Martial Arts Clubs
in Hedge End

We offer martial arts and self-defence classes to everybody (aged 5 and above) of all abilities in Eastleigh at our training facility located at The Ageas Bowl, West End, Southampton. Welcome to DragonCKD/Choikangdo4health Academy of Martial Arts, we look forward to greeting you at our training facility in The Ageas Bowl, West End, Southampton.

Nihon Goju Ryu Karate Do is a Bubishi linage school, founded by Tanigawa Takeshi Sensei 9th Dan and is his understanding following many years of study at the Senbukan dojo in Kawasaki, Japan, under Izumikawa Kanki Sensei. Its full name is Tanigawa Ha Inyo Karate Do, this style of Karate is not a sport but is a traditional Martial Art. The Bubishi is considered to be the bible of Karate. Ninbukan is connected to the Bubishi Kenkyu Kai which is a study association dedicated to the teachings of the Bubishi.

This is the Waterside Taekwondo Club website where you will find all the information about our classes plus the different locations that we teach across the New Forest & Southampton. Our classes range from the age of 4 to Adults plus we have a mixture of Traditional, Sports Sparring, Competition Training, Ladies only, Tigers and Get Fit for Adults.

Karate, a Japanese developed martial art, which simply means ‘empty hand’, is much more than the art of self defence. The practice of karate develops self confidence, self discipline, a sense of respect for self and others and is an excellent developer of character. The physical exercises and regular training develops body stamina and strength and helps to maintain good health. Karate is suitable for most people and at Portchester our members range from 6 to 80.

The TaeKwonDo Academy is a Martial Arts & Self Defence School with clubs in Hampshire, covering Petersfield, Southsea & Paulsgrove. Chief Instructors Travis Bottriell (Master V Dan) & Samantha-Jo Jenkins (Senior Instructor III Dan) have over nearly 25 years martial arts training behind each of them running successful martial arts & self defence classes for adults & children in Hampshire.

The art of Aikido was founded by a Japanese master named Morihei Ueshiba, who was already highly skilled in a large number of traditional martial arts. His art came to incorporate both armed and empty handed techniques and it wasn't long before it attracted a large number of skilled students.

Derek & Karen are 4th Degree Black Belts in CKD, teaching and running CKD schools in Hampshire as a full-time profession since 2004. In addition, as one of only a handful of CKD instructors around the world, Derek holds a diploma level ‘Advanced Chief Instructor’ certification. This ensures the very highest standards of instruction, throughout all our classes and the associated Hampshire CKD schools.