Progressive Martial Arts
Tuesday: 09:30 - 12:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 12:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 12:00
Friday: 09:30 - 12:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Progressive Martial Arts
Full Time Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Catterick, North Yorkshire. We offer daytime child friendly fitness classes, and evening martial arts and fitness classes covering all ages between 4 and 65 + . To book a free trial of our classes, please pm us
Progressive Martial Arts Description
Welcome to Progressive Martial Arts Black Belt Academy.
You will find we offer some of the finest martial arts instructing and training available anywhere in a professional, fully equipped martial arts Academy.
Our facilities are specifically geared to promote quick efficient learning, fun classes, and an all-round exciting experience.
Progressive Martial Arts was founded in 1997.
In 2001 Steven began teaching for the club and took over in 2004.
In 2007 the club moved from the local village halls into its on converted building.
Progressive Martial Arts is a proud member of The Cobra Martial Arts Association and The UK Martial Arts Alliance.
These outstanding associations are two of the most prestigious in the UK and are there to help us keep up-to-date with all our qualifications and teaching methods.
As well as those listed above we are affiliated and members of Open Circle Fighting Method, Premier Jeet Kune Do and last but by no means least, Defendo UK.
Instructors
Chief Instructor Steven Smith is one of the area’s highest ranked instructors. He holds Dan grades in 3 separate arts and is one of the UK's highest ranking instructors in Defendo.
Senior Instructor Emma Smith. She too holds Dan Grade /Instructor qualifications in various arts and is a level 3 qualified personal trainer, and other various Fitness Instructor qualifications including Exercise to Music, GP Referral, Rock Doc (Rock Taping - Fascial Movement Taping), and is a Certified Insanity Live Instructor. .
Assistant Instructors: Ian Wilkinson (2nd Dan) Kris Kane (2nd Dan) Naomi Lumley (1st Dan) Stephen Young (1st Dan) and Patrick Coatsworth (1st Dan)
Apprentice instructors: David Kelly, Kate Carnegie-Brown, Holly Dixon and Cameron Fairburn
The Progressive Martial Arts core syllabus is Xian Jing Gung Fu (Freestyle Kung Fu registered with the CMAA). Steven's approach to martial arts is that it should be practical and still enjoyable. For this reason the classes can vary from a hard pad workout to some less strenuous (but more painful) joint locking techniques.
We also offer classes in various specific training methods.
All the ranges of combat?
Our syllabus teaches everything from basic punching and kicking before progressing to the more technical combinations. After you have a good foundation it then progresses to grappling and sweeping. It is our goal to help you feel confident in every confrontational situation. For this reason we have something for everyone.
What is Jeet Kune Do?
At Progressive Martial Arts we also offer lessons in Bruce Lee's street combat method, Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee's fighting method was created to enable the exponent to deal with a situation quickly and efficiently.
What does it entail?
Jeet Kune Do training consists of high intensity training that is not for the faint hearted. The drills are all real scenario orientated and often leave the student battered and bruised (but loving it).
What’s the difference between "Original" and “Concepts"?
Original is the teachings as Bruce Lee taught them. Concepts are the interpretation that some people have of how Bruce Lee would have altered them should he still be alive. At Progressive Martial Arts we teach "original" as that is the method that we (Steve) prefer.
What qualifies you to teach it?
Bruce Lee did not certify many people and as such this is always a sticky area. Steven has been lucky enough to train with some of the top Jeet Kune Do instructors in the world. During Sifu (Jerry) Poteet’s (one of Bruce Lee’s close friends and students) UK Visit in 2006 Steve was lucky enough to be given instructor level.
After the visit Steve travelled to the USA to train privately with Jerry as he wished to gain more knowledge and first hand experience with Jerry's closest students. It was during those visits that Steve met Sifu Dane Junod. Sifu Dane showed Steve just how practical Sifu Jerry's teachings were (are) and as a result Steve has kept in constant touch with Dane. Now Steve continues his training with Sifu Dane whenever possible, bringing his Sifu to the UK yearly and travelling to the USA whenever possible.
What is Defendo?
Defendo, created by Bill Underwood, is the internationally approved "Occidental System of Self-Protection" designed to enable its practitioner to put an immediate end to any physical confrontation, with or without weapons, turning the attacker into the victim. This is accomplished through joint manipulation, restraints, strikes, grips, leverages and by manipulating the aggressor's nervous system. Direct and extremely practical, Mr Underwood's techniques have proven themselves through "life and death" combat situations in World Wars I and II and North American Intelligence and Law Enforcement communities.
Defendo Revived
Clive Elliot brought Defendo back to the UK in 2003. It has grown from strength to strength and has been practiced from young to the old. Steven began training with Clive in 2003 and is now one of the highest ranked instructors in UK. The system has to be one of the easiest to learn, thus making it suitable to everyone. This is how it was developed to be used by the founder Bill Underwood.
Who should learn it?
Anyone who works within the public sector will benefit from Defendo training. It is an arrest and restraint system that works quickly to help bring an aggressor under control. At present Steven has taught members of the British Army, North Yorkshire Police, Door Supervisors and countless other martial artists. Everyone who has taken classes has commented on how quick and easy it is to learn.
When can I learn it?
Aspects of Defendo are taught in class but at present we only teach "pure" Defendo privately and in workshops which are held on the first Sunday of every month.
We are often told by how students what positive impact the training has had on their lives. But please do not take our word for it. Read our testimonials and you will see for yourself.
Now's the time for you to make the right decision!
As my instructor always said to me "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail! "
Get in touch for Information on a free trial of all our available classes
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Anyone aged 14+ is invited to come along next week and have a free trial in our Adult Martial Arts Classes.
We have spaces available in our Wednesday and Friday classes 7:00pm-8:00pm.
If you would like to come along next week and start a free month trial of those classes at no obligation, please get in touch,
... If it is children's classes you are interested in we have a waiting list on those classes as we are full, but if you wish to put your childs name down for a space when it becomes available, please let us know.
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Steven and I would like to thank everyone who cane and took part in our demo in the parade today and everyone including parents who helped us with it all. We really do appreciate the support you have given us. Feel free to post any pictures or video's.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon at the parade today. I will message all those who said they are coming once we get there.
For everyone joining us for the parade tomorrow:
Steven and I will be at Nun's Close Car Park (Opposite Richmond Cricket Club) at 9:00am in the morning.
Please meet us there by around 9:30am at the latest as the roads close around then to the main town.
... Full Uniform MUST be worn (White Gi Jacket, Black Gi Trousers and Belt).
Trainers are to be worn. Please do not wear footwear that does not fasten like flip flops or crocks.
We have a couple of flags and banners to be carried so we will need a couple of volunteers for that.
We have leaflets to hand out and sweets to hand out so will need a couple of volunteers for that.
Parents are welcome to stay with us through the parade or join the crowd and watch. Please can you ensure you go to the Town Hall once the parade has finished to pick up your children.
We are now not doing a demo in the Friary Gardens. It has been decided to just see how the parade goes this year and if all goes well, we will look at doing a demo next year.
I will text everyone in the morning once I get to Nun's close car park so I can tell you where we are. If any of our brand new students have not handed in their membership forms, I do not have a number for you, so please can you message me with your numbers. Or send me a text on 07972 881980 so I can log your number.
Thank you for your support in this and past and future events.
Emma
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Hi Everyone,
Just a quick post to let you know I have emailed everyone about Richmond Meet Parade on Monday 27th May 2019.
To let me know if this is something you would like to help us with or not, please reply asap to the email you have been sent so I know final numbers. Please read the entire email and reply with any questions or with an answer to whether or not you can attend.
... If you can not find an email, please email me on info@progressivemartialarts.co.uk and I will reply with the details.
Thanks
Emma
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Well done to everyone who received promotions today at the BJJ.
The next session is advertised as 9th June but Prof John has asked us to do it on Sunday 2nd June instead so please take note of the date change.
Today's Defendo has been cancelled and tomorrow's BJJ Seminar has been postponed and will now be on Sunday 19th May 2019 at 12.30pm.
Please join me in wishing Steven a speedy recovery from what the docs think is food poisoning.
Was lovely to hear that we have been mentioned today by various pupils at Le Cateau Primary School in their school assembly about sporting influences and heroes. We are glad we are a positive influence in so many lives.
It is with regret that we will be cancelling tomorrow's Defendo Seminar with Steven. He has not been well for the past few days and we do not think he will be well enough tomorrow so a decision has been made to cancel. I will sort a new date as soon as we can. Apologies for any inconvenience.
New Adult starters are welcome tonight at 7:00pm-8:00pm.
New Beginner's are welcome tonight in the below classes, so if you know anyone wishing to come and try our classes please let them know:
6:00pm-7:00pm - Juniors Xian Jin Gung Fu - Ages 7.5 to 13 Year Olds
7:15pm-8:15pm - PMA Fitness - Ages 14+
... Any Green Belt or above Juniors are also welcome to attend tonight to make up for missing last night's lesson.
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Hi Everyone,
As you know Clive has had to postpone the Defendo seminar this coming Saturday (11th May 2019) due to his knee surgery.
With that in mind, Steven has decided to still run some Defendo on this day.
... If you would like to still attend and train with us, he has changed the timing to 10:30am-1:30pm and is charging £15.00 for the session
Let me know if any of you will be attending so we can see what numbers are interested
Thanks
Emma
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Prof John Goldson this Sunday (12th May 2019) at 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Cost: £10.00
Location: Progressive Martial Arts Black Belt Academy, Forbes Court, Walkerville Industrial Estate, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4XD.
... All Levels and abilities are welcome.
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The Academy is closed today due to being a Bank Holiday.
We re-open tomorrow as usual.
Hi All, it has been put to us to be involved in the Whit Monday Parade in Richmond on Monday 27th May 2019. The parade usually starts at 10:00am and last around 20-30 minutes at most. We would need to be at Nun's Close car park at around 9:00am on the morning and would need all of you to be there by 9:30am at the latest.
The only way we would consider doing it is if we had plenty of support from students in taking part. All you would have to do is wear your full uniform and m...arch in the parade, maybe do a few punches and kicks when the parade pauses.
If you could let me know asap if you can attend and help us be part of it, I will organise it. If we do not get a substantial number of students involved though, we will not go ahead, as there is nothing worse than having over 100 active students and only 3 turning up. Numbers are key to any demonstrations we may put on.
Let me know if this is something you would come along and do with us or not.
I am sending an email to all students regarding this also.
Thanks
Emma
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ADULT MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES - BEGINNERS WELCOME
Spaces available this week in our Adult Martial Arts Classes for all levels and abilities.
Come along this week and try as many of our classes as you wish completely free of charge at no obligation.
... Every new person who attends this week will receive all our classes completely free of charge until the end of May 2019 at no obligation. (That's 5 weeks of classes for free at no obligation)
To book in for a free trial all you have to do is comment or message us on here or email info@progressivemartialarts.co.uk with when you would like to come along. That's it. No forms to fill in or payments to be made.
Classes available are as follows:
🥋Monday 7:30pm-8:30pm - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do 🥋Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00pm - Xian Jin Gung Fu 🥋Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm - Xian Jin Gung Fu 🥋Friday 7:00pm-8:00pm - Xian Jin Gung Fu 🥋Friday 8:00pm-9:00pm - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do
Location:
Progressive Martial Arts Black Belt Academy Forbes Court Walkerville Industrial Estate Colburn Catterick Garrison DL9 4XD
www.progressivemartialarts.co.uk
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Tuesday: 09:30 - 12:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 12:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 12:00
Friday: 09:30 - 12:00
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Sunday: -