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News
11th July 2011Notice of cancellation
The classes for the following dates have been cancelled as the hall is unavailable:
Wednesday 13th July 2011
Wednesday 17th August 2011
Training continues as normal through the Summer break and offers a good opportunity for students to get more quality time with their instructor whilst classes are smaller.
29th June 2011Black Belt Grading Results
We're delighted to announce that the following students have attained their 1st Dan black belt:
Kaylen Parmar
Jaysul Parmar
Tiyana Pentland
Well done all of you, you've made us proud.
25th June 2011Black Belt Grading
Good luck to Jaysul, Kaylen and Tiyana who are attempting their 1st Dan Black Belt Grading this weekend. We're confident that they'll perform at their best and wish them luck.
10th March 2011Congratulations to the following who passed their grading last night:
Red Belt: B. Goodman, K. Goodman Blue Stripe Belt: J. Parmar Green Belt: D. Albon, N. Hayes Green Stripe Belt: R. Patel Yellow Belt: B. Hayes, E. Lane Yellow Stripe Belt: H. Dougill-Brooks, S. Rodella White Belt: J. Denton, I. Rodrigues, S. Fletcher,
E. Fensome
Well done!
1st February 2011APTI National Team Selection
The APTI National Team has been finalised:
Mens Sparring Team
Stuart Dowell
Peter Scotcher
Taro Koka
Paul Pabla
Chris Mutton
Liam Smith
Boys Sparring Team
Daniel Peckett
Ryan Kelsey
Stephen Orlando
Jarad Moore
Mens Patterns Team
Jon Tizick
Taro Koka
Richard Briscoe
Fraser Cruickshank
Chris Mutton
Womens Patterns Team
Zoe Tizick
Yvonne Wilkins
Jessica Keating
Sue Lingard
Paula Cassity
Boys Patterns Team
Jarad Moore
Daniel Peckett
Jack Doran
Luck Cassity
Kristopher Roscoe
27th January 2011The next grading date has been set for 23rd February 2011, those students due to take their black belt exam will grade seperately, date to be determined.
1st January 2011Happy New Year everyone, training resumes on Wednesday 5th
17th November 2010Good luck to everyone entering the Tournament on Sunday, it's set to be a good one!
10th November 2010Tonight is the deadline for tournament forms for the APTI National next week, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience. Don't miss out!
7th October 2010Congratulations to the following who passed their grading last night:
Red Belt: J. Parmar, K Parmar, T Pentland Yellow Stripe Belt: B. Hayes Green Belt: J. Parmar Red Stripe Belt: N. Goodman, B.Goodman, K. Goodman Yellow Belt: R. Patel White Belt: H. Dougill-Brooks, S. Rodella
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About Us
APTI Combat Northampton was founded in 2004 by Master Ian Ferguson VIII Dan former British, European and World Taekwon-Do Champion with 34 years experience. Voted Instructor of the year by two seperate associations (TAGB & BNMAA) and described by 'Taekwon-Do & Korean Martial Arts' magazine as one of the most successful competition fighters ever!
Master Ferguson devised a new approach to learning Taekwon-Do that focuses on the combat and self-defence techniques and dispensed with the patterns, history and Korean language, the elements that many people don't have time for.
The school is now professionally run by the first ever APTI Combat black belt Nathan Fletcher (I) who has over 6 years Martial Arts experience much of which was one on one training with Master Ferguson himself!
We are proudly a member of the Association of Professional Taekwon-Do Instructors -
About Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art which is fast becoming one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is a scientifically designed system of both physical and mental development and an extremely powerful and effective form of self defence. It is used by many of the world’s armed forces and practised throughout the high schools and colleges in Korea.
How We’re Different
With most martial arts systems, only about 50% is specific to combat and self-defence. The other 50% is academic study with focus on the ‘Art’; Fundamental movements, patterns, history and philosophy.
Although these are interesting and beneficial, some people simply don't have the time for this!
Rather than putting 50% of the effort into the Art and 50% effort into the combat procedures, you will put 100% effort into combat, fitness and self-defence.
This will make you more efficient at self defence in a shorter period of time. -
Training for Under 12's
Classes at APTI Combat are relaxed, welcoming and structured to allow each student to learn at their own pace in a safe environment.
Many martial arts classes line students up in rows to repeat techniques, at APTI Combat young people work in groups of 2 or 3 and every young person is given attention by the instructor. As well as developing leadership skills within each group it makes the learning environment much more relaxed and fun.
We actively promote our 5 tenets within our teaching style; Honesty, Integrity, Self-Control, Indomitable-Spirit and Perseverance in a fun way that young people understand and encourage them to adopt these values throughout all aspects of their life. We also help develop respect for others, self-confidence, team work skills, listening skills, leadership skills and discipline.
All APTI instructors are HSE First Aid qualified and CRB (police) checked. You are in safe hands!
Training is from 6pm to 7pm on Wednesdays -
Training for Adults
Classes at APTI Combat are relaxed, welcoming and structured to allow each student to learn at their own pace in a safe environment.
Many people are unable to walk down the street with confidence knowing that should they find themselves in an agressive situation they can defend themselves. As well as learning Taekwon-Do our adults class includes self defence techniques for both women and men that will significantly improve your chances of defending any kind of attack regardless of the size and gender of your assailant.
Training is from 7pm to 8:15pm on Wednesdays -
Try us out!
It's easy!
Simply come along at either 6pm (under 12s) or 7pm (Adults) and join in for free!
If you like what we do and want to join then club membership will cost you £25pcm and if you don't we won't put any pressure on you.
If you're nervous it's ok to bring a friend too!
We meet at :
Caroline Chisholm School
Wooldale Centre for Learning
Wooldale Road
Northampton, NN4 6TP
Under 12s "Combat Kids": 6pm to 7pm Wednesdays
Adults: 7pm to 8:15pm Wednesdays
If there's anything more you'd like to know,
please don't hesitate to contact Nathan on 07921 103504 or nathan@aptinorthampton.co.uk