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Calling all adults 18+

Are you interested in improving fitness and mobility whilst learning a valuable skill and having fun in a safe, friendly environment?

Then join us on Thursday evenings in Howden. You are NOT too old or unfit.  Come and try for yourself. 

A picture of the instructor, Emma. She is wearing MMA boxing gloves and is about to start sparring.

Hello! My name is Emma and I am a second dan blackbelt currently in training for third dan. I started martial arts when I was around 11 years old then quit when I was 16 when boys and shopping became far more interesting. I picked it up again when I moved to Glasgow aged 30.  I’d been training with the wonderful Bearsden Martial Arts Club (www.bearsdenmartialarts.org) before moving to Yorkshire. After trying out a few clubs, none seemed quite right so with the help of BMAC and their affiliation, Derwent Self Defence Club was born in January 2024! 

I am delighted to be training and doing what I love and passing on some of my knowledge to members.  We have men and women in the club – all different shapes, sizes and abilities.  

A picture of a woman with a baby in a sling. The woman is flexing her muscles.
New class for parents to train with their baby. Bring your little one in a sling or pram and gain confidence learning some self defence techniques.
In January, some members from BMAC came down from Glasgow to train with us.