Blade Karate System

25/08/2026

What you can expect from a session with us: part 1!

Our weekly Tang Soo Do sessions bring a variety of students to us at different levels, but in the spirit of community and getting our beginners and newcomers settled in, we start every session with a group warm up along with Tang Soo Do foundation drills.

We work on building up your fitness and confidence, and help you reach your goals, whatever they might be: black belt, general Tang Soo Do fundamentals, or to say you trained like Chuck Norris did 👊💥

Follow along to find out how our lessons progress, and what our students learned on a weekly basis.

And if you’re interested in joining but aren’t sure if it’s for you, we offer a trial session for you to see if we’re a match. Let us know in the comments if this is you and let’s get you set up!

22/08/2026

12/08/2026

Notice the difference?

William’s been with us for 9 years now, and the progression is clear as day 🤩

His confidence has grown exponentially, his strength and power have both developed gradually over the years, and the precision with each movement is more and more sleek.

We’ve always said that martial arts is far more than just the fancy kicks and punches. It’s about how we combine those to create a stronger, more disciplined and resilient individual.

Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome both experienced martial artists and absolute beginners.

Join us this summer (via the link in our bio!) 💥

05/08/2026

In partnership with Ichiban of Meanwood, we’re bringing brand new daytime classes to adults across the region!

We’re launching the classes in October, so further info will be available in the coming weeks…

But we're so excited to be working with Ichiban on this project 👊

Keep your eyes peeled, and let us know if there are any other martial arts classes you want to see in Meanwood! 💥

29/07/2026

OUR HORSFORTH DOJO IS CLOSED FOR AUGUST.

Whilst we want our students to work hard (see last week’s post for Sensei’s totally realistic expectations), we’re also human.

It’s Summer, and our students are either on their school holidays or taking a break from work to enjoy a well-earned rest.

Therefore, our Horsforth dojo is closed from Wednesday 29th July and will reopen on Wednesday 2nd September.

If you’re interested in joining us over the Summer, we will still be operating from our Burley dojo, so get in touch to join us there! 💥

27/07/2026

Black belt isn’t the be all and end all.

Whilst we have some students well and truly on their way to black belt, it’s not what all of our students are training for.

And that’s okay… plus it keeps Sensei on his toes a bit!

We have newcomers learning the ropes and aiming to improve their fitness and discipline in a more creative way than just slogging away on the treadmill at the gym.

And even if you achieve your black belt, we’re true believers that martial arts, particularly Tang Soo Do, is a lifestyle, and a long-term investment into your mental health, physical health and fitness.

Your overall wellbeing, building your confidence and getting you to where you want to be is our focus. 👊💥

23/07/2026

Hear the POWER in 15 year old William’s strikes! 🔊😮‍💨

William’s consistency has really paid off as we work towards black belt gradings - just look at that precision!

Our classes are tailored to each of our students’ levels - we have beginners and newcomers to martial arts, all the way to black belters, and here is a great example of how consistency and dedication to improvement is a process, but it pays off. Well done William 👏 and onwards to black belt!

15/07/2026

Sit ups, push ups, star jumps, you name it: he wants 10 of everything all day long....

Who’s gonna tell him we have to sleep and sit down at some point in the day?? 🧐😂