Students celebrate success

Students from Ronin Taijutsu in Okehampton are celebrating following their recent grading.

The instructors, who run the self-defence club, said that students worked extremely hard to achieve their new belts and certificates.

‘We were delighted to welcome some of our London 2nd Dan Instructors down to grade the students who were very impressed with the level of expertise shown by all the students in their basic techniques of punching and kicking, through to the more complex of throwing and ground fighting techniques.

'Within the Ronin Taijutsu classes, we bring a balance between the art form and the practicalities of Self Defence together, in a fun and friendly environment. The style helps to promote confidence, mental focus and control over self.’

Students learn to defend themselves in the Junior Classes from adults as well as child bullies which improves their well-being and confidence, the Martial art promotes being active, which in turn assists the student to expend otherwise pent-up energy in a controlled and focused manor. In the older classes students learn how to defend themselves against real life attacks like, muggings, assault and knife crime.

During the classes there are two instructors on the mat who are Enhanced DBS Checked and First Aid Trained, with 30+ years of teaching Martial Arts.

For more information, call 07857 871870 or pop in to Toast Coffee Shop in Okehampton on Friday evenings between 5pm to 7.30pm.