Martial Arts Classes in Wandsworth
For kids, teens and adults. Non-contact Choi Kwang Do in our own studio by the Thames.
Confidence
Mental Wellbeing
Self-Defence
Fitness
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16 and 17 year olds can join teen or adult classes. Also: self-defence classes | holiday club | birthday parties (ages 3 to 14)
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WHAT IS CHOI KWANG DO
Choi Kwang Do is a modern martial art that uses natural, flowing movements. Techniques avoid fully locking out the joints, and training is non-contact, with no strikes to the head or body.
If you’re comparing karate, taekwondo or BJJ, Choi Kwang Do offers a non-contact, joint-friendly alternative. There are no snap punches or snap kicks and we never lock out the joints: every technique is biomechanically sound and designed to protect your body, with no sparring.
BENEFITS OF CHOI KWANG DO
Regular training works on fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination, and on habits that come with practice: focus, patience and self-control.
A martial art for all ages
Choi Kwang Do was founded by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi, who developed a martial art people could continue practising throughout their lives. At Reflect, students work at their own pace, building skills and confidence without competing against each other.
Travelling to Reflect Martial Arts
We welcome children, teens, adults and families travelling from Hammersmith, Fulham, Battersea, Putney, Chelsea, Barnes, Clapham and Southfields to our dedicated Wandsworth martial arts studio.
LEARN RESPECT &
EARN RESPECT
Confidence
Confidence comes with practice. Learning a difficult technique, remembering a sequence or earning a new belt gives students something they can feel proud of.
Mental wellbeing
Learning new techniques gives you something to concentrate on, away from school, work or other everyday demands. Classes combine movement, focus and the satisfaction of making progress.
Self-defence
We teach awareness and avoidance first, then simple techniques that use the whole body rather than strength alone. Partner drills are controlled, and there's no sparring. Read more about how we teach self-defence.
Fitness
Classes combine stretching, technique and cardio work, and help students work on stamina, flexibility, balance and strength.
Personal development
Learning a martial art takes patience, listening and practice. Students learn to keep trying when something is difficult and see what they can achieve through regular practice. The Pledges and Principles are part of how we teach these values.
Why this art is different
Choi Kwang Do uses natural, flowing movements and avoids fully locking out the joints when punching and kicking. Training is non-contact, with no strikes to the head or body and no sparring. Instead of competitive fighting, students practise techniques, controlled partner drills and how to recognise potential danger and avoid confrontation. Read more about what Choi Kwang Do is and its benefits.
What our students and parents say
Meet your instructors
5th Degree · Chief Instructor · School Owner · Examiner
Opened Reflect in 2014
5th Degree · Head Instructor (part time)
4th Degree · Head Instructor · Programme Director · Examiner
Teaching at Reflect since 2020
We train our instructors ourselves, and all staff have regular DBS checks and first aid training. You can meet the rest of the team on our instructors page and read our Safeguarding Policy.
What happens at your first class
You’ll join the class for your age group for the warm-up and the stretch at the end, and in between an instructor takes you through your trial one-to-one (or as a group if you book together). Nobody expects you to know anything or to be fit already, and you won’t be expected to spar or fight anyone. Wear comfortable sports clothes, bring water and arrive about 10 minutes early. We train barefoot, and there’s a changing area.
When are classes?
We run classes during the week and on Saturday mornings for children, teens, adults and families. The timetable below shows our regular classes. Available trial sessions are shown when you book.
- Kids 3 to 12: weekday afternoons and Saturday morning. See kids class times.
- Teens: Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 8pm, Friday 6.30 to 7.30pm and Saturday 10.30am. See teen class times.
- Adults 16+: weekday lunchtimes and evenings, and Saturday morning. See adult class times.
- Families 7+: Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 7pm. See family classes.
Try a class for £20
Your trial runs alongside the normal class for your age group: you join in for the warm-up and stretch, and an instructor takes you through the rest one-to-one. It costs £20, and if you join, the full £20 comes off your first month.
Book Now opens a short booking form. Trials run at the same time as the usual class for each age group,
so check the class times before you book.
Frequently asked questions
No. Most of our students start as complete beginners.
Children from 3, teens and adults. Families can train together from age 7.
No. Choi Kwang Do is non-contact. Students don't strike each other in the head or body, although there is some arm contact when practising blocking. Partner exercises are controlled, and instructors guide students through the techniques.
Our studio is in Compass House, Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, by Wandsworth Bridge and a short walk from Wandsworth Town station. See our Wandsworth studio page for directions and parking.
Comfortable sports clothes. We train barefoot, there's a changing area, and you should bring water.
Book Now opens a short form. Choose your class from the times available and pay £20. If you join, the £20 comes off your first month. You'll get a confirmation by email.
Yes, for ages 3 to 14. See our holiday club and birthday party pages.
Come and try a class
The easiest way to find out if Reflect suits you or your child is to try a class.
Rated 5.0 on Google from over 100 reviews.
Book Now opens a short booking form. Trials run at the same time as the usual class for each age group,
so check the class times before you book.
