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Day Time Training Location
Monday 1930 – 2055 Court A1 Wycombe Leisure Centre
Wednesday 15:45 – 17:15 High Wycombe RGS – RGS students only
Thursday 19:30 – 20:55 Court B4 Wycombe Leisure Centre
Sunday 14:00 – 16:00 Private Karate Class

Classes at Wycombe Leisure Centre – DART Self Protection Training

Grappling in a DART class

Main Hall Court A1 or B4
Marlow Hill
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1TJ
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These classes take place on Monday and Thursday evenings and  new adults and teenagers (from zero experience to experienced black belts) are welcome for a trial month in 2022. Contact us for details.

Wycombe Leisure Centre is a great location for our self protection training in DART. Trainees benefit from a large designated car park, male and female changing and showering facilities. There is an area where people coming straight from work can relax or read before training, or wait while a self defence focused karate class is being held. There is also shopping available next door at Waitrose or up the road at ASDA so parents can multi-task!

This self defence focused martial arts training is for adults and mature teenagers aged 13+. We only teach 11-12 year olds that are also training in our afternoon school-based class.

The self defence focused karate classes are easy to reach for people living in High Wycombe, Walters Ash, Princes Risborough, Penn, Chesham, Flackwell Heath, Holmer Green, Amersham, Bourne End, Marlow, Chroleywood, Rickmansworth, Aylesbury, and Beaconsfield.

Address: Wycombe Leisure Centre, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TJ
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Courses at Wycombe Judo Centre – DART Self Defence Training

Training DART at Wycombe Judo Centre

Barry Close
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 4UE
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This is a dedicated martial arts centre situated near the Handy Cross M40/A404/A4010 Junction and a perfect training location for a number of the classes and courses that we run. Trainees can  benefit from a large designated car park as well as male and female changing with showering facilities, and a cafe/bar where people coming straight from work can relax or read with a cup of tea before training, or socialise with friends after the self defence focused training.

With such good road access our karate classes and self defence training courses here are easy to reach for people living in Wycombe as well as Princes Risborough, Naphill, Prestwood, Walters Ash, Hazlemere, Chesham, Marlow, High Wycombe, Aylebsury, Marlow, Flackwell Heath and Beaconsfield.

This venue is used for our unique Sim Day scenario training and for occasional self protection or martial arts seminars and karate gradings.

This self defence focused karate training is for adults and mature teenagers aged 13+. We only teach 11-12 year olds that are also training in our afternoon school-based class.

Address: Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4UE.
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DART Self Defence training benefits

  • Gain highly effective physical skills and personal safety skills!
  • Improve your physical fitness, flexibility and joint mobility!
  • Improve your coordination, concentration and confidence!
  • Have fun!
  • Use classes in Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme!

Classes at RGS High Wycombe

We have run classes at the RGS after school in the Sports Hall for Years 7 – 13 since September 2004. These karate classes are for RGS pupils only.
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Fully endorse it

This is my third time visiting with John. Excellent session as ever, development of everybody that comes up here. It is a challenge for any martial artist to come and test what they’ve done through… the years, and see how they cope in enclosed environments and tough challenging situations, wearing the body armour just makes it so much more real for people. Fully endorse it. Thank you John. Read more … “Fully endorse it”

Alan Murphy
7th Dan, Mushin Bushikan JuJitsu
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wholeheartedly endorse

I am the Canadian Director of the Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association and have been involved in martial arts and Law Enforcement for many years now (far too many than I care to mention). John… is someone who I have known for some time now and I wholeheartedly endorse his approach and his teachings. Everyone – especially “seasoned” or experienced martial artists – should train with John any chance they get to see how much of what they know is applicable and more importantly how much isn’t. I don’t endorse many people, and believe me I do get asked a lot; this is one I am happy to offer without being asked Read more … “wholeheartedly endorse”

Sifu Jay Cooper
Canadian Director of the Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association.
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the ‘go-to’ guy

Karate is undergoing a revolution. Not a revolution that uproots the past, but instead one that returns to the past to water the roots of our tradition so that, after decades of stasis, it may… grow and flourish. There is no doubt in my mind that John Titchen is one of the leading lights of this modern revolution (re-evolution?). John is someone who I always enjoy discussing karate and self-protection with. Every time we talk in person or online I find myself reassured by our commonalities and excited by our divergences. John is also someone who, to me, embodies the warrior spirit. Easygoing and thoughtful in nature, but who has a determination and love of what he does that is as infectious as it is inspirational.”
John Titchen and his scenario training is excellent. John would probably be, in the UK at least, the go to guy (for Scenario training). Instructors want to know what they are teaching is realistic, but how can they be sure if they’ve never had been involved in a real situation? Getting involved in real situations is obviously not the answer! So how to we solve the seeming paradox of wanting to gain the vital experience needed without doing anything illegal, stupid or unethical? The answer is realistic simulation training and, for my money, John Titchen is the number 1 guy when it comes to providing such training in a professional, realistic and ego free way
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Iain Abernethy
7th Dan, British Combat Karate Association.
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physically tough and emotionally challenging

One of the most enjoyable days training ever, after many years of traditional tkd training this felt like the missing piece of the jigsaw! Well constructed with good feedback, a great leveller, physically tough and… emotionally challenging but ultimately most enlightening……. must come back! Read more … “physically tough and emotionally challenging”

Tom Coleman
7th Dan, Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain.
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a fantastic experience

Sensei John delivered a remarkable seminar, leaving us with a deeper understanding of the 5 Shotokan Heian Kata. His knowledge on the subject is staggering, spanning some 25 years of training. His teaching method was… structured and pleasant and kept all of us involved and interested throughout. It was a fantastic experience for all who took part. Truly an amazing experience for us all by a gentleman Sensei who not only shared with us openly an integrated system of Heian applications to make our Karate more complete, but also taught us invaluable life lessons with his example, attitude and indomitable spirit. Thank You Sensei John. Read more … “a fantastic experience”

Sensei James Galea
6th Dan, Malta Karate Federation.
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a true understanding of his subject matter

I have been training in the martial arts for over twenty years and have been fortunate enough to have had some very good instructors. It is not often that I am truly impressed by another… instructor, but John Titchen struck me as being on a different level to most. A true understanding of his subject matter, backed up by a very impressive CV. Since training with John and his students I am keen to expose my own students to his training. Read more … “a true understanding of his subject matter”

Simon Sheridan
Chief Instructor, HAVOC Jeet Kune Do UK.
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Enjoyable and rewarding

My second simday, another enjoyable and rewarding day. It reassured many aspects of my training under pressure. It also showed some weaknesses and areas to concentrate on. Again loads to take away. I highly recommend… John Titchen’s Simday, if you want to test what you think you do. Read more … “Enjoyable and rewarding”

Graham Palmer
5th Dan, Norwich Shotokan Karate Club.
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fantastic

Sensei John was fantastic as an instructor and as a person. His teaching method was structured and pleasant and kept all of us involved and interested throughout.

Sensei Jesmond Schembri
4th Dan, Malta Karate Federation.
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a brilliant system

A brilliant system, school and instructor. Run by a very intelligent, patient and thoughtful martial artist with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, able to mix the influence of other arts when necessary, whilst still… retaining very pure karate form when required. I will always encourage others to go and train at any events involving John and these guys whenever possible! Read more … “a brilliant system”

Thomas Vincent
Mushin Bushikan JuJitsu.
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a positive role model

I enrolled my two sons to DART Karate to help my boys gain self confidence and techniques to defend themselves. My sons are now very confident, they carry themselves differently and John gives them all… the support and encouragement they need to progress through the different stages of the Dart Karate curriculum. They really enjoy the simulation days as they put into practice what they have been taught, every lesson is different and I wouldn’t hesitate to to recommend Dart Karate, John is a very positive role model. Read more … “a positive role model”

Ellie
Parent
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safe, fun and effective

DART Karate provides safe, fun and effective self protection classes. I have trained with some great people and have learned loads in the five years I have been training.

David
Student.
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learnt a huge amount

I have been a long-term member and have learnt a huge amount about self-defence and how to keep myself safe anywhere.

Alex
Former Student.
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an excellent club

An excellent club to learn how to defend yourself as well as spot and prevent dangerous situations from escalating. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to improve their fitness, learn an extremely effective (and fun!) martial… art and participate in real life scenarios allowing you to see ow you personally perform under pressure. Read more … “an excellent club”

Robbie
Former Student.
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applicable to everyday life

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at DART. Not only is it fun and good for fitness, but the self defence that is taught is applicable to everyday life (unlike some other martial arts)

Will
Former Student.
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perfect self-defense skills

Sensei John Titchen has been training my son for three years now. John’s sessions are engaging and the drills help perfect self-defense skills for many varied (and dangerous) real-life situations. My son’s self-confidence and defense… technique have grown immensely thanks to John’s advice and tutoring. Read more … “perfect self-defense skills”

Daiva Simaite
Parent
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Excellent class

Excellent class based around practical skills for self defence against likely scenarios that most people would see, (without ending up in prison yourself!) Nobody dressing up and playing “special forces” here 🙂 just sound advice… and sound training. Read more … “Excellent class”

Robert Davis
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very relevant

My son trains with Dr Titchen and from what I’ve seen, his classes are very relevant to the name of the club.

Andrew Pinto
Parent
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really enjoys it

My son has attended for 3 years and really enjoys it. It helps him grow in confidence whilst keeping him fit and off the xbox!

Elaine Rose
Parent
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