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Trodai Academy

Trodai Academy

Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom

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Trodai Academy is a family-friendly martial arts school based at The Woollard Centre in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. It is led by owner and chief instructor Steve Payne, a 5th Dan who has been teaching since 1990 and holds black belts in several arts. Students learn a blend of Karate, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiujitsu, with groups for children, teens and adults and a path of regular gradings. Beginners are welcomed into the younger classes. The academy also runs afterschool Karate clubs in local primary schools, private tuition, corporate sessions and workshops on confidence, anti-bullying and self-defence. It is a member of the Amateur Martial Association and holds the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.

Address
The, Woollard Centre, 50 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill IG9 4AQ, UK
Sports
Karate · Kickboxing · Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Trodai Academy

Training

Affiliation
Amateur Martial Association (AMA)

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Private lessons
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Beginners
No experience needed · From age 5

Timetable this week

Monday

17:00Kids Karate

ages 5+

18:00Kids Karate

Intermediate

19:00Kids Karate

Intermediate

Tuesday

17:00Kids Jiujitsu

Jiu Jitsuages 5+

18:00Teen Jiujitsu

Jiu JitsuTeensages 12+

19:00Adults Jiujitsu

Jiu Jitsuages 12+

Friday

17:00Kickboxing

ages 12+

18:00Kids Jiujitsu

Jiu Jitsuages 5+

19:00Adults Jiujitsu

Jiu Jitsuages 12+

Sunday

10:00Advanced Kids Jiujitsu

Jiu JitsuBy invitation

11:00Kids Karate

ages 5+

12:00Kids Jiujitsu

Jiu Jitsuages 5+

Opening hours

Monday - Tuesday
17:00-20:00
Wednesday - Thursday
Closed
Friday
17:00-20:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00-13:00

Coaches

  • Steve Payne

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltKarateKickboxingPrivate lessons

Contact

Questions about Trodai Academy

Where is Trodai Academy?

Trodai Academy is at The, Woollard Centre, 50 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill IG9 4AQ, UK.

Which sports does Trodai Academy teach?

Trodai Academy is listed for Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.

When are the beginner classes at Trodai Academy?

Trodai Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 17:00, Tuesday 17:00 and Tuesday 18:00.

When is Trodai Academy open?

Trodai Academy is open Monday - Tuesday 17:00-20:00; Friday 17:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-13:00.

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