The new ISK Martial Arts academy opened its doors for training for the first time yesterday, the end result of a solid week of hard graft by the instructors and students.
Studio One - The first thing you see when entering the academy
There was a bit of last-minute fiddling to finish the matting and make sure it was ready to train in, but we’re delighted to say we’ve had our first lesson with students from all over the county.
The view walking into Studio Two from Studio One
In typical fashion, we chose one of the hottest evenings of the year to train, but what better way to ‘wet the baby’s head’ than to work up a proper sweat and get the place used to the sort of effort it’s going to see day in, day out for the next few years. Tang Soo Do has come to Redruth and it’s not going anywhere.
The view back across towards the door to Studio One
The people of Redruth have a new noise to listen for in the evenings now, the sound of dedicated martial artists bellowing kihaps out. We’re here to stay, so come and join us, meet some of the nicest people you’re ever likely to, get fit and have a great time.
Hot, sweaty, tired, and very happy. The first class in the new academy pose for the camera.
We’ll be holding an ‘official’ opening and open day sometime in the coming weeks, once a few last things behind the scenes are finished, more details as and when we have them.
Tang Soo!