3 Best Martial Arts in North Lanarkshire

“Bellshill Martial Arts Academy began life as Bellshill Taekwon-Do over 25 years ago. They have grown into a full-time martial arts academy in their facility through the years, offering traditional ITF Taekwon-Do classes and Korean kickboxing. They have classes available for kids from 4 years old up to adults; they also have a personal fitness trainer working in the gym that you can book if you want some early morning one-on-one workout. Bellshill Martial Arts Academy has a dedicated, hardworking, and determined group of instructors, assistants, and leadership team members, many of whom have over 20 years of experience in martial arts. They provide a dynamic and powerful kicking style.”

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“Lanarkshire Karate Academy was established by Sensei Chantelle, who is a full-time professional instructor who began training in 2007. In 2019, Chantelle passed Sandan under Kagawa Sensei, 9th Dan from the JKS Honbu Dojo in Japan. Chantelle is fully qualified to teach Karate and is registered with Disclosure Scotland and PVG and recognised by Sport Scotland. The martial arts academy is affiliated with the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB) and is a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF). Whether you want to improve your health and wellness or learn self-defence, their trainers will help you achieve your goals. Lanarkshire Karate Academy provides classes for families, adults and children of all ages. They offer a free trial lesson with one of their experienced instructors. Their classes will give you confidence.”

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“Cobra Martial Arts Scotland is a family-run martial arts school that has been helping their students by offering effective training classes for over ten years. Master Jamie McLelland is the president of Cobra Martial Arts Scotland. He competes in Kickboxing, is the current WRSA World Amateur champion at 67kg and WRSA 65kg World Champion, and holds the Golden Belt British, European Commonwealth belts. BBUF European title in boxing. He has held several Scottish and British titles across multiple associations. Jamie has been practising martial arts since the age of seven. He currently competes in Kickboxing and is the current WRSA World Amateur champion at 67kg and WRSA 65kg World Champion holding the Golden Belt, British, European, and Commonwealth belts. Cobra Martial Arts instructors, one of whom is a current two-time World Amateur Champion, have many years of experience in various martial arts. The school's classes involve activities based on building fitness and stamina and learning a martial art. The Cobra Martial Arts Organisation licenses all of their students. Cobra Martial Arts Scotland offers professional training for all ages and abilities. They have a boxing ring, permanent hanging punch bags and a fully matted hall.”

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