It might surprise you to learn that there is no singular governing body in the United Kingdom for martial arts. That means no singular standard for instructors, no set guidelines for clubs to follow and no requirement for coaches to undergo any specific training.

We don’t think that’s right.

Martial arts isn’t just great fun, nor is it just about meeting people or getting fit. A core to martial arts – and the reason it was first developed – was to fight. Today we’re lucky enough to not need to use it in day to day combat – but having the ability and awareness to protect ourselves should we be attacked should be absolutely essential.