Leith Martial Arts:
Leith encounters the orient and the meeting is a good one. Here in Leith all ages can take part in a great variety of martial arts: judo, karate and tae-kwon-do classes are open to all providing health, fitness and a great way to learn self-defense. And if you'd prefer something a little less confrontational why not learn Tai Chi?
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Leith Tai Chi:
T'AI CHI CAN SERIOUSLY IMPROVE
YOUR HEALTH
5 YEARS IN LEITH
NEW BEGINNER's GROUP COMMENCING ON WEDNESDAY, 7 APRIL 2010
T’ai Chi is suitable for people of all ages and abilities and consists of a series of slow, graceful movements that gently aid mobility, suppleness
and flexibility of the joints. Those who regularly practice LFA T’ai Chi have found relief from arthritis, stress, high blood pressure, back,
shoulder and knee problems, ME, MS and insomnia, to mention just a few.
It’s an excellent form of exercise for pregnant women, people recovering from an injury, illness or operation, or if you just want to do it for enjoyment! Exercises are adapted for anyone with physical limitations. The class is delivered by qualified LFA T’ai Chi instructor.
St James Church Hall: Johns Place
Leith Links, Edinburgh EH6 7EL
Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 8.30 pm
£5.00 per person per session -
Pay in 4 week blocks
Phone to book your place as spaces are limited by contacting:
Gail and/or Abigail on 07950 548983 |
Beginners' Class in Tai Chi
St. Paul's Church
1a Pilrig Street
EH6 5AH
Tel: 0131 666 1877
Leith Tae Kwon Do:
Leith Taekwon-Do was founded in 1991 and practices the ITF style of Taekwon-Do as taught by Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree. All members come from a variety of backgrounds, age groups and have differing levels of fitness and ability but all have one thing in common. They all use TaeKwon-Do to improve their fitness, confidence and to gain the skills required to defend themselves.
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Leith TaeKwon-Do
St James Church Hall
Johns Place
Leith Links
Edinburgh
EH6 7EL
Tel: 0131 657 4228
freetrial@leithtkd.co.uk
Leith Judo:
Junior Judo Club:
George Kerr, Scotland’s ‘Mr Judo’, is one of only two people in the UK to hold a ninth Dan in judo. There is only one higher honour in the sport, and almost all the holders are in Japan.
A former British and European champion, Olympic referee and chairman of British Judo (he is currently its president), George is also the only coach in Britain to have trained a double Olympic champion.
Teaching judo to youngsters is in George’s blood – he’s been doing it for over four decades.
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42, West Bowling Green Street,
Edinburgh
EH6 5PB
george@juniorjudoclub.co.uk
Pensioner is youngest person to be awarded 10th Dan in judo: The Herald: 07/02/10
Leith Karate:
Richard Young Martial Arts
9 Duke Street
Leith
EH6 8HG
Tel: 0131 467 9947
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