Free training uniform - No contract membership £30 per month for classes
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Wado Ryu (Way of Peace)
What separates Wado Ryu from other parts of Karate?
Wado Ryu is a Japanese martial art with deep roots in Jiu-Jitsu. It is known for its emphasis on softness in its techniques, allowing practitioners to overcome stronger opponents more effectively than in many other Karate styles. If you’re looking for something different in your training, Wado Ryu might be a great option. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique martial art.
Unlike most Karate styles, Wado Ryu is often described as a blend of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Shotokan Karate. The founder, Hironori Ohtsuka, combined the two styles to create an eclectic, hybrid approach to martial arts. This sets Wado Ryu apart from other Karate forms, which generally focus more on direct striking techniques.
If you're considering an alternative to traditional Karate for yourself or your child, Wado Ryu offers a distinctive option.
In addition to its effectiveness in self-defense, Wado Ryu emphasizes the principles of self-preservation and peace, making it a well-rounded martial art.
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 13 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.
Accredited Safeguarding Procedures
FMA Karate Academy have a commitment to maintaining excellent safeguarding standards so everyone participating and engaging in Martial Arts can have a safe and enjoyable experience. We are also proud to have been awarded accredited safeguarding status with the safeguarding "mark".
We are proud to hold the following:
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) when you join with NO CONTRACT membership.