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Start your Taekwondo or Kickboxing journey with our indoor classes twice a week at Sir John Hunt Community College in Plymouth.

New Wave welcome everyone to experience the mental and physical benefits of martial arts, creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for new and existing members.

Disciplines

What is Taekwon-Do?

Taekwon-Do is a traditional martial art from Korea which uses principles of modern science for self defence. When translated “Tae”  means to jump, kick or smash with the foot, “kwon” means to punch or destroy with the hand or fist and “Do” means art, way or method. Therefore Taekwon-Do means foot-hand-way.

Benefits of Taekwon-Do:

  • Build confidence
  • Learn self defence
  • Improve fitness
  • Make new friends
  • Opportunities to compete
  • Personal development

At New Wave Martial Arts, we still practice traditional ITF Taekwon-Do techniques, as well as more sport style sparring and self defence.

So if you’re looking for any of these benefits then come along and have your first two lessons free at New Wave Martial Arts.

What is kickboxing?

Kickboxing is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai, Taekwon-do and Western boxing. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defence, general fitness, or as a contact sport.

In the world of kickboxing there is no single international governing body. There are lots of different organisations with their own set of rules for competing such as some allowing the use of elbows and clinching.

At New Wave Martial Arts, we practice all techniques used in combat sports such as elbows, knees, clinching, low kicks and so on. We some times refer to it as just striking as that is what it is. If you ever compete, you will just have to adhere to the specific rule set.

So if your looking to learn some self defence, improve your fitness, compete, make new friends and become an overall better person then come along and have your first two lessons free at New Wave Martial Arts.

What is Tiny Taekwon-Do?

The Tiny Taekwon-Do class is for 4-6 year olds which teaches children basic martial arts, self defence and life skills whilst having fun. When training at New Wave Martial Arts your child will learn to be more respectful, disciplined, courteous and confident.

The Tiny Taekwon-Do program consist of themes to help improve the child’s life skills and motor skills. These themes are:

  • Co-ordination
  • Focus/concentration
  • Balance
  • Teamwork/leadership
  • Fitness
  • Memory
  • Emergency skills

At Tiny Taekwon-Do, we intend to help the parent and child’s bond grow. We do this by getting the parents involved by working with their child. We have the parents holding pads for them and playing games. This will certainly strengthen their relationship and will encourage the child to listen and respect you more, and of course respect other people.

So if you are interested in enrolling your child into Tiny Taekwon-Do, then please feel free come along and let them have their first two lessons which are free of charge.

All classes at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Plymouth PL5 4AA

Wednesday

Junior Taekwon-Do (7-12 years) 5pm-6pm
Adult Taekwon-Do (13+ years) 6pm-7pm
Fitness Kickboxing (13+ years) 7pm-8pm

Friday 

Tiny Taekwon-Do (4-6 years) 5pm-5:40pm
Junior Taekwon-Do (7-12 years) 5:50pm-6:50pm
Adult Taekwon-Do (13+ years) 7pm-8pm
Fitness Kickboxing (13+ years) 7pm-8pm

FAQ'S

WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY FIRST LESSON

Just come along a little earlier to fill out some forms (parent fills our form if child is under 18) wear loose clothing like jogging bottoms or shorts and a t shirt. We do train bare foot, but if you have problems then you can wear light weight trainers and bring a drink. Jewellery must be removed or taped up.

We always encourage parents to stay and watch or even better, get involved and train too. However, only the Tiny Taekwon-Do (4-6 year old) parents HAVE to stay. Juniors and above can be dropped off at the start of class, and collected at the end.

Not at all. However, we will always encourage you to get your equipment as soon as possible, as it allows you to spar and do other forms of training, but all you need to do after your first two free lessons is set up your monthly direct debit and you are good to go. When you are ready to buy NWMA kit, we will order it for you.

In our Taekwon-Do class, you do have to spar, but you do not have to fight competitively. Also, when sparring in training, our students are instructed to be light and look after each other. You may get a little bump or bruise as accidents can’t always be prevented. If you do want a little more contact, this can be arranged. You can be paired with someone of similar experienced and who also wants to spar at a higher level. Safety is always paramount.

You do not have to book, you can just turn up. However, we’d prefer it if you enquire first, so we can give you correct details and just in case class is canceled for some reason or if there is an emergency.

This depends entirely on wheat classes you wish to train in. All our classes are paid through a monthly direct debit system called, “GoCardless.”

Our Tiny Taekwondo-Do class £33 a month and includes the child’s gradings. Training once a week in our Taekwondo-Do or kickboxing is £35 a month. Unlimited training in Taekwondo-Do or Kickboxing classes are £43 a month. Duel training in Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing is £53 a month. All safety equipment and clothing can be sourced through us. Coloured belt gradings are currently £35.

At any time you decide you’d like to stop training, then we can cancel your monthly direct debit payments right away.

In our students words…

“Very professional Martial Arts School, myself and my family have trained with them for more than 6 years. It is a great way to improve fitness, and self confidence for children and adults alike. Well structured serious martial arts training, taught in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Very family orientated, strong ties to three or four other local schools making it possible to find a class time and day to suit, or the possibility to train everyday if you feel the need.

Lots more going on than just the Martial Arts Classes, they run Competitions, Family Camp, Fitness Boot Camps, Christmas Parties, Easter Egg Hunt, Beach Days and much more.”

S Kingdom