2 Trial Classes - Free training uniform - No contract membership
Find us opposite ASDA, FMA Karate Academy, WF6 2AF, Normanton, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Self-Defence, Mental Health, Flexibility, Resilience
Karate training holds many benefits, especially the support of positive mental and physical health. Our classes are suitable for both children, young people and adults, irrespective of ability or previous experience. Our Karate training syllabus is designed to progressively develop technical skills (footwork, speed, evasion, strikes, punches, kicks, blocks and self-defence), fitness, coordination, strength, agility, self-esteem and resilience. FMA Karate Academy professional karate instructors know how to help both children and adults to develop at their own pace into a karate black belt.
Not everyone wants to compete, many students at FMA Karate Academy simply train for recreation, but if you do wish to compete (Kata and Kumite) we hold many internal club tournaments a year and we also compete at open tournaments around the country when they are available. .
When you join FMA Karate Academy you become part of a community martial arts school who are proud to serve the Wakefield area in service of the development of children and adults in Wado Ryu Karate. FMA Karate Academy is a great place to make new friends and we believe that martial arts training should be fun and rewarding, while also acknowledging that the success students find in their martial arts training will also transfer over into their everyday life.
FMA Karate Academy News
Wado Ryu Exams in March 2024
Sparring & Head Contact Removed
Sparring & Head Contact Removed
Congratulations to the 35 students invited to our March Wado Ryu examination. Presentations will commence at 12:05pm for those parents and carers wishing to attend.
Sparring & Head Contact Removed
Sparring & Head Contact Removed
Sparring & Head Contact Removed
FMA Karate Academy have decided to remove head contact in our children's sparring classes. This is due to the ever growing research on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in contact sports.
Martial Arts in Normanton
At FMA Karate Academy we offer traditional Wado Ryu Karate tuition that appeal to both recreational and competitive martial arts students. Along with teaching traditional skills, our instructors pass on the values that have always made been associated with karate, mental strength, respect, determination and relentless spirit.
We have a separate class for children under 16 years old and a separate class for both young people (16 years old) and adults which are both perfect for both beginning karate students and students with any previous experience in Karate. Students will learn traditional karate skills and practical situational awareness/self-defence techniques. Our Karate school is fully equipped to provide children, young people and adults with a safe training environment with dedicated instructors teaching Wado Ryu Karate.
We have been teaching children, young people and adults Wado Ryu Karate in the Wakefield area for 10 years.
Jiyu Kumite (free sparring)
All FMA Karate Academy classes offer optional traditional Karate sparring to our students in a safe environment. Jiyu Kumite is a great way for children and adult students to practice their martial arts skills in combat. All students wear PPE and all our sparring is supervised by qualified instructors.
Self Defence from an Early Age
FMA Karate Academy instructors also specialise in self defence and the underpinning legislation of reasonable force in relation to defence of oneself or another. Children and adult classes feature simple and memorable techniques for standing and ground situations to deal with unprovoked attacks in a lawful manner.
Adult Only Training
FMA Karate Academy offer adult only classes for students aged over the age of 16 years. These classes offer an increase in the level of training in relation to fitness, conditioning and practical applications of applied Karate in self defence that are not suitable to teach to children.
A Martial Arts School Built on Inclusivity and Equality
Government Safeguarding Code Quality Accreditation Mark 2024
FMA Karate Academy hold the the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts that recognises clubs or providers who have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining excellent safeguarding standards so everyone participating and engaging in Martial Arts can have a safe and enjoyable experience.
The Safeguarding Code “mark” has been created so that parents/carers and educational establishments can clearly identity who has successfully signed up to the Code. Those who have been awarded the “mark” can use the logo on their promotional material, their governing documents, policies and procedures and their official stationery. As a result, parents/carers and educational establishments can make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child/children, young people or adults in their care. The Code was launched by the Sports Minister in early 2018 and has been developed through close consultation with the Safeguarding Martial Arts Group and those with years of expertise in safeguarding.
FMA Karate Academy ensure Disclosure & Barring Service check for all coaches, staff and volunteers (this indicated if a person has a conviction to their name) and also;
• Safeguarding awareness training for all coaches, staff and volunteers
• All coaches will have hold a minimum coaching standard or coaching qualification
• A Safeguarding Policy
• A Safe Practice Policy
• Insurance documentation
• A reporting system for reporting participants' safety and welfare
• A complaints process for parents and all participants
• Code of Conduct for children/young people, coaches/volunteers and parents
Student Offers
2 Free Trial Classes
2 Free Trial Classes
2 Free Trial Classes
No catch and no commitment to join after a trial period
Free Karate Gi (uniform)
2 Free Trial Classes
2 Free Trial Classes
For any student that becomes a member after a trial
FMA Karate Academy Safeguarding Officer
FMA Karate Academy Safeguarding Officer
Mr Mark Reather
Telephone 01924 891080 or Mobile 07581562669
Email: fmakarateacademy@gmail.com
2 Free Trial Classes, Free Karate Training Suit, No Contract
FMA Karate Academy offer 2 free trial classes with no obligation to join after that. Also, a free Karate training suit (Gi) for children & adult students who become a member of FMA Karate Academy.