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)
Strong bodies. Focused minds. Respectful attitudes.
Our Junior Champions programme is at the heart of McKinstry Family Karate. Designed specially for children and young teens, it blends traditional Tang Soo Do with modern coaching to help students grow in confidence, discipline, and character. Every class builds real skill, real focus, and the values that carry them forward in school, at home, and in life.
Students learn solid martial arts fundamentals — stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, and forms — alongside practical self-defence, controlled partner work, and fitness training. More importantly, they learn how to behave with respect, courage, and perseverance, and how to apply those qualities outside the dojang.
What your child will gain:
Improved confidence, concentration, and self-belief
Traditional Tang Soo Do training with clear, achievable belt goals
A positive, bully-aware environment where every child can thrive
Leadership foundations woven naturally into weekly practice
A strong sense of respect, responsibility, and community
Junior Champions is where many of our future leaders begin. It is a structured, supportive path that helps children stand tall, stay focused, and discover what they can achieve with the right guidance.
Family Class
Train together. Grow together. Stand strong together.
Our Family Class is one of the most special parts of McKinstry Family Karate. It brings children, teens, and adults onto the mats side by side, creating a shared journey that strengthens fitness, focus, and family bonds all at once. Parents train alongside their children, encouraging each other, learning together, and celebrating every milestone as a team.
Classes are structured so every age and ability can take part safely and confidently. Younger students learn coordination, balance, and core Tang Soo Do skills, while older students and adults build strength, flexibility, and practical self-defence. Everyone moves at their own pace — but no one trains alone.
What families gain:
A healthy, active weekly routine shared by all ages
Quality time without screens, noise, or distractions
Fitness, confidence, and skills you can develop together
A supportive environment where parents model discipline and respect
Shared goals, shared achievements, and memorable moments
Family Class is more than just martial arts — it’s an experience that unites households and builds lasting habits. Step onto the mats together, grow together, and enjoy a journey that strengthens both body and family spirit.
Little Dragons (Ages 3–6)
Fun, focus, and confidence for your Little Dragon.
Our Little Dragons programme introduces younger children to the world of martial arts in a safe, positive, and encouraging environment. Each class blends simple Tang Soo Do movements with fun skill-building games that develop balance, coordination, listening skills, and early confidence.
Sessions are short, energetic, and designed with young attention spans in mind. Children learn how to follow instructions, take turns, show respect, and take pride in their effort — all while having a wonderful time and burning off energy in a structured way.
What Little Dragons gain:
Improved balance, coordination, and body awareness
Better listening skills and the ability to follow simple routines
Early confidence through praise, achievement, and gentle challenges
A friendly, welcoming class that helps even the shyest child settle
The foundations of respect, discipline, and good behaviour
Little Dragons is the perfect first step on the Tang Soo Do journey. Your child will have fun, grow in confidence, and take those important first steps towards becoming a focused, respectful Junior Champion in the future.
Adults Tang Soo Do
Real martial arts. Real fitness. Real confidence.
Our Adults Tang Soo Do programme offers a focused, highly rewarding training experience for adults and older teens who want authentic martial arts, improved fitness, and practical self-defence in a supportive, no-ego environment. Whether you’re returning to training, starting from scratch, or looking for a new challenge, this class provides a clear path to progress.
Sessions combine traditional Tang Soo Do techniques with modern, effective coaching — striking, forms, padwork, partner drills, mobility training, and controlled self-defence skills. Every class builds strength, confidence, and resilience while reducing stress and sharpening focus.
What adults gain:
A structured, achievable martial arts journey at your own pace
Practical self-defence skills and better situational awareness
Improved strength, mobility, fitness, and confidence
A welcoming environment free from intimidation or ego
A weekly reset that boosts wellbeing and mental clarity
Adults Tang Soo Do offers a powerful way to invest in your physical and mental health while learning a respected martial art. Whatever your starting point, you’ll find discipline, strength, and a community that supports you every step of the way
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.
Tang Soo Do for every age, every stage.
