Essex Martial Arts Unleash your true potential
If you are looking for an activity for you and your family you have come to the right place. We offer classes suitable for people 13 years of age plus. (10 to 12 years old if a parent or older sibling trains too) Unleash your true potential and come try a FREE trial session with no obligation.
Essex Martial Arts Welcome
Essex Martial Arts provides traditional training with some fun factor. The biggest compliment new students say about us is that we promote a friendly environment with no bullies or egos on the floor. Please come along for a free trial session so that you can see first hand what we are all about. Just wear loose sports clothing and bring some water. You are welcome to just turn up. You can also bring a family member or friend for support and they too can train for free.
Hope to see you soon.
About Essex Martial Arts
Established in 2000 with venues in Basildon and Chelmsford. Essex Martial Arts is an independent ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) based style.
We teach traditional Taekwondo, compeition skills and practical self defence that will work when in a realistic altercation situation. We have a number of champions with in our ranks. Whether you are looking to get fit, improve your confidence or just meet new people we are sure our classes are for you. Please check out our locations and class times.
BASILDON
About
Address & Times
VenueThe George Hurd Centre,
Audley Way,
Basildon
SS14 2AB
Mondays & Thursdays: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Instructors
- Master Gordon Slater 8th Dan
- Mr. Gareth Richardson 5th Dan
- Mr. Chris Mann 4th Dan
Caters for
- 13 + (will accept 10 + if older sibling or parent trains too)
- Families
- Adults
CHELMSFORD
About
Address & Times
Venue:
Dovedale Sports Centre
Vicarage Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0JQ
Wednesdays: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Saturdays: 10.30 am to 12 Noon
Instructors
- Master Gordon Slater 8th Dan
- Mr. Stewart Blair 3rd Dan
- Mr. Dave Palmer 2nd Dan
Caters for
- 13 + (will accept 10 + if older sibling or parent trains too)
- Families
- Adults
Elbow tendon injury means no training last week to rest. Still sore but took it easy:
Training today:
The 50's
Dynamic stretching
The 20's
Street Techs:
Lead back fist, side kick
Backwards sweeping back fist, turning kick
Knifehand, low hooking kick
Side kick, back kick: closing the gap or making a gap.
Lead leg mid turning kick, high reverse hooking kick
Patterns: Tong-IL, So-San, Se-Jong, Yon-Gae, UL-Ji, Moon-Moo
Static stretching to cool down.
Done.
Photo: Not often Simon looks so small on the mats!
Sticky Training Today:
The 50's
Dynamic stretching
The 20's
Fast kicks:
Side, turning, back, reverse turning, reverse hooking.
Street kick combos:
Low side kick to knee, turning to floating rib (same leg)
Side kick, back kick- reverse side and mule type, gaining distance and retreating.
Static stretching cool down
Photo: Pre-lockdown as Kevin & Stuart having a cuddle within 2 metres!
Testimonials
I have known Master Slater for over two decades now, I run clubs in Hertfordshire and have Master Slater conduct seminars for us. I have spent 35 years in the art but Master Slater always impresses.
Master Snow VII
I attended a class at Essex Martial Arts a few years back I now attend a class on a regular basis. As an instructor myself I find Master Slater and his team very welcoming and knowledgable
Mr Lapthorn VI
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