Jitsu is the 'ultimate workout' Tom Hardy swears by The British actor, 45, proved his skills in real life as he entered a martial arts championship at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes on Saturday.

17/07/2022

IMPORTANT - Class location & time changes from Mon, 18 to Thurs, 21 July (due to work being done on the Loddon Valley main hall)

Mon, 18.07.22 - Ryeish Green Sports Hub (aka Oak Bank School)
Kickboxing 18:30
Kickboxing 19:30

Tues, 19.07.22 - Bulmershe Sports Center
Junior Kickboxing 17: 00 (usual class is at 16:30)
Junior Kickboxing 18:00 (usual class is at 17:30)
No Gi MMA 19:00 (usual class is at 18:30)

Wed, 13.07.22 - Bulmershe Sports Center

Chinese Martial Arts 17:30
Self Defence 17:30
Ju Jutsu & Kick Boxing 18:30
Kick Boxing 19:30

Thurs, 21.07.22 - Ryeish Green Sports Hub (aka Oakbank School)

Usual class schedule
Junior Kickboxing 16:30
Junior Kickboxing 17:30
Kickboxing 18:30
Kickboxing 19:30
Chinese Martial Arts 19:30
Self Defence 19:30

Apologies for any inconvenience caused - back to normal on Sat, 23.07.22

07/06/2022

Inspirational

02/06/2022

REMINDER - slightly different timetable over the Jubilee weekend.

No classes Thursday, Friday & Sunday but back to normal on Monday with make up classes on Sunday, 12 June.

24/04/2022

REMINDER - Easter catch up classes today @ Bearwood

Catch up classes today: 16:30 – 17:00 / 19:00 – 19:30

Scheduled classes: 17:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 19:00

08/04/2022

IMPORTANT - some classes in April / May / June will not be on due to the public holidays but we are adding catch up sessions to schedule.

NO CLASSES - 17 & 18.04.22

CATCH UP CLASSES - 24.04.22 (and more in May & June)

01/01/2022
14/12/2021

Are you ready?

Our next grading is on Sun, 19.12.21...

By invite only - for further info pls speak to Sifu Ross

10/12/2021

Our last classes before Christmas takes place on Sunday, 19.12.21 at 17:00 to 19:00 at Bearwood Rec.
IMPORTANT - A grading session will take place from 15:00 - 19:00 alongside the usual class schedule.

The following classes will take place at Loddon Valley during the festive break:

Tues, 28.12.21
17:30 Junior Kickboxing & Kung Fu 4yrs+
18:30 Senior Kickboxing Kung Fu/MMA/BJJ /No Gi-Goshin Jiu
Jitsu

Wed, 29.12.21
17.30 Junior Kickboxing & Kung Fu 4yrs+
18.30 Senior Kickboxing/Kung Fu /MMA /BJJ/ No Gi-Goshin Jiu
Jitsu

Normal class schedule resumes on Mon, 03.01.22

23/09/2021

It is grading time again!

Sun, 10.10.21 @ Bearwood Rec
Juniors - 15:00 to 17:00
Seniors - 15:00 to 19:00

Pls remember it is by invite only so speak to Sijo Ross Whitby if you have any queries.
Grading costs are on the website.

Moment 16-year-old Jiu Jitsu world champion floors ear-biting thug 17/09/2021

He didn't start it but his BJJ and MMA training meant that he could defend himself.

All our disciplines contain strong elements of self defence or alternatively we offer self defence classes on Thursdays and Sundays.

Why not join us for a free taster session? https://www.themartialartsschool.co.uk/contact/booking-form/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10000637/Moment-16-year-old-Jiu-Jitsu-world-champion-floors-ear-biting-thug-threatened-stab-him.html

Moment 16-year-old Jiu Jitsu world champion floors ear-biting thug Student Alex Williams was on his lunch break with a friend when an unknown man picked a fight with him on Guisborough High Street.

16/05/2021

New timetable from Monday, 17 May... we are slowly getting back to normal.

OUTSIDE CLASSES AND THE WEATHER:
If we need to cancel the class we will text those students who have booked and move the class online.

TEXT ALERTS:
If you haven’t been getting any texts please text Sifu Ross (07974731311) and ask to be added.

BOOKING OUTSIDE CLASSES:
Please book the day before and if you need to cancel please do so on the day by 12:00.

CLASS LOCATIONS:
INSIDE - Loddon Valley Leisure Centre next to Asda, Lower Earley
- St.Crispins Leisure Centre next to St.Crispins School, Wokingham
OUTSIDE
- Bearwood Recreational Ground (Near Nirvana Spa)
- Chalfont Park (Lower Early) next to ASDA and BP

15/04/2021

We have a new mixed online, indoor and outdoor timetable for April and May.

Fingers crossed we can get back to 'normal' by 12 May!

Any queries please let Sifu Ross know.

02/03/2021

Not long now before our next ONLINE GRADING sessions.
If you are ready, you will get a text invite. Any queries just let Sifu Ross know.

10/02/2021

FREE online beginners kickboxing classes on Wednesdays @ 17:30. Suitable for the whole family (age 5yrs+)
Book your FREE place at http://bit.ly/2XOYx2f

03/01/2021

PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY SCHEDULE WAS UPDATED 13.01.21

Tier 4 online timetable from Mon, 04.01.21
Seminars - 30 mins to learn interesting new techniques
PT - 15 mins (or longer if small groups of similar ability)
Classes - 45 minutes
All included in monthly fees

To book:
Classes & Seminars - text 07974 731311 stating day, time & class you want to book and we will send you a link
PT sessions - text 07974 731311 with discipline, day and time and we will let you know re available slots

MONDAY
16:00 - 17:00 PT 4yrs+
17:00 - 18:00 CLASS - Kung Fu Junior 4yrs+
18:00 - 18:30 SEMINAR - Chinese Martial Arts 8yrs+
18:30 - 19:15 CLASS - Kickboxing 10yrs+
19:15 - 20:15 CLASS - BJJ/MMA/No Gi Grappling 12yrs+
20:15 PT All ages

TUESDAY
16:00 - 17:00 PT 4yrs+
17:00 - 18:00 CLASS - Kickboxing Juniors 4yrs+
18:00 - 18:30 SEMINAR - Kickboxing 8yrs+
18:30 - 19:15 CLASS - Kickboxing Juniors & Seniors 8yrs+
19:15 - 20:15 CLASS - BJJ/MMA/No Gi Grapling 12yrs+
20:15 PT All ages

WEDNESDAY
17:30 - 18:00 SEMINAR - Mobility Juniors & Seniors 8yrs+
19:30 - 20:30 CLASS - Kickboxing Juniors & Seniors 8yrs+
20:30 PT All ages

THURSDAY
16:00 - 17:00 PT 4yrs+
17:00 - 18:00 CLASS - Kickboxing Juniors 4yrs+
18:00 - 18:30 SEMINAR - Weapons 8yrs+
18:30 - 19:15 CLASS - Kickboxing Juniors & Seniors 8yrs+
19:15 - 20:00 CLASS - Self Defence 8yrs+
20:00 PT All ages

FRIDAY
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast Club
Mobility / Tai Chi / Cardio Blast 12yrs+

SATURDAY
09:00 - 10:00 CLASS Kickboxing 5yrs+
10:00 - 10:45 CLASS Kickboxing Seniors 8yrs+
10:45 - 11:30 PT All ages
11:30 - 12:30 CLASS BJJ / MMA / No Gi Grappling 12yrs+

SUNDAY
16:00 - 17:00 CLASS - Kung Fu & Kickboxing Juniors 4yrs+
17:00 - 18:00 CLASS - Kung Fu & Kickboxing Family 8yrs+
18:00 - 19:00 CLASS - Kickboxing & Self Defence Snr 8yrs+

28/12/2020

Message Sifu Ross on 07974 731311 if you would like to book into one (or more) of our 30 minute seminars today.

Remember that you can also book 15 minute PT slots which covers syllabus work and will help you keep your momentum going.

27/12/2020

SEMINARS (30 mins) and PT SESSIONS (15 mins) during the festive break - keep the momentum going and get ready for 2021

SEMINARS
(covering work we don't tend to get time for during class)
- Mobility: exercises to help recover from injury and tweak the body
into peak performance
- Tai Chi: 10 step & 24 step Yang style & Chi Gung for meditation
and healing the body and defragging the mind
- Knife Defence
- Chinese arts

Mon, 28.12.20
17:30 Mobility
18:00 Knife techniques with Black belt henkas (variations)
18:30 Tai Chi & Chi Gung

Tue, 29.12.20
17:30 Mobility
18:00 Knife techniques with Black belt henkas
18:30 Tai Chi & Chi Gung

Sat, 02.01.21
10:00 Chinese Arts – Qing nian quan 2 man form
10:30 Luohan Quan
11:00 Baji Quan
11:30 Xing yi quan 5 Elements and 12 Animals

PT SESSIONS:
- contact Sifu Ross on 07974731311 to book
- covering syllabus and keep the momentum going, ready for 2021
- 15 min sessions
- you will need to warm up & cool down by yourself
- slots may be joined together to accommodate more students
covering the same grade and style

ONLINE CLASSES (1 hour)
Sun, 03.01.21
16:00 Juniors 4yrs+ Kung Fu & Kick Boxing
17:00 Juniors 8yrs+ Kung Fu & Kick Boxing
18:00 Seniors Kung Fu / Kick Boxing / Self Defence

02/12/2020

We are back on site from Thurs, 03.12.20 BUT as the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre main hall floor is being replaced some classes have temporarily been relocated to Bulmershe and Ryeish Green Leisure Centres. We hope to be back at Loddon Valley after the festive break.

Monday
16:00 Junior Kung Fu St Crispin's 4yr+
16:45 Junior Kung Fu St Crispin's 8yr+
NB: Classes are 45 mins long
18:00 Kickboxing Bulmershe 12yrs+
19:00 BJJ Bulmershe 14yrs+
19:00 Kickboxing Bulmershe 12yrs+

Tuesday
17:00 Junior Kickboxing Bulmershe 5yrs+
18:00 Kickboxing Bulmershe 14yrs+
18:00 BJJ/MMA/No Gi Grappling Bulmershe 14yrs+
19:00 Kickboxing Bulmershe 14yrs+
19:00 BJJ/MMA / No Gi Grappling Bulmershe 14yrs+

Wednesday
18:30 Ju Jutsu Ryeish Green 14+
19:30 Kickboxing Ryeish Green 12+

Thursday
16:00 Junior Kickboxing Online 4yrs+
17:30 Junior Kickboxing Ryeish Green 8yrs+
18:30 Kickboxing Ryeish Green 12yrs+
19:30 Kickboxing Ryeish Green 12yrs+
19:30 Self Defence Reyish Green 12yrs+
19:30 Chinese Martial Arts Ryeish Green 12yrs+

Friday
08:00 Breakfast Club Online 14yrs+

Saturday
08:00 BJJ/MMA/No Gi Grappling Bulmershe 14yrs+
09:00 Kickboxing Bulmershe 12yrs+
10:00 Family Kickboxing Bulmershe 5yrs+
11:00 BJJ Bulmershe 14yrs+

Sunday (Juniors / Seniors / Families)
17:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood Rec 5+
18:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood Rec 8+
17:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood Rec Adults
18:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood Rec Adults
18:00 Self Defence Bearwood Rec 12yrs+

Please note booking is essential - text 07974 731 311 to book from 12:00 the day before the class. Class numbers are limited in sport centres.

21/11/2020

Kids really missing their weekend football/rugby/netball, etc. matches and training sessions and fed up of going on 'yet another walk'?

Our November lockdown ONLINE TIMETABLE includes 8 weekend (and over 24 weekday) classes!

Kids, adults and family classes - Kickboxing | Kung Fu | BJJ | MMA | No Gi Grappling | Goshin Jiu Jitsu

Join us for a FREE TASTER - https://www.themartialartsschool.co.uk/contact/booking-form/

05/11/2020

No excuses for not keeping fit during lockdown! Our martial arts classes are moving online for the duration and we have an extensive timetable for BJJ / Ju Jutsu / Kickboxing / Kung Fu / MMA / No Gi Grappling / 1-1 and group PT sessions.

For a great HIIT workout join our Thurs @ 20:00 kickboxing/fitness class or book a 1-1 / group PT session.
www.themartialartsschool.co.uk

04/11/2020

Online timetable for November lockdown:
FREE taster sessions available - book at https://www.themartialartsschool.co.uk/contact/booking-form/

Monday
16:00 Junior Kung Fu 4yrs+
17:00 Junior Kung Fu 8yrs+
18:30 Kickboxing 12yrs+
19:30 Kickboxing - 45 min class 12yrs+
20:15 MMA / BJJ / No Gi Grappling 14yrs+

Tuesday
16:30 Junior Kickboxing 4yrs+
17.30 Junior Kickboxing 8yrs+
18:30 MMA / BJJ / No Gi Grappling 14yrs+
19:30 Kickboxing 12yrs+

Wednesday
18:30 Ju Jutsu 14yrs+
19:30 Kickboxing 12yrs+

Thursday
16:30 Junior Kickboxing 4yrs+
17:30 Junior Kickboxing 8yrs+
18:30 Goshin Jiu Jitsu - 45min class 14yrs+
19:15 Kickboxing - 45min class 12yrs+
20:00 Kickboxing / Fitness - 45min class 12yrs+

Friday
08:00 Breakfast club - mobility & Tai Chi 14yrs+

Saturday
08:00 MMA / BJJ / No Gi Grappling 14yrs+
09:00 Kickboxing 12yrs+
10:00 BJJ 14yrs+
11:00 Junior Kickboxing 5yrs+

Sunday - all classes are 45 minutes
16:15 Junior Kung Fu / Kickboxing 4yrs+
17:00 Junior Kung Fu / Kickboxing 8yrs+
17:45 Kung Fu (family) 8yrs+
18:30 Kickboxing (family) 8yrs+

PT slots:
- group sessions and alternative times available, pls contact Sifu Ross for more information

15mins / £15
Mon / Tues / Thurs - 16:15
Fri - 09:00
Sun - 16:00

60mins / prices upon request
Mon & Tues - 08:00
Wed - 16:30 & 17:30
Fri - 09:15
Sat - 07:00
Sun - 15:00

Timetable subject to change as it evolves to offer the best service

24/10/2020

Socially distanced martial arts classes for the whole family
Chinese Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Ju Jutsu | Kickboxing | Kung Fu | Mixed Martial Arts | No Gi Grappling | Self Defence
Book your FREE TASTER session now @ www.themartialartsschool.co.uk

14/09/2020

REVISED TIMETABLE - 19.10.20

Monday
16:00 Junior Kung Fu St Crispin’s 4+
16:45 Junior Kung Fu St Crispin’s 8+
NB: Classes are 45 mins long
18:30 Kickboxing Loddon 12+
19:30 BJJ / No Gi Grappling / MMA Loddon 14+
19:30 Kickboxing Loddon 12+

Tuesday
16:30 Junior Kickboxing Loddon 4+
17:30 Junior Kickboxing Loddon 8+
18:30 Kickboxing Loddon 14+
18:30 BJJ / MMA / No Gi Grappling Loddon 14+
19:30 Kickboxing Loddon 14+
19:30 BJJ / MMA / No Gi Grappling Loddon 14+

Wednesday
18:30 Ju Jutsu Loddon 14+
19:30 Kickboxing Loddon 12+

Thursday
16:00 Junior Kickboxing Online 4+
17:30 Junior Kickboxing Loddon 8+
18:30 Kickboxing Loddon 12+
19:30 Kickboxing Loddon 12+
19:30 Self Defence Loddon 12+
19:30 Chinese Martial Arts Loddon 12+

Friday
08:00 Breakfast Club Online 14+

Saturday
08:00 No Gi Grappling / BJJ / MMA Loddon 14+
09:00 Kickboxing Loddon 12+
10:00 Family Kickboxing Loddon 5+
11:00 BJJ Loddon 14+

Sunday (Juniors / Seniors / Families)
17:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood 5+
18:00 Kung Fu & Kickboxing Bearwood 8+

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - please text 07974731311 to book from 12:00 the day before the class you would like to attend.
LIMITED class numbers in sports centres

08/09/2020

Great news - we are starting our socially distanced return to leisure centres and now have a new interim timetable (see below).

NB - Leisure centre spaces are limited (Loddon Valley - 10 students/class and St Crispin's -12 students/class), please book early via text message to avoid disappointment.

Mon 16:00 Junior Kung Fu @ St Crispin's
Mon 16:45 Junior Kung Fu @ St Crispin's
Mon 18:30 Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley

Tues 16:00 Junior Kickboxing - Online
Tues 17:30 Junior Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley
Tues 18:30 Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley
Tues 18:30 BJJ / No Gi Grappling / MMA @ Loddon Valley

Wed 19:30 Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley

Thur 16:00 Junior Kickboxing - Online
Thur 17:30 Junior Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley
Thur 18:30 Kickboxing & BJJ @ Loddon Valley

Sat 08:00 No Gi Grappling @ Loddon Valley
Sat 09:00 Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley
Sat 10:00 Junior & Senior Kickboxing @ Loddon Valley
Sat 11:00 BJJ @ Loddon Valley

Sun 17:00 Junior & Senior Kung Fu & Kickboxing @ Bearwood Park
Sun 18:00 Junior & Senior Kung Fu & Kickboxing @ Bearwood Park

PS Pre Covid-19 photograph!

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RG46ST

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 5pm - 7pm

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