Shinpo Martial Arts

Some moments mean a little bit more.

When Sensei Alfie first started training with us many years ago, Bruce Lee was already one of his biggest inspirations. In fact, his dad and I still spend time talking about Bruce Lee, even after all these years. His philosophy, attitude and approach to martial arts continue to inspire us, just as they do millions of martial artists around the world. Even today, Bruce Lee is often the person who inspires both adults and children to take their very first steps onto the mats, and his influence is still as powerful now as it was decades ago.

So seeing Sensei Alfie standing in front of the statue, proudly wearing his Shinpo Martial Arts rash guard, is a real full-circle moment.

Bruce Lee once said:

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.”

That quote perfectly reflects what we try to teach at Shinpo Martial Arts. Respect tradition, keep an open mind, work hard and never stop learning.

We’re incredibly proud of the martial artist, instructor and young man Alfie has become. Moments like these remind us that inspiration can stay with you for a lifetime.

Keep representing Shinpo, Sensei. 👊🥋

That’s a wrap on our school clubs for the summer! A huge thank you to everyone who trained with us this year. We hope you all have a brilliant summer break!

📚 All school classes return in September, and existing students will be automatically enrolled for the new school year, there’s no work needed from your side!

BUT REMEMBER... The training doesn’t stop over summer! Everyone is welcome to train at our Chorley Dojo throughout the holidays; no booking needed. Just turn up and train! 💪

If you’re away on your usual training day, or the dojo is closed that day, you’re welcome to attend another suitable class instead.

🥋 CHORLEY DOJO TIMETABLE 🥋

📅 MONDAY
🥋 Kids Ju Jitsu | 4:45–5:45pm
🥷 Ninja Academy | 6:00–7:00pm
🥋 Adult Ju Jitsu | 7:15–8:30pm

📅 TUESDAY
🥋 Budo Academy | 4:45–5:45pm
🥋 Kids Ju Jitsu | 6:00–7:00pm
🥊 Adult Kickboxing | 7:15–8:30pm
🥊 Adult Sparring | 8:30–9:00pm

📅 WEDNESDAY
🥊 Kids Kickboxing Master Class | 4:45–5:45pm 🔒 Invite only
🥋 Kids Ju Jitsu | 6:00–7:00pm
🥋 Adult Ju Jitsu | 7:15–8:30pm

📅 THURSDAY
🛡️ Kapap Krav Maga | 6:00–7:15pm

📅 FRIDAY
🥊 Kids Kickboxing | 4:45–5:45pm
🥋 Kids Ju Jitsu | 6:00–7:00pm
🥊 Adult Kickboxing | 7:15–8:15pm
🥊 Adult Sparring | 8:30–9:00pm

📅 SATURDAY
🥋 Kids Ju Jitsu | 10:00–11:00am
🥊 Kids Kickboxing | 11:15am–12:15pm
🖤 Black Belt Academy | 12:30–1:30pm 🔒 Invite only
🥷 Ninja Academy | 1:45–2:45pm
🤼 Open Mat | 3:00–5:00pm

📅 SUNDAY
⚔️ Mini Warriors | 9:00–9:30am

📍Shinpo Martial Arts
Clarence Street
Chorley
PR7 2AT

🚫 SUMMER DOJO CLOSURES
💍 Monday 17th August — Closed for Sensei Luke’s wedding
🏦 Monday 31st August — Closed for the Bank Holiday

🥷 NINJA ACADEMY CHANGES
There will be no Ninja Academy classes on:
• Saturday 8th August
• Monday 10th August
(All other classes on these days remain unchanged)

Sensei Rob and Sensei Fin are both away.

☀️ SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS

📍 Holiday Club — Chorley Dojo
🗓️ Wednesday 29th July
💷 £30

📍 Ninja Club — AKS Primary School, Lytham.
🗓️ Friday 14th August
💷 £35

📍 Ninja Day — Chorley Dojo
🗓️ Wednesday 26th August
💷 £30

⏰ All events run from 9:30am–4:30pm.

🥊 PRIVATE LESSONS & PAD WORK

Want some extra training over the holidays?

• One-hour private lesson — £30
• 30-minute pad-work session — £15

If you have any questions, just drop us a message. We can’t wait to see you on the mats this summer! ☀️🥋💪

Look at those smiles!!

A huge congratulations to our littlest warriors!

What an amazing grading!!

A huge congratulations to the Budo Academy team who graded for their next tabs!

Incredible work and some extraordinary weapon work!

What an amazing weekend!! ❤️🥋

Today was the final day of our Chorley Gradings and what a weekend it has been!

Watching our students step onto the mat and show us just how far they’ve come is always something special. This weekend, we’ve seen some incredible Ju Jitsu, but more importantly, we’ve seen determination, confidence and students refusing to give up when things got tough.

We’re incredibly proud of every single one of you. ❤️

A huge thank you to all of our parents who bring their children to class week after week, our instructors and junior leaders who give so much of their time, our volunteers who help everything run smoothly and, of course, every student who stepped onto the mat this weekend.

These events simply wouldn’t be what they are without all of you!

Please share your pictures and videos in the comments below or tag our page in your posts! You can also use so we can see them. We genuinely love seeing all the amazing moments you guys manage to capture! 📸

I’ve already posted plenty of videos in the comments too, so make sure you check them out below! 👇

We still have a few final school classes next week, and the Dojo will remain open throughout the summer, so I look forward to seeing you all back on the mat! 🥋

And we’re not quite finished with gradings yet…

Next week, it’s the turn of our Mini Warriors! Our amazing 3 and 4 year old students have their grading event, and I can’t wait to see how well they’re all getting on too! ❤️

What a weekend.

Well done, everyone. We are incredibly proud of you all! 🥋❤️

A HUGE well done to our Chorley team grading today!

It was warm, but look at what you’ve all accomplished!!

3 new medals handed out for our junior leaders too!

What a day! Let’s see how tomorrow’s team does!!

It’s grading weekend and it’s going to be a hot one, but the work still needs to be done!
Please read through the information below to properly prepare and to know what to expect.

Hydration 💧

Bring plenty of water with you.

There’s a big difference between simply quenching your thirst and staying properly hydrated. Bring only water, and check its pH level. Water with at pH of 7 or above will hydrate you far better than any other drink.

Don’t just hydrate on the event itself. Start drinking plenty of water throughout the day so you arrive feeling your best.

If you start to feel dehydrated, it can take a long time to recover, so keep sipping water regularly rather than waiting until you’re thirsty.

Uniform 🥋

Summer uniform is still in effect but you can still wear your Gi!

Our summer uniform is gi pants, belt and Shinpo teeshirt or rash guard. If you haven’t got a Shinpo teeshirt, please wear a plain coloured teeshirt.

The Grading

We’ve changed a few parts of our grading to ensure the event is suitable for the heat and of course, we will have plenty of water breaks!

Medication

If you require any medication, please ensure you bring it with you and make your instructor aware before the grading begins.

This includes inhalers, antihistamines, EpiPens or any other medication you may need.

Spectators

Parents, friends and family are very welcome to stop and watch as much of the grading as they like.

Please be mindful of noise levels and distractions so that everybody grading can remain focused and perform at their best.

Parking 🅿️

The school have asked that we utilise on road parking as the car park is being used for a different event.

📍
St Michael’s High School
Astley Road
Chorley
PR7 1RS

Saturday
2:30-4pm

Sunday
1-2:30pm

‼️Please arrive early and remember to sign in before taking a seat!‼️

See you all on the mat!

Looking for something exciting to keep the kids active this summer?

We’ve got three action-packed days full of martial arts, games, obstacle courses, Nerf battles, confidence-building activities and plenty of fun!

📍 Holiday Club – Chorley Dojo
🗓️ Wednesday 29th July 2026
👧 Ages 6+

📍 Ninja Day – Chorley Dojo
🗓️ Wednesday 26th August 2026
👧 Ages 6+

📍 Ninja Club – AKS Prep, Lytham
🗓️ Friday 14th August 2026
🎒 Open to Year 1+

⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm

Whether your child already trains with us or has never stepped onto a mat before, everyone is welcome. These days are designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, make new friends and most importantly, have an unforgettable day.

Expect:
🥋 Martial Arts
🥊 Kickboxing
🤼 Grappling
🧗 Obstacle Courses
🎯 Nerf Battles
🎮 Team Games & Challenges

Places are limited and these events fill up quickly each year.

📩 Message us to book your child’s place today!

What a day! Our Kickboxers are getting better and better with each class and that was obvious on today’s grading!

I can’t wait to see how they look in competition in December!

Congratulations on the new belts!

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Another unreal grading from the Preston team today!

What a session!!

You guys were looking as strong as ever and your Ju Jitsu techniques were amazing!

Tag us in any photos or videos you have, post them below or use we’d love to see!!