Martial Arts

Learning a Martial Art from a young age is a fantastic way to help children develop self confidence, discipline and have fun whilst keeping active. Our clubs are the perfect place to learn, practice and understand martial arts and self defence in a relaxed and positive environment. Classes will teach focus, morals and values – things that will stay with your child throughout their life.

We hold classes across across our leisure centres and offer a variety of Martial Arts including Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, Judo and Tang Soo Do.

Develop confidence, master self-discipline and have fun

Thornaby Pavilion

Judo

Thornaby Pavilion

Develop rolling, throwing, falling and holding techniques – whilst building self-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.

  • Free Taster Session – Call to book

  • 4-16 years

  • Every Friday

  • Glynn Fidgeon 07802559061

Ju-Jitsu

Thornaby Pavilion

Ju-Jitsu sessions that focus on kicks, strikes, throws, locks, strangles, chokes and ground work.

  • 6+ years

  • Junior – Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am

  • Adult – Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm

  • Kobudo – 12:00pm – 13:00pm

Thornaby Taisho-Do Karate Club

Thornaby Pavilion

This session provides discipline and training to improve fitness, balance, concentration skills and confidence.

Billingham Forum

Billingham Forum Ju-Jitsu Club

Billingham Forum

Billingham Forum Ju-Jitsu Club teaches children and adults in accordance with the syllabus of the World Ju-Jitsu Federation.

Billingham Taisho-Do Karate Club

Billingham Forum

Billingham Taisho-Do Karate has effective and practical self defence techniques at it’s core and welcomes new members of all ages.

Splash

Judo

Splash

Develop rolling, throwing, falling and holding techniques – whilst building self-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.

Choose a Tees Active card to save money on Martial Arts sessions

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Billingham Forum

The Causeway, Billingham, TS23 2LJ

T: 01642 551381
E: billinghamforum@teesactive.co.uk

Splash

Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TY

T: 01642 660610
E: splash@teesactive.co.uk

Thornaby Pavilion

Wrightson House, Thornaby, TS17 6SH

T: 01642 670971
E: thornabypavilion@teesactive.co.uk

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