Summer is here and during the school holidays we will suspend
Hampsthwaite - last class 15/07/26 restarts 9/09/26 (Wednesday)
Harewood - last class 14/07/26 restarts 8/09/26 (Tuesday)
All other classes will run as normal except over the August Bank Holiday when Calcutt and Coach will be suspended 29/30/31 August.
See you in class!
Calcutt Village Hall Saturday 9am
Coach Gym Sunday 5pm
Collingham Memorial Hall Thursday 6:30pm
Calcutt Village Hall Thursday 7:30pm
Grading will be on 11th July
As normal there will be a class beforehand with the Chief Instructor starting at 10:30 and every club member should make every effort to attend even if you are not grading. T-Shirts acceptable.
Grading will start promptly at 11:30
Clean pressed Doboks for grading please.
Bring your Licence Book if you have one. Start searching for it now if you’ve misplaced it.
If you’re a Cho Dan Bo or Dan grade and intend on grading please email enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk immediately or DM Master McKenna on WhatsApp
If you are unsure about grading ask your insurance or check your belt for a black stripe. If you have a stripe please apply.
점검 표
하나 (hana) - Welcome to our new starters if you have questions please email enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk or ask in the WhatsApp group
둘 (dul) - Please pay for your classes prior to the class starting, it makes life much easier to do the admin.
셋 (set) - Goodbye to Val, sad to see you leave, enjoy Dorset.
넷 (net) - If you have any payment questions please raise these with Master McKenna either through a WhatsApp DM or email to enquires
다섯 (daseot) - Stars 🌟 will be handed out at the end of the month to eligible kids. To obtain a star attend 4 classes per month up to purple stripe, 6 classes for Green belt and above, 8 classes for Cho Dan Bo. Stars are worn on the diagonal lapel of your dobok.
여섯 (yeoseot) - Merit Badges will be completed in the last week of the month. They will cost £2 and are optional. They are worn on the left arm. This month is the Belt Tying badge. We will accept cash after our recent poll to make admin simple.
일곱 (ilgop) - Posters wanted. We want to put up eye catching posters in the venues we train in. They must include our logo, email contact and if available the QR code which has been shared on WhatsApp only use real images if you have the permission of the subjects.
여덟 (yeodeol) - Remember if someone in your family trains with us you can claim a membership deal with Coach Gym on Hornbeam Park, Harrogate
아홉 (ahop) - We will expect a grading in early March
열 (yeol) - Bring a friend (or parent, sister, brother, aunt or uncle) to class. If 4 members of the same family trains together the 4th member trains for free.
All classes restart from Tuesday 6th January
Harewood 6:30 Tuesday 6th January
Collingham 630 Thursday 8th January
Calcutt 7:30 Thursday 8th January
Calcutt 9:00 Saturday 10th January
Coach 5:00 Sunday 11th January
Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall first class 6:30 Wednesday 14th January
We’re excited to announce that Mr Sykes and Master Crocker will be starting a new class.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm every Wednesday from 14th January 2026 at Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall
All new starters are absolutely welcome all first classes are free just email enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk and let us know you are coming.
We operate a pay as you go booking system and all classes can be booked on the website here Shop.
If you have any questions please contact us on the email address above
Coach Classes are going from strength to strength. and we are so grateful to Coach Gym.
We now access the class through the gym. Please ask at reception and they will open the barrier. Make your way directly to the studio, please take care as gym members may be using equipment. Parents please accompany your child through the gym.
Coach have not only welcomed us into their large studio to train but have given us an exclusive deal for our members and parents.
If you’re a parent/partner bring your gym stuff. You can train for an hour for free see below for details.
For any parents/partners -you must have a child or family member training with MAFL, not necessary at Coach.
Your first gym session is completely free, you will need to visit reception and let them know you are with the Karate club.
After that point you will have 3 options.
1. PAYG - Coach normal day pass is £8 but for Karate families its discounted to £4
2. Ultimate Membership (Gym and Classes) - Normally £38.99 for Karate families £31.99
3. Gym Only - Normally £28.99 for Karate families £17.99
For PAYG you need to visit reception to pay each time, as a member you will use the app as normal.
Karate starters
Everyone is welcome to a free first taster class. If you are a Coach Member you may train for a further 3 weeks free and your family can train with us at Coach Gym on Sunday for £6, ask your instructor about exclusive Coach membership deals and for a discount code.
If 4 members of the same family train together you only pay for 3.
We accept students from 5 years old with no upper age limit.
Well done for all your hard work in class this year! We have now arranged the next grading for Saturday 25th January and we look forward to seeing you all trying for your next belt.
There will be a class running before the grading which is a great way to warm up and work through your nerves - don’t forget to book!
We are excited to announce that from 21st April Sunday classes will take place at Coach Gym on Hornbeam Park.
Coach have not only welcomed us into their large studio to train but have given us an exclusive deal for our members and parents. They have a no under 14s policy in the gym so we will access the studio through a door at the side of the building or in bad weather be escorted through as a group. You are welcome to congregate or wait in the foyer, use the toilets coffee shop etc.
If you’re a parent/partner bring your gym stuff. You can train for an hour for free see below for details.
For any parents/partners -you must have a child or family member training with MAFL, not necessary at Coach.
First visit is completely free, you will need to visit reception rather than accessing through the studio.
After that point they will have 3 options.
1. PAYG - Our normal day pass is £8 for your parents I'll discount to £4
2. Ultimate Membership (Gym and Classes) - Normally £38.99 for your parents £31.99
3. Gym Only - Normally £28.99 for your parents £17.99
For PAYG you need to visit reception to pay each time, as a member you will use the app as normal.
If you are a Coach Member - You can train with us at Coach Gym on Sunday for £6, ask your instructor for a discount code.
Classes running throughout July & August:
Harewood - Tuesdays 6.30pm
Calcutt - Thursdays 7.30pm
Collingham - Saturdays 10am
Pannal and Collingham Thursdays will resume in September
