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Welcome to Kuro Obi
Boost Confidence
Better Focus
Self Disapline
Learn to Defend yourself
Improve Fitness
Improve Mental Health
Improve Concentration
Teamwork
Flexability
Become a better version of you
PRINCIPLES OF KURO OBI MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
ABOUT KURO OBI MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
Welcome to Kuro Obi, a family-oriented club dedicated to teaching self-defense, self-discipline, and self-confidence to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Sensei Mark (6th Dan) has over 45 years of experience in karate and mixed martial arts. Our instructors are Enhanced DBS checked, fully trained, insured, and First Aid Trained.
MEET OUR SENIOR INSTRUCTORS
Sensei Mark
Chief Instructor
Sensei Mark is a 6th dan in Shotokan karate.
He started training in 1978 under Sensei Toze and was graded under Sensei Enoeda, and Sensei Ohta
He has Advanced knowledge of Karate techniques and principles.
Sensei Mark also has studied and been graded in many other types of martial arts.
Sensei Leanne
has 20 years
experience in Shotokan
karate, also training
under Sensei Toze.
Leanne is our mother hen
of the group who has lots of time and patience for the children and parents she
has a keen eye for
move perfection.
Leanne is also our child
welfare officer & child safeguarding officer for the club having spent 23
years within the care
industry.
Leanne
Head Instructor
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
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Peter Shepherd
4th Dan
Trained for almost 2 decades under Sensei Leigh Smith this has taught me discipline, Focus and perseverance. Instructing has deepened my understanding and sense of responsibility
Peter
Senior Instructor
Ryan smith
has studied Shotokan karate for many years.
Ryans speciality is in freestyle and kata,
breaking them down piece by piece and explaining the application them.
Instructor
Ryan
Gemma Deemer
who started her training with Sensei Leigh Smith
one of our long serving female instructors who has a passion for karate and is truly dedicated to teaching our younger members of the club.
Gemma
Instructor
Jason Brierley
has studied Shotokan karate for 35+ years.
He also spent a lot of his time studying Muay Thai.
Jason specialises in slowing down and perfecting moves.
Jason
Instructor
Classes
Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30 Dearnley Methodist Church
Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 Dearnley Methodist Church
Friday 6.30 - 7.30 St Andrews Rochdale
Saturday 11.00 - 12.00 Dearnley Methodist Church
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
BIRTHDAY PARTIES ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Ultimate Self Defence classes
Thursday 7.45 - 8.45 Dearnley Methodist Church
Contact us now for a 2 week free trial 07585118031