One of the most appreciated features of our dojo is the rare fact that it is air conditioned for comfortable training in summer. Our dojo also boasts a massive closed cell foam training area which is great for comfort and drastically reduces the likelihood of any injuries as incidental contact with the ground will always be soft!. Our floor area is double that of most dojos which gives more space for each student and a longer training area.We have two full walls of mirrors, which allow our students to see their techniques simultaneously from the front and from behind. This enables self correction of techniques, and promotes good form.

Richmond dojo also has a variety of training aids used in classes. These include:

• Focus mitts (to improve accuracy of strikes and kicks)
• Grasped striking bags (to improve power and technique as well as getting a ‘feel’ for impact)
• Full sized Boxing Bags (6 and 8 foot)
• Portable hurdles (for improving leg speed and co-ordination)
• Witches hats (used as markers)
• Timers (countdowns for fitness training)
• Gloves and instep protectors (for sparring)
• State-of-the-Art WaveMaster Bags

Richmond dojo teaches more than just unarmed combat, weapons training is done with a range of ‘dummy’ rubber and wooden weapons. Richmond dojo boasts an assortment of:

• Swords, (Chinese broadswords, wooden katana)
• Kama
• Tonfa
• Bo and Jo staffs (wood, graphite and foam)
• Rubber knives
• Sai

In addition to the pride we have in our first class training area and equipment, our dojo also has a shop catering for training equipment, safety gear, clothing, snacks and drinks.