Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy
Tuesday: 18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 18:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 18:00 - 20:00
Friday: 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday: -
About Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy
The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy Full time Martial Arts Academy & Fitness Suite
Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy Description
The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy is the result of 40 years work. Professor Tony Smith started Training in Martial Arts in 1960. Over the years he has trained in many forms of the Martial Arts. In 1980 he created his own style Sokudo and opened his first club in Blackburn using Community Centres Church halls etc. He was the vice Chairman of the Martial Arts Commission until 1993, is the Chairman of the Nippon Dai Budo Kai International Governing Body, The UK Martial Arts Forum and a Director of UK Martial Arts Standards Advisory Commission.
He always wanted to have a permanent Dojo and in 1999, along with 2 of his Dan Grades secured a large room in Newmans Building Garden St Blackburn, which was then renovated to create a purpose built Dojo. Many of the Black Belts continued to run classes elsewhere and pitch in as much as needed, until the Dojo was ready for opening.
Apart from the academy Professor Smith is renowned within martial arts as a political fighter. He has fought to try and bring quality and professionalism to the arts and to make martial arts more accessible for all. He currently at the forefront of the fight to make martial arts a safe sport to practice, particularly for children and vulnerable adults. Professor Smith in his capacity of one of the Directors UK Martial Arts Standards Advisory Commission was one of the first to register with the Criminal Records Bureau to ensure that all instructors both in the academy and his association remain committed to keeping Martial Arts clean and safe for everyone.
Professor Smith is also one of the first to gain home office certification to work with children and he insists on all academy instructors gaining these along with internationally recognised coaching qualifications.
Along with the obvious activities of the academy, it is also the NQV National Coaching Centre and boast governing body approved Centre of Excellence certification.
Having been in the present building for 11 years. We have now expanded to two floors.
The Academy boast 7 senior Black belt instructors all of whom are qualified to National Standards in Coaching. CRB checked and fully insured for teaching, a further 4 adult black belts and 1 junior black belt.
The Instructors are in order of grade
(senior instructors) Professor Tony Smith, Sensei Andrew O Connor, Sensei Paul Ingham, Sensei Andrea O Connor, Sensei Christopher OConnor, Sensei Keith Ince,
(Assistant Instructor's), Sensei John Haggart, Sensei Assiya Saleh. Sensei Liam Ingham, Sensei Martin Kingston, Sensei Brad Holden.
We have an excellent student base, who are from all walks of life and all different ethnicities, with an open door policy, we welcome everyone. Over the years we have seen our students rise from the timid little boy or girl, to become confident young men and women with a very positive attitude towards the world.
Reviews
Busy night ahead, last chance to get ready for gradings next week.
Make sure you don’t miss out, be ready
What a night, both classes pushing the boundaries well done to all the students. A very productive night.
Sensei Andrew
Busy week ahead, getting students ready for gradings
Nice to see students focused & working hard ready for gradings
Busy week ahead getting students ready for gradings, don’t forget private lessons are available to extra help
Students & Parents please be aware
***Private Lessons***
Private lessons are available, working on: • Grading work • Sparring ... • Circuit Training • Ground Fighting • Self defence
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Grading assessments tonight: 7.00pm Juniors 8.00pm Seniors
***UPDATE***
Gradings end of September
Make sure you are ready
Busy night ahead at the Academy, getting the students ready for next gradings in September. 7.00pm Junior Sokudo 8.00pm Senior Sokudo
Accrington Road Students
Tonight’s class will be at the Academy. Classes will commence 6th Sept back at the community centre.
Sokudo tonight: 7.00pm Juniors 8.00pm SeniorsSokudo tonight: 7.00pm Juniors 8.00pm Seniors
Training tonight: 7.00pm Junior Sokudo 8.00pm Senior Sokudo Prepare to work HARDTraining tonight: 7.00pm Junior Sokudo 8.00pm Senior Sokudo Prepare to work HARD
Sokudo tonight: 7.00pm Junior class 8.00pm Senior class
Taught by Professor Smith 10th Dan
Grading assessment week
Come and join the Nippon Dai Academy, get fit, meet new people and learn an Art that will help you defend yourself if you ever need to. Classes for Kids are Mon & Wed Kickboxing 7 to 8pm Tues & Fri Sokudo / Budo system including self defence techniques. Sat Morning 10am Kick boxing 11am Budo/Sokudo... Classes for Adults Mond 8 to 9pm keep fit. Wed 8 to 9.30 Kickboxing Tues & Fri to 9.30 Sokudo / Budo All instructor are fully qualified Black belts and above, licensed and insured, All have National Coaching qualifications, CRB/DBS & child protection & first aid qualifications. Our Chief Instructor Professor Smith has been involved in Martial Arts for over 50 years and is one of the highest grades in the country. He is also the Chairman of the Nippon Dai Budo Kai Governing Body.
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Training tonight:
7.00pm Junior Sokudo 8.00pm Senior Sokudo
... Gradings end of September
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**Extra Training**
Sensei Andrew will be running a class at the ACADEMY tonight 7.30-9pm All welcome
Training tonight: 7.00pm Juniors 8.00pm Seniors
Taught by Professor Smith 10th Dan
fantastic and friendly atmosphere. Well equipped gym. Sessions are challenging yet fun and the instructors are really welcoming especially for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone: whether you just want the exercise or if you really want to get into the sport
We been coming here for a couple of years now and we love going to Nippon dai there Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence and make classes it interesting
Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence, self belief, fitness and makes working out fun and enjoyable! Not two days are ever the same, making it interesting and you learn loads! There is something for everyone from martial arts to general fitness classes! If you are lookin for something that is better than the same old boring routine of the gym, come on down to try it out for yourselves!!
Top club very friendly instructors and students both young and old���
Top club best in town been there 12 years now wouldnt go anywhere else
Thanks for the birthday party all James friends had a fun time and good food and entertainment x
THIS IS NOT A CLUB IT'S JUST ANOTHER FAMILY FOR ME. THANK YOU ALL....
Never regretted coming in for a single session in the last ten years. Best instructors around!
My nephew & nieces & my own son have been at the club since age of 5, good family club & friendly staff
Love working with these guys, they are great role models..:)
Kind helpful and me and my bro only been a couple of weeks and we love it xx
I've been doing sokudo for 3 years now but I wished I'd done it years ago. The sencies are very professional and make you feel welcome soon as you walk through the door. I recommend Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy to anyone who wants to learn 100%
Fantastic place, good for anyone and really good instructors. Can't fault it.
Fantastic club. My 5 years old son just loved. Frendly atmosphere and very good teachers. Hightly recomended.
Fabulous bunch who make it so much fun for the kids and a pleasure to watch! I definitely recommend!
Enjoyable, As challenging as you want it to be and a great source of fitness. The trainers here know what they're doing, and are supportive and will cater to any specific needs you have.
Brilliant confidence boosting club for my son, definitely recommend you give it a try!! �
fantastic and friendly atmosphere. Well equipped gym. Sessions are challenging yet fun and the instructors are really welcoming especially for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone: whether you just want the exercise or if you really want to get into the sport
We been coming here for a couple of years now and we love going to Nippon dai there Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence and make classes it interesting
Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence, self belief, fitness and makes working out fun and enjoyable! Not two days are ever the same, making it interesting and you learn loads! There is something for everyone from martial arts to general fitness classes! If you are lookin for something that is better than the same old boring routine of the gym, come on down to try it out for yourselves!!
Top club very friendly instructors and students both young and old���
Top club best in town been there 12 years now wouldnt go anywhere else
Thanks for the birthday party all James friends had a fun time and good food and entertainment x
THIS IS NOT A CLUB IT'S JUST ANOTHER FAMILY FOR ME. THANK YOU ALL....
Never regretted coming in for a single session in the last ten years. Best instructors around!
My nephew & nieces & my own son have been at the club since age of 5, good family club & friendly staff
Love working with these guys, they are great role models..:)
Kind helpful and me and my bro only been a couple of weeks and we love it xx
I've been doing sokudo for 3 years now but I wished I'd done it years ago. The sencies are very professional and make you feel welcome soon as you walk through the door. I recommend Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy to anyone who wants to learn 100%
Fantastic place, good for anyone and really good instructors. Can't fault it.
Fantastic club. My 5 years old son just loved. Frendly atmosphere and very good teachers. Hightly recomended.
Fabulous bunch who make it so much fun for the kids and a pleasure to watch! I definitely recommend!
Enjoyable, As challenging as you want it to be and a great source of fitness. The trainers here know what they're doing, and are supportive and will cater to any specific needs you have.
Brilliant confidence boosting club for my son, definitely recommend you give it a try!! �
fantastic and friendly atmosphere. Well equipped gym. Sessions are challenging yet fun and the instructors are really welcoming especially for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone: whether you just want the exercise or if you really want to get into the sport
We been coming here for a couple of years now and we love going to Nippon dai there Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence and make classes it interesting
Very friendly and welcoming club that helps with confidence, self belief, fitness and makes working out fun and enjoyable! Not two days are ever the same, making it interesting and you learn loads! There is something for everyone from martial arts to general fitness classes! If you are lookin for something that is better than the same old boring routine of the gym, come on down to try it out for yourselves!!
Top club very friendly instructors and students both young and old���
Top club best in town been there 12 years now wouldnt go anywhere else
Thanks for the birthday party all James friends had a fun time and good food and entertainment x
THIS IS NOT A CLUB IT'S JUST ANOTHER FAMILY FOR ME. THANK YOU ALL....
Never regretted coming in for a single session in the last ten years. Best instructors around!
My nephew & nieces & my own son have been at the club since age of 5, good family club & friendly staff
Love working with these guys, they are great role models..:)
Kind helpful and me and my bro only been a couple of weeks and we love it xx
I've been doing sokudo for 3 years now but I wished I'd done it years ago. The sencies are very professional and make you feel welcome soon as you walk through the door. I recommend Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy to anyone who wants to learn 100%
Fantastic place, good for anyone and really good instructors. Can't fault it.
Fantastic club. My 5 years old son just loved. Frendly atmosphere and very good teachers. Hightly recomended.
Fabulous bunch who make it so much fun for the kids and a pleasure to watch! I definitely recommend!
Enjoyable, As challenging as you want it to be and a great source of fitness. The trainers here know what they're doing, and are supportive and will cater to any specific needs you have.
Brilliant confidence boosting club for my son, definitely recommend you give it a try!! �
More about Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy
Tuesday: 18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 18:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 18:00 - 20:00
Friday: 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday: -
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