Martial Arts

We have a wide range of Martial Arts and Karate clubs that also use the centre on different nights during the week and weekend.

Below is a list of clubs who organise activities which the whole community can attend. They hire the facility from the centre to organise their own activities. Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre has no organisational or managerial responsibility for any activities. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Conditions of Hire bind each club. Those organising activities for children are required to police check their personnel.

Roding Karate Club
Karate tuition for all ages.
Thursday 5.50pm – 6.50pm             
Friday 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Contact: Ray Barrow 01992  570318/07836 288287

Barking and Dagenham Ishinryu Karate Club
Karate tuition for al ages.
Tuesday 6.00pm – 8.30pm              
Friday 5.45pm – 6.45pm
Contact: Jonathan Mottram 07949 653599

Kuk Sool Won Traditional Korean Martial Arts
A comprehensive martial arts system for everyone. Improves fitness, co-ordination and confidence. For ages 12-60 years.
Tuesday 8.30pm – 10.00pm             
Saturday 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Contact: Martin Beard 07790 904567

Karate – Mixture of karate and street self defence, consisting of awareness and a gaining of self confidence. For juniors only.
Tuesday 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Contact: Karl Finn 020 8252 9917/07831 284192

Tiger Tang Soo Do
Learn a traditional style Martial Art. Beginners welcome. Practical self defence techniques taught. Fighting, Forms and Weapons Training. All ages are welcome.
Wednesday 8.00pm – 9.00pm        
Friday 8.30pm – 9.30pm      
Sunday 6.00pm 7.00pm
Contact: Gemma Carr 07905 214720