Building Confidence, Focus, and Character, One Child at a Time
Structured martial arts programmes that build confidence, focus, and character, in and out of the academy.
The first step for every new student
Adults Train Differently Here
While SOLO is best known for developing confident, focused children, we also offer a dedicated adult pathway for those who want structured training, real progression, and personal growth. This pathway is ideal for adults returning to training or starting for the first time.
Adults do not train alongside children. They follow a separate Foundations programme, built around confidence, fitness, discipline, and long-term development, not casual drop-in classes.
All adult training begins with an Adult Confidence Foundations Session, designed to:
Assess experience, confidence, and goals
Introduce our structured training approach
Ensure SOLO is the right fit, for you and for us
Why Families Choose SOLO Martial Arts
SOLO Martial Arts is a structured Child Development and Leadership Educational Academy, not a casual activity or drop-in class. Everything we do is designed to support long-term growth, physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally, through clear pathways, consistent standards, and age-appropriate training.
Expert
Instruction
Our instructors are trained to work with children and adults at different stages of development, not just to teach techniques, but to build confidence, focus, and self-belief in a safe, supportive environment. Every session follows a structured plan, so progress is measured and meaningful.
Age-Appropriate Programmes
Each programme is designed for a specific age group and stage of development. This allows students to learn at the right pace, build confidence before pressure, and progress through clear milestones, with strong foundations before advanced training.
Supportive Community
Families at SOLO are part of a respectful, encouraging community that values effort, growth, and consistency. We work closely with parents and students to support confidence not just in the academy, but in everyday life.
Steps toward a better you
How to Begin at SOLO Martial Arts
Step 1
Book a Readiness Session
Choose the pathway that fits you or your child best:
- Child Readiness Session (ages 5–15)
- Adult Confidence Foundations Session
Each session is a focused, one-to-one assessment led by an experienced instructor who takes the time to understand your goals.
Step 2
Attend Your Assessment
During your session, we will:
- Get to know confidence levels, experience, and aims
- Introduce you to our structured training approach
- Assess readiness and the most suitable next step
This isn’t a trial class, it’s a purposeful starting point, built around clarity and confidence.
Step 3
Receive Your Personalised Pathway
If SOLO feels like the right fit, we’ll guide you into the most suitable training programme, with a clear development pathway designed for long-term growth, not short-term attendance.
You’ll leave knowing exactly what the next step looks like.
PROGRAMMES TAILORED FOR KIDS
Supporting Confidence at the Right Stage of Development
Children naturally face challenges as they grow, confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and social skills all develop over time. At SOLO Martial Arts, our role is to support children through these stages with structure, consistency, and positive guidance, helping them build confidence in a way that feels safe and achievable.
Confidence Built Properly
Rather than rushing children into pressure or performance, we focus on:
- Building confidence before complexity
- Encouraging effort over comparison
- Developing focus, discipline, and self-control gradually
This approach allows children to grow at the right pace — without overwhelm or intimidation.
Growth That Extends Beyond the Academy
The confidence children build at SOLO doesn’t stop at training.
Parents often notice improvements in:
- Focus at school
- Emotional regulation
- Willingness to try new things
- Respect and responsibility
Our goal is to support development that carries into everyday life, at home, at school, and in social situation.
Strong foundations now create confident young people later.
We have changed the lives of hundreds of people!
Our programmes and experience have helped hundreds of people, children and adults, to become stronger people, now living life to the fullest!
“Our daughter visited for an introduction today, and she can’t wait to start next week! Already this meeting has had a profound effect, and she proactively mentioned the need to take responsibility for her kit, the importance of respect – I am so impressed and cannot wait to see her grow and develop further under their able guidance!”
– Malarsee Home
“I’ve been a part of Solo martial arts for a little more than two months and I must say it is a great place for beginners like me in their 30s with no previous experience to even try and attempt kick boxing or martial arts. I would like to express my gratitude to Sensei Dee for her patience with all the newbies.She is like this ultimate source of positivity and encouragement, Sensei Darren too keeps up everyone’s spirits and tries to better our techniques. It has helped me immensely not only in strength and stamina but also mentally.”
– Dr Singh
every word is precious
Some Wonderful Words From our clients
“I recently had my 1-2-1 introductory session here with Sensei Dee & it was absolutely brilliant! It was the perfect introduction to help me get started as an adult beginner with no previous experience. Dee was fantastic, she really made me feel at ease during the whole process which gave me the confidence I needed to move forward into her weekly classes. I look forward to getting started!”
- Rosie Lazzari
“I recently completed my intro sessions with sensei Dee who was brilliant and understanding about some physical limitations when training. Just finished my first session and it felt great. Genuinely fun whilst pushing me to get better and feeling comfortable the whole time. Cannot wait for the next few sessions”
- Asima Riaz
“I have signed my son up for children’s class last year. I was impressed with the mixture of techniques and the fact that Sensei Dee has child psychology under her belt! As I was observing how children develop their skills and followed Solo on social media I gave it a go with a 6 weeks course and I love it! Adults class is for all abilities and you almost feel like it is 1 to 1 the way they teach at Solo. I highly recommend giving Solo a go”
- Katarzyna Tambor
“My son had a placement evaluation last week and his first session week commencing 24th jan. He thoroughly enjoyed his first session and came out beaming with pride with his confidence stripe. I chose solo for the primary basis that it is based on child development and promoting positive social and emotional well-being as well as the physical development. I can’t wait to see how my son develops from accessing solo sessions.”
- Danielle Fleming
“I Just got my son enrolled for physical fitness, to build confidence. I got recommendation from my friend. I have to say it is the best decision I have taken. My son is so happy and excited for the next class. For the first time he went to bed on time, no restless sleep. It is the best decision I took and I will continue taking my son there. I highly recommend solo martial arts for kids and adults.”
- Ralic Gaming
‘Visited this evening for an introduction and my Son totally loved it! He is so excited to start next week. Dee really listened to what we wanted to get out of joining the Academy and really put him at ease by being so friendly and approachable. She made him feel like he could do it – which as a parent was the most amazing thing to see and observe! Just phenomenal! What an exciting chapter this is going to be. I would highly recommend – 5*”
- Amy Smith
ABOUT US
About SOLO Martial Arts
SOLO Martial Arts is a private Child Development and Leadership Educational Academy, built around structure, clarity, and long-term growth.
Founded by Darren Hunter, SOLO was created to offer families a clear alternative to casual martial arts classes and gym-style training. The academy focuses on helping children and adults develop confidence, focus, discipline, and resilience through structured, age-appropriate programmes, not shortcuts or quick fixes.
Martial arts is the vehicle. Personal development is the purpose.
A Structured Approach to Growth
At SOLO, every student begins with assessment and guidance to ensure training is safe, appropriate, and aligned from the very first step.
Programmes are carefully designed around:
- Developmental readiness
- Clear progression pathways
- Consistent standards
- Supportive instruction
This allows students to build confidence properly, before pressure, performance, or advanced techniques.
Built for Long-Term Development
SOLO is not built around trends or volume. It is built around doing things properly, even when that means growing more deliberately.
Families choose SOLO because they value:
- Structure over convenience
- Progress over attendance
- Confidence built over time, not rushed
Our academy exists to support growth not just in training, but in everyday life, at school, at work, and beyond.
This is not a place to “try martial arts.” It’s a place to grow with purpose.
A Helpful
First Step
for Parents
Considering SOLO
Choosing the right place to support your child’s confidence, focus, and personal development isn’t an easy decision. Every parent wants to feel confident they’re making the right choice, not just picking another activity, but finding a programme that genuinely helps their child grow, inside and outside the academy.
That’s why we’ve created The SOLO Parent Guide. This guide explains the how and why behind what we do at SOLO, so you can understand our approach, values, and structure before deciding whether it’s the right fit for your child and your family. There’s no pressure, no obligation , just clear information to help you make an informed decision.
JOIN US AT SOLO MARTIAL ARTS
Every Journey at SOLO Starts With a Readiness Session
We don’t believe in drop-in classes, rushed decisions, or guessing what might work.
At SOLO Martial Arts, every child and every adult begins with a private Readiness Session.
This gives us the time to understand you, explain how our academy works, and make sure the pathway ahead is the right one, before training ever begins.
It’s a calm, guided first step.
No pressure. No performance. Just clarity. If SOLO feels like the right next step, your Readiness Session is where that journey begins.