Reviews of Enlightened Dragon Martial Arts / E.D.M.A

Great martial arts training. Wonderful family environment. The Sifus both have a strong knowledge of martial arts and provide a disciplined yet enjoyable atmosphere. My son & I are pushed to limits and achieving success that is very gratifying.

I originally found Enlightened Dragon for my kids and after watching them for 2 lessons I found myself getting involved too, I have never enjoyed training anywhere else as much as I do here. Sifu Allyn and Sifu Lindsey are highly experienced, they have a great sense of humour and really know how to get the best out of you which gives you a real sense of achievement, the club has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and everyone is helpful and respects how you like to train.

I have been going for 3 years now, it is a great and fun structured cardio workout for all ages, helping increase stamina, lose weight, reduce stress, develop a new enthusiasm for life, improve coordination and gain confidence

Stumbled across this club around 18 months ago whilst looking for martial arts & self defence tuition for my then 6 year-old. Classes are mixed male & female, juniors & adults with a significant proportion of family participants, so thought I might as well join in rather than just watching from the sidelines. Best decision ever!

Sifus Allyn and Lyndsey have a wealth of experience and are excellent instructors. They are kind & welcoming and the Chinese martial arts syllabus they offer incorporates self-defence, fitness/conditioning, kickboxing/kung fu & weapons forms; there is plenty of variety to maintain interest and motivation. It has so much more to offer than the karate I remember from my earlier days.

As a result of training, I am sure that my son is more confident, disciplined and better prepared to handle any difficulties that life may send his way. In a little over a year and without any other significant lifestyle changes I have lost in excess of a stone in weight and, despite being sporty beforehand, I am fitter, stronger and more flexible now in my late thirties than at any time previously. Staying fit is no longer a chore and I look forward to attending classes. I also must say that class fees are good value for money (i. e. cheaper than entry to most gyms and also pay-as-you-go) with likelihood of better gains in fitness due to motivation provided by working out as part of a team.

In summary, Enlightened Dragon Martial Arts is a fantastic, friendly club and a great place to get fit, build confidence and learn valuable life skills. Also. ..Chinese martial arts are awesome!

My little boy joined EDMA shortly before his 5th birthday. He is tiny for his age and at the time was very low in confidence. We actually didn't expect him to stick at it as he has never done anything like this before. How wrong we were and I absolutely contribute this to the wonderful welcome, encouragement and guidance he receives not only from Sifu Allyn and Sifu Lynsey, but the whole of the students also. He has grown in confidence so much, he absolutely loves his Sunday class and looks forward to it all week. He feels important and he tries so hard every class. He might not be able to perform all the moves but he is always encouraged and the whole experience is warm, inviting, friendly and lots of fun. We literally cannot recommend this school enough whatever age or ability you may be.

An excellent, well run club with a fun family atmosphere and a good opportunity for the family to get fit together . The instructors Allyn and Lynsey are professional while maintaining an element of fun. Highly recommend.

This is a fantastic well run & family orientated club! Such a friendly atmosphere and excellent for improving fitness. We haven't looked back since joining. I would recommend anyone to give enlightened dragons a try.

Great club to join, people of all ages go, fantastic trainers are sifu Allyn and Lynsey they make it fun but work you hard so if you want to be worked hard this is the place to be💪

Enlightened dragon martial arts school is so much more than than just a place to learn martial arts and get fit. From the first lesson you are more than just a student everyone in the club makes you feel welcome. Both Sifu Allyn and Sifu Lynsey make you feel that even though you are in a class with over people that they are speaking directly to you. They take a personal interest in what you want to achieve so they can help you reach your full potential.

A fantastic club ran by a professional, dedicated couple who aspire to get the very best out of their students with patience and enthusiasm. From watching our daughter three years ago two middle aged parents have enjoyed the best, most life changing experience and not looked back since. Thank you Enlightened Dragon!

One of the best decisions I have ever made was to send a text to Sifu's Allyn and Lynsey asking about attending their fabulous club. The text I got back was friendly, positive and encouraging. I was invited to come along for a free class to see if it was for me. I turned up and I had an instant and lasting experience that has had such a positive effect on me that I now feel unhappy that I didn't find this club earlier.

Classes are always well structured and never the same twice, suit all ages, have a positive atmosphere, a no nonsence approach with patient and encouraging instruction and full support from Allyn, Lyndsey, and each and every one of the other students.

After attending Enlightened Dragon Martial Arts for just over a year I can say that I am much fitter, slimmer, more flexible, have much more knowledge of martial arts and I am proud to be a part of the E. D. M. A. extended family.

p. s. I have to say that Sifu Allyn is hilarious and Sifu Lynsey is a machine. .

My children aged 8 and 11 have been attending for 6 months in this time I too have joined. The class is very varied so little and big ones don't get bored. There is a good mix of ages and abilities and I would recommend the class and the enthusiastic instructors to anyone. It teaches discipline as well as increasing fitness levels and we love attending.

My son suffered from severe eczema from birth and was in bandages for years, didn't have any confidence or self asteem. So took him along to the club and joined in at first shy etc but got to be very grateful to lynz and Allyn as they are the ones who's brought him out of his shell he's full of confidence now, he's even been on stage in front of loads of people and loved it. . never through I would see the day my son is full of confidence well done to Enlightened Dragons for doing this 😀