3 Best Martial Arts in Cardiff

“Hangar Human Performance Centre is a family-run academy that was opened and founded by resident and businesswoman Faith Attwell. They have a great range of equipment, strength, and combat sports classes coached by experienced professionals. Hangar Human Performance Centre has a wide variety of equipment, including Bumper Plates, Olympic Plates, Spinlock Bars, Competition Kettlebells, Squat Racks and Lifting Platforms, Erg machines, and Watson machines. They have MMA, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing, and they train for skill development, fitness, and competition. Hangar Human Performance Centre has a selection of qualified and experienced Personal Trainers to help you. Membership is all-inclusive, so you don't have to pay extra for classes.”

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“Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy is run by 3rd degree black belt and 5 time British Champion Rob Taylor. Rob is the Head Instructor, has been training for over 15 years and has been coaching for 9 years. Rob is a highly decorated competitor, notably a Welsh Champion, English Champion, 5-time British Champion and European Silver medalist. Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu Academy caters to all experience levels, from absolute beginner to highly skilled. There are classes for women ages 4+ and also women-only sessions. They aim to provide a positive environment for adults and kids to learn jiu-jitsu. The skills you know can be used in a sporting environment and self-defence, while jiu-jitsu can also provide enormous benefits for confidence, mindset, strength, fitness, and more.”

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“Craig Ewers Academy coaching team are all experienced competitors within their respective disciplines, with many competing internationally. Craig Ewers is the owner and head coach at Craig Ewers Academy. He has over 30 years of experience in training and competing in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Craig is a 5th-dan black belt in judo and a first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Craig is also an active Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, having recently won Polaris Pro, as well as medals at the NAGA Championships. The Craig Ewers Academy has produced & overseen the development of domestic and international champions in many disciplines. They also run a children’s program for Brazilian jiu-Jitsu and judo.”

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