Congratulations
A huge congratulations to all that passed their new belt at the weekend.
You were all amazing and the instructors are super proud of you all
Taverham School Demo
We have been asked to provide a demo at the Taverham Junior School on Thursday 3rd July 6pm
If you would like to be part of the demo just arrive 20mins before demo time (5:40pm)
We would love as many students as possible so that we have an impact.
The demo will be like a large lesson with emphasis on FUN.
🥋🥋 KATA Friday 4th July🥋🥋
For students that are Yellow belt and above, you would have started learning your new kata.
5pm Yellow & Orange
6pm Green & 2nd Green
7pm Blue & 2nd Blue
8pm Purple & above
Please Note: No Kata Friday in August. Restarts 5th Sept
Fireman Sam... no! Fireman Tom
A dream come true
Sensei Tom has always wanted to be a Fire Fighter and has tried the many times including airport fire brigade.
Finaly after many years of not giving up on his dream, Sensei Tom has been accepted as a Retained Fire Fighter.
This will not effect his teaching at SESMA but will enhance the reputation of Sensei Tom and SESMA Martial Arts.
You all know that part of the SESMA & its instructors ethos is about giving back to the community.
All classes will remain the same, but there will be a little shuffle of instructors over the next few weeks, so that Sensei Tom can do his fire fighting training.
Well Done Fireman Tom we are so proud of you.
Hip HIP Hooray
Saturday 12th July, Master Wayne will be going in to hospital to have his other hip replaced.
The classes will continue as usual but will be covered by Sensei Tom.
MW’s is looking to be back teaching in September but he asks that you have a little understanding if he has to sit during some of the classes.
Post surgery recovery is usually 12 weeks back to light duties and MW is looking to be back in 6 weeks.
MW will keep you all posted with his recover on the SESMA Facebook.
Blue Light Discount for new Members
If you know anyone that are members of the emergency services, please inform them that SESMA Martial Arts are offering half price membership (joining fee) with presentation of their Blue Light Card.
This offer starts from August 1st 2025
Competition Training Friday
Next competition training class will be on Friday 19th September
We plan to run the competition training class every 3rd Friday of the month.
If you are interested in competitions, then these classes are for you.
Open to all belts and abilities.
5pm Kata & Kihon 6pm Freestyle Weapons Kata 7pm Sparring (karate/kickboxing) & Freestanding BagNext
Dates for your diary
White-Red & Red-Yellow Belt Grading Dates:
27th Sept, 29th Nov.
Coloured Belt Grading:
Kickboxing: 21st June & 13th December
Karate: 29th June & 14th December
Black Belt Grading Dates:
6th December: Kickboxing 3pm Karate 5pm
Taverham Fayre & Demo
Saturday 28th June 1pm
Paddle Boarding:
24th August 12-3pm
Kata Workshops:
28th August
28th October
£10/student
9-10am Yellow, Orange & Green
10-11am 2nd Green, Blue & 2nd Blue
11-12pm Purple & Brown
12-1pm 2nd Brown
Comp Training at BBA
Saturday 7th June
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 2nd August
Saturday 6th September
Saturday 4th October
All sessions take place from 12pm – 2pm.
Competition Fridays:
SESMA Studio
none in July & August
19th Sept, 17th Oct, 21st Nov
5pm Kata – 6pm Weapons – 7pm Sparring
Kata Fridays:
No Kata Friday in January
4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st Aug, 5th Sept, 3rd Oct, 7th Nov, 5th Dec.
WKTA World Championships
30th October – 2nd Nov
Closure Dates 2025:
August Bank Holiday 22nd-25th August
Last Lesson: 20th December