Vortex Martial Arts Academy · Lancaster
Your child's first
martial arts class.
Designed to feel safe.
Friendly, structured classes for nervous beginners. No prior experience needed.
Classes in Lancaster · Weekday afternoons and evenings
How old is your child?
Pick the option that sounds right and we'll send you straight to booking.
All classes
Pick the right fit
Dragons
Ages 4 to 7 years old
For young kids who are excitable, shy, or somewhere in between. Structured games make learning feel like play, not training. No uniforms needed to start.
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Cadets
Ages 7 and up · No upper age limit
Non-contact Taekwondo, 45 minutes. For any child aged 7 or older starting out. The gentle path into martial arts, whether your child is stepping up from Dragons or beginning at any later age.
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Taekwondo
Ages 8 and up
For children ready for the full discipline: belts, gradings, proper training. Great for kids who thrive on clear progress and visible goals.
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Kickboxing
Ages 8 and up
For children who need to move. High-energy striking, pad work, real coordination training. Perfect for kids with too much energy and not enough outlet.
Book a free trialNot sure between Taekwondo and Kickboxing? Both are excellent. Pick the one that sounds most like your child. They can switch any time.
Nervous about booking? That's completely normal.
Children don't need confidence before they start. That's what the class is for. The instructor meets every new child at the door, explains what will happen, and makes sure they're comfortable before anything begins. Most children settle in faster than their parents expect.
The trial session
What to expect on the day
- 1
Come dressed in something comfortable
No kit or uniform needed for the trial. Tracksuit or joggers are ideal. - 2
Arrive 10 minutes early
We'll meet you at the door, introduce ourselves and your child, and explain what the session will look like. - 3
No experience needed
Everything is explained from scratch. Children are never put on the spot or asked to do anything before they're ready. - 4
Bring water and an open mind
That's genuinely all you need. The rest is taken care of.
What parents say
Real families. Real results.
“Andy is a great taekwondo coach. He's engaging and makes the lessons fun for the kids. There are tiered aged classes so they are age appropriate. My son has been going to classes for 3 years now and his skill and confidence have grown significantly under Andy's guidance. Would highly recommend.”
“My 2 sons have both worked their way through the Dragons age group and are now Cadets. Over the 5 years we have been involved, we are delighted to see how they have grown in confidence, ability and self discipline. They now have leadership opportunities to coach their younger peers and give back to others. Andy continues to develop his club and is restless in his desire to see everyone have fun and grow at their own pace. A friendly and inclusive martial arts academy for all abilities.”
“Andy is an excellent instructor. He's very good with kids. My daughter really enjoys his class.”
About the academy
Safe, professional, family-run
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No experience needed. No kit required. Just turn up and see how much they enjoy it.
Choose a class and book freeClasses in Lancaster · Ages 4+
Free trial. Free uniform when you join as a member.