THE MOST FUN PLACE TO TRAIN MARTIAL ARTS IN BERKHAMSTED, HEMEL, CHESHAM AND TRING

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Martial Arts Classes Berkhamsted

We are a family friendly club. We pride ourselves on an enjoyable, yet incredibly effective, approach to training and teaching martial arts.
Whether your goals are based on fitness, fun, self defence or all of the above, we’ve got your back.

Our martial arts classes in Berkhamsted build upon a world class lineage. Sure we offer professional level kickboxing classes serving Chesham, Berkhamsted, Tring and Hemel but drawing on the traditions of the Filipino Arts Kali Arnis Escrima and Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do there is a depth and integrity to our system that is hard to surpass.
Our kids classes contain a solid anti-bullying programme and are focused on building confidence. Your child will develop respect, poise, courage and focus.
In our adult martial ats classes in Berkhamsted new students of all ages and abilities are welcome and will benefit.
Come join our tribe and go through our unique 4D Combat grading system from white to black belt.
It’s a life changing experience.

The 4D approach

Ross Duncan
Ross Duncan
2023-10-28
Awesome tuition, my kids love it. Zak is a legend
James Jacoby
James Jacoby
2023-10-11
Top guy, great classes. 5* experience.
Peter Wallace
Peter Wallace
2023-09-24
A truly great martial arts class, 4D is the real deal. Great lineage channeled through Zak, who masterfully teaches the philosophy, and art of Bruce Lee, as well as many other great martial arts. Lovely atmosphere and no ego maniacs, very friendly and professional classes.
R Allen
R Allen
2023-09-16
My kids love Zak's martial arts class and I love his women's kick boxing class. I have been going for a few months now and the kids have been doing his class for a year. They are stronger, more confident and always have great fun. Similarly I am much fitter and stronger too! I would definitely recommend both the adult and kids classes.
Kritika Sharma
Kritika Sharma
2023-09-13
Zak is an inspiring teacher and the classes are great fun, not to mention a fab workout. Highly recommend!
Zoe Minter
Zoe Minter
2023-09-12
I love the women's kickboxing class on Fridays! It's well tailored to either beginners or those more experienced and Zak is brilliant at bringing great energy and enthusiasm to the class. I always come away feeling really alive!
Winnie Winston
Winnie Winston
2023-09-12
1st class instructor, works you hard and is very diligent. I am 63 and this is just what I need 🥊🥊🥊
Jacqueline Kelley
Jacqueline Kelley
2023-09-12
Zak's women's kickboxing classes are really welcoming, fun and challenging. All abilities and levels of fitness are catered for, and the tunes are always uplifting!!! 👌
Simon
Simon
2023-09-12
Zak is a great coach and teacher, his passion for martial arts is contagious. Each class caters for everyone no matter of your ability, fitness, targets etc. Zac has an amazing ability to focus on the individual as well as the group. Classes are simply great fun and expertly run. Monday nights at 4D are now unmissable! If you have ever considered martial arts, come along you won’t be disappointed.

‘4D’ integrates the most effective elements from multiple styles into one system. It’s fun and it works to devestating effect. We offer a range of classes including mixed adults martial arts, kids and women only. We also offer one on one or small group sessions. Wherever you are at in your physical health and your martial arts journey, we’ll meet you there.

There are massive benefits to training in our martial arts classes in Berkhamsted; fitness, flexibility, strength, community and confidence. We’re passionate about our training and the lifelong benefits it brings. It’s where the best friendships are forged and where we collectively all up our game; physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Whether it is adult martial art classes in Berkhamsted or for kids our programmes are tailored to draw the best out of everyone. All boats rise together.

4D martial arts Berkhamsted head coach Zak brophy with MMA and boxing fighter francis Nagannou

The FOUR DIMENSIONS of 4D:

Striking – Hit hard, hit first, hit last. At the core of of our system is a comprehensive base of striking. We draw on the techniques, philosophies and training systems of the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) Panantukan AKA dirty boxing. It’s a street-effective, no-rules form of striking that is designed to work and work fast. It draws on unorthodox angles and offbeat footwork. It also incorporates limb destruction by attacking opponents arms and groin strikes. We are also heavily influenced by Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kun Do (JKD)  hybrid, adaptive, and minimalist approach to combat that prioritizes efficiency, directness, and simplicity.

Grappling – As much as we love training on the ground from a self defence perspective we don’t want to end up there. We train predominantly stand up grappling drawing on shoot wrestling, judo, Dumog and Muay Thai.

Weapons – 4D is primarily an evolution and integration of Jeet Kun Do and the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) Kali Arnis Escrima. Weapons work with sticks and (training) knives isn’t just a part of FMA; it’s the foundation. What’s especially cool is how this weapons-first approach directly shapes the way practitioners move, think, and fight empty-handed.

Mulitple Attackers – The majority of street altercations involve more than one attacker so we always keep that in mind. We think about zoning, footwork, situation awareness, body language. The full gamut.

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