Gouldings Martial Arts

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend this club enough. Our son has been a member for a few years and the difference in him is amazing. We had tried many other clubs before finding this and were always told that their classes weren’t suitable for our son and that he couldn’t stay due to his struggles. Never once have Goulding’s said anything like that, all of the sensei’s are amazing, they are very firm but very fair too and always ensure that the kids have fun but learn respect. Our son has grown in confidence ten fold and continues to do so and that’s all down to being a part of this club. It’s hard to describe what it’s like, you just need to try and it and see for yourself. The membership prices are good and there is no hidden charges and when they have grading it’s at a reasonable cost. If you are looking to help you child to grown in confidence then you really should give this club a try.

Fantastic experience: Taking my son to gouldings is the best thing I ever did. I love that its very family orientated and it's such a close knit group of staff. You can see the passion for martial arts and the skill in each and every one of them and it shows in how they teach the children. Thank you for all you do

Fantastic experience: This place has built confidence and strength with my son since just before he turned six. Over the years they have worked with him and honed his ability and also with us as a family if needed and my son’s behaviour had been questionable at home. All a great team and work together to build up and member’s durability, confidence and strength. Can’t thank them all enough for how much they’ve helped

Fantastic experience: "Fantastic karate club! Expert instructors specially Suf the great, he is very supportive and assures great practice environment, and effective training methods are thought each session. My skills and confidence have improved immensely!" No hidden charge and a fixed monthly cost which includes minimum 8 sessions.

Fantastic experience: What an amazing place. From day 1 of my daughter joining to 18 months down the line. My child is completely unrecognisable. She is confident and has made friends for life. Sensei Ethan, Sensei Suf. Sensei Jack we cannot thank you and Gouldings enough.

Negative experience: Hidden charges, that's why no prices online. I can't respond to your response so I've edited review instead. I have indeed been in contact via WhatsApp. I went through the detail with whomever deals with that. Wanted the all the details to see if I can afford to send all 3 kids there, I was told it £44 per month for each child.. no problem. Then 2 hours before we are due to go I get another message say I'll need to pay £225 (£75 each) as a joining fee. I appreciate this may have wanted to be missed out in order to put on the 'hard sell' while there but a bit of transparency wouldn't go a miss when I asked for all the costs before agreeing to the taster and before telling my lads.

Fantastic experience: Very good for beginners help so much

Fantastic experience: Top quality coach and facilities

Fantastic experience: My son is autistic and struggles with balance and his fine motor skills, also he struggles following instructions due to his attention span being nearly non existent. I wanted him to join not only to improve his co-ordination, balance, following instructions but also his social skills. He has been going to the gym for around 6 months now and I can’t believe the turn around in him. His confidence is sky high but I also see massive improvements In not only the physical aspects but he has come out of his shell massively! He really enjoys going now and has made lots of new friends. I think that the additional 1-2-1 sessions with Jack each week are also really paying off and I can’t thank you all enough. I would 100% recommend this gym as the staff are really friendly and make the lessons really fun for the kids. My son loves going.

Fantastic experience: Hard to put into words exactly how good they are. Professionally they are hands down the best around there results speak for themselves . personally they are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. Can’t praise gouldings martial arts enough, my two lads love training are developing into world class martial artists . Win win ❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: My son has been coming here over a year now and it’s literally been life changing for him. Would recommend Goulding’s to any parent who’s child is struggling with anxiety, additional behavioural needs, bullying problems, low self esteem … they cover everything!

Fantastic experience: Both kids started in summer 2020 at ages 8 & 4. my eldest was struggling with anexity and we thought it would give him something else to focus on. 2+ years later and they both absolutely love going every week. We couldn't recommend GMA enough! All the kids, staff and other adults are amazing!

Fantastic experience: Joined the club about 7 years ago for the first time, couldn’t think of a better place to train, under world class trainers who really try their best to make every single one of their students better in every way they can. Best decision I ever made was deciding to start here!

Fantastic experience: Really, really good place to learn self defence.

Fantastic experience: Signed my stepson up after he was bullied, constantly picked on and finally was attacked by a group of older boys , the lads confidence was shattered and he hid himself away . Since he started his training at GMA he is back to being himself and can sense what he needs to do in situations due to the training and the due diligence attitude he has received, defend when you have to ! Avoid if you can

Fantastic experience: Great friendly community minded and amazing staff. All the children really thrive

Fantastic experience: Since starting here over 6 years ago my kids have grown in confidence and can certainly hold their own when needed can't recommend enough and the trainers are all fantastic

Fantastic experience: Great club, very welcoming. Edit: Been with the club nearly a year now and could not be happier.

Fantastic experience: Great place for self-defence. Going for a while now.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place my littel girl loves it the lads there are fantastic my lad has now joined and he's on his yellow belt and loveing it all the team really do everything thay can and its such a warm welcome I could go on

Fantastic experience: Right discipline, proffesional

Fantastic experience: My son (age7) has had severe communication difficulties from a young age, constantly having trouble in school... only a week after starting the change in him is unbelievable! All staff amazing, calm, firm but fair! Couldn’t recommend enough. Credit to the community

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best thing I did enrolling my son, his confidence has grown immensely. Goulding's is not about learning to fight, sensei's instill compassion, discipline, team building, conflict avoidance, fitness and respect as well as adding fun. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This place is very good I recommend it

Fantastic experience: My 7 year old son has been attending here for just over a year now, great dojo, great sensei's and very well run. Jamie and the team do an excellent job daily for all the students attending and the place has a great community feel. My sons confidence over the past year has massively increased thanks to Goulding's and his one to one lessons with Sensei Suf and he has even taken part in his first tournament!

Fantastic experience: Both of my children have been attending since May and have been enjoying it thoroughly. It’s great to see them achieving new skills each week. I feel they are learning skills to keep themselves safe and also respect and discipline needed once in the dojo. We look forward to seeing them progress as the months move forward.

Fantastic experience: My son has been going now since Sept 2020. The amazing work everyone of the sensei's do to support every child that attends this, Whether they are the most confident to the most timid child Is above and beyond. They provide the highest Martials arts around. Highly recommend for kids and adults

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Kids have so much fun. All the teachers are amazing, very supportive for the children and they really care about the childrens progress. The quality of the teaching is fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Great gym kids love it excellent teachers and atmosphere highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I have 2 children currently in the club and even the teachers have commented that since they have started they have been more focused in school and they confidence has gone up so much it’s great and the trainers are great with them

Fantastic experience: My daughter started here a couple of months ago and has already progressed in such a short space of time. All the Sensei’s are very friendly, knowledgable and have really boosted her confidence. She absolutely loves attending the classes and has even said her aim is to get a job there when she’s older so she can teach other children like the Sensei’s are teaching her. Couldn’t recommend this place enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: My youngest daughter started just short of 2yrs ago and only being 10 yrs old was pretty shy and quite, now nearly 12yrs old she is full of confidence, achieving goals and believing in herself. Seeing all this has caused our older daughter to want to join and once again after only 3 months she’s passed her first grade and is full of confidence and believe. This school is not just about learning to defend and fight but helps kids believe in themselves and realise their potential. There’s no limit to the amount of classes they can go to and is great value for your money and communication outside of class is also great as they have many different pages to see what’s going on. I’d like to give a big Thankyou to all the sensei’s for your incredible work and time you put in to my kids.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Ours daughters confidence has really coming on. Very experienced sensei's and well organised. Brilliant life skills

Fantastic experience: My children have been attending here for around a year now, Jamie and his team are absolutely amazing people, they give the children in our community who attend focus, discipline, confidence and drive! My boys have come on leaps and bounds since being here and i could not thank you all enough!

Fantastic experience: My son has been coming to GMA just over 3 years now. He loves it, now he's a brown white stripe. He has learnt a valuable skill he will carry with him for the rest of his life. The team are fantastic with the kids. It's a place where kids can de stress with fun games and life saving skills. All the sensei are fantastic at what they do every single one is a credit to gouldings. I am so glad I chosen GMA for my son the best decision any parent can make.

Fantastic experience: My 2 boys absolutely love attending class each week. They are obsessed with their amazing Sensei's. They are great at teaching the children, confidence, self disapline, respect as well as the skills in martial arts. Each one is a master in their field and give the children the time and mentoring they need each session. There is anyways something to focus on going forward like a competition or grading day. Everyone in and around the club are very friendly and helpful! I look forward to my boys being part of the Gouldings team for a long time.

Fantastic experience: My daughter started here 2 months ago and absolutely loves it. She has already progressed onto her next belt and her confidence in herself is growing. When she first started she was suffering from separation anxiety after the school closures, isolations etc and she is now doing a lot better with this. The team of sensei are all professional, yet approachable and it's clear to see that the children respect each one of them. Classes are professional and the children are expected to listen to instructions whilst being taught different techniques, messing around is not accepted in the dojo. That said the children do get to enjoy a game or 2 whilst in the class. Whether it be dodgeball, stuck in the mud or other games. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to teach their child self discipline, confidence and how to defend themselves.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic friendly place All the sensei are very helpful My son has gained more confidence

Fantastic experience: Both of my children (10&13) are new to the club, they are really enjoying it and have been made to feel very welcome. The sensei’s are great with the children, taking the time to break things down and explain things differently to ensure they all understand. Having some of the more advanced members assist in lessons is a great confidence boost and gives the children a goal to aim for themselves. I have found everyone very helpful and always been able to get answers to any of my questions/concerns. I hope for my children to progress and keep enjoying the skills learned. Thanks team Goulding’s

Fantastic experience: This is a great place and the Sensei and owners are amazing when I'm down they always make me happy and very at good teaching I really recommend this place for confidence, self defence ,mental health and can take you anywhere with it

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending for just a few short months now but he loves it. Great place with fantastic instructors. Very professional and energetic atmosphere. Cant recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing, my son came here with no confidence mostly but now he has so much more confidence as well as other achievements. I im watching him grow into a much better confident person as well as having the skills being taught and watching him succeed makes you very proud and its all down to gouldings mma. Couldn't thank Jamie and the senseis enough!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely outstanding place to be, GMA go above and beyond with aspects of martial arts, communication, commitment, teaching and skill. Definitely the place to be, thanks to Jamie and team GMA, your commitment and passion is greatly appreciated

Fantastic experience: Was hesitant to originally take my daughter as she is hyper active and I didn’t really want her fighting, but wow what a transformation her confidence is through roof and she has calmed down at home and at school and it seems to be reflecting in her school work too, the sensi is really good with kids. Highly recommend giving it a go you won’t look back

Fantastic experience: 5 star tuition

Fantastic experience: Chilled friendly atmosphere with all the help you could ask for in self defence and fitness, along with martial arts what more could you ask for :)

Fantastic experience: my son middle and his great instructors

Positive experience: It's fun to be with kids and see them having fun

Fantastic experience: Its mint

Fantastic experience: Come rain or shine the show goes on with absolute professionalism there's not a better place a shining light to brighten up the darkest of times x

Fantastic experience: As a father of the only remaining original bunch of kids that started in Adelaide coached by Steve Booth , I can say that Steve has had a profound impact on all the kids and adults he has come across with the help of his son Reece. I cannot recommend this club highly enough and hope more people come to learn from 2 of the best instructors in Australia

Negative experience: awful gym, owners are incredibly rude.