Hakudakan Martial Arts Club (JuJitsu/Kali/JKD)

As a new member of the club, I joined hoping that the people there would be friendly and that the teaching would be good. I can gladly say that it surpassed my expectations with great teaching and a real sense of community.

One of the best clubs going around - very knowledgeable instructors with huge experience in teaching Ju Jitsu, Kali, JKD, Boxing, Knife and weapon defence. I came as a black belt from Tae Kwon Do and totally opened my eyes to a new world of defence and thinking.No ego's, no very friendly and real skills for real situations.

I've been attending this class for years now very dedicated and talented instructor, good for on the street self defence, it is a friendly good atmosphere and very welcoming

I've been attending the class for a little over a year, there's always something new to learn or refine what you've previously been shown.Knowing a martial art system is a must skill set to have in this day and age (you could say unfortunately), because of the Hakudakan class, I have the confidence to not be that worried in any street situation. The Hakudakan class syllabus is layered in bite sized chunks, so the moves are easily absorbed. The higher level students have all been to other classes, but when they find this class, they stay, Sensei Barry always has something new to teach even them.Highly recommended, great Martial arts club, great atmosphere, great value.

Amazing classes that are essential for women! Went with my husband and the techniques are so practical and useful for people of all sizes. Relies on technique, leverage and practical defence to save yourself from aggressors rather than trying to go toe to toe with someone much larger or stronger. Fight smarter not harder. Sensei Barry is also a wonderful person who has a real passion for the arts.

If you want Quality, No Nonsense techniques then Hakudakan is the club to train at. Sensei Barry Harte is one of the most talented, humble martial artists I have ever met. Train with him and you will never look back.

I have trained in a variety of martial arts growing up and I can honestly say that I had never met an instructor with such a broad and deep understanding as Sensei Barry Harte. Not only does he have an impressively large amount of personal experience, he is an incredible instructor with an eye for integrity and detail within performing techniques which he effortlessly and generously passes on to his students.Under Sensei Barry Harte’s leadership the Hakudakan continues to go from strength to strength and advocates a no nonsense approach to street effective techniques. Testament to this is the amount of quality, humble and skilful martial artists that train at the Hakudakan from many walks of life.The high standards in all areas of training, combined with a wide repertoire of techniques have personally given me abilities that I never would have believed I could achieve. Above all, Sensei Barry Harte is an inspiration as he leads from the front, teaching by principle.

My son has been a student of the Hakudakan Martial Arts Club since he was eight years old. He is now sixteen and a Junior Black belt, and he has joined the adult class. Barry has been amazing from the start. He always gives 100% and is a credit to all his students. His attention to detail, his enthusiasm and skill is unsurpassed. He cares about his students and this is clear in his approach to teaching. I highly recommend this club.Spiroulla

I have trained at this club and found it excellent in terms of improving not only my self defence skills, but also my fitness and cardio. If you are looking for somewhere to learn and enjoy yourself, this is absolutely the first place that I would recommend to anyone.

Hakudakan is definitely one of the best Martial Arts clubs around. Sensei Barry Harte teaches a no nonsense street effective style of self defence that actually works.Although primarily a Jiu-Jitsu Club, a number of other styles of Martial arts are also taught, such as JKD, Kali and Panantukan (Dirty Boxing), where students are taught to utilise and defend against hand, Knife and stick attacks.Everyone at the Club is very friendly, down to earth and approachable. Whether you are new to martial arts or are looking to take yourself to the next level I would thoroughly recommend you give Hakudakan a chance.