Sycamore Halls, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB, UK
Fun, friendly, safe martial arts and self-defence in Basingstoke
My daughter is absolutely loving the self defence classes. Dave and all of the coaches for her class are fantastic coaches, so friendly and welcoming and amazing with the children, they are also so accommodating with her medical needs! She looks forward to it every week and tells everyone about it, shows her friends the moves she learnt so they can protect themselves too!
A great club! Dave is passionate, highly skilled and motivational! The lessons give endless skills in dealing with lots of different situations. Real life scenarios, so much practical help the sessions are brilliant for confidence and resilience. Highly recommend!
This club is awesome. I wasn't sure what to expect in the first class but I really enjoyed it. Since then (November 2019) I've gone to every class I could (Covid-19 permitting). At the moment we have to social distance which admittedly takes getting used to but we are working on more of the technique side of things which will help when we go back to normal. Ian, head of the club, is a legend. If you are not sure on how to do something then he takes the time to give you extra help and shows you how to do it. Then its practice practice practice :D Everyone is friendly. It doesn't matter who you are or how old you are... If you are looking for something different to do rather than the grind of the gym or if you want to learn self defence or mixed martial arts then join up :D You really will not regret it. EDIT: I wanted to update this review. I had to have a break from the club for a bit and I had my confidence knocked down quite badly... So I came back to the club and it has helped me to get my confidence back, my fitness is comming back and I just love being at the club. It's good fun. Dave is now taking the lessons at the Basingstoke branch of the club and I gotta say... Dave is a legit legend. Honestly just take the step and come along. It really is worth it. 2nd EDIT: I feel like I need to add some more to this review. Not only is the club helping me physically but also mentally. Like I said above I had a real... bad time... in life and I needed some help. HSP has been that help. Lifetime member right here. If you are struggling, if you are having difficulties in life and you just need a place to go to to have some fun with some legit people then come to the club. You will be amazed at how much just punching or kicking (i like kicking :D) a few pads can make you feel good. It doesn't matter what your ability level is or who you are, I have autism and it doesn't make a bloody difference. This is the club for everyone. Come sign up and lets do some training together.
Id never been to self protection or martial arts classes before so i wasn't sure what to expect. I felt welcomed by everyone and I was surprised by how involved i got for my taster session. It was easy to follow and go at your own pace but still as part of the group. I felt comfortable and welcomed by all and would highly recommend it to all.
Sensei Ian is a brilliant karate and self defense instructor. My son and me have trained with him for years. I'm always amazed at how much we cover in his classes without missing out on technical detail, it is always very high quality instruction. I have no idea how he manages it. Always look forward to next class.
Brilliant class with a fantastic group of people. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Since my daughter (14) joined she has gained so much confidence in herself which is great to see.
Posted 1 year agoI chose this class to ensure I could respond well in a threatening situation. I've been attending since December 2023 and feel better now in a variety of ways: the classes are making me fitter, more resilient and more confident. I've just applied for my second grading and recently took the Realism class where you're put under pressure in simulated threatening scenarios and able to demonstrate the defences you've learnt. I was very nervous about this one due to prior experiences but the instructors made it a really positive, encouraging class - and i found out how much more forceful I can be in defending myself. Fantastic club, highly recommend.
Brilliant club for any age!! My son (12 years old) attended the mixed class for several years and now attends the senior club. He looks forward to the weekly lessons and is greatly supported to get the best out of the lessons by Sensai Ian and fellow club members (they know who they are!!!!). As a proud parent it is great to see him progressing with each belt he achieves. Not just progressing with learning the skills, but also key skills of respect, listening, concentration, supporting others, communication - to name just a few. Highly recommended by parent and child!!!!
This is a very good group for youngsters and adults wanting to learn Karate. Additionally the adult classes which combine Thai Boxing and Practical Self Defence are brilliant for fitness, building self confidence and self awareness. Senior Instructor Ian has been trained by and trained with some very influential and prominent martial artists and the club is part of the British Combat Association, the UK's Foremost Self Defence and Multi-Style Martial Arts Organisation If you want a welcoming, inclusive and motivational training experience, I highly recommend it.
Posted 3 years ago
I decided to try Hampshire Self Protection-Basingstoke Martial Arts and Self Defence Club after seeing an advert for 2 people to train online for the price of 1. Having tried other traditional fitness classes, I fancied a change (and a new challenge!). The free taster session allowed us to get a feel for the training style and just what it is all about. I have continued with the classes and every week I am learning something new and building my confidence! Everything is explained fully, and everyone can ask questions and for assistance if required. It is a very friendly and safe environment. If I ever cannot attend the online class ‘Live’ then Ian makes sure I have a recording of the classes to train in my own time. Hopefully, I will be able to train in person at the physical classes in future but with the current situation I will continue with my online journey. Thanks to Ian and the rest of the team for all the support and encouragement over last few months and look forward to continuing!
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