Camden Martial Arts

Camden Martial Arts is a martial arts club and self-defence school located in London. Offering a range of disciplines including Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Kickboxing, and Women's Self-Defence, the school provides a welcoming and safe environment for individuals of all ages and abilities to learn and improve their fitness, confidence, and self-defence skills.

The club offers a variety of classes for adults and children, with beginners being particularly welcome. The first two lessons for adults are completely free, allowing prospective members to try out the classes before committing to a membership. Classes for adults are held at the Kentish Town Community Centre and cover a range of disciplines, including Filipino kali (stick fighting, knife defence, and dirty boxing), Jeet Kune Do, and kickboxing. There are also specific “Fundamentals” classes ideal for beginners.

Women's self-defence classes are currently on hold due to additional work in schools, but those interested in registering their interest or organising a group or corporate session can do so by emailing camdenmartialarts@gmail. Com.

For children aged 11-17, classes are held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Kentish Town. These classes are once a week during term time and focus on building self-defence skills and confidence.

Camden Martial Arts also offers the opportunity for private or semi-private sessions for individuals looking to accelerate their learning. Additional times and venues may be available, depending on the individual's needs.

Membership packages for adults start at 40 per month for one class per week, with discounts available for those training more frequently or who are students or unemployed. Children's classes are 105 per term, with reductions available for those joining later in the term.

The club emphasises Bruce Lee's philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, encouraging students to research their own experiences, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is essentially their own. The aim is to provide students with practical self-defence skills that can be used in real-life situations, while also promoting personal growth and self-discovery.

For further information, individuals can check out Camden Martial Arts' Facebook page and website, or contact Julian via email or phone.