"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step " - Lao Tsu


Welcome to the Hadashi Martial Arts Academy

Hadashi Martial Arts Academy is an association of clubs based in Lancaster, England. We currently offer adult and youth classes in Shotokan Karate, Self Defense and Martial Arts-Based Fitness. All our karate programmes are affiliated to the Japan Karate Shotorenmei (G.B. & Ireland) and English Karate Federation. Our programs will challenge you, increase skill and fitness levels, and enhance your life. Small group classes are offered six days a week for all fitness levels and personal training sessions are available by appointment. Please call or email for details.

Our central hombu (school) is at Bowerham Trinity URC Community Hall but our classes are held in a couple of locations around the Lancaster area. Founded in 2010, Hadashi Martial Arts evolved from Bowerham Karate Club and was initially formed as an umberella organisation to oversee the management of after-school karate clubs in the area. We now offer an ever increasing number of programmes, including adult karate, martial arts-based fitness and complimentary activities and a variety of community education courses for all ages, fitness and levels of ability.

Hadashi's karate classes are available for adults two days a week. Children and young people between the ages of 5 - 11 meet in seperate classes 5 times a week. We also teach practical Personal Safety seminars for all ages and fitness levels. 

  • No contracts 
  • Start anytime
  • Family and concession rates available
  • National & International Affilation

Class Schedule:

Tiger's & Junior Beginners

Mon 4-5 pm Bowerham URC Hall - Lancaster

Tue 3:30-4:30 pm Bowerham School - Lancaster

Wed 4-5 315 Health Club - Lancaster NEW!

Thu 3:30-4:30 pm Scotforth-St Paul's School - Lancaster

Juniors Graded

Mon 5 - 6 pm Purple Belt + Bowerham URC Hall - Lancaster

Tue 4:45 - 5:45 pm Bowerham CP School - Lancaster

Wed 5-6 315 Health Club - Lancaster NEW!

Thu 4:45 - 5:45 pm Scotforth-St. Paul's School - Lancaster

Fri 4:30 - 5:30 pm St. Paul's Parish Hall - Lancaster

Teens & Adults

Mon 6.30-7.30 Thump Boxing (numbers limited. Please call to book).

Tues 5.45-6.45 & 7-8 Bowerham CP School NEW! (from September 2013 to be confirmed!)

Wed 7:45 - 8:45 pm Thump Boxing St. Paul's Parish Hall (suspended UFN)

**FIRST TWO WEEKS FREE**

£15 per month for 1 session a week

Discounts for families and those that train more than 1 session a week