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Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
St Ives & St Leonards Karate Club St Leonards & Ringwood, Dorset

Children's
Karate Classes

Little Ninjas · Juniors
No experience needed — free trial class available

15+
Years of Teaching
4
Classes Per Week
180
Active ISMAA Students
9
Belt Grades Taught

Who We Are

Community, Self-Confidence & Growth

St Ives & St Leonards Karate Club is a friendly, community-focused children's karate club affiliated with Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy (ISMAA). We teach Wado-Ryu Karate in a safe and supportive environment for children of all abilities.

Our Little Ninja Class is designed for younger students from 4 yrs and upwards, providing a fun and safe way to develop coordination, balance, discipline and Karate fundamentals.

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Children's Karate Classes

Choose the programme that's right for your child

Little Ninjas Fun karate fundamentals for our youngest students — coordination, balance & confidence. Friday 4:15 – 5:00 pm  ·  Ages 7 & Under  ·  St Ives & St Leonards Village Hall
Junior Karate Belt-graded training for ages 8–15, building technique, kata, sparring & discipline. Friday 4:45 – 5:45 pm  ·  Juniors  ·  St Ives & St Leonards Village Hall
St Ives & St Leonards Karate Club junior class in action at St Leonards Village Hall

Our junior class in action

ISMAA karate students at July 2026 grading, Dan Ferris Hall

July 2026

Well done to all students who graded! 🎉

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What Parents Say

Hear from Our Community

★★★★★

My son has grown so much in confidence since starting karate. The instructors are brilliant with the children — patient, encouraging and genuinely passionate about what they teach.

— Parent, Junior class
★★★★★

My daughter absolutely loves Little Ninjas. It's the highlight of her week. She's learned so much about self-discipline and respect — skills that carry over into school and everyday life.

— Parent, Little Ninjas

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Where We Train

Address

St Ives & St Leonards Karate Club
Braeside Road, St Leonards, BH24 2PH

Training Days

Fridays from 4:15pm
Saturdays from 10:00am

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