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"Steve is professional yet approachable... and is a great mentor to children of all ages" - Jennifer

I have known Steve Payne since 2009 as martial arts coach to my three daughters. He has been consistently professional, yet approachable,...

Video testimonial from happy parent

A huge thank you to Alexander Mills, who is the parent of three of my students, for taking the time to record this video testimonial. It...

Help us fundraise for CGD Society on behalf of one of our younger students

One of our younger students has recently been diagnosed with a serious health condition, chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD), that...

Sensei Steve attends Samir Chantre Jiujitsu seminar at CFS HQ

Steve attended a Jiujitsu seminar with Professor Samir Chantre at CFS HQ at North 12 in Finchley on 11 March. The event was organised by...

Trodai Academy student is selected for the Cambridge University Amateur Boxing Club

A Trodai Academy blackbelt student attending Cambridge University has recently turned his skills to amateur boxing. We are delighted to...

Kids Jiujitsu Grading at CFS Walthamstow

We were delighted to hold a Jiujitsu grading for our younger students on Sunday 4 November at CFS Walthamstow, YMCA East London, Forest...

Video testimonial from Michael, father of Thomas and Josh

Dad, Michael, talks about his sons Thomas and Josh, who have studied karate and kickboxing with Steve Payne at Trodai Academy for six years.

Video testimonial from Stuart, father of student

Dad, Stuart, talks about Sensei Steve and the impact he has had on his son.

Video testimonial from mum about her daughter, Emily

Mum, Zoe, talks about how karate has helped her shy daughter, Emily, come out of her shell.

"Steve is one of the best instructors I know" - Bob Breen

Steve is one of the best instructors I know. He is superb at teaching juniors. Not only the intricacies of martial arts but how to behave...

"I will happily recommend your classes and the karate camps to other parents" - Stuart, Walthamstow

I want to take the opportunity to say how impressive summer camp was yet again this year. T really enjoyed it and I believe he benefited...

"I was scared but now I am a lot more confident and brave in whatever I do" - Thomas, aged 12

I am Thomas, one of sensei Steve's students and his teaching has helped me a lot. I started at 7 years old and I started because I was...

"What a lovely club community we have" - Zoe, Loughton

I just wanted to say thankyou for last night - Emily is so proud she has her purple belt and also what a lovely club community we have....

"Thank you so much for all you have done for the boys" - Liz, Loughton

Thank you so much for all you have done for the boys. There are things a parent can’t always teach and we are grateful to have had you...

"I have watched my child blossom at karate" - Kiran, South Woodford

In just the four lessons my daughter has enjoyed with Steve so far, I have watched her blossom from a timid, withdrawn child who is...

"Steve has an excellent understanding of how to get the most out of his students" - Ruth

My son has been attending Karate lessons with Sensei Steve for just over a year. My initial motivation for getting him involved in Karate...