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Adults - Friday 6:15am
A serious but welcoming early-morning route for adults who want to build confidence, fitness and practical skill before the rest of the day gets in the way.
Starting from scratch
clear, steady, no ego
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.
A clear first stepFind the right coached route for your stage.
Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.
Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a free class available first.
Inside Beginners
The hardest part of martial arts is often arranging life so that training can happen consistently. The Friday 6:15am JKD/Kali class creates a clear, low-friction starting point before work, family demands and the rest of the day begin competing for attention.
The class is all levels, so complete beginners train alongside more experienced students with no minimum fitness level required. Foundations come first: stance, movement, angles, striking, awareness and control, all coached at a pace that lets adults learn rather than simply survive the hour. The aim is not one punishing session. It is a steady training rhythm that builds energy, confidence and practical skill over time.
What this route develops
You do not need to prove yourself first. You need a route that makes starting realistic.
Foundations come before pressure, complexity or intensity.
Training covers movement, striking, awareness, control and physical confidence.
The goal is not one intense week. It is building training habits that last.
Weekly timetable
What to expect
Adult beginners often worry about being too unfit, too old, too rusty or too inexperienced. This route is designed to coach people properly from where they are.
Useful to know
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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.
