My son came out telling me about the new skills he’d learnt. He continued talking about his class during dinner and today was practising karate whilst waiting to leave the house! Thank you for igniting a fire in his belly. He’s grown in confidence,...
My son (name redacted) has anxiety issues and the leaders do a fantastic job of reassuring him and manage to get him in the class! Which is no easy feat. He loves the classes when he’s there. He gets plenty of exercise and is very excited when he learns something new....
Love the combination of fitness and technical work and the friendly environment. Thank you for making a non-sporty old woman welcome, joining SGT is having a big impact on my physical and mental health (in a good way, obviously)
My son absolutely loves his karate class, he’s always excited to get to there and just as excited when he leaves asking when he’s going to the next one. 5 stars all day!
The class was fun, engaging and challenging at the same time! I love doing the class with other women, I feel like we all motivate each other! I also like that the teachers actually pay attention to people with injuries, it is something you don’t find easily,...
I’m absolutely loving my ladies kick boxing sessions! Last night was one of my favourites! Practicing speed while using the correct punching techniques that we’ve been taught in previous weeks.
I have been with Shin Gi Tai for nearly 10 years now. Joined the dojo when I lived in Basingstoke. I moved to High Wycombe nearly 6 years ago but continue our training as a family at the dojo to this day. This is despite a number of recommendations for local martial...
I cannot recommend this school highly enough my son and my father both attend this school and both really enjoy the classes each week. Would totally recommend this school for your son or daughter.
Bryan and Lindsey Andrews have created the perfect community Martial Arts centre for Basingstoke, taking the time to get all the right qualifications in the arts they teach and to be able to safely coach all categories of people including children and vulnerable...
As part of the Sky Sports Living for Sport project to improve children’s self-confidence and self-esteem Lindsey and Bryan Andrews independently led a number of innovative sessions with mixed ability groups. There work was part of a national bid to combat inactivity...
I have seen Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy grow and develop significantly over the last 3 years. The club have deservedly gained ‘Clubmark’ accreditation and won Borough and county sports club of the year titles. These accolades highlight the clubs’ commitment to...
I would like to write a testimonial for a very dear friend, an excellent karate teachers. Bryan has put so much work and passion into building a fantastic martial arts school that I feel the people of Basingstoke are extremely lucky to have right on their doorstep.I...
My name is David Bourne – Head of PE at Aldworth Science College in Basingstoke. I have observed and taken part in numerous sessions from the two of the instructors Bryan and Lindsey. Whilst in one of the sessions I was introduced to COMBAT GROOVE. I was so impressed...
The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Keith Chapman said: “I am delighted that this forward thinking and proactive club won the (Hampshire County Sports Club of the Year) award against tough competition from other strong clubs across the county. It was very well...
Fabulous teachers who are amazingly skilled in their own right but also engage and capture every single child’s attention in the class which is a skill in itself. Highly recommend
I train for Tai Chi. It’s one of the best martial arts systems that I can think of, encompassing body posture, flexibility, power with softness, mindfulness, breathing, and a lot more besides!
Wow that was awesome!! Great clear direction from the team and the energy is electric!! Everyone very welcoming and all looking like they are have a great time! Very sweaty, fast paced workout and I am definitely looking forward to coming again. Thank you...
I would like to thank you all for your hard work and support you give me and my family, during these uncertain times. THANK YOU … not only for the physical activities that we were able to do as a family, but also psychological rest from things that we were...
