At Northstar we teach the Shinbudo system of Martial Arts developed by Andy Dickinson… Shinbudo is a powerful, easy to learn self-defence system suitable for men and women of all ages. Incorporating elements from various martial arts including Taekwondo, Ju Jitsu, kickboxing, Judo and Aikido into a blended system gives students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation.
At Northstar we say 5 minutes to learn, a life time to master. We guarantee that even after your first class you will have usable skills that will stay with you for life.
There is plenty of kicking and punching, plenty of pad work and our classes are really safe so don’t worry about getting hit or getting hurt. The classes mix in plenty of strength and conditioning work and they are excellent for fitness and endurance. Our classes are well attended by both men and women.
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Before you go any further I want to make our commitment to you clear. There are so many great benefits from learning martial arts, it really is a great road of personal discovery and I want to share my experiences with you. With the help of the highly trained Northstar Staff we want to make your training experience as enjoyable as possible. We commit to make you feel welcome and give you the confidence to trust in our support, working with you individually, enabling you to fully express yourself & reach your potential in martial arts. Andy Dickinson
I congratulate you for getting this far. It takes great courage to step into the world of martial arts. At first it may seem a little daunting but let us help you to get started. Your first step is to become a member and receive your White Belt. As a White Belt we want you to just get used to the ideas, philosphies and simple techniques that will enhance your life. You will quickly learn basic self defence skills and at the same time start to feel changes in your body as you get fitter and stronger.
I have looked at many different martial arts. Shinbudo appeared to be the most complete. More importantly Instructors with good outlook and attitude. Shinbudo is strong and effective. My fitness has improved and I am more confident and sharper. Shinbudo has helped me to control and improve myself and my outlook to people and life. Micheal. School Teacher
Shinbudo is a great learning experience. The Instructors are unbelievably knowledgeable and have great experience. I like the philosophy of training hard and aspiring to be your best. Sarah. Office Worker
