Grove Martial Arts Didcot

Grove Martial Arts Didcot is a martial arts club located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The club specialises in teaching practical Goju Ryu karate to both adults and children. Their main focus is self-defence, ensuring that their students acquire both soft and hard skills that are relevant to the threats they may face in real-life situations.

What sets Grove Martial Arts Didcot apart is that it is run by three generations of the same family, with a deep-rooted history in karate. The founding members have been teaching and running local clubs in the area since the 1980s, bringing with them a wealth of experience and generational knowledge. This ensures that students benefit from their expertise, as well as from instructors who constantly strive to improve their own karate skills and adapt to modern training concepts.

New prospective members are invited to experience the club first-hand by attending four free sessions. This allows both the club and the prospective member to assess their suitability for the training and determine if it is the right fit. If Grove Martial Arts is not the right fit for an individual, the club has connexions with other local groups and can provide recommendations for alternative training options.

The club offers training sessions for adults and juniors at two different locations. Adults can attend classes on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30pm and 7:30 to 8:30pm, as well as on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Juniors have multiple options, including Monday classes from 5:00 to 5:45pm and 5:45 to 6:30pm, Thursday classes from 5:00 to 5:45pm and 5:45 to 6:30pm, and Saturday classes from 9:00 to 9:45am and 9:45 to 10:30am. Additionally, there are adult classes on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00pm and Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00pm at Aureus School in Didcot.

To address any concerns or questions that new students may have, Grove Martial Arts Didcot has compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on their website. If the answers to the questions are not available, prospective members are encouraged to reach out via email or phone for further information and clarification.

In terms of costs, the club offers a transparent pricing structure. Adult students aged 13 and above pay 65 per month, while junior students aged 4 to 12 pay 45 per month. These fees cover training at any of the sessions and are payable via standing order, with no hidden costs involved. Grove Martial Arts Didcot strives to keep costs affordable while maintaining a high standard of training and providing exciting opportunities for its members.

Overall, Grove Martial Arts Didcot offers a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals looking to learn practical self-defence skills. With experienced instructors and a focus on both tradition and modern training concepts, the club is dedicated to helping its members develop their karate skills and build self-confidence.