Laurence Sandum's Educational Martial Arts Academy

The seminar was the first I had attended in BJJ and found it really thought provoking. Everyone was welcome and....everyone was welcoming.

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Friendly instructors, staff and students that are helpful in all things martial arts. Dojo has a good training atmosphere and I feel I have learned a lot in the time I've been going recommend if you serious about martial arts.

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Always friendly, and the classes are really supportive helping you to develop all the time!

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Both instructors and fellow students are friendly and helpful, providing great guidance, especially for beginners. If you want to learn martial arts, this is an excellent place to do it

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Superb atmosphere Laurence is a senior Martial Artist of near 40 years, trained and learnt from the very best and even in his Karate days in the very early 1980s was a National and senior standard winning man titles with unquestionable knowledge & ability

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Laurence is a very talented martial artist studying and mastering many arts

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Superb atmosphere Laurence is a senior Martial Artist of near 40 years, trained and learnt from the very best and even in his Karate days in the very early 1980s was a National and senior standard winning man titles with unquestionable knowledge & ability

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Laurence is a very talented martial artist studying and mastering many arts

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Signed my 8 year old daughter up for classes a year ago and she's loved every minute of her experience.From day one when we came for a free intro she was treated like an adult and was made to feel very welcome by the reception staff. Seen to very quickly and not kept waiting around, she felt completely at ease in her intro with Laurence and he made sure he found a class most suitable for her. I love the fact that their is a uniform rather than bring your own clothes. Completely cuts out any risk of 'bullying the kid that is wearing hand me downs' or looks any different to other students.Classes are brilliant! There is always someone my childs level that she can partner up with and classes are never too crowded. Graham is absolutely amazing with the kids and always ensures that they are on their best behavior and are always learning something new each week as well as making sure there is a fun element to keep their interest. Unlike many instructors in other clubs Graham also steps in if there is ever an odd number in class to a child is never made to feel left out. Just a note, badges are FREE and are handed out every now and again in the classes when Graham feels the kids have most improved and deserve them. Since beginning she's taken part in multiple gradings and is currently working hard studying the syllabus towards her next belt. As for the contracts/payments, you get what you pay for! If you want to cut corners, be cheap and pay £2 a class then go elsewhere and not be given the true Martial Arts experience that your kids deserve. Not quite sure what the other reviewers are on but all contracts CLEARLY state the duration before you sign (twice) on the dotted line. The option for a month by month contract with a 31 days cancellation policy is there so if you don't think your kids are going to be committed for 12 months or you think that you are aren't going to be able to afford 12 months then why sign a contract for 12 months? You don't just cancel your Sky+ membership just because you don't like what's on TV so why would any other contract be different? On another note I think it is great that I also have the option of using the gym which joins onto the dojo or sitting in the adjoining hairdressers in the warm whilst my child is in class. Saves a whole lot of petrol running to and from the place and passes the time.Have recommended the Academy many times in the past and been rewarded for my referrals and will continue to do so. There's a reason why this Academy has been around for many many many years under the same management, do your research! More...

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I have trained at Laurence Sandum's Black Belt martial arts for two years now, as well as training there for a year when I was younger. I have always found the instructors to be very helpful, and friendly. I think that there is a good atmosphere in the various martial arts classes, regardless of your skill level. (I currently train BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Judo and MMA). More...

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I would highly recommend this academy to anyone, any age or fitness level. I've been training here since May 2011, firstly in Jun Fan and Kali and more recently Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and in that time my confidence has improved and I've lost over 15kg in weight - unexpected bonus! The instructors are enthusiastic and very skilled, and the students are friendly and fun to train with. What is brilliant is that as well as the classes, they regularly host seminars in different arts bringing in world class trainers from all over the world, who you just wouldn't get the opportunity to learn from otherwise.Highly recommended! :) More...

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i join the gym back in novemeber of last year and im still a member i think the club has great facilites and the instuctors take alot of pride in there classes to show us there knowledge we have some of the top instuctors that you will ever find i am currently doing the muay thai kickboxing class and feel from when i have joined i have come along way with the help and knowledge i have been reading some comments about the club not doing a proper job or teaching right this is nonse as i have said before we have top instuctors that have learnt under people from differant countrys where that sport is there aceient art have has studied it for many many years so to say that the instuctors dont teach right is nosense the club its self has some great staff that are always willing to help you with whatever you need and with the resent extension on the side have made the dojo massive now and inproved the space so much with all the staff faclites and instuctors i couldnt ask for more and i couldnt think of being at any other gym and would like to say thanks to the academy and staff for making it the way it is great.

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I have been with the academy for more than a year now and I am absolutely loving it. If I had the time, I would be there 7 days a week. All the instructors are highly qualified, very knowledgeable and most importantly, very friendly and helpful. All the members who train in the academy are also very helpful and fun to learn from and with. Most of the instructors are Black Belts in more than one discipline of MA and is always a good opportunity to learn or just be exposed to different forms. I would definitely recommend Laurence Sandum's Black Belt Martial Arts Academy for anyone who is interested in MA, want to get fit or just learn something new. More...

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I joined here late November 2012 and in my opinion this Academy is fantastic, as are the highly skilled instructors hereVery friendly and always willing to help you out in any way they canI would and have recommended this academy to friends and family no matter what their desired goal is, being general interest in an art or weight loss etc it can be met here, i myself have had nutritional advice from the instructors and with all the hard work i actually went from 15. 5stone (just before Christmas) to 13.5stone (April)So come and try it for yourself!10/10!Highly recommended! More...

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I have been training here several times a week for over 3 years now in four of the many arts offered here and thanks to the patience and dedication of the instructors have so far achieved black belt in one art and hope to achieve black belt in two of the other arts this year. I can honestly say I love every second I spend here, the atmosphere of the whole place is so inviting and friendly and everyone from the highest instructor to the newest member wants to help you progress to the best of your ability. It really is at great place to train and more recently I'm enjoying repaying my training by helping out with the kids classes More...

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Laurence Sandum's academy offers a friendly and professional tuition manner from all of its highly qualified instructors. My initial impressions after joining were confirmed just after a few lessons . Having studied some various arts beforehand it was a breath of fresh air to finally find a dedicated academy that prides itself on reputation and quality instruction.Here gradings are not given out they are earn't with hard work and dedication. This ensures that once you reach your targets you can be confident in your own abilities which ensures the development of confidence, increased self esteem and physical fitness.My seven year old son is also a member, he has gained benefit from increased concentration in his school work, self discipline and respect for his peers and teachers alike. This includes the added bonus of effective self defence.I would recommend the academy to anyone, it can offer not just professional martial arts tuition but also the practical application of positive mind set and attitude that can be applied to everyday life.I have now embarked on my Certified Instructors training course with the academy and look forward to giving something back in the future. More...

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