Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You
Train with purpose. Grow with discipline. Become your best self with McKinstry Family Karate.
Welcome to McKinstry Family Karate
We are a family-centred martial arts school dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults grow in confidence, discipline, and resilience.
Our classes blend traditional Tang Soo Do values with modern teaching methods, creating a positive and encouraging environment where everyone can thrive.
Whether you’re taking your very first step on the mats or returning to martial arts after many years, you’ll be supported, inspired, and challenged to become the strongest version of yourself — inside and out.
Stand Strong • Grow Every Day • Fight for What is Right
Our Programmes
⭐ Junior Champions (Ages 7–Teen)
Confidence. Discipline. Focus.
Our Junior Champions Programme helps young people build real confidence, improve focus, develop discipline and learn authentic Tang Soo Do in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Perfect for school-age children who want to grow stronger — inside and out.
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⭐ Family Class (All Ages)
Train Together. Grow Together. Succeed Together.
Our Family Class brings all ages onto the mats for shared learning, shared progress and shared achievement. Build fitness, confidence and stronger family bonds while learning authentic Tang Soo Do side by side.
A welcoming space where families thrive together.
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⭐ Little Dragons (Ages 3–6)
Confidence. Coordination. Early Discipline.
Our Little Dragons Programme gives younger children the perfect start in martial arts — building confidence, coordination, listening skills and positive behaviour through fun, structured Tang Soo Do sessions.
A brilliant foundation for school, life and future training.
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⭐ Adults Only Karate
Strength. Skill. Real Confidence.
Our Adults Programme blends authentic Tang Soo Do with practical self-defence, fitness and focused training. Build strength, sharpen your mind and train with purpose — in a welcoming, ego-free environment.
A powerful way to improve your body, confidence and wellbeing.
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See What Our Customer Say About Us
Stuart Williams
My daughter nearly ran out on her first session she was so shy and now she has just earned her yellow belt and her confidence is thriving. Great instructor who motivates and balances discipline with fun for the younger ones 🥋
Louise Sullivan
The Little Dragons Classes are the perfect mix of fun, engaging, educational and an excellent way of burning off all the energy a 5 year old has!! We are looking forward to trying the family classes in the future 😀
Graham Ogden
Fantastic place to train for all the family.
FAQs - Tang Soo Do for every age, every stage.
Do I need any experience to start?
No — beginners are welcome in every programme. We teach step by step, at your pace.
What should my child (or I) wear for the first class?
Comfortable sports clothing and a drink. You’ll get a full uniform when you join one of our programmes.
Are the classes safe?
Yes. All instructors are DBS-checked, first aid trained, insured, and follow strict safety standards as demonstrated by our continuous achievement of being awarded the prestigious Safeguarding in Martial Arts mark from Sport England
Can parents watch classes?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to stay and watch while your child trains.
Is my child too shy / anxious / energetic?
Not at all. Martial arts is designed to help children build confidence, focus, and emotional resilience.
How do I book a free trial class?
Click Book Your First Class anywhere on this website — choose a programme, pick a session, and you’re in.
