Kato Martial Arts is more than just a class — it’s a self-defence system built for real-life situations. You’ll improve your fitness, mental wellbeing, and confidence — and meet a great community of people while you do it.
Ages 4 - 10 Years. Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Ages 11+ Years. Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
Ages 4+ Years. Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Kato Martial Arts is a style developed by Master Nik Fowden, who brings over 14 years of martial arts experience to the club. Drawing from years of training in traditional martial arts, the system has been adapted to focus on practical self-defence for real-world situations — while staying rooted in discipline, respect, and personal growth.
Whether you're a beginner or advanced, our school offers tailored training for all skill levels, ensuring personal growth and improvement.
Our martial arts training enhances flexibility, strength, and stamina, promoting overall fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Led by a master with 14+ years of experience, our instructors provide expert, fully qualified martial arts instruction.
Rooted in traditional martial arts that have stood the test of time, our practice cultivates discipline, respect, and harmony.
All of our classes are for all abilities and are all inclusive to all individuals. An effective self defence martial art, that’s fun for kids and adults and promotes wellness, fitness and mental health.
See what our students and parents are saying! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With a growing number of 5-star reviews on Google, our Tang Sou Dao community continues to thrive as we help individuals of all ages build confidence, fitness, and self-discipline. Come join us and experience it for yourself!
Absolutely fantastic martial arts club for the entire family! My two children wanted to start some form of martial arts but are quite nervous so when we found one that lets the ent...
Absolutely fantastic martial arts club for the entire family! My two children wanted to start some form of martial arts but are quite nervous so when we found one that lets the entire family join at the same time my husband and I thought we should get involved too! It's really fun!
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Amazing club and brilliant instructor. Never thought I'd get as far as I have and that is all down to Master Fowdens instruction. I feel so much fitter and confident because of him...
Amazing club and brilliant instructor. Never thought I'd get as far as I have and that is all down to Master Fowdens instruction. I feel so much fitter and confident because of him. And don't think you're to old, I started at 40, it's never to late!!
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Our daughter started Tang Sou Dao last year and she has absolutely loves it! Nik’s classes teach resilience and respect as well as boosting self confidence and mental well being. O...
Our daughter started Tang Sou Dao last year and she has absolutely loves it! Nik’s classes teach resilience and respect as well as boosting self confidence and mental well being. Once you join a class, you become part of the Tang Sou Dao family: Nik and Diana have created an amazing community - one which we are proud to be part of. Our daughter’s skills have improved massively over the past year and she is now on her Chie (7th) belt. Classes are disciplined but a lot of fun and everyone is welcomed with open arms. We would highly recommend!
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This class is so much more than a Martial Arts Club its a family unit that offers so much more then new Tang Sou moves. My daughter has been going for over a year (since the group ...
This class is so much more than a Martial Arts Club its a family unit that offers so much more then new Tang Sou moves. My daughter has been going for over a year (since the group started) and loves theses classes she has learnt so many techniques but even more so her confidence and self-belief has grown. A huge shout out to Nik he is an amazing teacher and supports all the kids aswell as their parents. My daughter has ASD and ADHD and Nik is amazing with her and would highly reccomend this class to anyone - kids or adults.
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Nik runs an amazing club in Hornchurch, great for self defence, fitness and health. Inclusive of all ages, from white to black belt.
Don’t just take our word for it, see some of our students practicising from our social feeds.
