Aikido is a traditional and practical martial art. It relies on harmonizing with the opponent and using subtle movements.

Aikido teaches self-defence through the resolution of conflict. Aikido is as much about living as it as about fighting. It is a full contact sport aiming at defensive skills, defending skills and defending actions. These skills join together with attacking movements to neutralise the attack and either throw, restrain or disarm them.

Movements in Aikido are based on the sword and staff; therefore these weapons are used during training.

Other attributes learnt are self-control, fitness, strength, fluidity of movement and coordination of breathing and movement.

Aikido is a dynamic martial art, which is both graceful and effective. It is suitable for people of all ages and sizes and is conducted by qualified and experienced practitioners of the art.

Circuit classes are a 45 minute session supervised by a qualified fitness instructor involving a rotation between weights and cardio exercises.

Cardio Boxing uses the training principals from boxing to offer a high intensity cardio workout

Judo is an exciting unarmed combat sport that originated in Japan as a means of self-defense.

Judo is based on standing, ground grapare used. Judo is unique in teaching skills of falling without injury, which helps in other sports as well.

Judo utilizes the whole body, stressing all the energy systems and develops a high level of spatial awareness, flexibility and co-ordination.

Peter Morton self defence classes involving skills taken from a mixture of Karate, Boxing, Judo and Grappling.

Shobu-Kai is an international Martial Art which teaches you the art of self-defence and discipline. The Japanese term 'Shobu-Kai' means to discipline the mind and the body and to practise the art of peace as a club. Shobu-Kai is linked to the Japanese master Sensei Fujimotto.

Shobu-Kai consists of blocks, punches and kicks. It helps you with your concentration, coordination and discipline not just for karate but also for everyday like.

Shobu-Kai range through many types of self-defence. They range from learning how to roll and practise techniques to holds and grapples. Not only does karate help you mentally but physically. Karate demands a lot from your physical ability and can guide you into getting fit.

Skating involves speed and balance and is a fantastic way to get fit whilst having fun. Through skating participants gain an excellent lower body toning and a great cardiovascular work out.

Participants can begin skating from as young as 4.

Tots' tumbling is a gymnastics based class for children between the ages of 18 months - 5 years old.

The class is set up as a circuit in which the children learn to use climbing frames, beams, the trampoline and the parallel bars.

The children learn balance, co-ordination, gross motor skills, interaction with other children and the very basics of gymnastics.

Weights

A weights and cardio room is available at both centres