Master Keith Banfield, Martial Arts Instructor

I was looking for a martial arts club for my son to attend. He was 7 years old at the time and has some difficulty speaking and understanding. Which lead to him being low in confidence. Having done some martial arts i know, personaly it can boost confidence. 

I proceeded to take my son to, i think every club in wembley and nearby, and was very disappointed with the out comes. My son’s confidence got worse. Even crying at one club.
Then i checked out this club out.

I Would like to point out, to me, most martial arts are the same. They teach you to fight. Which is what i wanted my son to learn. Black belts, i can buy from Asda,  and unless your founder is Mr Miyagi, its all the same to me.

That said, this club is probably the best club for children i have been to. There is a heavy focus of character building. They start the lessons with mindfulness. Yes they have children sitting quietly. Then a little talk about feelings. Before the warm ups and patterns. 

What makes this a good club for children is the main teacher Mr Keith Banfield . He Does not play favorites, does not speak down to any of the children, even takes time to speak to the children individually. 

This attitude filters down to the children, as i saw no bullying, or intimidation. In facti saw very small framed children with confidence, and not the aggression i had seen encouraged at other clubs. I saw young girls and boys practicing together, very happily. Unlike some of the competingi had seen at other clubs. Again this seems down to a real understanding of children being children and the importance of development of character, above violence. I put this down to a very good teacher. I saw him a few times deal calmly and patiently with children that would of been dealt in totally different ways at other clubs. 

As for the down sides it's in a difficult area to get to, and its money up front, and no weekend training, and its for these reasons i stopped sending my son here.  My son plays piano and its difficult fitting it all in, weekdays. but i really believe this is probably the best club for children in the area, that i have seen.

I believe the club had a very positive effect on my son and would recommend it, even if it's just for a term in summer.