New Joiners: Upcoming Days

LONDON

Saturday 19th July @ 2.00pm

Saturday 16th August @ 2:00pm

Tuesday 16th September @7:30pm

Wednesday 15th October @ 7:00pm

Saturday 15th November@ 2:00pm

Tuesday 9th December @ 7:30pm

​BRIGHTON

Held on the following Monday's at 6:30pm:-

21st July

18th August 

22 September

20 October

17 November


Where to go?

London:-

If the new joiners class is on a Tuesday, then the class takes place in the Finsbury Leisure Centre near Old Street.

If on a Wednesday or a Saturday, then the class takes place at Canary Wharf.

Brighton:-

The Brighton new joiner classes take place at Kicks Martial Arts on a Monday.

Full addresses and times below.

Monday (Brighton)

  • 6:30 - 8:00pm
  • Kicks Martial Arts Centre, 185 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LD

Tuesday (London)

  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm
  • Basement Hall, Finsbury Leisure Centre, London EC1V 3PU
  • Nearest Tube: Old Street

Wednesday (London)

  • 7.00pm - 9.00pm
  • in2sports Centre, Canary Wharf, London E14 9QH
  • Nearest Tube: Canary Wharf

SATURDAY (London)

  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • in2sports Centre, Canary Wharf, London E14 9QH
  • Nearest Tube: Canary Wharf


WHAT TO EXPECT?

We know it can be a bit intimidating for some people when joining a new group.  If you're little late, that's fine, just join in with the warm-up (though if you are very late and the session has started, you may be asked to come to the next taster session).

Your first class will be about 2 hours.  We'll start with a warm-up and then all newcomers will be placed with specifically trained instructors (black belts).

The training will consist of a mixture of self defence techniques from various attacks - defences from punches, grabs, strangles, kicks while on the ground.

We are aware that not everyone picks up new skills at the same rate.  We'll work with you as fast or as slowly as suits you.  You'll never be made do any sort of technique that you don't want to.

There is generally a group of anything from 4 to 10+ in any class and you will work with different people during  the class - great way to meet new people and have fun learning a new skill!

ANYTHING ELSE?

You'll need loose, relaxed clothing - a t-shirt, shorts/jogging bottoms.  We train barefoot, so you don't need trainers.  We'll ask you to remove jewellery/ watches etc  for your own safety.​​

There's shower and changing facilities in the venue if you want to use them.​  If you want to stay around after class we go to a local pub (work hard, play hard).

Ishigaki does not normally accept students under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please contact us before coming to a new joiner session.

COST?

Free for newcomers. £12 if you've attended previously.

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