Martial Arts/Self Defence

ACE Tae Kwondo-Peel

Peel Clothworkers, Derby Road, Peel, IM5 1HP

Taekwondo, Tae Kwon Do or Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.

Aiki No Michi – Aikido Academy

Unit 1E, Riverside Trading Estate, Douglas, IM2 1AB

In 1975, Alan Ruddock, brought Aikido to the Island. This Sensei’s Hombu dojo is kept in his memory. Alan’s training could be traced back to Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Robert Casement, a 4th Dan now runs the classes.

Aikido

Trinity Methodist Church, Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3DE

The Japanese martial art which translates as “the way of unifying with life’s energy”.      

BlackDog Mixed Martial Arts-MMA

Pulrose Road, Pulrose, Douglas, IM2 1AD

Blackdog is a competitive Mixed Martial Arts school. The club has won several UK titles as a result of experienced coaching combined with a solid work ethic, teamwork and special guest coaches. The school has a variety of classes for different abilities training Amateurs, Semi Professional and Professional standard fighters. Prospective students are entitled to […]

Carrefour Health Club

7 Wellington Street, Douglas, IM1 2AS

Situated in the centre of Douglas Carrefour is a large unisex gym with a range of membership packages.  The equipment on offer includes: resistance machines, free-weights, powerplates and a spin studio. There are regular fitness classes including kettlebells, Yoga and Circuit Training. Carrefour also has a Personal Training, Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy service on site. […]

Clear Mountain Martial Arts-Douglas

Unit 11b, South Quay Industrial Estate, Douglas, IM1 5AT

Formed by Bernard and Shannon De Beer in 2004, the school specialises in Advanced Tactical Combat, with links to the British Combat Association. The focus is on understanding the principles of balance and pressure to disarm opponents. Teaching involves developing skills through drill, to obtain a series of awards or belts, leading to a black […]