McKinstry Family Karate

06/05/2026

17 years ago it started, with a van and a few pads, a few students. 17 years later , we're still here, still growin, still fighting for what is right. Thank you for being part of the journey.

06/05/2026

**17 Years of McKinstry Family Karate**

Seventeen years ago, this started with a little Vauxhall van, a handful of students, and a vision.

We hired halls.
We set up.
We packed down.
We moved wherever we needed to keep going.

Woodley Park Centre.
Glenburn Sports College.
The Ecumenical Centre.
Park Pool.
A local school.
Langham Hall.
Burscough Sports and Racquet Club.

Step by step. Class by class. Student by student.

We’ve never been the biggest—
but we’ve always been focused on being the best for our students.

Then in 2013, we took a leap.

We built our own dojang.

Not given. Not handed to us. Built.

And that’s where we still stand today.

Seventeen years later, we’re stronger, clearer in our purpose, and more committed than ever to helping people build confidence, discipline, and strength for life through Tang Soo Do.

To everyone who has been part of this journey—thank you.

This isn’t the end of the story.

It’s just the beginning of the next chapter.

**Stand Strong. Grow Every Day. Fight for What is Right.**
**Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You**

05/05/2026

The world has changed.
Children today face very different challenges—but one thing hasn’t changed:
They still need to grow strong.
Years ago, kids built resilience through freedom, independence, and real-life challenges.
Today, those opportunities don’t always exist in the same way.
That’s where we come in.
At McKinstry Family Karate, we don’t just teach martial arts—we build strength on purpose.
We help children:
Face challenges head-on
Build real confidence through achievement
Develop discipline under pressure
Grow stronger with the right support
Because true confidence isn’t given.
It’s earned.
If your child struggles with confidence, focus, or resilience…
this is where it changes.
Stand Strong. Grow Every Day. Fight for What is Right.
👉 Book your child’s first class today
https://burscoughmartialarts.co.uk/junior-champions-free-taster
👉 Limited spaces available
Discover the confidence and strength within them.

29/03/2026

Train with legends from the best of the best franchise
Simon and Philip Rhee and now also JAMES LEW!

ITS GOING TO BE A MEMORABLE EVENT!

£40 to train and meet these absolute legends of movie and martial arts.

Register below

https://mnemon.io/seminars/entry/rhee-2026

21/03/2026

A brilliant day at grading today!
From our youngest beginners to our more experienced students, everyone stepped up, supported each other, and showed exactly what our school is all about.
This is more than martial arts — this is confidence, resilience, and community in action.
Well done to all our students — we’re incredibly proud of every one of you.
Stand Strong, Grow Every Day, Fight for What is Right.
Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You.

18/03/2026

What would your child do if they saw someone being bullied?

Recently one of our students faced exactly that situation.

They saw another child being bullied.

Instead of walking away… they stepped in.

Just as we teach in class, they first tried to de-escalate the situation, speaking calmly and trying to stop the conflict.

But when the aggressor turned violent, our student used the minimum force necessary to stop the attack and protect the victim.

No anger.
No revenge.
Just calm control.

This is what martial arts training should create.

Not fighters.

Young people with the courage and discipline to stand up for others when it matters.

We could not be prouder.

Stand Strong. Grow Every Day. Fight for What is Right.

Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You

17/03/2026

Karate for Children, Families and Adults in Burscough

Serving our community since 2009, McKinstry Family Karate provides structured martial arts training that builds confidence, discipline, fitness and self-defence skills.

Our programmes include:

🥋 Junior Champions (7–teens)
Our core youth programme developing confidence, discipline and leadership.

🐉 Little Dragons (ages 3–6)
A fun introduction to karate that builds listening skills, coordination and confidence.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Classes
Parents and children training together.

💪 Adult Classes
Fitness, traditional martial arts training and practical self-defence.

Whether you are looking for confidence for your child, a shared activity for the family, or a new personal challenge, we welcome beginners of all ages.

📍 Burscough

Book a FREE first class here:

👉 https://bit.ly/Free-Karate-Class-Burscough

Stand Strong. Grow Every Day. Fight for What is Right.

16/03/2026

Every parent’s nightmare: discovering your child is being bullied.
Watching your child come home quieter.

Seeing their confidence slowly disappear.

Many parents know that feeling.

One young boy joined our classes after being picked on for years. The bullying started when he was just four years old.

By the time he was nine… something remarkable happened.

The bullying simply stopped.

Not because he fought anyone.
Not because he threatened anyone.

It stopped because he changed.

Through training he developed confidence, self-respect and the quiet strength that comes from knowing how to stand tall.

Bullies look for easy targets.

When a child carries themselves with confidence, they stop looking like one.

This transformation is something we see again and again.

Stand Strong. Grow Every Day. Fight for What is Right.

Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You.

26/01/2026

🥋 Junior Champions – Confidence That Grows With Them
Our Junior Champions classes (ages 7–teen) are about far more than kicks and punches.
We help young people build: ✔ confidence
✔ focus
✔ discipline
✔ resilience
✔ respect for themselves and others
All in a positive, encouraging environment where they’re supported to grow at their own pace.
If you’ve been thinking about martial arts for your child — or just want to ask a few questions — the easiest way to reach us is WhatsApp. No pressure, no pushy sales chat. Just a friendly conversation.
📲 Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll happily help.
Stand Strong, Grow Every Day, Fight for What is Right
Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You

18/01/2026