ATMA

General Details

Hello, thank you for coming to my web page. I am Alastair Banks a 3rd Dan in the art of Tang Soo Do. I have been training in Tang Soo Do now for 7 years and became hooked right from my first class! After training 13 hours a week in class for 2 years I finally took my 1st Dan black belt and passed. I then started teaching in Lutterworth and I am still teaching there now. After starting my own club, I wanted to teach full time. I finally plucked up the courage and left my job as an Account Manager for a Video Conference Company.

As a full time instructor I have never looked back and now could never think of doing anything else. It is great to see students young and old growing in confidence, taking massive steps in martial skill and their fitness levels going though the roof.

As well as being trained in Tang Soo Do, I am also skilled in the art of boxing, grappling, anti-grappling techniques, self-defence pre-emptive striking (as taught by Matty Evans and John "Awesome" Anderson). I have recently completed my Level 1 and Level 2 Master Class course with Matty Evans and Tony Somers, also I have trained under UFC Star and Abu Dhabi world champion  Jeff Monson. I also teach women's self-defence, childrens anti-bullying and stranger danger techniques as well as having a vast knowledge of fitness training for the martial arts.

I believe that self-defence, self protection or whatever title you would like to put it under is of upmost importance. Why? I hear you ask. Well confidence is the answer pure and simple. If you believe you can control a hostile situation what else can you control? The outcome of an interview, a bully at work or school, ask for that promotion you deserve, try a new hobby/sport and even speak to someone you were scared of speaking to before. Think about it, what would be harder to control a drunken yob who has got his mind set on stamping on your face or a conversation with one of your peers. I will give you the confidence to handle both!

Many people ask me about my classes and when I tell them what I get in return is "I'll come to your class when I am fitter."  Why wait? I will get you fitter. Try and think of martial arts training like Army training. That does not mean I will put you in combats and give you a gun, but more like how it works. Let me explain. On day one they don't stick a 30kg bag on your back and send you for a 20 mile run! They start with the basics and build you up slowly until finally you can do 20 miles with 30kg on your back. Martial arts is the same we start with basic punches, blocks and kicks. Then over a period of time you will be able to do flying kicks, spinning kicks and punching combinations. It is all done in a way that is simple and clear to understand.

I am full CRB checked, British Red Cross Emergency Aid for Sports qualified and fully insured for martial arts teaching and training (original documents can be shown on request).

The finest factor with our martial art is that parents can train with their children and it helps bring families together. There are not many activities in which you can participate with your children and learn the same time they do.

So, come along to a class and see yourself grow or if you have any children watch them grow into self-reliable and respected young adults!

I currently have classes in Lutterworth and Rugby. For your FREE trial call me on 0789 0000 174 or email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Many thanks for taking the time to read my web page.

Tang Soo!

The areas in which I teach Martial Arts

Lutterworth
Rugby