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It has been a year now since my 12‑year‑old daughter started training at Shin Gi Tai in 2025 and she absolutely loves it. The sessions strike a great balance between warm‑up activities, structured training and fun exercises. Sometimes parents get engaged in some activities, which is really fun. The coaches are excellent with children — they engage them fully and the kids respond with real enthusiasm.
Amazing, everyone is so lovely and kind. My son joined in October 2025. I wanted to build his focus, confidence and some fitness. He loves it and it really has been good for him. They really work to motivate and engage. Its fun, which is important. Earrning his belts has been a real boost 😀
I attend Tai Chi twice weekly and highly recommend it. All ages attend ( young people do it in conjunction with their martial arts black belt training & older people for the balance, stability & mindfullness ). Lovely bunch of people. One lady comes from Maidenhead because this class is the best one.
Bryan has many decades of experience and a long armful of certificates and awards. No two classes are identical ... patience of the trainers is limitless ( reminding you of things for the 100th time as if it was the first time ).
Friendly. Welcoming and accommodating. My son wasn’t sure if he wanted to join. He’d come and watched his friend a few times and was interested but unsure. He had his taster session where he was awarded a certificate which was really warming. He was still unsure so I asked if he could come and try one more session before signing up. We walked out of the second session with all his gear and he loves it. Such a great place to build children’s confidence and character. Can’t wait to see how my boy develops over the next year!
Our boys have been coming to Shin Gi Tai (SGT) since just before the first lockdown. They were very anxious at the start, they only had a short period of in‑person training before everything moved online. Despite that, SGT kept them engaged throughout lockdown and helped them grow in both skill and confidence. I’ll always remember how they looked forward to every virtual session, fully dressed in their gi and ready for their sensei.
A few years on, the transformation in them has been remarkable. They now train several times a week, take part in competition training, and attend the Junior Leadership Academy. They’ve progressed through their belts, and while our eldest has been a junior coach for some time, our youngest is now training to join the junior coaching team too.
We’ve seen changes in their confidence, behaviour, discipline, resilience, and overall character, everything you’d hope for when choosing a martial arts school. SGT truly builds a community where children support each other, and they live the slogan 'we rise when we lift each other' every single day.
For us, this is an investment in our children’s mental and physical development, and we’re proud to be lifelong members. Both the Basingstoke and Winchester sites are excellent, and I highly recommend them to any parent considering classes for their child.
I trained with Shin Gi Tai Karate myself up until 2016, so when my daughter wanted to start martial arts there was nowhere else I would have chosen. She’s now been training with Shin Gi Tai for two years and absolutely loves it.
The difference in her confidence and sociability has been amazing to see. The classes teach far more than just karate — they help children learn important values like responsibility, respect, discipline and perseverance.
She attends twice a week and is completely focused on improving, working through her belts and becoming the best version of herself. The instructors led by Bryan are brilliant with the children, supportive while still encouraging them to push themselves and grow.
I couldn’t recommend Shin Gi Tai highly enough for anyone looking to help their child build confidence, fitness and life skills in a positive environment.
Shin Gi Tai is an amazing, truly family‑run club that has supported us through so much over the years. It’s a really welcoming and inclusive place where every member can train, grow and feel part of something bigger. The senseis are all really incredible role models. They're patient, skilled, encouraging and genuinely invested in helping people become the all round best version of themselves. The atmosphere is welcoming, positive and full of community spirit. I can’t recommend Shin Gi Tai highly enough.
Just went to another birthday party here for our grandson - once again, really well organised and loads of fun for the children. The guy who ran the party managed to keep 16 children completely focused and entertained for a couple of hours. The parties are really well run and are a great idea if you want something a bit different for a children’s party.
My 5yo son needs plenty of encouragement in order to feel confident enough to join a play group/sport. We tried different activities, and he stopped with all of them until we tried martial arts at Shin Gi Tai. The team is great! They have more coaches on the same class which means that they can interact and support all the children independently. We are now 10 lessons in and my son he is still happy to go and train!
Our Son is thoroughly enjoying his classes at the Academy. Each session is well structured and taught and he has learnt so much already. The atmosphere is welcoming and kind and his smile during and after each class, says it all!
Shin Gi Tai has done wonders for my daughter's confidence. All the teachers are patient and kind while also being firm and teaching respect. The lessons are fun and engaging and they have excellent facilities and equipment. I can't recommend Shin Gi Tai enough.
I can’t recommend Shin Gi Tai enough. It has a strong reputation for high-quality instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a deep focus on technique and discipline.
My arms are paralysed, and I was incredibly nervous and sceptical about whether I’d receive support after negative experiences in other sports. However, the coaches (and classmates) at Shin Gi Tai have been phenomenal, and I feel incredibly supported. I can’t put into words my gratitude for everyone there.
Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, the coaches are fantastic at adapting their teaching style to suit every level. They offer a variety of classes, including Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi, Muay Thai, and Kick Boxing (including some ladies-only classes), with personalised attention to ensure you progress at your own pace.
There is a strong sense of community as everyone is supportive and dedicated to improving. If you’re looking for a place to start or elevate your martial arts practice, there’s no better choice than Shin Gi Tai.
