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.
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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.
Sally Harrison
“The Club has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which all students from white belt to black belts are able excel.”
Pete Grimshaw
“As an adult member who is returning to the sport after many years, it’s great to find a club where I feel at home.”
Amanda Brabban-Brown
“She has gained so much from karate, discipline, self awareness, the ethos of hard work,”