NORTH WALES BETHESDA

NORTH WALES

Two and sometimes three sessions per week, conducted in Tregarth between Bangor and Bethesda.

Group of Real SSK students in white uniforms with black belts in a dojo class, facing an instructor. The room has yellow walls and a motivational banner at the front.

MONDAY

6.30-8.30pm

This class is aimed at all abilities and all grades. It is focused on helping students progress through their grading requirements with a particular emphasis on the traditional aspects. The class includes; stretching, performance and technique enhancement, strength and conditioning with plenty of sparring and pad work.

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WEDNESDAY

6.00-7.00pm

This class is designed for the younger members and is appropriate for those up to ten years of age. The Instructing Team led by Matthew have a wealth of knowledge in coaching and development of the younger members.

INSTRUCTORS

  • Man in martial arts uniform striking a red padded target with a stick, with objects flying through the air.

    JAKE FITZPATRICK

    Deputy Chief Instructor & Examiner; Chief Instructor in Wales – 5th Degree Black Belt

    Jake attained his Black Belt in 1988 and began teaching in North Wales. He's an avid and enthusiastic instructor leading with passion and enthusiasm. If you look to Elena, our organisation's secretary, you may find there's a family theme. Jake is locally known for his redevelopment of a derelict building into a motorcycle-themed cafe that also incorporates a dojo (martial arts training room). Jake's entrepreneurial skills led to him being engaged by the Welsh Development Agency as a role model for potential future entrepreneurs. 

  • A woman breaking concrete blocks with her head during a demonstration, with a crowd watching in the background.

    Elena Fitzpatrick

    Honorary Secretary, Instructor & Examiner; Deputy Chief Instructor Wales – 3rd Degree Black Belt

    Elena has been training for over 35 years. She attained her Black Belt in 1995 and began running classes. She and her husband Jake have two children who have both attained black belts. Elena is also a keen yoga practitioner.

  • Martial arts instructor demonstrating a high kick during a class with students in gis seated on chairs watching.

    GETHIN WILLIAMS

    Instructor North Wales – 2nd Degree Black Belt

    Gethin has been training for twenty years and currently runs the Monday evening class near Bangor.

  • A man in a white martial arts uniform with a black belt, standing against a beige wall.

    Matthew Bithell

    Instructor North Wales – 1st Degree Black Belt

    Matthew has been leading our Junior Members in North Wales for the last three years. His experience as a long-standing junior football coach has helped him with teaching martial arts to young and enthusiastic students in North Wales. Matthew is a great exponent of teaching confidence and discipline to a thriving young group.

  • A woman in a white martial arts uniform with a black belt, smiling and holding a diploma, standing in front of a poster with the text 'San Shou' and martial arts images.

    Leah Roberts

    Assistant Instructor & 1st Degree Black Belt

    Leah is an enthusiastic and energetic martial artist. Leah loves trekking in the mountains of North Wales and paddle boarding in her spare time. She is currently working alongside Matthew Bithell teaching the younger members on Wednesday evenings in North Wales.

Real SSK NORTH WALES

The Community Centre,
Cylch Meirthrin,
Tanrhiw Road,
Tregarth,
Bangor
LL57 4AW

Classes
Monday–6.30pm-8.30pm
Wednesday - 6.00pm-7.00pm