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For more information regarding the Practical Karate Association’s regular self defence training in DART, please use the form below to send a message. We have resumed training at our regular indoor venues under our approved Covid Secure procedures. We are now open to accepting new adult and teenage students at our evening classes (no younger children). Contact us to reserve a place.

You can also email jwt.dart@gmail.com for DART Karate classes in Princes Risborough and High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.

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… Read more … “Fully endorse it”

Alan Murphy

7th Dan, Mushin Bushikan JuJitsu

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… Read more … “wholeheartedly endorse”

Sifu Jay Cooper

Canadian Director of the Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association.

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… Read more … “the ‘go-to’ guy”

Iain Abernethy

7th Dan, British Combat Karate Association.

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… Read more … “physically tough and emotionally challenging”

Tom Coleman

7th Dan, Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain.

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… Read more … “a fantastic experience”

Sensei James Galea

6th Dan, Malta Karate Federation.

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… Read more … “a true understanding of his subject matter”

Simon Sheridan

Chief Instructor, HAVOC Jeet Kune Do UK.

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… Read more … “Enjoyable and rewarding”

Graham Palmer

5th Dan, Norwich Shotokan Karate Club.

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.

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… Read more … “a brilliant system”

Thomas Vincent

Mushin Bushikan JuJitsu.

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… Read more … “a positive role model”

Ellie

Parent

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.

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.

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… Read more … “an excellent club”

Robbie

Former Student.

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.

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… Read more … “perfect self-defense skills”

Daiva Simaite

Parent

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… Read more … “Excellent class”

Robert Davis

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

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