Colne Valley Black Belt Academy / Our Academies

Our Classes

Little ninjas

Our martial arts programme for the very young (From 4 years). These classes allow the young student to familiarize themselves with drills and skills in a fun yet safe environment.

Little ninjas black belt club

Reserved for those who have demonstrated good behaviour and a desire to learn. The black belt club focuses on not only the further development of their martial arts but also the benefits of good concentration, self control and goal setting.

Freestyle karate

Based on the traditional art but with a modern approach.

Kickboxing

An exciting expression of western martial arts. Learn how to strike bags and hit pads, great for all round fitness.

Defendo (British Ju jitsu)

Defendo is a style of fighting based aroung Ju jitsu. Defendo was originated by William J Underwood 2nd Battalion (reserve) Queens own rifles (Canada).

Pencak silat

The martial art of Indonesia. It uses ground fighting methods, weapons and powerful elbow techniques

Kata

This is a form of moving meditation, a map of the combative landscape. The soul of karate.

Sparring

A chance to spar your skills under watchful supervision.

XMA (Extreme martial arts)

Martial arts moves to music.

Bag Blast

High impact training, a chance to work your skills on punch bags.

Qi gong

Breathing and meditation, a great way to wind down.

Tai chi

Relax but don't collapse, breathe and de-stress with the beneficial art of Tai chi.

MMA (Mixed martial arts)

Familiarize yourself with this fast growing and popular martial sport of which engages all ranges from stand up fighting to ground and pound. Definitely a young persons game MMA can be both tough and fun to do.

Eskrima

Filipino stick fighting.

Yoga

We are very lucky to have Roz Brown of the British wheel of Yoga Teachers holding a yoga class on a Friday morning at CVBBA. Please call for more information.