Most people usually just go to the club that is closest to their home or work, and don't give anything else much consideration.

Choosing a martial arts class should be approached with some thought. Is it the kind of martial art you want? Does the instructor inspire you? Can you get there on time? Can you commit to the schedule to make a serious go of it? Will you get out of it what you want? A lot of questions...

Kuro Obi Martial Arts offers you two free trial classes to give you a chance to answer at least some of those questions. Contact Sensei Shah by one of the several options available to arrange a time to talk to him and have your trial classes. Alternatively, just turn up at a beginner's class in loose clothing, with an open mind, and a willingness to learn.

At Kuro Obi Martial Arts we also appreciate that sometimes women might feel more comfortable training only with other women when they start out. To this end, we have also established a women's beginner's class where they can train until they do their first grading, for red belt, after which they will be expected to attend at least ONE of the mixed adult classes each week too.

The schedule for beginners classes is as follows:

• All adult beginners : Mondays and Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
     (you may choose to do only 1 hour initially)
• Women's beginners : Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30pm

Contact Sensei Shah to make a booking to start classes.