Welcome to Kuro Obi
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.Respecting Diversity, Equal Opportunities, and MASNA
Martial Arts are one of the largest sporting and recreational activities practiced in the World. As such we have a duty of care to ensure all our Instructors have training and understanding in all areas such as safeguarding and risk management. Kuro Obi also strongly believes that a Black Belt, although an excellent achievement does not in any way constitute as a qualification to teach.
MEET OUR HEAD INSTRUCTORS
Sensei Mark
Sensei Mark is a 6th Dan in Shotokan Karate. He started training in 1978 under Sensei Toze and was graded under Sensei Enoeda and Ohta He has Advanced knowledge of karate techniques and principles. Sensei mark also has studied and been graded in many other styles of Martial Arts ..
Sensei Leanne
3rd Dan Sensei Leanne has over 20 years in Shotokan Karate training under Sensei Toze Leanne has a keen eye for perfection .Leanne is the club child welfare officer and also safe guarding officer having spent 23 years within the care Industry.
David Chisnall
4th Dan Started training under Sensei Dervish."Karate has given me much more than belts its shown me that we can achieve anything we put our minds too .I take great pleasure in being able to pass my knowledge of Shukokai and Shotokan to other students".
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Jason Brierley
2nd DanJason has studied Shotokan Karate for over 30years under Sensei Toze and JKA' Jason has also studied Muay Thai for many years..Jason specialises in slowing down and perfecting moves,and stances..
Gemma Deemer
Gemma started training under Sensei Leigh Smith at Saxon Katate.Gemma is one of our long serving female Instructors.Truly dedicated to teaching our younger members of the club.
Ryan Smith
Ryan has studied karate for many years and has a speciality in Freestyle and Kata, breaking them down piece by piece and explaining the application of them
MEET OUR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS
Adam Walker
1st Dan Level 2 assistant Instructor
Jakub Rybarczyk
1st Dan Level 2 assistant Instructor
MEET OUR MUAY THAI INSTRUCTORS
Gordon Estlick
Gordon a former professional fighter a multi weight domestic title holder.. wining both British Heavyweight and Cruiserweight titles twice Gordon was also a world championship medallist for Great Britain.
Kyle Weekes
3rd Dan Shotokan karate and trained as Muay Thai Coach.
Classes
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 | Rutland Way, Shaw |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 | Dearnley Methodist Church |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 | Burnley Methodist Church, Hargreaves St |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 | Dearnley Methodist Church |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 | St Andrews, Rochdale |
| Friday | 7:30–8:30 | St Andrews, Rochdale |
| Saturday | 9:00–10:00 | Rutland Way, Shaw |
| Saturday | 11:00–12:00 | Dearnley Methodist Church |
| Saturday | 1:00–2:00pm | Mollie Mays Dance Academy, 5 Market Street, Bacup |
| Sunday | 7:00–8:00pm | Muay Thai – 7B Rutland Way |
Ultimate Self Defence Classes — Monday 7:45-8:45, Rutland way Shaw by appointment only
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