Al Qawi Self Defence

Fantastic experience: Accommodating for all Welcoming to all The sensei is very dedicated to teaching

Fantastic experience: Very good teacher and very skilled Recommend to go to him

Fantastic experience: Learnt so much here.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed my time here — in just a few months, I was able to pick up all the basics and build a strong foundation. The teaching was super clear and helped me improve quickly. I could see myself getting better each week, and the vibe in the class was always positive and supportive. It’s a great place to start if you want to learn things properly from the beginning. Grateful for everything I learnt here!

Fantastic experience: I joined Al Qawi just a few months ago as a beginner. The environment is incredibly welcoming and the coaches really take care of you. Would highly recommend (for both beginners and people who are experienced in MMA).

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and taught my younger brother a lot of life skills. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: The great!! Different kind of trainings and fighting styles, everyday is a new challenge and something new to learn

Fantastic experience: A Trusted karate and mma club. I can 100% trust my child to be left in the club and be sure of safety and my child's mental and physical development. The classes are in a fun environment, the coach is a good role model for the kids and the club partakes in competitions and grading which encourages the children push their full potential.

Fantastic experience: Al Qawi's MMA self-defense class is fantastic! The instructor is skilled, and the teaching is top-notch. It’s a great mix of technique and practical self-defense in a supportive environment. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Have been sending my 2 sons to Al Qawi club for about 4.5 years now, hard to describe in words how they stand out, you have to feel it for you self, all ages, backgrounds and abilities, such a friendly and uplifting environment, Sensei is well versed and super cool, the kids love him, he pushes them hard but not aggressively, RESPECT

Fantastic experience: Very good. My children love the sessions so much. The style and engagement are just amazing.

Fantastic experience: Extremely professional, well organised, Sensei is knowledgeable and down to earth. Real, life applications and fun for the family.

Fantastic experience: Great place for youngters to build confidence and engage with like minded individuals. Sensei Arif is also a great coach!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to mix martial arts for about three months and it’s helped me out a lot. It’s really good and I’ll keep my children there too, and I recommend the same to

Fantastic experience: I am training in this place for some time now and I have learnt alot of new techniques every week the coach is a good person and I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to learn self defence. Thank you so much arif

Fantastic experience: Brilliant class, great teacher. Kids loved it. 5*****

Fantastic experience: A great sensei and a great club, Friendly yet competitive enviroment. Sensei Arif is very Knowledgable and understands the students needs well.

Fantastic experience: Very good place for kids to be sent. Professional trainer and atmosphere is brilliant. My son enjoys being at AL qawi self defence.

Fantastic experience: A great starter for children. What impressed me most is how eager my kids were to go to class each week and this is a testament to the great work done the sensei. Above all the kids had lots of fun and it has done wonders for their confidence. I have recommended Al Qawi to many of my friends and family.

Fantastic experience: My younger sister has attended many of the Al Qawi self defence classes. She felt nervous upon entering but within minutes, Sansei Arif made her feel at ease. With the help of Sensei Arif she made friends and comfortably learnt self defence skills within her skill set, leaving the lessons happy and excited for the ones to come. I highly recommend :)

Fantastic experience: My child really enjoys his time training here with the qualified Sensei. He enjoys his lessons and respects his fellow trainees. The weekday timing is very suitable for me. Thanks.

Fantastic experience: Amazing environment. Most importantly they drill in discipline.

Fantastic experience: Great place for all people at all levels.

Fantastic experience: Great experience overall so far, With a even greater sensei knowing what we need and help help us to achieve it with good communication, which is also what I have with other members of the class who have become like a family all becoming healthier and more disciplined in a mix of martial arts over a short time !!Great class!!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant place for your kids and for yourself to learn self defence. The Sensai is a fantastic, he Shows you different techniques..

Fantastic experience: I recommend Arifs training to everyone especially adults . He helped me train for an event last October and can say he knows how to give you a good work out keeping in mind not to push too hard so would highly recommend it if you have the time to join him. I really enjoyed it and it helped me for the Tough Mudder event that I was attending.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place, kids go there for martial arts every week. It hard to find qualified places nowadays, they are affordable and have girls only martial arts classes too. Location is just not on high street but then not too far.

Fantastic experience: I Started this club in 2013 and has not disappointed me, it is such an Amazing club. It has a wide range of martial arts like MMA, karate, wrestling, K1, kickboxing and etc. Shout out to Sensei Arif for being the best teacher there is and I cant think of anyone better. I would highly recommend everyone to join Al Qawi Self defence :)

Fantastic experience: My kids love their sessions and look forward to going to class each week. Sensei has an Excellent rapport with the kids with excellent balance of discipline and fun.

Fantastic experience: Had my first session at the females only class and it went really well. The staff are so nice and welcoming would highly recommend this place if you are looking to take martial arts classes!

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes for all my children. In a short space of time, their skills, knowledge, self discipline and confidence has improved. They are always excited to attend classes, which is a testament to the quality and wisdom in the way the classes are delivered by Sensei. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Sensei Arif is top quality

Fantastic experience: Super talented Sensei gives lessons to all ages. My 14 year old loves the lessons and has learnt so much about how to use her body in self defence. She has also learnt a lot about herself. The physical and mental well being gained from the sessions is immense.

Fantastic experience: My son is 11 and attends the Limehouse Dojo Al Qawi. He is learning excellent skills in Martial Arts. Boosting his confidence in self defence and is enjoying his lessons. Thank you Sensai Shakil.

Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Sensai was really accommodating and and adapted to my child’s needs. All three of my children go, my girls are attending the female only sessions. I’m very happy with the everything

Fantastic experience: Friendly Sensei who knows how to connect with children. Very good atmosphere and environment mashaAllah. Keep up the great work. Much needed in the community.

Fantastic experience: Great mixed martial arts classes to build self confidence and discipline but most importantly to have fun. This place is good vibes, would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Arif is a great and inspiring instructor and role model. He connects with the kids and tackles many issues (Confidence, self esteem, bullying etc) and is resourced. He has dedicated support staff to deal with SEN children, making everyone from all abilities welcome. My kids love it and have recommended to others who have also joined and seen the benefit for their children.

Fantastic experience: I have been with Sensei Arif for 10 years now. And now a teacher myself where I run the Limehouse branch of Al Qawi Self Defence in Tower Hamlets, East London. Sensei Arif is a phenomenal instructor and a great friend. Alongside Traditional Karate and Submission Wrestling, Sensei also has a background in Muay Thai, Baiji Quan and Brazilian Ju Jitsu. Classes are great for kids and adults. (Ladies only classes too taught by Sister Fatema, Taekwondo Blackbelt) You wil gain confidence, build strength and fitness, learn respect and discipline. And above all learn practical self defence techniques. Classes are also very fun and enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: I have been with Al-Qawi for the past nine years. I have benefited greatly from it and now I am 2 belts away from black. The thing is I started late, at the age of 38, because my son started there and I was encouraged by Sensei Arif to join. Now both my son and I have continued attending and have learned a lot about Karate and grappling. Throughout this process I've seen my son grow and learn lessons that go beyond just martial arts. The reason I have continued to train at Al-Qawi Self Defence is because of the Sensei, who is a great practitioner of the art and focuses on your development and constant improvement no matter what level you are.

Fantastic experience: Excellent in every way - patient Sensei teaches kids excellent life skills ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Highly recommended and great especially during lockdown

Fantastic experience: Friendly and approachable instructor, classes are great way to stay fit and to develop confidence in self defense, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Very enganging lessons which teach discipline and fun. 100% recommend

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes. Kids love it

Fantastic experience: A very friendly atmosphere. Caters for beginners to advanced ,taught by a very experienced teacher.Nice MMA classes for adults and kids separately. If u want to loose weight and keep fit then this is also a beneficial class as a lot of warm ups and cardio workouts included in your class. Online classes are exceptionally good too so no excuses to miss the classes during this lockdown

Fantastic experience: Had a few lessons and at first I was very stiff but by the end of the class I was more flexible and more active: I was throwing kicks every where - 10/10 would recommend - zoom call nice n easy to practice somewhere comfortable

Fantastic experience: My daughter and son learnt a lot of new skills doing his MMA classes from sensei Arif. They’re really missing the classes now that it’s self isolation.

Fantastic experience: Alhamdulillah very good classes... My son enjoys it and we all join in too.

Fantastic experience: Sensei Arif is one of the best teachers in London by far. I have been training in martial arts for many years on and off with various teachers however, Sensei Arif is by far the best. Al Qawi is not a club that looks at profit margin but rather on developing the right skills in order to defend one self in any given situation. I would recommend everyone to come and join!

Fantastic experience: My son has been undergoing martial arts training given by Sensei Arif for many years. He is a great teacher who is completely dedicated to his Art. My son has gained a lot over the years at Al Qawi.

Fantastic experience: Fully Muslim-friendly and great atmosphere