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Adults
Adult Martial Arts at JMA brings together striking, grappling, JKD, Kali and practical coaching for adults who want real skill and a clear route forward.
4.9 · 28+ Google reviews
Adults at any level
serious, welcoming, practical
There is no required order. You can try a class or join directly. Monthly membership after a course is your choice.
One class to try · Four weeks to learn · Monthly to keep training
Try before deciding
£0
Meet John and experience the training before choosing your next step. No payment or commitment.
What happens next: Choose a preferred class. John confirms your place and what to bring before you attend.
Request your free classA structured beginner start
£49.99
Build the basics with beginner coaching over four weeks. One payment, no automatic monthly renewal.
What happens next: Check the dates and course details, then review your booking before paying securely.
Explore the four-week courseKeep training regularly
From £50/month
Choose regular weekly training. You can join directly without taking a course first.
What happens next: Choose your weekly frequency. Review the first charge and membership terms before paying.
Choose monthly membershipTraining at our Paisley academy · Beginners welcome · John can help you choose.
All levels welcomeStart fresh or return after time away.
Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.
Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a free class available first.
Inside Adults
Many adults delay starting because they think they should first become fitter, more flexible or more confident. Training is how those things are built. You begin at your current level, learn the foundations properly and develop capacity through regular practice rather than trying to prove yourself on day one.
The adult programme connects kickboxing, grappling, JKD, Kali and practical movement inside one academy. Some members focus on a particular art; others cross-train over time. In either case, the emphasis is the same: clear coaching, useful skill, controlled progression and a training culture where people can take the work seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
What this route develops
Training can cover striking, grappling, movement, control and awareness.
Consistent classes build conditioning, energy and physical confidence.
Adults develop through coaching and repetition rather than being thrown in at the deep end.
Students can focus on one art or train across multiple disciplines.
Weekly timetable
What to expect
Adult training is welcoming but serious. John can help you choose the right first class based on your experience, goals and schedule.
Useful to know
Adult membership
2 classes per week starts at £50 per month, or choose unlimited training for £60 per month. Select a membership below to continue to secure checkout.
Flexible membership
£50/month
A balanced option for members who want a steadier weekly training rhythm.
Monthly payment is collected on the 1st. Cancellation requires one full billing month; if you cancel after that month's collection date, the following month's normal payment remains due. Membership terms.
Most freedom
£60/month
Train across the adult timetable without a weekly class-booking limit. Best for members who want consistency, flexibility and room to cross-train.
Includes the adult academy membership. John McKean Online Academy is a separate optional online membership, including The JMA Library.
Monthly payment is collected on the 1st. Cancellation requires one full billing month; if you cancel after that month's collection date, the following month's normal payment remains due. Membership terms.
Try a free class firstRelated routes
Adults - Friday 6:15amStarting from scratch
For adults who want a low-friction first step before work, with structure and no ego.
Adults and beginnersStriking and fitness
For adults who want striking skill, fitness, pad work, combinations and optional sparring.
Adults and cross-trainingAngles and adaptability
For adults interested in JKD principles, Kali, angles, rhythm and practical adaptability.
Questions
Start with a free class, build the basics on a course or join regular training. Choose what suits you.
Unsure which suits you? Ask John a question. There is no required order.
Not sure where to start?
Find the martial arts route that fits you. Answer a few straightforward questions and receive a personal recommendation for your first step.
Free class · Course · Monthly
John can help you choose.
