The Benefits for Adults
From your first session you will begin to feel the physical and mental benefits, destressing your mind as you learn to focus on physical control.
The Benefits for Children
Karate gives children from as young as four-years-old the mental and physical training that is a lesson for life. It teaches control, enhances concentration and
1st Class Facilities
Bowdon Rugby Club is an excellent sports facility far removed from the Spartan surroundings of some martial arts clubs.
Find a Class Which Suits You/Your Child
There is no need to book classes. You or your child can attend as many or few of the appropriate classes once, twice or three times a week.
Latest News & Information
Karate Club Goes From Strength To Strength
Hale Karate Club has recently achieved a number of wins and successes as it goes from strength to strength. Earlier this year Alex Cockx, aged
Mums in the Know recommend the Club
Hale Karate Club recently achieved great coverage on the ‘Mums in the Know’ website. The article highlighted the benefits of karate and all it has
Dispelling the Myths about Karate
In this month’s Hale and Bowdon Magazine Martin talked about the myths surrounding Karate. As Martin explains in the article there are lots of misconceptions
Karate to Become an Olympic Sport
It has recently been announced that for the first time Karate is to become an Olympic sport and will be included in the 2020 games
Novel Ways To Tackle Childhood Obesity
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Born Again Karateka !
Answer these 3 questions! Did you do Karate when you were younger? Did you, for some reason, stop along the road to black belt. Has
HOW KARATE CAN HELP WITH SCHOOL
School can be a challenging environment for some students. Kids have to succeed academically, while learning plenty of life lessons, juggling extracurricular activities, and
STAY HYDRATED!
FACT – MOST OF US ARE IN A PERMANENT STATE OF DEHYDRATION. THAT IS – WE DO NOT TAKE IN ENOUGH WATER SIMPLE 5 STAGE
Frequently asked questions
Some of our students start karate from as young as 5 or 6. In exceptional cases we sometimes take 4 year olds. Karate requires concentration which very young children find difficult but come along for a free taster session and see how it goes!
All classes are held at The Grammar, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2RS.
Yes we do. We want students to really want to train with us before they join the club and this is an opportunity to do just that.
No special clothing is needed for the taster session although we usually lend prospective students a gi (uniform) so they feel part of the club right from the get go. Once a student joins the club he or she must wear gi to train.
Our 5-00 classes are suitable for beginners of all ages. Come along and give this exciting martial art a try.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us
Our STUDENTS say
Derek Bannister
My daughter started at Hale Karate club. I had to ferry her there 3 times a week so decided to give it a go myself.
Andrea Hughes
“Martin is an excellent, engaging tutor ensuring that classes are involved, challenging and enjoyable.”
Amanda Brabban-Brown
“She has gained so much from karate, discipline, self awareness, the ethos of hard work,”
Ellen Brabban-Brown (Age 13)
“One of the things I like about karate is that there is a real community spirit in the karate world.”