Leigh-Anne Campbell’s School of Dance

Kendo, the Japanese art of the sword, has a long-standing home in Liverpool thanks to this club, which has been practising for more than 30 years. It is currently the only kendojo on Merseyside registered with the British Kendo Association, and training takes place at Merchant Taylors School in Crosby. The club describes itself as a family dojo and welcomes people of all backgrounds.

Kendo is generally practised with bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bogu), combining sparring matches with set forms known as kata. Beyond the physical side, newcomers to a kendo dojo can usually expect a strong emphasis on etiquette, respect and steady personal development, making it a rewarding discipline for those who enjoy structured, traditional training.

Over 30 years running

BKA registered dojo

Family dojo

Twice weekly training

Based in Crosby

Traditional Japanese swordsmanship

Liverpool Kendo Club is a family martial arts dojo in Crosby, Merseyside, teaching Japanese kendo for over 30 years.

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Set in Reading, NC Dance is a dance school welcoming children from age 2.5 upwards, as well as older students and adults across a range of abilities. Classes cover a variety of styles, with room for those taking their very first steps and those working towards more serious training. The teachers are ISTD-registered and DBS-checked.

Alongside regular classes, the school runs holiday workshops, performance opportunities, annual shows and ISTD examinations. A dance school like this is a good fit whether you want to prepare for exams or simply dance for fun, and it can help build confidence and creativity along the way.

All ages welcome

Qualified teachers

Variety of styles

Workshops and shows

Exam preparation

All abilities

NC Dance is a dance school in Reading, Berkshire, offering classes in a variety of styles for children and adults.

NC Dance

Based in Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Neath Bushi Kai Karate is a martial arts club focused on karate. It is listed here for anyone in the area looking for a local place to take up or continue training in a traditional striking art.

Karate clubs generally offer structured training built around basics, forms (kata) and partner work, with a grading system that lets students track their progress through the belts. Many people take up karate for fitness, discipline, confidence and self-defence skills, and clubs often welcome a range of ages and abilities. It is worth contacting the club directly to ask about sessions and how to get started.

Neath Bushi Kai Karate is a karate and martial arts club in Neath, Neath Port Talbot, for local people keen to train.

Neath Bushi Kai Karate

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