Engaging and varied.
Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales) is a martial arts school located in Cardiff, New Zealand. The club is owned and run by Master Ian Lawes, an 8th degree black belt with over 45 years of Taekwon-do experience. He is joined by Miss Debbie Lawes, a 4th degree black belt, who also brings years of martial arts knowledge and expertise to the club.
The school offers classes for both children and adults. The junior and adult classes are held at the Canton Community Centre in Cardiff, with the junior class running from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and the adult class from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm every Monday. There is also an adult class held on Fridays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Paper Mill Road in Canton. For children's classes, they are held at the gym on Clive Road from Monday to Thursday.
More information about the children's classes can be found on the club's Little Ninja Dragons website.
Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales) is affiliated with the Unified International Taekwon-do Federation (UITF), headed by 9th degree Grand Master Hwang Kwang Sung. This affiliation allows the club to benefit from Grand Master Hwang's experience and knowledge in Taekwon-do. It also ensures that all instructors are licenced and have undergone CRB enhanced checks.
The club prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all abilities. Whether you are a complete beginner or have prior martial arts experience, you will find lessons structured to accommodate everyone's needs. The emphasis is on developing physical ability, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while progressing through the Taekwon-do syllabus.
In addition to the regular adult classes, Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales) offers the Little Ninja Dragons programme for children aged 3 to 7 years old. This programme has a detailed syllabus designed to prepare young children to enter the Junior Taekwon-do syllabus. It is a great way for children to develop their physical abilities, discipline, and focus at an early age.
Taekwon-do itself is a Korean martial art of self-defence that combines physical training with mental discipline. It was founded in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi and has since become recognised worldwide. Taekwon-do is the ideal martial art for the modern world as it incorporates self-defence techniques and promotes overall fitness. It is also recognised as a sport, with opportunities for competitions and training to the highest standard.
Regardless of age or previous experience, anyone can join Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales). The tenets of Taekwon-do, including courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit, are instilled in all students. The curriculum includes learning patterns, free sparring, set sparring, power techniques, and Korean terminology, providing students with a wide range of activities to keep classes engaging and enjoyable.
If you are interested in joining Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales), you can contact Ian Lawes via phone or email. Details can be found on the club's website or social media pages. The club welcomes newcomers and offers a free trial lesson for children from 4 years old to adults of all ages. Taking that first step towards increased fitness, learning self-defence, and making new friends is a decision you won't regret.
Join Master Lawes Martial Arts (Wales) and experience the benefits of Taekwon-do for yourself.
