07/06/2026
“There be monkeys, wolves, bears, tigers and dragons!”
Introducing “Little Warriors” martial arts for 5–8 year olds.
The Little Warriors martial arts classes have arrived at Swift Fitness Gym in Earsham, near Bungay, on Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm.
ICENI Taekwon-do senior instructors, Mr and Mrs Bedingfield, have designed a special syllabus for 5 to 8-year-olds, giving them a fun and safe introduction to martial arts.
The syllabus is based around five Mythical ICENI Warrior Animals, who share their skills with the Little Warriors, teaching them to listen for safety, become strong, kind, and helpful to others. Each week, new stories are played out, introducing playful movements linked to each animal, alongside basic martial arts techniques.
Each Warrior Animal has promotional belts that are awarded along the journey as our Little Warriors progress — starting with Monkey (9th Warrior) up to Dragon (1st Warrior). At this point, children can then move up to the senior classes. All belt rankings gained at ICENI Taekwon-do club are nationally recognised.
ICENI Taekwon-do are also pushing on with their martial arts classes for adults — so no monkeys here, just “Fit for Purpose” martial arts!
Classes are taught on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm, ideal for beginners and those with previous martial arts experience.
Classes are delivered to small groups, giving a personal, one-to-one feel to training. Sessions are held in a modern training studio with a sprung wooden floor, spotlights, air conditioning, toilets, changing rooms and showers, all located within Swift Fitness Gym. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Our adult students and ‘parent drivers’ have access to the full gym facilities for a small fee per session, either before, during or after Taekwon-do classes. Alternatively, you can relax in the comfortable chill lounge, read a book, or work on your phone or laptop — free charging points are available.
Free car parking is also available.
Mr and Mrs Bedingfield are two very experienced instructors, great at working with young children and adults. They are both fully Certified ITF Instructors, with Enhanced DBS, Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications.
They also hold £5,000,000 Public Liability and £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity insurance with the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association.
All ICENI students will have £1,000,000 Public Liability and personal accident cover upon joining the club membership.
Would your children aged 5–8 years like to join our Little Warriors?
Or would you personally like to join our senior classes (ages 9 to 70)?
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