Viper Martial Arts Academy

Viper Martial Arts Academy Empowering lives through martial arts. Viper Martial Arts Academy offers dynamic Karate & Kickboxing classes for kids and adults. Fully DBS-checked instructors.

Book your FREE taster session and join our welcoming community today! Here at Viper Martial Arts Academy we have gained a reputation known for our proud community of positive and supportive individuals, who seek to motivate and lift each other up. Over the years, our team has helped change the lives of hundreds of families in the local area. For most this has been our previously mentioned supportive community, for others it’s life changing weight loss or instilling unbreakable confidence. We provide a wide variety of classes for all ages and abilities, taught by passionate and experienced instructors. Our mission is to offer everyone the opportunity to learn martial arts in a fun and safe environment, alongside confidence building, social skills, emotional resilience and self defence. Our team are there to ensure your health, happiness and success are paramount and we continue to work extremely hard to ensure each member is kept on track to becoming the best version of themselves.

🥋 A BIG welcome to Finley! 🎉Finley joined us for a FREE taster session and loved it so much that he’s now officially par...
16/09/2026

🥋 A BIG welcome to Finley! 🎉

Finley joined us for a FREE taster session and loved it so much that he’s now officially part of the Viper family! 💪

We’re super excited to get your kit to you, Finlay, and to watch you grow in confidence, learn new skills and make lots of friends along the way. 🌟

Thinking of giving martial arts a try? Come along for a FREE taster session and see what we’re all about! 👇

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🥊 If a kick was coming towards you… what would you do? 👀In kickboxing, learning how to attack is only part of the journe...
16/09/2026

🥊 If a kick was coming towards you… what would you do? 👀

In kickboxing, learning how to attack is only part of the journey. Students also need to know how to react safely and confidently when something is coming back at them. 🛡️

We teach our students different ways to deal with incoming kicks, including parrying them away, using footwork to move out of range, creating space and positioning themselves ready to respond. 👣💨

These skills are so important in sparring because they help students improve their timing, reactions, awareness, balance and decision-making — rather than simply freezing when under pressure. ⚡️🥊

Working 1-to-1 with an instructor also means students can practise these techniques safely, receive immediate corrections and ask questions as they go. This helps make sure they understand not just what to do, but why they’re doing it. 💪⭐

Building confident, controlled and well-rounded martial artists — one skill at a time. 👏🥋

🥋 Another big welcome — this time to Karol! 🙌Karol joined us alongside his brother Franek, with the two of them taking o...
16/09/2026

🥋 Another big welcome — this time to Karol! 🙌

Karol joined us alongside his brother Franek, with the two of them taking on their first session together! 💪

He worked brilliantly, gave everything a go and settled into the class so well. It was lovely seeing the brothers encouraging each other while also getting involved with the rest of the group. 👏

A fantastic first session, Karol — we’re really looking forward to seeing you progress! 🥊✨

Welcome to Viper! 🖤

🥊 A BIG welcome to our newest member, Franek! 🥊Franek got stuck straight in, worked incredibly hard and has already made...
16/09/2026

🥊 A BIG welcome to our newest member, Franek! 🥊

Franek got stuck straight in, worked incredibly hard and has already made lots of new friends along the way! 🙌

What a brilliant start to your Viper journey! 💪

We can’t wait to get you kitted out with your new uniform next time you’re in! 🥋✨

Welcome to the Viper family, Franek! 🖤

🎉 WELCOME BACK, PIP! 🎉We’re so happy to have Pip back with us after an incredible 15 weeks in Pennsylvania with Camp Ame...
15/09/2026

🎉 WELCOME BACK, PIP! 🎉

We’re so happy to have Pip back with us after an incredible 15 weeks in Pennsylvania with Camp America! 🇺🇸

She’s certainly been busy while she’s been away. Pip worked as a “roper”, which is basically the American version of Go Ape — helping with high ropes and adventure activities. 🧗‍♀️🌲

She also worked as a camp counsellor, helping to look after a group of children aged 10–13, supporting them at meal times, in the evenings and throughout camp life. ❤️

When she wasn’t working, there was still time to explore, with trips out from camp to places including Scranton and Dickson City for shopping, entertainment and some well-earned downtime. 🛍️🎬

Experiences like this really show what a true leader Pip is — confident, responsible, caring and willing to get stuck in wherever she’s needed. Those are exactly the qualities we love to see in our Viper team. 🌟

What an amazing adventure and experience to have had!

Welcome back, Pip — it’s brilliant to have you home and back at Viper! 🥋🥊✨

Our classes are always full of energy, and while we love seeing the mats busy, it’s just as important to us that every s...
15/09/2026

Our classes are always full of energy, and while we love seeing the mats busy, it’s just as important to us that every student still gets plenty of support, encouragement and individual attention. 💪✨

That’s why we’re so lucky to have such a fantastic team on hand tonight!

👊 Today’s Instructors
🥊 Mr Quinn
🥊 Mr B
🥊 Miss B
🥊 Miss Logan
🥊 Miss Sandra

🌟 Today’s Leaders
⭐ Aurelia
⭐ Adam
⭐ Eleanor

From helping with technique and answering questions to encouraging our younger students and making sure everyone feels included, our instructors and leaders all play such an important part in making Viper what it is. ❤️

A busy class doesn’t mean getting lost in the crowd — it means lots of training partners, plenty of energy and a brilliant team around you every step of the way! 🥊🔥

We’re incredibly proud of the team we have at Viper Martial Arts Academy. 🥋👏

Sometimes, after having a break from training, getting back into the routine can feel harder than we expect — and that’s...
15/09/2026

Sometimes, after having a break from training, getting back into the routine can feel harder than we expect — and that’s completely normal. 🥋💪

Rocco found getting back into classes a little challenging at first after the holidays, but he kept showing up, kept trying and didn’t give up. ❤️

Last week, all that perseverance paid off when he completed his first full class since the holidays! 🎉👏

It might seem like a small step to some, but moments like this are huge. Building confidence, resilience and routine takes time, and we are incredibly proud of Rocco for pushing through and showing what determination looks like. 🌟

Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting back through the door — but once you do, you often remember just how good it feels to be back. 🥊🥋

Well done, Rocco — keep going! 💪👏

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another amazing review for Viper Martial Arts Academy!Messages like this mean so much to us. ❤️For us, martia...
15/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another amazing review for Viper Martial Arts Academy!

Messages like this mean so much to us. ❤️

For us, martial arts is about far more than learning techniques and working towards the next belt. It’s about building confidence, making friendships, having fun and creating an environment where every student feels welcome and supported.

Seeing children rediscover their love for karate, grow in confidence and enjoy coming to class each week is exactly why we do what we do. 🥋

A huge thank you to Joanne for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for trusting us to be part of her children’s martial arts journey.

We’re very proud to have you all as part of the Viper family. 🖤❤️

Great first session back Darcie 🥊 Smashed it! 🌟 💪🏼
14/09/2026

Great first session back Darcie 🥊 Smashed it! 🌟 💪🏼

🎉🥊 Why were there party horns in kickboxing class?! 😄Mr Quinn incorporated party horns into training to help our student...
14/09/2026

🎉🥊 Why were there party horns in kickboxing class?! 😄

Mr Quinn incorporated party horns into training to help our students focus on something that’s really important in martial arts — breathing properly while they work. 💨

When students are concentrating hard, especially during combinations or sparring drills, it’s very easy to accidentally hold their breath. Using the horns gives them a fun, visual and audible reminder to breathe out as they strike. 👊💨

Good breathing helps students stay relaxed, maintain their rhythm, manage their energy and avoid tiring too quickly. It also encourages better control when putting techniques together. ⚡️🥋

Sometimes the simplest ideas make the best drills — and if we can make learning fun at the same time, even better! 🎉👏

Plenty of laughs, plenty of noise and lots of learning along the way! 🥊⭐️

Address

26B Wakefield Road, Normanton
Wakefield
WF62BT

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 11am
4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:15pm
Thursday 10am - 11am
4:30pm - 8:15pm
Friday 4:30pm - 8:15pm

Telephone

+447948087809

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