


Peterborough BCKA
British Chinese Kick Boxing Association and Lau Gar Kung Fu

Why Should me or my child join BCKA?
- Our members enjoy improved grades at school, in sport and other activities.
- They are mentally, physically and emotionally healthy and strong.
- We have a positive attitude, built on a strong foundation of self discipline and respect.
- Our members have the confidence and self-esteem to confront challenges in life.
- Encouraging them to say NO to drugs and negative peer pressure
- They have the knowledge and skills to defend themselves and stand up to bullies
My child is a bulling victim, what advice can you give
BCKA Kickboxing and Lau Gar Kung-Fu will give your child the attitude and ability to deal with bullies; he/she will grow in confidence, self-esteem and assertiveness, making you an un-suitable target for the bully! Click HERE to read our detailed information and advice about bulling.
What is Kickboxing?
What Is Sparring About?
How regular should I train to get the best benefit?
Put simply "You reap what you sow", The more regular and harder your work, the better the benefits . Always remember to attend class to learn, and practise in your own time to retain, this approach seems to be the difference between those that really make Kung-fu or Kickboxing a way of life
Are there specific enrolment times?
No. The Clubs allow new students to enrol at any time
Who is it suitable for?
Why do martial arts?
Are your instructors CRB checked?
Yes, Our instructors are fully qualified & Insured, who have been CRB checked, have completed Sports Council First Aid courses, attended St.Johns Ambulance First Aid courses, Sports Injury, Anatomy & Risk Assesment courses.
What age do you start children?
We can start children from 5 years old if he/she has the concentration level......... If not the chlid will need to bring an older member of the family along to join in also, in which case we can take children from 4 years old. Please contact Andy Whitwell to discuss the options further.
What do I wear?
When you start at one of the clubs, you will need to wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as tracksuit or jogging bottoms & a T shirt.........due to the techniques and stretching exercises, jeans and tight fitting clothes are unsuitable for martial arts. Students train in bare foot, although martial arts footwear can be purchased through the instructor if preffered.
Will I have to fight if I come?
How fit do I have to be?
Where is my nearest club?
We have clubs on different nights & locations in the area. Please ring Andy Whitwell on 07969 792286 to find out the best suited evening & club for your personal needs, or click the locations tab
Kung Fu or
Kickboxing?
Do you teach weapons?