Starting somewhere new can be intimidating.
“Will I be the only beginner?”
“What if I get it wrong?”
“Will everyone else be better than me?”
Here's the thing...
Every single person in our dojo was a beginner once. 🥋
Nobody expects you to know what you're doing on your first night.
At CFTS, you'll find students of different ages, grades and experience levels training alongside and supporting one another.
No egos.
No expectation that you'll get everything right.
Just turn up, give it a go and take that first step.
💛 You might be surprised how quickly the dojo starts to feel like somewhere you belong.
CFTS Brickhill Karate Club
Traditional Shotokan karate classes for ages 6 and up.
10:30-11:30/11:30-12:30/12:30-1:30/1:30-2:30 on Saturdays
7:15-8:15 on Tuesdays
“I wish they believed in themselves a little more.”
It’s something many parents can relate to.
Maybe they’re nervous about trying new things. Maybe they’re reluctant to put their hand up in class. Or perhaps they give up when something feels difficult.
🥋 Karate gives children opportunities to succeed, improve and recognise their own progress.
Little by little:
⭐ A technique gets better.
⭐ A kata is remembered.
⭐ A new belt is earned.
⭐ Something that was difficult becomes achievable.
Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. It grows through achievement.
At CFTS, we want every student to leave the dojo standing a little taller than when they walked in.
🎉 Beginners aged 6+ welcome | FREE taster session
Every Black Belt Started Here
🥋 Every black belt was once a beginner.
Nobody walks into their first karate class knowing everything.
Everyone starts with their very first punch...
Their very first kata...
Their very first bow.
The hardest step is simply walking through the door.
Why not make September the month you begin your karate journey?
🎉 FREE Taster Session
How much time does your family actually spend doing something together?
Not watching something together.
Not everyone sitting in the same room on different devices.
Actually doing something together.
That's one of the great things about karate.
At CFTS, students aren't separated simply because of their age, which means parents and children can share the same journey.
🥋 Learn together
😂 Have fun together
🎯 Set goals together
👏 Encourage each other
🏆 Celebrate achievements together
There aren't many hobbies where a child and parent can genuinely work towards the same goal side-by-side.
Karate can be one of them.
05/09/2026
Class timetable for the week!
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back who hasn’t been in the dojo over the summer 🙇🏻♂️
Homework. Phones. Gaming. Social media. Notifications.
There have never been more things competing for young people's attention. 📱🎮
Karate asks them to do something different:
🥋 Listen.
👀 Watch.
🧠 Concentrate.
🔁 Practise.
🎯 Improve.
If their mind wanders, they bring their attention back and try again.
That ability to focus on the task in front of you is useful far beyond the dojo—from concentrating at school to revising for exams.
Karate trains the body, but there's plenty of training happening between the ears too!
Looking for the Right Club?
Not all activities are the same.
At CFTS Karate, students don't just learn martial arts.
They develop:
🥋 Confidence
🤝 Respect
💪 Resilience
🧠 Focus
😊 Friendships
Skills they'll use for life—not just in the dojo.
Come and experience the difference.
Give Them Something to Look Forward To
School is back...
Now give them something to get excited about after school.
Karate provides:
🥋 New challenges
⭐ New friends
💪 New skills
😊 A confidence boost every week
Your first taster session is FREE.
💪 Gym membership never quite worked out?
You're definitely not alone.
For some people, repeating the same workout every week simply isn't motivating.
Karate gives your exercise a purpose.
❤️ Improve cardiovascular fitness
💪 Develop strength
⚡ Improve speed and reactions
🤸 Develop flexibility and mobility
🥋 Learn a skill at the same time
And because there's always another technique, kata or challenge to work towards, there's always something new to learn.
You don't need to be fit before starting karate.
You get fitter by doing karate.
👊 Adult beginners are always welcome at CFTS.
02/09/2026
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