Essex Martial Arts Unleash your true potential

If you are looking for an activity for you and your family you have come to the right place. We offer classes suitable for people 13 years of age plus. (10 to 12 years old if a parent or older sibling trains too) Unleash your true potential and come try a FREE trial session with no obligation.

Essex Martial Arts Welcome

Essex Martial Arts provides traditional training with some fun factor. The biggest compliment new students say about us is that we promote a friendly environment with no bullies or egos on the floor. Please come along for a free trial session so that you can see first hand what we are all about. Just wear loose sports clothing and bring some water. You are welcome to just turn up. You can also bring a family member or friend for support and they too can train for free.

Hope to see you soon.

About Essex Martial Arts

Established in 2000 with venues in Basildon and Chelmsford. Essex Martial Arts is an independent ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) based style.

We teach traditional Taekwondo, compeition skills and practical self defence that will work when in a realistic altercation situation. We have a number of champions with in our ranks. Whether you are looking to get fit, improve your confidence or just meet new people we are sure our classes are for you. Please check out our locations and class times.

BASILDON

About

Basildon venue was established in the year 2000. All classes are taught by Master Slater and his fully qualified instructors.

 

Address & Times

 Venue
The George Hurd Centre,
Audley Way,
Basildon
SS14 2AB

Mondays & Fridays

7.30pm to 9.00pm

 

 

Instructors
  • Mr. Chris Mann 5th Dan
  • Mr. Gareth Richardson 5th Dan
  • Master Slater 8th Dan
Caters for
  • 13 + (will accept 10 + if older sibling or parent trains too)
  • Families
  • Adults

CHELMSFORD

About

Chelmsford venue was established in the year 2004. All classes are taught by Master Slater and his fully qualified instructors.

Address & Times

 

Venue:
Dovedale Sports Centre
Vicarage Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0JQ

Wednesdays: 7.30 pm to 9.00pm

Fridays:  7.30 pm to 9.00pm

Instructors
  • Master Gordon Slater 8th Dan
  • Mr. Gareth Richardson 5th Dan
  • Mr. Chris Mann 5th Dan
  • Mr. Stewart Blair 3rd Dan
  • Mr. Dave Palmer 2nd Dan
Caters for
  • 13 + (will accept 10 + if older sibling or parent trains too)
  • Families
  • Adults
Essex Martial Arts

4 days ago

Essex Martial Arts
Who from Essex Martial Arts is going?Apologies for the short noticed with regards to this.We will be holding our BLTSA Black Belt 6 monthly training session and the Mock grading, for all wishing to attempt their Black Belt or higher Dan grading planned for the 8th of June.I can now confirm it will be in the main sports hall at Waterbeach on Saturday 24th May 2025. (This is our new venue for our weekend classes).The Mock grading for all 1st Kups (Black Stripes) and any Black Belts, will be from 12.00pm and last approximately one and a half hours. There will then follow a 3 hour training session from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, this will be open to all 4th Kup Blue Belt students and above.Anyone wishing to grade at the Black Belt grading on the 8th of June with the BLTSA, must attend the 12.00pm session. Any 4th Kups or above that would like to attend the from 12.00pm are more than welcome.Giving you a 4 1/2 hour training session and get to see what a Mock grading for Black Belt looks like. Also ideal if you are travelling any distance to maximise your training time. The training session will be free, please bring full sparring kit and wear association Doboks. Please if possible offer this to your students, (I know that some of you can’t make it due to other commitments or classes). It would be great to see as many different groups in attendance, like before the Pandemic. If you can let me know if yourselves or any of your students are able to attend, and approximate numbers please. Address is:Waterbeach Barracks Sports Hall and StudioWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PA Regards, Bruce LapthornBL TAE KWON-DO SCHOOLS01354 693554 / 07816 032265bltsa.bmaba.club www.bl-taekwondo-schools.co.ukbruce@tkd72.plus.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Essex Martial Arts is with Bruce Lapthorn.

2 weeks ago

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Seminar at St Albans

by | 08/06/2018 | Essex TaeKwonDo News | 116 Comments

St Albans Seminar Master Slater conducted an open seminar on the 23rd May at St. Albans TaeKwonDo. Over 50 students attended the seminar from 10th Kup upto 7th Degree Black Belt. Master Snow who organised the seminar said having known Master Slater and the...
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Brand New Website Launch

by | 08/06/2018 | Essex TaeKwonDo News | 1 Comment

New Website Master Snow has re'designed our website and it looks great. Our other website needed an upgrade so we asked the Master to do his magic as he is a web designer and runs a on line IT business. The website is cross browser friendly too so we are...
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Testimonials

I have known Master Slater for over two decades now, I run clubs in Hertfordshire and have Master Slater conduct seminars for us. I have spent 35 years in the art but Master Slater always impresses.

Master Snow VII

I attended a class at Essex Martial Arts a few years back I now attend a class on a regular basis. As an instructor myself I find Master Slater and his team very welcoming and knowledgable

Mr Lapthorn VI

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