TEAM BCKA FAQ'S

WHO IS TEAM BCKA?

In 1996 The British Chinese Kickboxing and Kung Fu Association, or Team BCKA, was founded by head coach Alex Barrowman Sr, with the intention of combining traditional arts with newer techniques to create skilled competitive fighters.
The team has gone to many corners of the world to compete in light contact, points fighting and traditional martial arts events, and has a very bright future.

WHO CAN TRAIN WITH TEAM BCKA

Anyone and everyone.
If you would like to get fit, learn self defence, boost your confidence or just train with a great team who will help you with your development, then this is the martial arts club for you.
Team BCKA is an open, friendly and welcoming club who accepts all who walk through its doors.
For more information or to chat with a coach, head over to our contact page

CAN CHILDREN TRAIN

Yes.
All ages are welcome. There is a class suited for everyone, and more to come in the future.

CAN I LEARN BOTH KICKBOXING AND KUNG FU

Yes.
Everyone is encouraged to learn both kickboxing and kung fu, however some will lean more towards one than the other, and that's ok! There are classes available specifically for kickboxing or kung fu, as well as mixed classes.

ARE THERE ANY INTRODUCTION FEES

No.
Team BCKA is a pay as you train club.

DO I HAVE TO SPAR

No.
Not everyone trains to fight competitively. Most train for self defence, fitness and fun. Everyone is encouraged to have a go at sparring, however if it's really not your thing, thats absolutly fine!

DO I NEED TO BE FIT TO JOIN

No.
You will get fit by turning up and training. The more effort you put in, the better results you will have. The hardest part about fitness is actually turning up, once you are at the class, the rest is easy.

IS THERE A CLASS NEAR ME

Over the years Team BCKA has spread out, opening more classes with fantastic instructors and great students. Most classes have a Facebook page, however if you can't find a page for a class in your area, please head over to the contact page.