club charter
At NISHIKAN MARTIAL ARTS we are building a modern, welcoming martial arts school that strengthens people and the community we serve. This charter sets out the standards we hold ourselves to.
STRUCTURED PROGRESSION
all
levels
Safe &
supportive
FITNESS
& SKILL
01
Our purpose
To create a lasting legacy of high‑quality martial arts training in our local community, helping people feel safer, more confident, and physically capable in everyday life.
To focus on character as well as skill, so students develop discipline, resilience, and better decision-making – on and off the mats.
02
Inclusion and community
To be a fully inclusive club that reflects the community it serves, welcoming students of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels.
To ensure our language, behaviour, and policies promote respect and belonging for every member and family.
03
Safety
and self‑
protection
To offer clear, practical guidance on personal safety and self‑protection, helping students make sensible, calm decisions to stay safe wherever possible.
To keep our training environment physically and emotionally safe, with safeguarding, supervision, and risk‑management at the heart of how we run classes.
04
Culture and conduct
To maintain a culture of care, discipline, and respect so that everyone can train hard, learn well, and enjoy the benefits martial arts bring into everyday life.
To set clear expectations of conduct for instructors, students, and spectators, and to address concerns quickly, fairly, and consistently.
05
Standards and improvement
To keep our technical standards, coaching practice, and class experience under regular review so we continue to offer high‑quality training for all age groups.
To listen to feedback from members, parents, and the wider community, using it to refine how we run the club and to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
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BOOK YOUR ADULTS CLASS
Select a class that works for you,
no contracts
Try a class risk free
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Start at the right level for you
/// what happens next
BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL
Pick a class time that works for you.
ATTEND YOUR CLASS
Meet the instructors,
join in and experience
the Nishikan approach.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Build confidence, fitness
and real skill through
consistent training.
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Everything you need to know
Starting something new can feel like a big step...
No experience
needed
Beginners are welcome, so there’s no need to have trained before.
Comfortable
training kit
A T-shirt and joggers or other comfortable training clothes are absolutely fine.
Structured
& supportive
We guide students clearly through the session so they know what to expect.
train at
your level
You can start at your own pace and build confidence over time.
choose your class
Every journey starts with the right fit. Select the age group that suits you and book your free trial today