Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy – Martial Arts classes in Winchester

Definitely. Most of our members start learning a Martial Arts as a a complete beginner. Our structured syllabus is designed to support progression from beginner to Black Belt and beyond. With our supportive coaching and friendly members, you’ll pick up your new skills rapidly.

Our Children’s and Adult’s syllabus were designed with self protection in mind and cover long  and mid range skills plus close quarter grappling with techniques drawn from Karate,  Kung Fu and Judo.  Adult’s can also learn Muay Thai from Thailand, Our Ladies Only classes learn Chinese Kickboxing and for those wanting to look at a more relaxed form of exercise Yang Style Tai Chi.

Children can start from age four, with separate programmes for ages 4–6, 7–10 and 11–16.

We also offer adult classes in Muay Thai, Adult’s Martial Arts, Ladies only Kickboxing and Tai Chi suitable for older adults

Yes you can take a free taster class to help you to understand what we teach and what the classes are like. Once you have booked a taster class, one of our team  will contact you to answer any questions that you may have and to run through some brief medical questions. 

Please wear loose and comfortable clothes with no zips. Bring a drink to have during the class, although we have a water fountain and also a coffee machine. Please take any jewellery or watches off before the class, if a ring or earring won’t come out, we can give you some tape to cover it up. We have safety mats to use and ask that you take shoes and socks off to come onto the mats.

Our memberships are structured around two classes each week because consistent practice helps members learn more effectively, build confidence and make meaningful progress.

Our professional and highly experienced coaches bring a wealth of knowledge to every class, helping you get the very best from your Martial Arts training while ensuring your experience is personalised to suit your goals and ability level.

With recognised coaching qualifications from National Governing Bodies and leading universities, you can feel confident that you are receiving safe, enjoyable, and high-quality Martial Arts instruction at every session. All coaches have minimum of a Sport England recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification, Our Head Coach has a Level 7 Coaching qualification from Sheffield Hallam University.

Every coach and member of staff is first aid trained, has a current DBS, is Safeguarding trained and attends weekly training at our club.

Whether your goal is improving fitness, building confidence, learning self-defence, or progressing through the belt system, expert coaching makes all the difference. Skilled and experienced instructors are essential for teaching strong Martial Arts foundations, correct technique, and the discipline needed for long-term success.

We are based in Winnal in Winchester and welcome students from across Hampshire and surrounding areas further afield who looking for high quality martial arts training for children, teens and adults in a full time professional Martial Arts facility. We have a dedicated parent viewing area. The whole of the building has air conditioning and heating.

We have lots of parking, directly outside our building and just before our building in front of County Glass.

Our address in Winchester is: Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy

County House. Easton Lane. Winchester. Hampshire. SO23 7RU

You can find us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XAVkkRrP9y2DE5Qo6 or simply type in Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy – Winchester into Google Maps 

You can also find us using What3words: establish.smooth.serenade

As a club we’ve been running Ladies only classes now for over 15 years. Our Ladies Only Kickboxing are a welcoming and supportive environment designed to help women build confidence, fitness and practical self-defence skills within a supportive and friendly community. Many of our coaches started in our Ladies only classes and are leading coaches in their own right and are responsible for leading programs within Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy.

At Shin Gi Tai, being a family-focused Martial Arts club in Winchester is at the heart of everything we do. We believe Martial Arts is about far more than just punches, kicks, and fitness. It’s about becoming part of a supportive community of people who share similar goals, values, and ambitions.

We are a family run Martial Arts club with parents and children still training together several times every week. We are passionate that Martial Arts can be practiced by everyone. Our coaches are experts in adapting the Martial Art to suit the person learning their Martial Art.

For children in Winchester, our Martial Arts classes provide a safe and positive environment where they can develop important social skills, build confidence, improve discipline, and create lasting friendships. Training helps children learn respect, teamwork, and how to support others, while becoming part of a strong and encouraging community.

For adults, our Martial Arts classes in Winchester offer much more than just fitness training. They provide a welcoming social network where members can improve their health, relieve stress, learn self-defence, and train alongside like-minded people. It becomes a place to build friendships, celebrate achievements, and enjoy personal progress with the support of a positive community around you.

Whether you are looking for children’s Martial Arts classes in Winchester or adult Martial Arts training, joining a Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Club will make you feel supported, valued, and motivated, making all the difference to your experience.

Martial Arts in our club are practiced in an inclusive manner. Irrespective of age, race, gender, religion or disability, members are welcomed. We are firm advocates that everyone should be able to practice a Martial Art if it’s taught correctly.

We regularly adapt coaching for different abilities, confidence levels and individual needs. Suitability depends on the person and the programme, so we recommend speaking to a coach before booking your taster class.

If you’re looking for a full contact / fight club type of club, we’re not the right club for you, because it’s not what we teach. If you’re looking for a premium experience learning traditional Japanese and Chinese Martial Arts, then we’re a good fit for you to join.

You’ll be able to take full advantage of our purpose-built, dedicated Martial Arts training centre in Winchester, designed to provide a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for all ages and abilities. Our facility includes a comfortable waiting area where parents and visitors can relax and watch classes in air-conditioned comfort.

Our main training area features 152 specialist Martial Arts flooring mats across our training space. This purpose-designed Martial Arts training space means that our members can train more safely, reducing impact while providing a professional and clean surface specifically built for and only used for Martial Arts practice.

Our waiting area has comfortable seating, sofas and a coffee machine for parents or other family members to enjoy. We like family member to watch our Martial Arts classes which helps them to understand what we are teaching and why we are, so that they can discuss it with the participant.

All members training with us also benefit from access to a wide range of high-quality equipment designed to enhance every aspect of their development. From improving core Martial Arts techniques to building strength, fitness, flexibility, and overall well-being, our facility provides everything needed to support progress both inside and outside the dojo.