karen1573 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 My little lad of 11 (yeah not so little!) has just started secondary school and due to him being smaller than pretty much everyone his age, he's getting picked on a fair bit. I'm looking for a class in kickboxing, boxing, karate, or any other sport which will teach him a bit of confidence, self-discipline and hopefully the ability to defend himself when the big boys get rough Ideally I'd like to get him in somewhere local, if there's anything to be found in the S12, S13, S20, S11 or S21 areas. But I will travel further afield if necessary. An idea of days/costs would be helpful too! Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinjim Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi Karen Have you tried BMAA at Hackenthorpe? Its a smallish Karate and Kickboxing club near the Golden Plover pub in Hackenthorpe. My little boy does the Ninja's club and he really enjoys it. There is an age class above him which I think is for 7-15, so that could suit your boy. Its £4-£5 per class. Cheers Jim:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stussonicos Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Sheffield Thai Boxing Gym is located 3 minutes walk from the Hyde Park tram stop. They have junior classes on Tuesday and Thursdays at 17:30, 1st lesson free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr900 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 hunter martial arts , Dronfield . Perfect for what you need. 01246 290517. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rage Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hello Mate. My brother and myself run a Karate class that has just moved from intake to killamarsh. On a mondays and thursdays. Let me know if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotar Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I have to recommend rage as a Karate instructor, he is very good and a genuinely nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Try Terry Noble, Terry and his wife Michelle run a kids class on Chapel St on Saturdays and Mondays at the old chapel. Look for the sign with Japanese text above the entrance (as the road bends right) I am not sure of the times but Terry and his wife are good teachers and are insured and CRB checked. andyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen1573 Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks to all. I have enrolled him at BMAA in Hackenthorpe as this is just down the road from his school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rage Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hi karen, glad you have found a club. As i remember thr bmaa have a lot of linked clubs around the country. Hope he enjoys it. Tell him to train hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnie41 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Karen - little barnie does tae kwon do, and started it for much the same reason as your little one. In time, the school pain in the a*se tried it on again, and pushed and pushed, despite being warned not to. School bully somehow ended up on his backside - never did it again. Its worth every penny for that one incident that gave little barnie more confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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