Teddington Martial Arts

After a particularly difficult time in my life during the middle of 2022, I decided that I wanted to get back into some form of martial arts, having studied karate when I was younger. I did a little research on what was available in the Teddington area and happened upon the Clarke School of Choi Kwang Do. I explained to Mr Clarke the reasons I wanted to give Choi Kwang Do a try and my first trial session was arranged. Both Miss Wendi and Ms Harle were amazingly welcoming and worked incredibl...

I started to train at Mr Clarkes School of Choi Kwang Do in September 2020. I had looked at other martial arts schools and decided to try Mr Clarkes as the reviews were so positive. It was the best decision I made! I suffer from anxiety and Mr Clarke and the students were so welcoming and kind, I soon felt at home. The style of CKD martial art is so effective and takes self defence to the next level. Many years ago I did kick-boxing, but this style is so much more effective. My fitness and se...

I couldn't recommend Clarke School of Choi Kwang Do more highly. Both my girls have been attending for the past 7 months and the enthusiasm for this art kept on growing. One of the great things is that they have the opportunity to progress at a good pace and don't feel like they are at the same level for months. Niki is an amazing teacher; he injects enthusiasm, challenges kids and provides students with the confidence and practice they need to move to the next level. Classes continued throug...

After looking for a local Taekwon-do school for my daughters I found Niki Clarke's CKD class through recommendation about 6 months ago. It has been an excellent introduction to martial arts for them, the classes are well structured with discipline, fitness, techniques and fun! All the components kids need to get them engaged in learning a martial art. Even during lockdown Nikki switched effortlessly to Zoom with very professional online classes that have kept the training and gradings going...

I found it was hard to get the right martial art class for my children, but when I first talked to Niki, I knew he was the right instructor for them. Niki is very calm, polite, friendly and professional. The class is so well organised and learning is fun for the children. In lockdown, I am so pleased that Niki has still been running the classes, as it allows my children to keep active during these difficult times! They have progressed so much and learn new things every week. My children are s...