Everyone is welcome to join us at our Empire Open Day, coming this Saturday 5th December 2015 from 10am through to 5pm.
We will have something for everyone, Adults & Children, Beginners through to those who are more experienced, so come along to help us to celebrate our official opening and join us in any of the taster sessions for free, or simply pop in for a hot drink and a chat and check out our bespoke fitness training studio.
Below is a timetable of the main taster sessions we will be running with members from our experienced team, so if there is something in particular you would like to try then come along at those specific times.
Depending on numbers most activities will be around 20 to 30 minutes (approx.), everyone is welcome to pop in and have a try out on our equipment under supervision from our experts.
We will have :-
11.00 am – Kiddie Kombat Mini-Masters!
A non-contact, fun, fitness workout program covering aspects from the disciplines of Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwon-Do, Ju Jutsu and Self Defence. Come and burn some energy and have fun doing it, learn some footwork and how to punch a bag correctly and help build confidence.
12.00 pm – Boxing and Kickboxing
It doesn’t matter if you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned professional, we will have a class that works for you. In this taster we can offer an introduction to Boxing and Kickboxing techniques covering skipping, shadow box, punch a bag correctly, combo pad work, Boxing drills, foot work and kicking techniques, blocking, and combinations with punch bags, kick bags and free standing bags, known as BOBS.
1.00 pm – Taijutsu Kai JuJutsu
Upholding the original concepts of Jujutsu and addresses all aspects of self defence both standing and on the ground. Taijutsu Kai JuJutsu uses a structured and functional self defence syllabus that is based on a blend of both traditional and modern aspects of the art. Providing effective, reality based, self defence skills for beginners to black belts, suitable for men, women and children of all ages.
2.00 pm – Haidong Gumdo
“The true principles of Haidong Gumdo is to execute justice with the sword light, that is obtained at the break of day from majestic and brilliant sunlight that glows over the East Sea.” Come and find out more about the unique traditional Korean Sword martial art Haidong Gumdo. Enjoyed by anyone and everyone, Haidong Gumdo is a perfect sword martial art for character development, the education of correct etiquette and a full body workout!
3.00 pm – Taekwon-Do
An ancient Korean martial art, Taekwon-Do is a form of unarmed self-defence. It is also a philosophy of self-restraint, kindness and humility. Through vigorous exercise, Taekwon-Do develops physical and mental strength. The training and exercises involve movement of the entire body promoting good health, fitness, flexibility and an increased feeling of well being.
Everyone welcome, come and see us and maybe try something new!
Some common goals for anyone taking up any of our classes are weight loss, fitness, confidence boosting, stress relief and self defence. Come and say hello and have a chat with us about your personal fitness goals, we are able to offer help and advice about any of our classes and can offer personal or small groups training too.
We will also be offering refreshments throughout the day!
Please feel free to share this event around with everyone you know.
We look forward to meeting you!
