The classes listed are trial lessons hosted independently by Senshi Martial Arts.
"Best place I have ever trained at. Top level instructors with amazing experience in combat sports and excellent approach to different levels of abilities will help anyone to achieve their goals. On top of that fun atmosphere and great people make you feel very welcome so once you try you will be hooked"
Sebastian Jureczko
"Top level instructors with lots of experience. They are very welcoming and can cater to any level. I trained with them many times when in Oxford and recommend them highly."
Eddie Cropper
"A top place to train martial arts with experienced coaches in a friendly atmosphere. All the coaches have 25 plus years experience and have competed and/or coached at international level, winning multiple medals at European, World championships and well as countless British titles. It really is the place to train in Oxfordshire!"
Gary Stuart
"Senshi Martial Arts is an outstanding place to train for many reasons first a wealth of experience and real teaching credentials mean u are learning from amongst the best in Oxford not only that all the coaches are passionate about what they do they live and breathe this stuff secondly you have fun it’s a real family yet newcomers are made to feel welcome too . So anyone interested in learning from the best and enjoying the training absolutely no better place in Oxford"
William Vanevald
"Headed by a team of coaches with extensive experience in freestyle kickboxing, Taekwondo, Muay Thai and MMA, Senshi Martial Arts is by far the best martial arts club in Oxford."
Oliver Brew
"Wanting to take my Martial Arts skills to the next level I joined Senshi Martial Arts. After an introductory session with Russell Jones I realised that Senshi was the real deal. Their world class coaching team consisting of Russel, Jamie, Tom and Ash have since coached me through numerous high-level competitions with great success. Their wealth of experience and exceptional coaching ability have been invaluable to me. Training has always been great fun which is why I would encourage anyone of any skill level to train with the Senshi team. I never looked back and neither will you!"
Max Bond - World amateur K1 silver medallist
""Fab kickboxing class... I think its a million times better than a treadmill in the gym and a great de-stresser - I'm hooked!""
Karen E
""I've been working hard just before new year up to now and I can see improvement already... Last night I managed to do 40 press ups and I have just done 45 mins on the cross trainer on the hardest setting. And the best part is that I am not done yet. I am going to continue to work hard and get even stronger and more flexible""
Matthew H
You will receive a booking confirmation by email to the email address provided when making your booking.
This email confirms details of the lesson you have booked, the school’s location, the day and time of your class and other useful information you may need to know before attending your class.
You can either print the email confirmation and bring it with you to your lesson, or you can show the instructor the email on your phone.
Trial lessons vary in length from school to school but details relating to the class you have booked will be outlined in your booking confirmation email, along with the school’s contact details if you’d like to speak to them direct. Details of lessons can also be found on the booking page for each club.
No. The trial lesson is obligation-free and there are no extra charges for this introductory session beyond the trial fee if there is one.
We generally recommend that you wear loose comfortable sports clothing, such as a tracksuit for your taster session. There is no need for specialist martial arts clothing.
The special suits are only generally required if you choose to join a school. Schools often provide free suits when you join. Check with your school first if you have any queries.
Apart from wearing the right clothes, there is nothing else which you have to bring with you on the day. Changing and refreshment facilities vary so we advise that you come prepared in case there are limited facilities available. For example: You may wish to bring a bottle of water.
No. There should be no extra charges for the introductory lesson and there will be no hidden charges.
If you choose to join a school after your trial, there may be a joining fee. Joining and tuition fees vary from school to school. Speak to the instructor if you would like to find out more about their class pricing or membership fees.
You are welcome to bring a friend with you for a trial lesson but your friend will need to have first booked a trial lesson with the school through this website, in order to check there are sufficient spaces available. Your friend may need to pay a trial lesson fee if the lesson has a fee.
If you would like to attend the same class with a friend, we recommend that you make both of your class bookings at the same time.
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the Instructor, either by telephone or email no less than 24 hours before your scheduled lesson time.
After booking your session through this website, you will receive a confirmation email containing the contact details for your school.
NEST has several hundred members across the UK and so in most cases, there is likely to be a school near you.
If however you are struggling to find a school near you, contact us by using the form on the contact us page. We have many members who do not currently feature on our website who we may be able to put you in touch with.
You have a few choices. You can either choose to book a lesson with another school or you can choose to book a different class type, date or time with the same school or select the enquiry next to the lesson you’d like to attend.
Yes. The purpose of the trial lesson is for you to find a martial art style and a school that you’ll love.
In almost all cases, people choose the school they try first but if for whatever reason you would like to try another school, simply book another lesson through this website in the same way as you did with the first school.
It is the school’s responsibility to ensure that anyone attending a class is adequately insured. If you would like to see evidence of a school’s insurance, ask to speak to the Chief Instructor who will happily make this available for you to see.
Almost all schools require students to become members if they wish to continue lessons after the trial lesson. However, all schools differ and your chosen school may choose to offer an extended introductory period.
When you attend your lesson, ask the instructor what the school’s membership policy is. They will be able to tell you about the different schemes they run, for both adults and children.
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