Phoenix Martial Arts

Phoenix Martial Arts Empowering lives through martial arts! Phoenix Martial Arts offers expert-led classes in Karate & Kickboxing for kids from 3+, teens & adults.

Build confidence, fitness & self-defence skills in a fun, supportive community. Locations across Yorkshire. Our Story
Phoenix Martial Arts was founded by Mr and Mrs Walkerโ€”dedicated martial artists with over 50+ years of training experience and 16 years of teaching experience in Karate and Kickboxing across Yorkshire ๐Ÿฅ‹๐ŸฅŠ. As a married couple ๐Ÿ’‘ and parents ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ, we understand the importance of di

scipline ๐Ÿง , confidence ๐Ÿ’ช, and community ๐Ÿค in shaping young minds and supporting adults. What began as a small school was born from our own passion for martial arts โค๏ธ. We experienced firsthand the life-changing benefitsโ€”physically ๐Ÿƒ, mentally ๐Ÿง˜, and emotionally โค๏ธโ€”and felt a deep desire to pass those on. Over time, our passion became a mission: to help others feel what we felt. That mission grew, one student at a time, like a smile thatโ€™s infectious ๐Ÿ˜Šโ€”spreading confidence ๐ŸŒŸ, strength ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ, and joy ๐ŸŽ‰. Now, many of our own students have gone on to become instructors ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ or run Phoenix locations ๐Ÿ”ฅ themselves, continuing the legacy and sharing the values that started it all. Phoenix Martial Arts has become more than a clubโ€”itโ€™s a family ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ, a community ๐Ÿซ‚, and a place where lives are transformed โœจ. Our Philosophy
At Phoenix Martial Arts, we believe that martial arts is a journey of self-discovery ๐Ÿงญ and personal growth ๐ŸŒฑ. Itโ€™s not just about punches and kicksโ€”itโ€™s about building a strong body ๐Ÿ’ช, a focused mind ๐Ÿง , and a positive mental attitude โ˜€๏ธ that can carry you through lifeโ€™s toughest challenges. Just like the Phoenix ๐Ÿ”ฅ, we believe in rising againโ€”remaking ourselves as many times as we need to, and always striving to become the best version of ourselves ๐ŸŒŸ. Whether youโ€™re 4 or 64, beginner or black belt ๐Ÿฅ‹, weโ€™re here to support you every step of the way as you grow in confidence ๐Ÿ’ฅ, resilience ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ, and inner strength ๐Ÿง˜. In every class, we encourage our students to push beyond their limits ๐Ÿš€, to believe in themselves โœจ, and to never give up ๐Ÿฅ‡. Because at Phoenix, we donโ€™t just teach martial artsโ€”we build character ๐Ÿง , mindset ๐Ÿงญ, and a community that lifts each other up ๐Ÿ™Œ. Knottingley Class Timetable
Held at Phoenix Martial Arts Knottingley โ€“

Mondays
โ€ข 10:00โ€“11:00am โ€“ Ladies Only Kickboxing โ™€๏ธ๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 11:15โ€“12:15pm โ€“ Adult Karate ๐Ÿงโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 4:00โ€“4:30pm โ€“ Ninja Tykes (Ages 3+) ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿฑโ€๐Ÿ‘ค
โ€ข 4:45โ€“5:30pm โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 4โ€“7) ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 5:45โ€“6:30pm โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 7โ€“13) ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 6:45โ€“7:30pm โ€“ High Grade Kids Karate โญ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 7:45โ€“8:45pm โ€“ Adult Kickboxing ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Wednesdays
โ€ข 10:00โ€“11:00am โ€“ Adult Kickboxing ๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 4:00โ€“4:30pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 4โ€“8) ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 4:45โ€“5:30pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 8โ€“12) ๐Ÿ‘ง๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 5:45โ€“6:30pm โ€“ High Grade Kids Karate ๐Ÿฅ‹โญ๏ธ
โ€ข 6:45โ€“7:30pm โ€“ Adult Kickboxing ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ”ฅ
โ€ข 7:45โ€“8:45pm โ€“ Adult Karate ๐Ÿฅ‹๐Ÿงโ€โ™€๏ธ

Thursdays
โ€ข 10:00โ€“11:00am โ€“ Ladies Only Kickboxing โ™€๏ธ๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 4:00โ€“4:30pm โ€“ Ninja Tykes (Ages 3+) ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿฑโ€๐Ÿ‘ค
โ€ข 4:45โ€“5:30pm โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 4โ€“7) ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 5:45โ€“6:30pm โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 7โ€“13) ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 6:45โ€“7:45pm โ€“ Adult Karate ๐Ÿฅ‹๐Ÿ’ช

Fridays
โ€ข 10:00โ€“11:00am โ€“ Adult Kickboxing ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ”ฅ
โ€ข 4:00โ€“4:30pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 4โ€“8) ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 4:45โ€“5:30pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 8โ€“12) ๐Ÿ‘ง๐ŸฅŠ
โ€ข 5:45โ€“6:30pm โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 7โ€“13) ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 6:45โ€“7:30pm โ€“ High Grade Kids Karate โญ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‹
โ€ข 7:45โ€“8:45pm โ€“ Adult Kickboxing ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ’ช

Saturdays
โ€ข 9:15โ€“10:00am โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 4โ€“7) ๐Ÿฅ‹๐Ÿง’
โ€ข 10:15โ€“11:00am โ€“ Kids Karate (Ages 7โ€“13) ๐Ÿฅ‹๐Ÿ‘ง
โ€ข 11:15โ€“12:00pm โ€“ High Grade Kids Karate ๐Ÿฅ‹โญ๏ธ
โ€ข 12:30โ€“1:30pm โ€“ Adult Karate ๐Ÿฅ‹๐Ÿงโ€โ™‚๏ธ
โ€ข 1:30โ€“2:15pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 8โ€“12) ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ‘ฆ
โ€ข 2:30โ€“3:00pm โ€“ Kids Kickboxing (Ages 4โ€“8) ๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿง’

18/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‹ 1 Year of Training ๐Ÿฅ‹๐ŸŽ‰

A huge congratulations to Ernest on reaching his 1 year training anniversary at Phoenix Martial Arts! ๐ŸŒŸ

Itโ€™s been fantastic to watch how much Ernest has grown over the last year, not just physically but as a person too. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜Š

When he first started, he would sometimes need to turn around during lessons to make sure his grown-up was still there, but his confidence and independence have come on so much since then. ๐Ÿ‘

One of our favourite things about Ernest is hearing all about the toy heโ€™s brought with him before class โ€“ usually a car! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ˜„ He always has a smile on his face and is a pleasure to teach.

Weโ€™re so proud of everything youโ€™ve achieved in your first year, Ernest, and we canโ€™t wait to see what the next year brings! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ‘€ That moment when you got your very first uniform, how did it feel?! ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ”ฅWas it โ€œI finally made it!โ€ ๐Ÿ’ชโœจOr more like โ€œWow...
18/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ That moment when you got your very first uniform, how did it feel?! ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

Was it โ€œI finally made it!โ€ ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ
Or more like โ€œWow! this just got REALโ€ ๐Ÿ˜…

Weโ€™ve all seen that proud smile when the uniform goes on for the first time, it hits differently. ๐Ÿฅน๐ŸฅŠ

Now we want to know YOUR story! ๐Ÿ‘‡

How did YOU feel when you got yours? Drop it in the comments!

17/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ Quick question, what do YOU think our students are practising here?

To our students, you canโ€™t answer this one!! Let everyone else take a guess.

๐Ÿฅน Parents will understand just how special this is.โ€œAmazing staff and students always happy to help anybody. I have 2 ki...
17/06/2026

๐Ÿฅน Parents will understand just how special this is.

โ€œAmazing staff and students always happy to help anybody. I have 2 kids, one has been there 8 years, the other 7 years and still love the place.โ€ โ€“ Carrie Owens ๐Ÿ’›

Honestly, for children to stay somewhere for THAT many years and still enjoy coming speaks volumes. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™Œ

As parents, you always hope your child finds something that helps them grow in confidence, stay active, make friends, and feel supported. ๐Ÿ’ช

And letโ€™s be real, kids usually get bored quickly, so hearing they still love training after all these years is amazing!! ๐Ÿ‘

We are so grateful to be part of these journeys and to have such supportive families in our community. ๐Ÿ’›

Thank you so much for the kind words! ๐Ÿ™Œ

16/06/2026

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Can you outrun a bad diet? not really! ๐Ÿ˜…

No matter how many rounds you smash out on the pads or how many burpees you survive, if your meals are full of junk, your bodyโ€™s not going to thank you for it.

Training and nutrition go hand in hand โ€” one fuels the other.

Hereโ€™s the deal ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿฅ— Food = fuel. Your body needs the right nutrients to power your workouts and recover.
๐Ÿฉ Too much junk = less energy. Youโ€™ll feel sluggish, tired, and your progress slows down.
๐Ÿ’ช Balanced eating = better performance. The right foods help build strength, endurance, and focus.

Think of it like this โ€” your bodyโ€™s an engine. You wouldnโ€™t fill a sports car with cheap fuel, right? Give it the good stuff and watch how much stronger, faster, and sharper you feel. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Whatโ€™s your biggest struggle when it comes to eating healthy? ๐Ÿ‘€

16/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‹ 1 Year of Training ๐Ÿฅ‹๐ŸŽ‰

A huge congratulations to Arthur on reaching his 1 year training anniversary with us! ๐ŸŒŸ

As one of the older students in the class, Arthur picks up new skills and techniques very quickly.

What we love most, though, is the attitude he brings to every lesson. Heโ€™s never cocky, always listens carefully, and is constantly looking to learn and improve. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช

Arthur also shows fantastic control during sparring, especially when working with younger students. He trains with maturity, respect, and consideration for others, setting a great example on the mats. ๐ŸฅŠโญ

Weโ€™re incredibly proud of everything he has achieved over the last year and canโ€™t wait to see what the future holds for him. Keep up the great work, Arthur! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฅ‹

๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to Phoenix, Olivia! ๐ŸŒŸOlivia joined us after being referred by her friend Phoebe, and weโ€™re so pleased to have ...
16/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to Phoenix, Olivia! ๐ŸŒŸ

Olivia joined us after being referred by her friend Phoebe, and weโ€™re so pleased to have her as part of Phoenix ๐Ÿ’œ

Her parents mentioned that she can sometimes find new environments challenging, but thanks to a warm welcome from our team, Olivia quickly felt at home and joined in straight away. ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

She threw herself into the lesson with confidence, listened well, and made a fantastic first impression. Weโ€™re so proud of how well she settled in and canโ€™t wait to see her continue to grow in confidence and skill on the mats.

Welcome to the team, Olivia! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฅ‹

The goals that scare you a little are usually the ones worth chasing.โ€œI think goals should never be easy, they should fo...
16/06/2026

The goals that scare you a little are usually the ones worth chasing.

โ€œI think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.โ€ โ€“ Michael Phelps

Whether it is training harder, getting fitter, building confidence, or pushing yourself out of your comfort zone; growth rarely feels comfortable at first. ๐Ÿ˜…

Weโ€™ve all had moments where we wanted to give up because something felt difficult.
The early mornings.
The sore muscles.
The frustration of not getting it right straight away. ๐Ÿ˜ญ

But those uncomfortable moments are usually where the biggest progress happens. ๐Ÿ™Œ

One day, the thing that once felt impossible becomes part of who you are. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

So donโ€™t stop pushing and keep moving forward!!

๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Month ๐ŸŒŸA huge congratulations to A***n on being awarded our Student of the Month! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅ‹Since moving into t...
15/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Month ๐ŸŒŸ

A huge congratulations to A***n on being awarded our Student of the Month! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅ‹

Since moving into the High Grade Class, A***n has worked incredibly hard to improve his technique and has shown great dedication to his training.

He is always willing to listen to feedback and apply the improvements given, which has helped him make fantastic progress. ๐Ÿ’ช

Alongside his technical development, A***n consistently brings a positive attitude to every lesson. He trains with focus, respect, and determination, setting a great example for those around him. ๐ŸŒŸ

Keep up the excellent work, A***n โ€“ weโ€™re proud of everything youโ€™re achieving and look forward to seeing your continued progress! ๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸฅŠ A Huge Well Done to George! ๐ŸฅŠStarting a new activity can be a big challenge, and Georgeโ€™s parents told us that he ofte...
15/06/2026

๐ŸฅŠ A Huge Well Done to George! ๐ŸฅŠ

Starting a new activity can be a big challenge, and Georgeโ€™s parents told us that he often finds it difficult to join in with new groups because he can be quite nervous and shy.

When he first arrived, George was feeling very overwhelmed and didnโ€™t want to step onto the mats. Rather than rushing him, Miss B spent some one-to-one time helping him feel comfortable and build trust. โค๏ธ

Little by little, Georgeโ€™s confidence grew, and before long he was joining in with Miss B holding the pads for him. By the end of the session he was smiling, enjoying himself, and getting stuck into the training! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ‘

Weโ€™re incredibly proud of the courage George showed. Sometimes the biggest victories arenโ€™t the punches and kicksโ€”theyโ€™re taking that first step outside your comfort zone. ๐ŸŒŸ

Well done, George! We canโ€™t wait to see you again. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฅ‹

Address

6a The Arcade Hill Top
Knottingley
WF118EA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441977670008

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