MARTIAL ARTS AND PERSONAL SAFETY COURSE
SPARTA Martial Arts Club
About Us
Looking for a fun way to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defence skills, and meet like-minded people?
The SPARTA Martial Arts Club offers weekly Wing Chun Kung Fu training in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment. Whether you're looking to build confidence, reduce stress after work, improve coordination, or simply try something new, our club has something to offer.
Wing Chun is a fascinating martial art that focuses on efficiency rather than strength, making it suitable for people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Developed as a close-range self-defence system, it teaches balance, awareness, speed, timing, and the ability to react effectively under pressure.
Beyond the martial arts training itself, the club provides a great opportunity to unwind after work, challenge yourself both mentally and physically, and become part of a supportive community of fellow Civil Servants.
Why Join?
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Learn practical self-defence skills
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Improve fitness, balance, coordination, and flexibility
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Develop confidence and resilience
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Challenge yourself in a safe and supportive environment
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Relieve stress and improve wellbeing
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Meet colleagues from across the Civil Service
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Train under experienced instruction
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No previous martial arts experience required
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun is one of the world's most influential martial arts and is best known for its emphasis on efficiency, direct movement, and intelligent use of body mechanics rather than physical strength.
Legend has it that the art was developed over 300 years ago by the Buddhist nun Ng Mui, who designed it to enable smaller individuals to defend themselves against larger and stronger opponents.
Today, Wing Chun remains one of the most effective and accessible martial arts systems for people seeking practical self-defence and personal development.
Equipment
All training equipment is provided, so all you need to bring is comfortable clothing and a willingness to learn.
Joining the Club
Joining the club couldn't be easier. Simply contact us by email and come along to a session to see what it's all about.
There are no joining fees, and new members are always welcome.
Training Times and Location
Every Tuesday at 5:00pm
Room LG1
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 4DR
Who Can Join?
The club welcomes Civil Servants and employees of associated agencies and public bodies.
Complete beginners are encouraged to attend, and experienced martial artists are equally welcome. Whether you've never thrown a punch before or have years of martial arts experience, you'll find training that challenges and develops you.
Get in Touch
Take the first step and come along for a session. You might discover a new passion, learn valuable life skills, and become part of one of SPARTA's most unique and rewarding clubs.
Above is a feedback video from customers who have attended the Stay Safe Global Personal Safety Course.
Enjoy
Personal Safety Training
Each year SPARTA holds a very popular Personal Safety Training course. Normally beginning in January it runs for 8 weeks covering everything to help equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for confident navigation through life's challenges. This comprehensive program is designed to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones, bolstering your confidence in any situation.
Training covers danger awareness, avoidance, physical escape, and defense skills and is delivered by Sifu Nick Martin of Stay Safe Global and the the UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Association.
Stay Safe Global have delivered this course for Fortune 500 companies, including Salesforce, Infosys, DXC Technology, and Google. There is a feedback video (below left) that you can watch on the course and you can check out their website:
Stay Safe Global have said “This is a holistic 360 approach, developed from the valuable experiences of London based female refuges, our courses keep survivor experience at the heart of organisational support, and is now trusted by global leaders such as Google and Salesforce.
Our focus is on trauma-informed strategies for danger awareness, travel safety, and effective physical escape techniques. We also tackle misogynistic extremism, offering solutions through awareness and resources. As industry experts, we can help stamp it out effectively.
Don't miss this opportunity to become part of a safer, more inclusive world. Reserve your spot today to transform your approach to safety and support.”
Following the conclusion of the personal safety course we will be continuing with a series of Martial Arts classes which will further enhance your abilities to travel through life in the knowledge that you have the skills to defend yourself should you ever feel the need to do so.