ASBBA Martial Arts students and instructors of all ages

Handsworth · Winson Green · Bartley Green

Confidence,
Discipline, A
Champion Mindset.

Sport karate and kickboxing across Birmingham that build confidence, discipline and champions for life. ASBBA helps children, teens and adults develop confidence, fitness, focus and leadership — on and off the mats.

  • Ages 3+
  • Beginners Welcome
  • Sport Karate
  • Kickboxing

“My 5-year-old has been attending this karate class for a few months now, and I couldn’t be more impressed! … teaching them valuable life skills like discipline, respect, and confidence.”

— Hanna

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Train on a progressive belt syllabus with experienced, supportive instructors.

Training For Every Age

Classes For The Whole Family

Find the right training for you at ASBBA Martial Arts.

A Lil Warriors class at ASBBA Martial Arts
Ages 3–6

Lil Warriors

Confidence starts early — structure, encouragement and a safe environment to grow.

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Our Lil Warriors programme is specifically designed for children aged 3–6 who need structure, encouragement and a safe environment to grow. If you’re here, chances are you’re not just looking for an activity. You’re looking for more confidence, better listening, stronger focus, clear boundaries, and a positive outlet for energy.

“My child doesn’t listen…”

At this age, children are still learning how to follow instructions, how to wait their turn, how to manage big emotions and how to respect boundaries. In Lil Warriors, we teach listening through action. Short, structured drills build:

  • Eye contact
  • Fast responses
  • Clear communication
  • Respect for instructors and peers

We don’t shout. We lead with consistency and clear expectations. Confidence at this age is not loud — it is quiet belief built through repetition and success.

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A Junior Warriors class at ASBBA Martial Arts
Ages 7–11

Junior Warriors

Building confident, disciplined and focused children through structured karate and kickboxing.

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Our Junior Warriors programme is designed specifically for children aged 7–11 to build confidence, discipline and resilience through structured karate and kickboxing training. If you are searching for kids martial arts in Birmingham, you are likely looking for more than an after-school activity. You may be worried about:

  • Your child lacking confidence
  • Struggling to focus in class
  • Talking back or pushing boundaries
  • Being shy or easily influenced
  • Spending too much time on screens
  • Giving up when things get difficult

Confidence at this age can be fragile. In Junior Warriors it is built through clear goal setting, gradual belt progression, skill mastery through repetition, and positive reinforcement for effort. Students learn that improvement comes from practice — not perfection. That belief transfers directly into school presentations, friendships and classroom participation.

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The Cadets and Adults class at ASBBA Martial Arts
Ages 12+

Cadets & Adults

Freestyle karate and kickboxing for teens and adults — physical ability and mental resilience.

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At ASBBA Martial Arts, our Cadets & Adults programme delivers structured karate and kickboxing training designed to build both physical ability and mental resilience. If you are searching for martial arts classes in Birmingham, or self-defence training for teens and adults, you are likely looking for more than just fitness. You may be looking for:

  • Confidence
  • Structure
  • Discipline
  • Physical challenge
  • Stress relief
  • Real skill development

For teenagers (12–16)

The teenage years are critical. Our training gives teens clear goals through belt progression, strong role models, a positive peer environment, accountability and structured challenge. They learn that effort creates results, and that discipline builds freedom.

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The Ladies Only Kickboxing class at ASBBA Martial Arts
Women Only

Ladies Only Kickboxing

Confidence. Fitness. Strength. Professional, structured training designed specifically for women.

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At ASBBA Martial Arts, our Ladies Only Kickboxing programme provides professional, structured training designed specifically for women. If you are searching for ladies kickboxing classes in Birmingham or women’s self-defence training, you may want greater confidence, improved fitness, a safe and supportive environment, practical self-defence skills, stress relief, and structure and accountability.

“I feel intimidated in mixed gyms”

Our Ladies Only classes remove that barrier. You train alongside other women in a positive, encouraging environment where beginners are welcome, no experience is required, progress is structured and standards remain high. Supportive — but not soft. Challenging — but not overwhelming.

If you are tired of treadmill workouts or inconsistent gym sessions, kickboxing offers full-body conditioning, core strength development, cardiovascular fitness, fat-burning training and increased coordination. Sessions include pad work, technique drills, combinations and fitness circuits.

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A sparring class at ASBBA Martial Arts
All Ages

Sparring

Structured, controlled and technical. Timing, distance, reaction speed and confidence under pressure.

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If you are searching for sparring classes in Birmingham, points fighting training, or kickboxing sparring, you are likely looking to develop real skill and opportunities to compete — not just fitness. Our sparring classes are structured, technical and professionally supervised to develop:

  • Timing
  • Distance control
  • Reaction speed
  • Tactical awareness
  • Confidence under pressure

Safe, controlled and professional

One of the biggest concerns parents have is safety. Our sessions are fully supervised, age and level appropriate, structured and progressive, controlled rather than chaotic, and focused on skill development. Students wear appropriate protective equipment and are guided step by step. We teach control first — speed and intensity come later.

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King Edwards VI Five Ways

Scotland Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham, B32 4BT
West Midlands
United Kingdom

St Andrews Sports and Community Centre

St. Andrews Sports and Community Centre
2 College Road
Handsworth
Birmingham, B20 2HX
West Midlands
United Kingdom

Summerfield Community Centre

Winson Green Rd
Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4EJ
West Midlands
United Kingdom

About The Academy

Antonio Santorelli’s
Black Belt Academy.

At ASBBA Martial Arts, we are more than just a martial arts school in Birmingham. We are a structured, community-focused academy dedicated to building confidence, discipline and strong character in children, teenagers and adults.

With classes across Handsworth, Winson Green and Bartley Green, ASBBA provides professional martial arts training in a positive, supportive and high-energy environment where every student is encouraged to grow — physically and mentally. We do not run casual drop-in sessions: every programme is age-specific, structured and designed for long-term development.

Their philosophy, in their words

  • Confidence is built through achievement.
  • Discipline creates structure and direction.
  • Leadership is developed through responsibility.
  • Fitness is a by-product of consistency.
  • Founder and Chief Instructor Antonio Santorelli, with instructors Ryan Ellis, Aaron Murphy and Harrison Liddle.
  • All instructors and coaches are DBS checked and follow the ICO’s child protection, insurance, and health and safety policies.
ASBBA Martial Arts students training

What Others Say About Us

Where Winners
Make It Happen

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In the short time my daughter has been training at ASBBA martial arts I have seen a positive change in her attitude and confidence. Not just at the club but home and school. So glad I found ASBBA martial arts along with their amazing team.

— Dana Rusu

My boys have been attending ASBBA for nearly five months, and I can honestly say the progress they’ve made is remarkable. Antonio and his team have done an outstanding job … Not only have my sons gained confidence, but their performance in all areas of life, especially school, has significantly improved.

— Nadine

I’ve been going for nearly 3 years now, honestly it’s amazing and an incredible investment to make. I’ve made friends and I’ve gained so much confidence. You don’t only grow your fitness skills and martial arts but also your mindset.

— Juwayriyyah Khan

Proudly Affiliated

All ASBBA instructors are DBS checked and follow the ICO’s child protection, insurance, and health and safety policies, and the academy holds The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts. Trophies and awards by 1st Place 4 Trophies.

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