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Too tired to train?
The winter nights are here now. It's cold outside. You've got a good book. A warm cup of coffee. You feel tired from work. There's a good movie on TV. The dog gets lonely..... The next time you feel like a night off or can't be bothered, have a...
Black Belt Gradings December 2014
We've just finished our last grading of the year with a successful weekend of Karate and Judo gradings. This December grading was also our only Black Belt grading for the year, so the pressure was on for several candidates.We don't pass people for...
Christmas Closure 2014
We close for our Christmas holidays between Sunday 21st December and Sunday 4th January inclusive. All Martial Arts and Fitness classes in Basingstoke follow the normal timetable from Monday 5th January.
New Classes starting from September
Starting in September we have a range of new classes starting at our Basingstoke based Martial Arts Club. Ladies Kickboxing Class From Tuesday 9th September at 7:30pm we are running a Ladies Only Kickboxing class. Focussing on Fitness and Self...
WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 IGUASSU FALLS, BRAZIL After months and months of hard training, fundraising, competition practise and organising it was finally time to go. Here’s a day by day breakdown of my unforgettable trip to Brazil with the...
Beginners Judo Course
Our Judo club in Basingstoke is pleased to announce an initiative with Sport Hampshire and IOW plus The British Judo Association to help attract newcomers into Judo as a sport. Black Friday Special Offer November 2014 we are offering 8 weeks of...
Easter Closure 2014
We are closed over the Easter Weekend from Friday 18/4 to Monday 21/4 inclusive. Have a happy Easter.
Congratulations to our latest Level 2 Coaches
Congratulations to club coaches, Paula Clarke, Mark van Meerkerk and Emma McDade upon the successful completion and passing of their Level 2 Martial Arts Coaching Qualification under the auspices of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts.
Double Clubmark Accreditation
Basingstoke’s Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy celebrated a double national success with the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Dan Putty presenting a National Award to the Club. He was accompanied by Susan Parker and Amy Sambell from Basingstoke...
Karate England National Success
The Karate England Nationals are the highlight of the competition year with many competitors from all over the Country competing to become the England National Champion in their respective division. Annually this event is held in Loughborough. This...
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