Valley Martial Arts

24/08/2026

🥋 OUR AIM IS TO TEACH MUCH MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS...

At Valley Martial Arts, learning effective martial arts and self-defence is obviously a huge part of what we do — but it's only part of the journey.

Through fun, friendly and fast-paced classes, we want our students to become stronger in every sense of the word. 💪🧠

We develop fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and physical health — but just as importantly, we work on the person behind the martial artist.

Confidence. Discipline. Resilience. Courage. Perseverance. Self-control. Respect. Integrity. A positive attitude. A strong mindset.

For our younger students, our goal is to help gradually develop them into confident, resilient, capable young adults who are better prepared to deal with the challenges that life will inevitably throw at them.

For our adults, it's an opportunity to get fitter, stronger and healthier, learn effective martial arts and self-defence skills, challenge yourself, relieve stress, and become part of a friendly, supportive community.

And you don't need to be fit, flexible or confident before you start — that's what we're here to help you develop.

Whether you're 5 or 60, a complete beginner or you've trained before, there's a place for you at Valley Martial Arts. (We also have a Little Ninjas class for preschoolers!)

🥋 Martial Arts
🥊 Self-Defence
💪 Fitness & Physical Health
🧘 Flexibility & Mobility
🧠 Confidence & Mental Strength
🔥 Life Skills & Character Development

If you'd like to find out what we do, get in touch and come down for a FREE one-to-one introductory lesson.

Come and see what you're capable of. 🥋🔥👊
Valley Martial Arts — Martial Arts & Life Skills in the Heart of Clitheroe

Follow us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM, or visit WWW.VALLEYMARTIALARTS.CO.UK

Also, feel free to check out my Life Skills book: BUILDING WARRIORS on WWW.RAINVALLEYPUBLISHING.COM (also available on Amazon and various other online book stores).

10/07/2026

We run our Little Ninjas classes at our Academy every Tuesday from 4.30pm. Bring your little ninja along and try a class for free 🥷

🥷 A Huge Thank You to Graham! 🥷

Every Friday morning, Graham comes to Leaping Lizards and teaches our amazing Little Ninjas, and we just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU! 👏

Graham is a local black belt martial arts instructor from Valley Martial Arts, and his energy, patience and enthusiasm make every session so much fun. The children absolutely love him, and we're incredibly grateful for everything he does.

Our Little Ninjas class is a 30-minute, fast-paced, action-packed session specially designed for pre-school children.
Through a variety of exciting games and activities, little ones develop important physical skills including:
🥷 Strength
🥷 Fitness
🥷 Agility
🥷 Balance
🥷 Coordination
Just as importantly, they begin building valuable life skills such as:
⭐ Patience
⭐ Sharing
⭐ Taking turns
⭐ Playing fairly
⭐ Honesty
⭐ Perseverance
⭐ Self-control
⭐ Confidence

It's wonderful to see the children's confidence grow week after week, and that's all thanks to Graham's encouragement and dedication.
Please leave Graham a message in the comments to let him know how much he's appreciated! ❤️

Graham will be back in September teaching Little Ninjas. We hope to see lots of new faces.

23/06/2026

Last half term at nursery we took a small group of children to Leaping Lizards to have some Little Ninjas sessions. Little Ninjas is a martial arts group and Graham the instructor was great at helping support and teach children respect, manners, being kind, helping and being a team. Leaping Lizards Play Centre

20/06/2026

As grading week comes to a close the team want to say a massive well done to all who graded and passed this week. Amazing performances 💥

01/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our newest First Degree Black Belts, Second Degree Black Belts, and - for the first time in Valley Martial Arts history - a Third Degree Black Belt! 🥋👊💥

Achieving these incredible milestones requires tremendous commitment, perseverance, discipline, physical fitness, and years of consistent training. It takes showing up week after week, month after month, and refusing to quit when things get tough.

A truly excellent weekend and thoroughly deserved accolades for everyone involved. We couldn't be prouder. 🙂🥋

To find out more about us and what we do, please visit WWW.VALLEYMARTIALARTS.CO.UK or search for Valley Martial Arts, Clitheroe on Facebook.

22/05/2026

🥋🔥 GIVE YOUR CHILD (OR YOURSELF!) THE GIFT OF CONFIDENCE, FITNESS & LIFE SKILLS 🔥🥋

At Valley Martial Arts, we’re about far more than just kicking and punching. Our mission is to help children and adults become stronger, fitter, more confident, disciplined and resilient — all within a friendly, encouraging, family atmosphere. 🙏

Whether you’re looking for...

🥊 Confidence building
🥋 Self-defence skills
💪 Fitness & health
⭐ Improved focus & discipline
👊 A positive friendship group
😊 Or simply a fun new hobby...
..we have classes for all ages and abilities, from preschool Little Ninjas right through to juniors, families, and adults.

We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, ego-free environment where students can grow not only as martial artists, but as people.

✅ FREE one-to-one trial lesson & uniform
✅ Family friendly academy
✅ Beginners always welcome
📍 Based in the heart of Clitheroe

🌐 WWW.VALLEYMARTIALARTS.CO.UK

📞 Message us today to book your free trial and begin your journey! 🥋🔥

04/05/2026

We are super proud to sponsor Cup Winners Clitheroe Wolves U12 Yellows. Well done boys, awesome achievement 🥳⚽️

02/05/2026

It’s been a pleasure bringing our Little Ninjas classes to this wonderful pre-school, and we’re really looking forward to being back in a few weeks.

Our Little Ninjas class is a 30-minute, fast-paced, super-fun session designed especially for pre-school children aged 3–5.

Through a variety of exciting games and activities, children develop important physical skills such as strength, fitness, agility, balance, and coordination.

At the same time, they begin building valuable life skills including patience, sharing, taking turns, playing fairly, honesty, perseverance, self-control, and confidence - among many others.

Alongside delivering these sessions in pre-schools and play centres such as Leaping Lizards Play Centre, we also run our own Little Ninjas classes every week at our Academy on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30pm.

These classes are designed to build the foundations of a strong character - both physically and mentally - and to give children the best possible start in life.

If this sounds like something that would benefit your child, feel free to visit www.valleymartialarts.co.uk for more information.

27/04/2026

No one sees the effort.
No one hears the doubts.
But every day… you show up anyway.

That’s where confidence is built.
That’s where resilience is forged.
That’s how strong, disciplined, and capable people are created.

At Valley Martial Arts, we don’t just teach techniques—
we build mindset, character, and life skills that last a lifetime. 🥋

Whether it’s your child gaining confidence, or you stepping up to become your best self… this is where it starts.

👉 www.valleymartialarts.co.uk 👊💥