November Newsletter 2025

Incredibly proud of SESMA Martial Arts to have been nominated for the 2025 Broadland Community Awards.

Although we didn’t win, Top 3 is still amazing.

Thank you to our amazing Instructor team for making this possible.

Sensei Tom, Master Wayne, Sue and Master Lynda have created an absolutely wonderful environment at the SESMA Studio.

We always say that SESMA is a family and we really do mean it.

We are built off of supporting and encouraging each other, to not only grow and flourish in our Martial Arts journey, but in ourselves as well.

The SESMA community wouldn’t be what it is either without our fabulous team of Assistant and Junior Instructors, as well as Sensei Gav and Sensei JaiJai!

So thank you team!

It’s because of the amazing effort that goes into the club that we won the 2023 Martial Arts award out of 1000 clubs!

I’m honoured to be part of such an amazing team and community!

But none of this would have happened if it wasn’t for the students turning up and being awesome martial artists. And the parents and carers who show your support to us and the students!

So thanks to you too!

S. Megan xx

SESMA Students Shine at Local Martial Arts Competition

This weekend, four of our SESMA Martial Arts students took part in a local grassroots martial arts competition designed especially for those new to competing.

For many, it was their first ever time stepping onto the mats — and what an amazing experience it turned out to be! These small, supportive events are a brilliant way to learn how competitions run, build confidence, and overcome those first-time nerves.

Our team did SESMA proud, bringing home:

1 x Gold

2 x Silver

3 x Bronze

But beyond the medals, what mattered most was their attitude, courage, and team spirit. Every student gave 100%, supported each other, and left with a big smile and valuable experience for the future.

A huge well done to everyone who took part — and to our coaches and families for their ongoing support.

1st Aid Certified Course

Open to ALL students (over 16yrs) & Parents

SESMA are holding a 1st Aid at Work 3yr Certified Course at the SESMA Studio.

The course will be run by local 1st Aid trainer Andy Anderson of First Aid At Work Norfolk

Saturday 22nd November 1-5pm
SESMA Martial Arts Studio
£75 per person

Book your place: wayne@sesma.co.uk

Next Beginner Belt Grading

We will be giving out invites to White & all variations of Red Belts in November to attend their grading on:

Saturday 29th November 1pm Kickboxing Karate 2pm

On the day of your grading, could you please:

Wear full martial arts outfit inc belt

£20 payment for your White to White/Red Stripe Belt Grading (pay on the day)

£20 payment for your White/Red Stripe to Red Belt Grading (pay on the day)

£25 for Red to Red/Black Stripe Belt Grading (pay on the day)

£30 for Red/Black Stripe to Yellow Belt Grading (pay on the day)

Your grading invite

More Details Link

Grading Dates

Kickboxing Gradings: Saturday 13th Dec 3pm & 5pm

Karate Gradings: Sunday 14th December from 9am

Assessments start Monday Dec 1st

with Assessments Catch Up Friday 12th Dec

KATA Friday 7th November

For students that are Red/Black Stripe and above, you would have started learning your new kata.

5pm Red/Black Stripe, Yellow & Orange Belts
6pm Green, 2nd Green Belts & Blue Belts
7pm 2nd Blue & Purple Belts
8pm Brown & Above

SO MANY students have benefited from attending these Friday sessions.

Get pre-assessed for your kata ready for grading in December

Each class has 2-3 instructors to help you get your kata its best, but remember you will still need to practice at home too.

Sparring Equipment

We have most pads in stock and now have matching Shin/Instep pads (inc an area to write student name)

We also have matching pad bags too which can be personlised with student name printed on.

Please speak to US before buying on Amazon as some pads are not compliant and can void your insurance/licence.
Plus it would be nice to support your club and not a business that you have no personal connection with.

Did you know that SESMA has a Blog Page?

Master Wayne writes a couple of blogs a week and posts them on local community facebook pages.
But incase you missed them, they are on the sesma website: https://sesma.co.uk/blog/

There are currently 24 blogs on the sesma blog page with the main underlining subject being family.

Why not go visit or share them to your facebook page.