I am a student at Sheffield Hallum University and I am seeking advice about Martial Arts clubs in the area. I am a Second Dan Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and have been training for eight years, I am staying at Norfolk Park Student Village and was wondering where the closest Martial Arts Club was to me. email me. J

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Originally posted by Ross P
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Question for you. 12/10/03 - win = 4 seconds. :o

Care to elaborate? ;)

it was 3 seconds, the dude tried to leg kick me, i covered it with my shin and his leg broke on my leg.

I would try one of the various Tae Kwon Do clubs around. Try a search for Pilsung on't internet

andyb
www.hallamdojo.co.uk

I train at many Pilsung Taekwondo clubs in and around sheffield and i would recomend them to anybody particulary lessons taken by Andy Hill, he's such a big laugh. Vist the Pilsung Website for more info. Pilsung Website (http://www.pilsung.freeserve.co.uk)

Hi, jammyjps, have you thought of Wing Chun Kung Fu. It is a good defence skill. Sifu William Lai is training Wing Chun Kung Fu at the Sheffield Chinese Community Centre at 157-159 London Road Sheffield. If you are interested, visit Sifu Lai's website at www.geocities.com/williamlaiwingchun for details.

sleepingcat

video of the 3 second fight

http://www.cagewarriors.com/hosted/ouch.WMV

OMG :shocked:

I've seen that before, but from a different angle and with no sound - that's hideous, you can hear his leg snap!

tony why did u edit my post?

yeh mike, thats me the one with two legs un broken

Martial Arts Plus
Is there anywhere in Sheffield that not only teaches martial arts but also the spritual principals and code behind the various practises?

Aparently the groups in Sheffield are only keen on the fighting aspect.

Moon Maiden
none martial arts person - enquiring for a friend.

Yes there is Moon.

I did just what you said for about 9 years ...

I'm just off out now, but Il can PM you some details if you like, or ask me if you're at Belle's party ...

Jamie

not going to Belle's so PM me. Ta!

Moon Maiden

PM sent ....................

You might find Tai Chi interesting MoonMaiden?

Tai Chi, yes I understand there are some rather interesting moves in there, and as soon as I remember the style of martial arts my mate was studying before it may help I guess.
It is aparently only available for in three countries, none of them being the UK.

Moon

Originally posted by Ross P
video of the 3 second fight

http://www.cagewarriors.com/hosted/ouch.WMV
Thanks Ross. Looks nasty. I don't think that guy will be fighting again for quite a while.

Okay I need suggestions of which art would be appropriate for my son who is five. If you read this thread (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3394&highlight=bullied) it will give folk a greater understanding of why.

My main problem is distance. I don't drive so idealy it should be within easy reach by public transport. I have contacted the Taekwondo place at 393 boys club with regard to the Pilsung, but am not sure if this is appropriate considering the major sport element to it.

Moon

I'd say Thai boxing would be a great start for him to gain self confidence and a very effective martial art.
However it takes a LOT of stamina, which he would need to gain.. but they do take it easy with youngsters.

Ju-Jitsu and Aikido are good for locks, and throws etc... good for self confidence and all round fitness too.

Have to thought of PMing this dude (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=673)??? He's a friend of mine and a martial arts instructor. Could be worth a shot for ya!

Originally posted by sleepingcat
Hi, jammyjps, have you thought of Wing Chun Kung Fu. It is a good defence skill. Sifu William Lai is training Wing Chun Kung Fu at the Sheffield Chinese Community Centre at 157-159 London Road Sheffield. If you are interested, visit Sifu Lai's website at www.geocities.com/williamlaiwingchun for details.

sleepingcat

I used to practice Lao Chi Kung Fu and would like to get back into Kung Fu - for fitness and confidence really...

Wing Chun sounds like a good idea..

Chris

me and my friend from wing chun discus this on a regular basis,

to us a style or art or anything seems empty without the spiritual side of things, there are only a certain number of styles whcih we believe do it, for us,its hard to explain what i mean but when you do the art you'll understand when you feel it at home.

budo taijutsu has all the spiritual elements from buddhism, ****oism, and tao, it involves how not to be spiritualy overcome by your oponent, it is an art which involves the fullest concept of self defense being on a physical, mental and spiritual level to quote the master lol.

i feel this would be good for you, but we only teach over 16s, i think a trip to see graham abdulla would be benificial for your child as he is a fantastic teacher, the style is quite well rounded, i know you say heavily sported is bad, it has a few inter clubs which would help with confidence and it is purely up to your son if he would wish to enter.

Does anyone out there know of a place in Sheffield that teaches European MA. By that i mean the use of different types of sword, shield, staff, polearms.

I've thought about reenactment groups but don't really want to take part in their events, i just want to learn the MA skills!

Try the Graves Tennis and Sports centre on the Bochum Parkway at Meadowhead, dunno if they still do but they taught sword fighting a few years ago, although I think it was fencing, which is a bit different to what you're after.

Alternatively try Ponds Forge or Hillsborough leisure centres and see what they can come up with, also if you want Martial Arts training there's a good Tae Kwan Do club at the 393 club on Langsett Road in Hillsborough.


Here (http://www.yell.com/search/DoSearch?screen=VAL&state=MID&location=SHEFFIELD&broaderLocation=SOUTH+YORKSHIRE%7CYORKS+AND+HUMBER SIDE%7CENGLAND%7CUNITED+KINGDOM&targetName=&businessType=MARTIAL+ARTS&alpha=c+3814990&ahpla=e+381c990&mqs=xi) are the phone numbers of all the Martial Arts training places in Sheffield, hopefully from the list you'll find something suitable.

Hope I've been really helpful :)

Cheers, i'll look into that place. i realise it's kind of a long shot to find exactly what i'm after, but i thought it's worth a try.

Thanks for the info on tkd but i'm already training in chinese kung fu and would just like to learn about medievil combat.

Dont know any one teaching European MA in sheffield, but if you go up to Leeds and vist the Royal Armouries museum you will get to see some there,
or check out www.maisters.demon.co.uk
a guy called Terry Brown wrote a book on English Martial Arts thats his web site i'm sure he can help you.

Anyone know if the martial arts place above what used to be the scooter garage is still open (now a hot tub sales place under it)?

If so anyone know what they teach there and what sort of times, prices etc?

Thanks

It's still open and from what I can tell it teaches most if not every night ( I can see into it from our house :))

The Wado-Ryu Sport Karate Centre you mean.I went there for 2 years between 1993 and 1995. IMO it's a very good school and I'd recommend to anyone.

Go speak to Vic. He's a 3rd Dan and will give you some good info, and good training if you should decide to start training there. :)

Was thinking of going back there myself and starting from scratch cos I really need to get fit again and it's a great hobby for the social life.

Is it just Karate they teach here or do they do other stuff like kick boxing etc?

I am currently looking for a martial art that I can learn for fun, something to aim for, get fit (on top of the gym work I am doing 3 times a week) and if I get in trouble that I can use to defend myself.

Does anyone recommend a specific martial art?

I am a complete novice at this, never done anything like this before and my fitness is average, but improving. (so I would require something that wouldn't expect me to be Mr Motivator and as bendy as stretch arm straight away)

Thanks

Hi gpsy

Welcome to the Martial arts world it has been mentioned on the forum b4 but the best thing to do would be to go have a look at what’s around spend a month or 2 just trying out different styles they all have something to offer. A little bit of advice, don’t just settle for what is closest to you there is a whole world out there with good and yes some bad instructors out there. I did WADO RYU for some time when I started it is a good place to start from. Don't get to hung up on the sport side of things if what you want is self defence Sport and Self defence are 2 totally different things Also don’t be afraid to ask for the phone number or adders of there instructor and association to find out if they are legitimate.

Good luck in finding a school
Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

Thanks for the reply.

The loaction is slightly important to me as if it's not too far away I will be more motivated to go, but an hours hourney either way will normally put me off.

The London Road location is nice and close, do these do any sort of kick boxing or similar?

Thanks

if london road is close then its just 5mins up the road to `castle black belt academy' which does ju jitsu and various other things including kickboxing...well they did a year and a bit ago when i stopped going. its classed as meersbrook but its just across from the retail park where matalan is.

i had never been fitter. mind you at mo i do gym 3 times a week and if i did martial arts on top of that (which i used to do 3 times a week) i think i would drop dead! haha so good luck

Ok there is a lot on why and where to train but why do people stop training???

Dave

I stopped training at London road because I moved to a different town to go to college. There was a NASSKC (governing body for London Rd centre) school in the area but I didn't have the money, time or transport to carry on so had to give it up.

I started Tae Kwon Do a few years later and reached black belt but after that I got bored of doing the same old thing every week. The London Road school tended to keep things very varied and I didn't get bored at all while I was there so as I say, I may go back. Just after I quit 9 years ago they were teaching kick boxing at the London Road school so it may be worth going for a chat. They don't bite. :)

I wouldn't go to Castle Black Belt Academy myself as I've heard their training prices are quite high. I don't have the money for an expensive hobby like that. I have no idea about their training procedures though. I understand Ju Jitsu is a very good martial art to get into as it's very varied. :)

Anyone got a phone number or website for the London Road centre please?

Also, how many days should I think of putting aside for this?

I already do three nights at the gym, could I fit it around this?

When I was really into my training (aged 19 - I'm 29 now) I used to 3 hours a night Mon, Tues Wed and Sunday but most people tend to train a couple of times a week. Say an hour mid-week and an hour Saturday or Sunday.

I've just searched all of Yell and Scoot but I can't find the number for the life of me. Very odd cos they're been there for years.

Best thing might be to phone 118 or go down there one evening. Sorry about that matey. :(

Edit: Yay! :banana: Got it on a Yahoo search. Number is 0114 2588893

I went there and trained with Paul Bradshaw. i got to 1st KYU (last brown). He was a really good instructor but then he left and got someone else so i left.

I wouldn't recoment you go there because it is a money pit. All they want is your money. You have to go on X amount of courses before you grade which used to be about /60 quid. then you have your grading fee.

I recommend you have a look around - don't go there.

As for Vic - he isn't a good instructor. He just thinks hes some big hard man - yes Sensi!

Originally posted by MTheo
if london road is close then its just 5mins up the road to `castle black belt academy' which does ju jitsu and various other things including kickboxing...well they did a year and a bit ago when i stopped going. its classed as meersbrook but its just across from the retail park where matalan is.

i had never been fitter. mind you at mo i do gym 3 times a week and if i did martial arts on top of that (which i used to do 3 times a week) i think i would drop dead! haha so good luck

we had a few people visit us from the castle dojo. Without wanting to get into a slanging match, they didn't do their teachers any favours. They seemed very unskilled for blue belts (that's 2nd kyu in our belt system), couldn't fall very well, and worst of all walked off the mat without speaking to anyone and left half way through.

Originally posted by MarkB
I went there and trained with Paul Bradshaw. i got to 1st KYU (last brown). He was a really good instructor but then he left and got someone else so i left.

I wouldn't recoment you go there because it is a money pit. All they want is your money. You have to go on X amount of courses before you grade which used to be about /60 quid. then you have your grading fee.

I recommend you have a look around - don't go there.

As for Vic - he isn't a good instructor. He just thinks hes some big hard man - yes Sensi!

Unfortunately that's the state of many martial arts clubs these days. Alot of them are governed by how much money they can get out of you. Charges for this and that etc. You'll probably find it wherever you go. The trick is to find one that balances half decent prices with good teaching.

As for Vic, I thought he was a good instructor. Maybe you two just didn't see eye to eye. Yes he does play the hard-man act a little sometimes but it's all in jest and is exactly that - an act. Don't take it to heart. :)

So are we saying that I should give it a look or avoid it?

How much should I be looking at per lesson and what's the average costs involved?

Cheers.

Not sure what the costs are now. It's no doubt gone up from £3.00 an hour though.

Give them a call and get the info. :)

For my classes i charge

£25 for membership
£2.50 for Kids 1hr class
£3 for adults 1.5 to 2hr class
Grades are £10
£25 for black

I dont know if thats the norm but thats what i charge.

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

That's pretty decent. What do you teach? :)

Hi Pauly

7 Star praying Mantis kung fu

but have a look on my Web site www.moifa.20m.com

Dave

Originally posted by Pauly
Unfortunately that's the state of many martial arts clubs these days. Alot of them are governed by how much money they can get out of you. Charges for this and that etc. You'll probably find it wherever you go. The trick is to find one that balances half decent prices with good teaching.

As for Vic, I thought he was a good instructor. Maybe you two just didn't see eye to eye. Yes he does play the hard-man act a little sometimes but it's all in jest and is exactly that - an act. Don't take it to heart. :)

that's not true. We try to minimise costs and anything that the club makes over the year is used to subiside club events. As instructors the two of us take home exactly nothing, not even petrol money.

There are always some costs outside the clubs direct control like liability insurance.

£2.50 per session (one 1.5hr, one 2.5hr session/week).
£3 club joining fee
£17 liability insurance/annum

Where and what do you teach Cyclone? I've been looking at getting into a martial art for a while (used to Thai box a few years ago) and now my foot seems ok again now would be a good time.

Has the Wado-Ryu Sport Karate Centre on London Road got a web site??? i cant find one???

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

I couldn't find one anywhere, and very little reference to it anywhere on the net. Took me ages to find the phone number and address. :confused:

Originally posted by Pauly
I couldn't find one anywhere, and very little reference to it anywhere on the net. Took me ages to find the phone number and address. :confused: I don't think they have one either, that's why I ended up asking on here.

I still haven't been yet, upped my gym usage to 6 days last week so I didn't get time.

A mate of mine reckons I might be better of boxing instead of a martial art for fitness.

I want to lose the rest of the chub and get toned, any ideas?

The kick boxing still tempts me, but aparantly it could take me months to learn just a few basic moves, is that right?:confused:

If you're looking for a quick fix (learning lots in a short time) then you may have trouble finding the right martial art. It does take time to master martial arts techniques and there aren't may that will rush you through as it's against their teaching and a little pointless anyway. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by fnkysknky
Where and what do you teach Cyclone? I've been looking at getting into a martial art for a while (used to Thai box a few years ago) and now my foot seems ok again now would be a good time.

I teach jiu jitsu at the Goodwin sports centre, it's a university club, but don't let that put you off. The sports centre is just past the Hallamshire and before Broomhill.
First session is free if you'd like to pop along and find out whether it's for you or not.

It will take months to learn (to any decent standard) the basic moves in boxing as well.
On balance though boxing would probably be better for your fitness as it normally involves a fitness routine in addition to the actual art of boxing. I doubt you'd have time to keep up your current routine and do a boxing regime as well, so overall it's probably similar to doing a martial art and your own supplementary fitness training.

Hi there people! i have not read all of the posts however i get the general idea.

i have trained at london road since 1997, i am now 1st dan black belt and have gained so much from training with vic as my sensei and training with the other students on courses etc. I have also made lots of friends along the way.
London Road dojo is now closed however classes still take place, now in different locations around sheffield. ecclsall road, ponds forge, sharrow sports and arts centre...and training is as good as ever...just a shame so many people stop training I find the more people in a class... the more exciting it can be, training with different people allthe time...great stuff!let get more people down here
the instructor knows his stuff i must add, so anybody serious about starting martial arts id say give it a go. you can try a few lessons before you decided to join and pay membership too which most people find usefull!
a coupe of websites are www.nasskc.co.uk and www.wadodojo.co.uk
take a peak.
i to once trained with castle, i wont say anything to put them down as obviously each to their own...but it wasnt for me and much of it wasnt what i consider martial arts to be about...

feel free to email me via www.wadodojo.co.uk for more info if u do want to give wado ryu karate a try...

p.s iv never had too pay £60!!! for a course sodnt know where that came from....£5 for 2 hours training...no bad at all.

pps im am not an instructor or in anyway involved in the runnings of the club...just a student with a high opinion!:)

at nasskc we also do kickboxin i think thats on sun mon and thur...
lol i cant believe you say vic isnt a good instructor cus he like you to say yes sensei...martial arts are about respect and a a tradition as well as being great for self defecne and fitness. yes sensei show your sign of respect towards him as your instructor...is that so bad??? iv trainined with instructors as good as vic.s o not makin out hes the best ever...but not come across one as good in sheff yet
as for you guys and the fitness thign ye i used to train 24 hours a week mon tue wed thur sat sun...killer now im olderthebody cant hack it. but to start with 2 hours a week maybe? and just take it from there. different arts do appeal to different people tho..shop around

Originally posted by karatemma
at nasskc we also do kickboxin i think thats on sun mon and thur...Unfortunately their website has no information on it at all apart from an option to send my email address to them and I don't want to do that.

Originally posted by karatemma
as for you guys and the fitness thign ye i used to train 24 hours a week mon tue wed thur sat sun...killer now im olderthebody cant hack it. but to start with 2 hours a week maybe? and just take it from there. different arts do appeal to different people tho..shop around Are you saying that I would be ok just doing say 2 hours a week at a martial art to start off with and maybe then increase it if I got in to it?

And on the fitness side, does your experience find that it helped with your fitness at all?

from class to class the training varies...sometime wel do more stamina sometimes more traditional...all of it is good for fitness...but obviously some aspects better than others...kickboxin would be best for you fitness wise id say. karate i personally find more interesting. i do train in kickboxin too. the classes are sometimes mixed karate and kickboxing. i can email you the class times if u wish...

Originally posted by karatemma
i can email you the class times if u wish... Could you PM (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/private.php?s=&action=newmessage&userid=2111) it to me please?

Thanks

i only joined today and cant pm until iv sent a certain number of posts or whatever.sorry! il will do asap tho

Hi karatemma

Do you know whow come they moved from london Road???

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

not too sure, but i do know that the whole building was sold last year (scooter place-to - spa hot tub thingy!) :-s and the lease for the karate dojo was up this dec so they prob dint want the renew it or something...i expect the new owners want different tenents or the space for there own business...

That’s a pity I was going to pop in and ask if they rented the Hall out to other clubs.

R well never mind ill keep looking.

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

ye it was a quality dojo, matted area mirrors loads of training aids, wieghts room, a good space, it is a shame

It looked quite professional and well set up. I have to admit this was one of the reasons I was going to call in here and not to the ones that appear to be running in a church hall or sports centre.
It may be daft, but I got the impression (although I could be wrong) that the London Road one looked more professional and better set out because they had their own premises.

I was probably wrong, but that's just the impression it gave me as someone interested in taking up this sort of training with no knowledge on the subject.

Is there anywhere else, close by to this area, kitted out like this with decent tuition?

only other i know of in this area is castle jujitsu on valley road, ive never been side thought, i trained with them before they got the new premises but like i said i dint think much to there teaching methods.
where i train now we have space, and hand and kick pads etc. the sharrow class on a mon is the nicest place we train its a brand new building and we have it to ourself new changing rooms showers etc, nice floor....that only30secs up the road from our old dojo
try a few places out and see what suits you best...good luck

Originally posted by karatemma
London Road dojo is now closed....

Gutted! :cry: That was a really great place to train and I enjoyed all my time there. Such a shame. :(

Hopefully they'll be able to find another permanent premises in the future. :)

A little advice don’t go to a club just because it looks nice. I have trained in some of the worst places but the instruction was second to non.

We are in the basement of a pub but we have it all mated out kick bags the lot

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

Seems to me Markb learned nothing from his time training in martial arts.Respect is not a dirty word,and to pass judgement on someone he hardly knows,well what can i say.Anyone who wants to take up a martial art should take a look round at different schools,try a few styles before you make up your mind.Make sure the school has insurances,instructors indemnity.All instructors should have up to date first aid certificates,be police checked,and have atended a child protection course.Allways check the instructors qualifications.If you need anymore advice i will do my best to help.

Have you tried a class at the London Road martial arts place yet?

I ask because I'm in that area too and a complete novice at martial arts, but wouldn't mind giving it a go.

Originally posted by JBee
Have you tried a class at the London Road martial arts place yet?

I ask because I'm in that area too and a complete novice at martial arts, but wouldn't mind giving it a go. Read a few posts up, they've closed the centre on London Road.
(although I noticed the other day when passing they left a window fully open, bit dodgey)

the window has been open for about 2 or 3 weeks now

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com

Originally posted by Davemantis
the window has been open for about 2 or 3 weeks now

Dave
www.moifa.20m.com Bit dodgey, someone could easily fit through it, although I suppose they'd be seen on such a busy road.

Anyway, will be nice and cold in there now :D

The window catch is broken,the wind blows it open.Anyway its the hot tub peoples problem now.When the karate club closed it moved to 3 different places. Sharrow nursery and infant school monday 6pm, aqua in ponds forge sun12till2 and the united trinity reform church eccelsall road weds 6till9. Stan arboen also takes a class at the church on a thurs night at 7.

Isn't Pat still Teaching,
i first started training with Patrick in 1983 when he was on trippet lane i remember when the London Road dojo open,
if i hadn't started training with Pat when i did i dont think i would be where i am now in my Martial arts, or in fact where i have been.

well good luck in the new venues to NASSKC,
Mark

the windows' been open for 2 or 3 weeks? more like 2 or 3 years and it would be so funny to see anyone attempt to break in...gettin a ladder up to that window on the middle of lonodn road...the police would be there before theyd even got to the window...mind you south yorkshire police...hmm...maybe not...in fact to they exist???
pat teaches in grimsby now....still has clubs all over though.
what do you do now jay_kd? why did you leave nasskc?

Originally posted by fiveangels
Seems to me Markb learned nothing from his time training in martial arts.Respect is not a dirty word,and to pass judgement on someone he hardly knows,well what can i say.Anyone who wants to take up a martial art should take a look round at different schools,try a few styles before you make up your mind.Make sure the school has insurances,instructors indemnity.All instructors should have up to date first aid certificates,be police checked,and have atended a child protection course.Allways check the instructors qualifications.If you need anymore advice i will do my best to help.

I agree with everything there except the CRB stuff. I don't teach children (anyone under 18), so i've not got the CRB certificate. The form is sat on my counter waiting to be filled in, but there's no rush since I don't run a kids club.

I would check that out Cyclone. Feel sure that if you teach anyone under the age of 16 you should have the correct qualifications. The rules dont just apply to kids clubs. Even if you only have a couple of kids amongst the adults. Will stand corrected if im wrong mate.

Originally posted by fiveangels
I would check that out Cyclone. Feel sure that if you teach anyone under the age of 16 you should have the correct qualifications. The rules dont just apply to kids clubs. Even if you only have a couple of kids amongst the adults. Will stand corrected if im wrong mate.

No problem, I don't teach under 18's, simple as that. It's a university club anyway, so there's the odd fresher that might not have reached 18, but they are few and far between.

It's not a legal requirement anyway, just a sensible precaution.

in reply to karatemma
I do Jeet Kune Do(JKD) and Kali/Eskrima now among others
It was just time for me to leave i dont look back and wish i had not left, but i'm glad i trained under Pat for the time that i did.
Mark

ooo that kick boxing place sounds intresting, been trying to find some near me. Never knew there was that castle black blet academy, does anyone go? can anyone give me some info on it, like price etc? :) thanks :)

Hi lance. Castle black belt accadamy i believe is ju jitsu, not kick boxing. Try ponds forge, sundays 12pm or 1pm. Its a busy little class with a good mixture of training.I think if you read a bit further back up the thread other k/b clubs are mentioned. Good luck.

In answer to any questions , theres a lot of martial arts clubs out there claiming to teach "kickboxing" but what theyre really teaching is a modified karate or kung fu system.

A lot of these so called kickboxing teachers have never really been a kickboxer in their lives! All they have done is learned kickboxing in a "crash course" way.
As such their understanding will be seriously lacking.

If all you want to do is keep fit, then any fool can teach you to hit a pad. You pays your money and takes your choice i guess.

The club i go to is
www.sheffieldkickboxing.com and they have classes near ecclesall road and in the city centre.

What makes things a bonus is that the chief instructor has actually been a kickboxer himself and he has a number of assistant coaches with experience in other martial arts too

Originally posted by Freddylee
In answer to any questions , theres a lot of martial arts clubs out there claiming to teach "kickboxing" but what theyre really teaching is a modified karate or kung fu system.

A lot of these so called kickboxing teachers have never really been a kickboxer in their lives! All they have done is learned kickboxing in a "crash course" way.
As such their understanding will be seriously lacking.

If all you want to do is keep fit, then any fool can teach you to hit a pad. You pays your money and takes your choice i guess.

The club i go to is
www.sheffieldkickboxing.com and they have classes near ecclesall road and in the city centre.

What makes things a bonus is that the chief instructor has actually been a kickboxer himself and he has a number of assistant coaches with experience in other martial arts too That looks exactly like the sort of thing I'm looking for!

I want something to add to my fitness plan and also something that I can learn and get through grades etc. while developing skills.

Also I see that Farhad Ali is involved in it, I used to know him and his brother at School. Never knew he was a kick boxer though.

Any idea of prices and if they will take in a complete novice who's never thrown a proper punch in his life? :hihi:

gpsy:
wow! you know Farhad and his brother shaz?

were you in his year? or his brothers year?
are you an ex silverdale lad or summat?

i know this much, new people are joining all the time literally off thge street,and either Farhad or Mark or Dave or one of the other assistants are always helpin absolute beginners out.

I like the atmosphere and the banter of it all.

Originally posted by Freddylee
[B]gpsy:
wow! you know Farhad and his brother shaz?

were you in his year? or his brothers year?
are you an ex silverdale lad or summat?I was in Shaz's year, but I doubt either of them will remember me as it's been about 11 years since I've seen him and I only knew his brother to say hello to, not mates or anything.

I never seem to forget a face or name though.

Originally posted by Freddylee
[B]i know this much, new people are joining all the time literally off thge street,and either Farhad or Mark or Dave or one of the other assistants are always helpin absolute beginners out.Sounds good to me, any idea of the prices per sessions and how much to join etc?

Gpsy

They charge £4 per session

theyre on tonight @ wellington Street Boxing Gym the one with the blue door not the one on the corner (near my local the devonshire cat)

Im the fat guy who just throws a couple of punches, a couple of kicks then has a breather :P

they start @6pm for kids then we adults come in at 7pm.

its suppsoed to be an hour and a half but they always keep the gym open if you want to do a bit more.

For example if you want the trainers to take you on the pads.

they dont really have a membership system but if you want to be insured they ahve a license system thats just in case someone gets injured sparring.

Ive never been injured sparring , just the occasioanl bloody nose and being dead legged by Farhads low kicks!
Or being winded by Johnny when he grabs you and knees you!

there is some handy lads there !

See you tonight?

Originally posted by Freddylee
Gpsy

They charge £4 per session

theyre on tonight @ wellington Street Boxing Gym the one with the blue door not the one on the corner (near my local the devonshire cat)

Im the fat guy who just throws a couple of punches, a couple of kicks then has a breather :P

they start @6pm for kids then we adults come in at 7pm.

its suppsoed to be an hour and a half but they always keep the gym open if you want to do a bit more.

For example if you want the trainers to take you on the pads.

they dont really have a membership system but if you want to be insured they ahve a license system thats just in case someone gets injured sparring.

Ive never been injured sparring , just the occasioanl bloody nose and being dead legged by Farhads low kicks!
Or being winded by Johnny when he grabs you and knees you!

there is some handy lads there !

See you tonight? Sounds like my sort of thing.

I think I'll call down one night and take a look.

Mainly looking to improve my fitness further and also learn a bit of self defence too.

Anyone able to comment on Wickercamp in Sheffield?

I am looking to take up Thai Boxing (another complete beginner here) and several people have told me about this place, but the only thing that concerns is that they all seem to say that the beginner classes are always rammed and you learn very little due to the tutor to pupil ratio being too high. Think I'll try it anyway though as they also offer 1 on 1 training which is appealing.

Anyone use this place?

Anyone know the prices or times they train?

Thanks

Originally posted by MarkB
I went there and trained with Paul Bradshaw. i got to 1st KYU (last brown). He was a really good instructor but then he left and got someone else so i left.

I wouldn't recoment you go there because it is a money pit. All they want is your money. You have to go on X amount of courses before you grade which used to be about /60 quid. then you have your grading fee.

I recommend you have a look around - don't go there.

As for Vic - he isn't a good instructor. He just thinks hes some big hard man - yes Sensi!

Not read the whole thread yet, but gotta say Paul B was also my instructor and I loved him to bits he was the dogs proverbials.

I trained with Patrick too and thought he was great. Sadly I stopped training when I moved abroad for a few years n have never got round to going back to it.

I went on several of the courses and throughly enjoyed them. It's a shame about the London Rd place it I had some good times there (mind the ladies showers were a bit grim when I trained there)

Originally posted by lalaland
Anyone able to comment on Wickercamp in Sheffield?

I am looking to take up Thai Boxing (another complete beginner here) and several people have told me about this place, but the only thing that concerns is that they all seem to say that the beginner classes are always rammed and you learn very little due to the tutor to pupil ratio being too high. Think I'll try it anyway though as they also offer 1 on 1 training which is appealing.

Anyone use this place?

Anyone know the prices or times they train?

Thanks Found them via a google search.

I can make some of the times for begginer classes, but the sparring classes would be cutting it close and the bagwork classes impossible to get to because of my working hours.

Would this prevent me from doing well learning the art?
(if so does anyone know anywhere else in Sheffield that teaches Thai Boxing?)

RE: wicker camp
Yeah I found the same thing too
I have trained at the wicker camp and i think its really cool for figthers and stuff, like if youre a pro fighter(which ill probably never ever be!, i aint hard enough :P).
Mind you the place i go to teaches a mixture of thaiboxing, kickboxing and ju jitsu. They have a good mix of instructors with a variety of backgrounds so you get a good mix of flavors.

The place i go to is near the devonshire cat pub, not far from corporation.
There are fairly small classes and the trainers there make sure they take everyone on the pads so you get your one on one training and a decent pupil teacher ratio. I must admit that i was sceptical at first having not heard about them but its probably because they dont bother to advertise!

Ive never looked back since starting there.

its on the net:

www.sheffieldkickboxing.com

and musey:

I once trained with Paul Bradshaw and am still in touch with him.He had a leg injury of some description when i last saw him though.

I was tempted by the sheffield kickboxing place that you mention, very much so, but was advised by several people that Thai boxing was aparantly the better art, is that the case or have I been misinformed?

I can appreciate that each person will prefer their own art, but I would like to make the effort here and learn something to quite a high grade if possible.

Which ever place offers the better tuition I think will win me over as I don't want to waste my time and effort for something that's going to get me nowhere.

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Originally posted by Freddylee
and musey:

I once trained with Paul Bradshaw and am still in touch with him.He had a leg injury of some description when i last saw him though.

Sorry to hear he's injured (or was injured). I really enjoyed his tuition. Hope Pat is keeping well too

lalaland:

Tell you what you want me to have a word with the instructor to do you a "Guarantee" ?

LOL

no seriously though,...
my advice is come on and see for yourself
as far as thaiboxing beign the "better art"

well my instructor also has a UKMTA thaiboxing instructors qualification as well as a black belt in kickboxing.
also some of the guys here also compete in thaiboxing and as such need to be competent in elbows,.. knees etc,...

another thing. Thaiboxing is ok standing up, what happens if your in a "street situation" and you get taken to the floor?
Well we also have 2 instructors who teach the ground work,..etc.
See it for yourself Lalaland.

I have a friend that trains at the Wicker camp they seem to know what they are doing. I did a little digging about them they have some good instructors and student.

They dont push you to get what you dont want or need but they will push you to what you want and should have.

Give it a go that’s what I say.

You might find Tai Chi interesting MoonMaiden?

im interested in tai chi ^_^

Wow ! This is a thread from donkeys years ago, who brought it up? Oh and by the way its

www.sheffieldkickboxingclub.com till further notice :P

The old website is undergoing refurbishment.

there are some good tai chi people on the forum they will let you know where to go in sheffield but we could do with why you want to do tai chi ????

I'm thinking about starting a martial art after a long break due to an ankle injury. A year and a half ago I had just got my taekwondo blacktags at Sheff Uni Taekwondo club but was forced to stop *scowls*. I'm not a natural fighter or anything but I really liked it and miss the fitness/flexibility/social fun it brought me. I don't fully trust my ankle to behave yet but would like an idea of what I can look forwards to at least.

Something with a bit more of a spiritual slant would be great. I'm in the Ecclesall Road area. Any suggestions or guidance gratefully recieved! :)

have a go at wing chun ;-)
or some other kung fu

Strangely enough you're not the first person to say wing chun. The other I've got off asking people face-to-face is tai chi...

we had a few people visit us from the castle dojo. Without wanting to get into a slanging match, they didn't do their teachers any favours. They seemed very unskilled for blue belts (that's 2nd kyu in our belt system), couldn't fall very well, and worst of all walked off the mat without speaking to anyone and left half way through.Same view here, I went to Castle once a few years ago and for a martial art that concentrates on throwing, the falling ability was dangerously poor.

This is my first post:) Just wanted to add how great the dojo was on london Rd, i cant believe i quit, i regret it. i used to train wado ryu 3yrs bak now and i lost intrest with the place cus of the training time (saturday 9pm-11pm.) Vic was a great instructor and always took us out bowling and stuff, i was only 12 at the time.

You could always give us a try...


Something with a bit more of a spiritual slant would be great. I'm in the Ecclesall Road area. Any suggestions or guidance gratefully recieved! :)

Though i'm not too sure about the spiritual side, as that is often more traditional aikido.

So SafetyPin have we all confused you yet lol

I'm always confused, and although it is possible to confuse me even more you lot haven't made me any worse yet. YET...

Quick Question
It might have been asked B4 but what’s the average size of a class?

I like to do small and 121 classes but some schools clame to teach 2 sometimes 3 hundred students in one club??? What’s peoples thoughts ???

Quick Question
It might have been asked B4 but what’s the average size of a class?

I like to do small and 121 classes but some schools clame to teach 2 sometimes 3 hundred students in one club??? What’s peoples thoughts ???

At AFK we have anything from 6 to about 12 students at a time.
I find that because we have smaller numbers , generally people taught by me have decent technique and learn more in a shorter amount of time than at most clubs.
That is at our wellington street gym classes. The hallam university classes are a hell of a lot busier with like 20-30 in a class.
Our wellington street gym classes are excellent for beginners because of the student to instructor ratio.

this is really interesting

in what way ??? Dannie22

how big is MMA arts in the sheffield area ?
what the av size of a class ?

I'm thinking about starting a martial art after a long break due to an ankle injury. A year and a half ago I had just got my taekwondo blacktags at Sheff Uni Taekwondo club but was forced to stop *scowls*. I'm not a natural fighter or anything but I really liked it and miss the fitness/flexibility/social fun it brought me. I don't fully trust my ankle to behave yet but would like an idea of what I can look forwards to at least.

Something with a bit more of a spiritual slant would be great. I'm in the Ecclesall Road area. Any suggestions or guidance gratefully recieved! :)

The sword syllabus that I am doing at the Northern Martial Arts Academy includes things like formal bowing, cuts and stances (including naming them in Japanese), different methods of drawing the sword, decorative cord knotting, and the history of the sword in Japanese culture. As part of the black belt grading you have to write a thesis on Shintoism or Japanese history. Is something like that of interest to you?

how big is MMA arts in the sheffield area ?
what the av size of a class ?

how big is MMA arts in the sheffield area ?
what the av size of a class ?
Mixed Martial Arts or Modern Martial Arts? And either way, what do you mean by that? MMA is usually taken to be Muay Thai/Boxing/BJJ/Wrestling but by definition it includes everything ;)

i know that it was i fast post lol

i should have put how big are the classes in mma in sheffield?

Once The Forge opens up next month we'll have a 'one-stop-shop' for Muay Thai/Wrestling/BJJ and we'll have a better idea. Sheffield Shootfighters, who to the best of my knowledge are the only people with a full 'MMA' programme inside the city are relocating there.

See here for more info: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=330033