107346 or craigradforditf@gmail. Com Facebook Group: Llanfoist Taekwon-Do Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules we have limited numbers of students in each class. All students must pre-book to attend our martial arts classes. Please contact Club Instructor Mr Radford via the contact details above to check availability.
Risca Kickboxing Instructor: Mr Rhys Powell, 2nd Degree Black Belt Venue: Risca Leisure Centre, Pontymason Lane, Risca, Newport NP11 6BH Contact: Mr Rhys Powell on 07960 554354 or rhys. Powell1@live. Com Facebook Group: Caldicot/Risca Kickboxing & Martial arts Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules we have limited numbers of students in each class. All students must pre-book to attend our martial arts classes.
Please contact Club Instructor Mr Powell via the contact details above to check availability.
Rogerstone Kickboxing Instructor: Miss Megan Baynton, 1st Degree Black Belt Venue: Rogerstone Welfare Ground, Tregwilym Road, Newport, NP10 9EW Contact: Miss Megan Baynton on 07817 938268 or meganbaynton1@gmail. Com Facebook Group: Caldicot/Risca Kickboxing & Martial arts Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules we have limited numbers of students in each class. All students must pre-book to attend our martial arts classes. Please contact Club Instructor Miss Baynton via the contact details above to check availability.
St Arvans ITF TaeKwon-Do Budo Ju Jitsu WMKF Kickboxing Children's Fitness Venue: St Arvans Community Hall, Tidenham Chase, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Contact: Master Gassor on 01633 222260 or 07946 194813 Facebook Group: St Arvans Martial Arts Club Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules we have limited numbers of students in each class. All students must pre-book to attend our martial arts classes. Please contact Master Gassor via the contact details above to check availability.
Undy Kickboxing Instructor: Mr Colin Evans, 2nd Degree Black Belt Venue: Undy Athletic Football Club, The Causeway, Undy, Monmouthshire. NP26 3EW Contact: Mr Colin Evans on 07817 938268 or colinevans@email. Com Facebook Group: Caldicot/Risca Kickboxing & Martial arts Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules we have limited numbers of students in each class. All students must pre-book to attend our martial arts classes.
Please contact Club Instructor Mr Evans via the contact details above to check availability.
The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (MAFC) is a renowned martial arts school located in Newport, New Zealand. With its main branch on Chepstow Road, Maindee, MAFC has grown significantly over the years, expanding its reach to several satellite clubs in Caldicot, Llanfoist, Risca, Rogerstone, St Arvans, and Undy. The centre is led by Chief Instructor Master Gary Gassor, an 8th Degree Black Belt, along with a team of expert instructors and managers.
Established in 1983 by Master Gary Gassor and his wife Kay Gassor, the school initially conducted classes in various local leisure centres, community halls, and schools. However, in 1998, they opened the Martial Arts and Fitness Centre to offer a comprehensive range of classes for physical fitness and martial arts instruction.
At MAFC, they offer classes in ITF Taekwon-Do, Kickboxing, Budo Ju-Jitsu, and Fitness/Cardio for individuals aged 4 years and above. The centre is affiliated with reputable organisations such as the United Kingdom International Taekwon-Do Federation (UK ITF), International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), British Taekwon-Do Council (BTC), Budo Ju-Jitsu Self Defence Academy, and the National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS).
The dedicated team of instructors at MAFC includes Chief Instructor Master Gary Gassor, his son Aaron Gassor (a 4th Degree Black Belt), Mr. Watts (a 3rd Degree Black Belt), Mr. Vince Black (a 2nd Degree Black Belt), Mr. Colin Evans (an Assistant Instructor with a 1st Degree Black Belt), and others.
The centre also has a receptionist/administrator, Mrs. Gassor-Jones, and a manager, Mr. Heyman-Heybyrne.
To ensure the safety of students, classes have limited spaces, and pre-booking is required due to Covid-19 social distancing rules. Interested individuals can contact MAFC through their website's contact us page, telephone at 01633 222260 or 07946 194813, or email at the provided email addresses for each satellite club. The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre encourages individuals to reach out for class days, times, and availability.
In addition to the main branch on Chepstow Road, MAFC operates satellite clubs in various locations.
- Caldicot Kickboxing, led by Mr. Adam Heyman-Heybyrne (a 5th Degree Black Belt) at Caldicot Comprehensive. Due to limited space, students must pre-book and can contact Mr. Heyman-Heybyrne at the provided phone numbers or email address.
- Llanfoist Taekwon-Do, with Mr. Craig Radford (a 2nd Degree ITF Black Belt) as the instructor at Llanfoist Village Hall. Interested individuals can reach out to Mr. Radford for availability and further details.
- Risca Kickboxing, instructed by Mr. Rhys Powell (a 2nd Degree Black Belt) at Risca Leisure Centre. Students must pre-book, and inquiries can be made to Mr. Powell.
- Rogerstone Kickboxing, conducted by Miss Megan Baynton (a 1st Degree Black Belt) at Rogerstone Welfare Ground. Pre-booking is required, and Miss Baynton can be contacted for availability.
- St. Arvans ITF Taekwon-Do, Budo Ju Jitsu, and WMKF Kickboxing, along with Children's Fitness classes, take place at St. Arvans Community Hall. Master Gassor can be contacted for class information.
- Undy Kickboxing, led by Mr. Colin Evans (a 2nd Degree Black Belt), operates at Undy Athletic Football Club. Interested individuals can reach out to Mr. Evans for class availability.
The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre and its satellite clubs provide a welcoming and professional environment for individuals of all ages to learn and excel in martial arts, self-defence, and physical fitness. With highly experienced instructors and a focus on safety, MAFC continues to be a trusted name in martial arts education in Newport.