DISCOVER YOUR INNER STRENGTH
Become a better version of yourself
Welcome to South West Budo, a martial arts and combat sports academy that offers karate, judo, and kudo classes with experienced instructors, focusing on discipline, self-defense, and physical fitness. Browse our site to learn more about us, and to book a class today!
ABOUT US
There are so many good reasons to join South West Budo. Our martial arts classes are designed to help you build strength, increase flexibility, and gain the skills needed to defend yourself in an effective and courageous way. Our head coach Rob started in Karate and Western Kickboxing and eventually becoming an instructor at his first club. But with the desire to truly test himself, he left and started Judo with the BJA then also started training in Kudo with the UK Kudo Fed.
Whatever your motivation, you will discover an inspiring world of self-transformation. Join us! And truly test yourself both physically and mentally.
Our instructors are experienced and passionate about martial arts and combat sports. They strive to create a supportive and challenging environment for students of all ages and skill levels. Our comprehensive training program is designed to help individuals achieve their goals in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Join us today!
OUR CLASSES
At South West Budo, we offer a variety of classes to suit your needs. Our classes can help you build strength, increase your flexibility, and gain the skills needed to defend yourself in an effective and courageous way. Scroll below to learn more about our classes and book an open session today!
Combat Karate
Juniors every Wednesday and Thursday 6-7pm
Our Combat Karate is a modern style incorporation Judo and Kudo Techniques as well as self defence. We do Kihon and some Kata but we mostly concentrate on the fighting aspect that karate has to offer. We also practice kickboxing and other various rule sets to fight under.
Combat Karate
Adults every Tuesday 6-7pm
Just the same as the juniors but with more techniques. We can add more joint locks (kanetsu-waza) and choking techniques (shimewaza).
Sometimes we spar in boxing gloves, sometimes we put the Kudo headgear on and test our skill under the Kudo rules (japanese MMA)
Shoot Boxing
Coming soon!!!
What is shoot boxing? Shoot boxing is a combat sport, is a mixture of its two parent styles of shoot wrestling and kickboxing, allowing for kicks, punches, knees, elbows, throws and standiung submissions (chokeholds, armlocks and wristlocks).
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