The classes listed are trial lessons hosted independently by Hicks Family Martial Arts Centre.
"Hicks Karate is a very Welcoming Place for both children and adults. It has helped my children to enhance their self confidence and physical strength. They enjoy their time at Hicks Karate School."
Parents of Madeline and Daniel – Deeping
"Hicks Karate has helped my son with his behaviour and concentration He has done it for 2 years now and really enjoys it."
Mrs Mecham – Bretton
"I was most impressed with the fully equipped Dojo at Hicks Karate Family Martial Arts Centre. I cant wait to get my first belt."
Amber 27 – Werrington
"Rose and Toby love the Instructors at Hicks Karate School, They are so friendly, helpful and professional. With classes everyday it was so easy to fit classes around what they all ready do. I enjoy watching from their coffee shop and chatting with the other parents."
Kimberly parent of Rose 5 and Toby 7
"My son Luke only started recently but already we have seen a difference in him. He is very proud to say that he comes to learn Karate and enjoys himself thoroughly. This is a great confidence builder for a quite and shy child."
Lyn parent of Luke 7 - Stanground
"Kieran and Luke both enjoy coming to Karate, it’s very friendly and relaxed. Also giving out reward stickers is a brilliant Incentive for them as it makes them feel really proud of themselves and boost’s their confidence."
Lianne parent of Kieran 7 and Luke 8 – Werrington
"I think Hicks Karate is a great school and I enjoy it all since I have joined. Thanks for teaching me. I have learnt so much since being here, I want to become a Karate Instructor when i’m older."
Nathan 10 – Gunthorpe
"Stephen has improved his sparring techniques because he attends fight club every week.
He has improved in his Interclub and competitions. Fight club is great for any one that wants to get better at sparring or just wants a good work out. He has won many titles with Hicks Karate School and hopes one day to be a world champion like his Instructor Sensei Hicks."
Diana parent of Stephen 14 – Dogsthorpe
"My family and I have been training with Hicks Karate for 7 years, during which time two of us have achieved black belts.
The school has a wide variety of classes to suit all levels and ages, and instructors who are flexible, enthusiastic and professional in their approaches.
One of my children has some learning difficulties, and the lessons have helped him to gain confidence, both in his physical ability and in communicating and developing friendships with adults and a alike.
Training in a fun, friendly and supportive environment at the dojo motivates us to continue to develop skills, with the additional benefit of regular cardio vascular and core fitness."
Mrs Denise Franks. Glinton
"My son has been training with Hicks Karate Peterborough for nearly 6 years now and what can I say he has improved and grew up to become a really good fighter and we’ll disciplined boy thanks to the wonderful teachers who have helped it achieve his goals thanks goes to Mr Hicks, Mr Martin Hobbs and Miss Hickman. Thank you all very much. bring your kids here for definite people."
Parents of Jacob 15 – Walton
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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