The classes listed are trial lessons hosted independently by Fortitude Academy.
"Chris is amazing, very friendly amazing with the children, very approachable and understandable of any situation. Chris always wants the best for him. I would recommend it to anyone."
Chelsi Sansome
"I highly recommend this place! They do a great job at teaching life skills and self control my son loves it ..👊"
Daniel Tokarski
"My son absolutely loved it. Thank you so much"
Matthew Patterson
"It’s a lovely refreshing place. My daughter loves it at the new place. It’s colourful and new equipment is making it exciting for the kids"
Umar Nasheen
"Great for my 7-year-old Reggie he has come on leaps and bounds since joining was very shy and wouldn’t get up in front of strangers he’s come out of his shell and has competed in competitions with very many people watching thanks to Chris moat"
John Barker
"My child is 5 and really enjoys his classes at fortitude. It is made so it is very interactive with the children so very happy to keep him going thank you Chris"
Fatima Mushtaq
"I would highly recommend.
My son absolutely loves it and is always excited and keen to get to his lessons. He is growing in confidence every week thanks to
Chris, who is so welcoming, friendly, calm and patient and most importantly makes every session fun!"
Deborah Russell
"our son loves coming to fortitude, I can see a difference in him already after just 4 weeks. he enjoys showing his sisters and grandparents what he has learned and looks forward to going every week!"
Rachel Bowskill
"I highly recommend. Professional teacher, excellent with children."
Ize Upite
"my child had great experience with fortitude academy. Chris is one of the great instructor. he teaches children in a fun way and I would highly recommend him and his team."
Zakia Waseem
"My son and daughter have been attending for around a month now. They have been enjoying the class. My son is only 3 years old so I think he's not as engaging in the class as my daughter but loves the lesson. Chris is a great instructor. I think sometimes..."
Scott Maloney
"My child has been attending for almost a year now, so I think I can share my opinion. The classes are very well conducted, and besides self-defense, children can also develop speed and agility. Chris is a very good coach. I highly recommend it!"
Basia Bu
"Chris and Fortitude Taekwondo has been great for Ernie. Expending energy, taking instruction and paying attention. Great skills not to mention the martial art and the self confidence that he will get. Very convenient with easy free parking."
Eddie Ashworth
"Very welcoming and friendly club to train at. Regardless of age or experience there is a class tailored to all abilities. Parents can train along side their children or adults and teens can train in a child free environment.
If you've never done any martial arts before, give it a try...."
Marc Kennan
"My son has been attending classes from 3 yrs old, he is now 8. He absolutely loves training and over the years his confidence has improved greatly along with his fitness and discipline. Master Moat is great with the kids, so much patience and passion for them to succeed. I..."
Francine Newall
"Great class to train in, very welcoming no matter what level of experience, age or ability. I train with my children and it is a great place to bond, started as beginners (white belts) and have progressed with them to Black, and lived every step of the way."
Dave Hall
"My daughter loves attending her taekwondo classes and has increased in confidence and fitness, Chris is a great teacher with lots of patience.
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Brian Williams
"A very well run club with considerate, encouraging coaches who treat each student as an individual and allow them to progress at a pace that is appropriate for them. Fully recommend to start at any age."
Richard Tomkinson
"Great teaching methods and a very nurturing environment. Absolutely brilliant for youngsters and adults alike. The staff are super friendly and supportive in every possible way. Thank you so much."
Balkeese Khaliq
"Chris is a great taekwondo teacher. The children engage well in his classes and are picking up their taewondo move well."
Zamrene
"Fortitude Taekwondo Oldham is a friendly, structured place to start Taekwondo, especially if you are a complete beginner or a family learning together.​
Classes are described as safe, motivating and enjoyable, with the instructor Chris Moat who care about each student’s progression and confidence.​
Teaching includes realistic self-defence, fitness, stretching, patterns and..."
Malika el Bouchtaoui
"My daughters absolutely love this place. They enjoy training at the fullest and have improved immensely under Chris's training. I recommend this place."
Hind
"I cannot recommend Fortitude Oldham Taekwondo highly enough. There is a great balance between younger children, older children, adults, beginners and the more experienced.
There is so much help and assistance, the lessons are superb and Chris is a naturally attentive, professional and knowledgeable instructor who really cares and works with..."
Mike McCreave
"It’s great and I learn lots of new things."
Madalena Binta Balde
"An excellent place where to start moving. I did start going there with my son. I did join the class myself because being there and spending an hour on the phone didn't seem as useful as getting more active. Suggest everyone join the class."
Peter Ribens
"I went here to start my martial arts journey again. They have taekwondo on the first floor. Intensive and made me ache all week but I'll be going back for more . Also had a performance studio perfect for band practice."
Mark Coyle
ITF Taekwon Do classes for the whole family. We care passionately about the progress of all our students. Offering age related classes from 3yrs+
5th Degree Black Belt - ITF HQ Korea
Licensed International Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt - ITF HQ Korea
Licensed International Instructor
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This email confirms details of the lesson you have booked, the school’s location, the day and time of your class and other useful information you may need to know before attending your class.
You can either print the email confirmation and bring it with you to your lesson, or you can show the instructor the email on your phone.
Trial lessons vary in length from school to school but details relating to the class you have booked will be outlined in your booking confirmation email, along with the school’s contact details if you’d like to speak to them direct. Details of lessons can also be found on the booking page for each club.
No. The trial lesson is obligation-free and there are no extra charges for this introductory session beyond the trial fee if there is one.
We generally recommend that you wear loose comfortable sports clothing, such as a tracksuit for your taster session. There is no need for specialist martial arts clothing.
The special suits are only generally required if you choose to join a school. Schools often provide free suits when you join. Check with your school first if you have any queries.
Apart from wearing the right clothes, there is nothing else which you have to bring with you on the day. Changing and refreshment facilities vary so we advise that you come prepared in case there are limited facilities available. For example: You may wish to bring a bottle of water.
No. There should be no extra charges for the introductory lesson and there will be no hidden charges.
If you choose to join a school after your trial, there may be a joining fee. Joining and tuition fees vary from school to school. Speak to the instructor if you would like to find out more about their class pricing or membership fees.
You are welcome to bring a friend with you for a trial lesson but your friend will need to have first booked a trial lesson with the school through this website, in order to check there are sufficient spaces available. Your friend may need to pay a trial lesson fee if the lesson has a fee.
If you would like to attend the same class with a friend, we recommend that you make both of your class bookings at the same time.
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the Instructor, either by telephone or email no less than 24 hours before your scheduled lesson time.
After booking your session through this website, you will receive a confirmation email containing the contact details for your school.
NEST has several hundred members across the UK and so in most cases, there is likely to be a school near you.
If however you are struggling to find a school near you, contact us by using the form on the contact us page. We have many members who do not currently feature on our website who we may be able to put you in touch with.
You have a few choices. You can either choose to book a lesson with another school or you can choose to book a different class type, date or time with the same school or select the enquiry next to the lesson you’d like to attend.
Yes. The purpose of the trial lesson is for you to find a martial art style and a school that you’ll love.
In almost all cases, people choose the school they try first but if for whatever reason you would like to try another school, simply book another lesson through this website in the same way as you did with the first school.
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Almost all schools require students to become members if they wish to continue lessons after the trial lesson. However, all schools differ and your chosen school may choose to offer an extended introductory period.
When you attend your lesson, ask the instructor what the school’s membership policy is. They will be able to tell you about the different schemes they run, for both adults and children.
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