Sutherland martial arts club seeks new members for classes
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A martial arts club in Helmsdale is encouraging people to come along to try Taekwon-do.
At present, Williamson Taekwon-do Club runs classes for children and adults in Taekwon-do and body attack at Helmsdale community centre.
But with numbers low, the self defence group are hoping to attract some new members who might find benefit in taking up the sport.
Theda Williamson, an official instructor with the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA), says that no experience is necessary to come along and try it out.
She said: "There are many benefits to taking up a martial art, and you do not need to be fit or have a background in a martial art to join in.
"It can help you to be calm under pressure, which can help a person learn to relax when dealing with hectic problems in their daily encounters.
"It's also a great core workout which helps a person with overall stability and balance, as well as as being a great source of cardiovascular exercise which promotes good overall health.
"The classes are open to anyone regardless of age or gender, and it's a great way to make friends.
"I would encourage more people to come along, or to get in touch to find out more, or to come along to any of our classes at Helmsdale Community Centre."
Three different classes are available for Taekwon-do. Children aged 5-7 years and 8-12 years can attend on a Saturday from 10 to 12pm. Adults up to the age of 70 years can attend on a Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
