Discover the Confidence and Strength Within You
Train with purpose. Grow with discipline. Become your best self with McKinstry Family Karate.
Welcome to McKinstry Family Karate
Traditional Tang Soo Do. Modern coaching. Real results.
Building confidence, discipline, respect and practical self-defence for children, teenagers and adults across Burscough and West Lancashire since 2009.
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Stand Strong • Grow Every Day • Fight for What is Right
Our Programmes
⭐ Little Dragons (Ages 3–6)o⭐
Fun ⭐ Focus ⭐ Confidence ⭐
Building strong foundations through play and learning
⭐ Junior Champions (Ages 7–Teen) ⭐
Discipline ⭐ Respect ⭐ Achievement ⭐
Developing confidence, skill and leadership for life.
⭐Adults Karate⭐
Fitness ⭐ Self-Defence ⭐Strength ⭐
Real skills. Real results. Community. Stronger in body and mind.
See What Our Customers Say About Us
Stuart Williams
My daughter nearly ran out on her first session she was so shy and now she has just earned her yellow belt and her confidence is thriving. Great instructor who motivates and balances discipline with fun for the younger ones 🥋
Louise Sullivan
The Little Dragons Classes are the perfect mix of fun, engaging, educational and an excellent way of burning off all the energy a 5 year old has!! We are looking forward to trying the family classes in the future 😀
Graham Ogden
Fantastic place to train for all the family.
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FAQs - Tang Soo Do for every age, every stage.
Do I need any experience to start?
No — beginners are welcome in every programme. We teach step by step, at your pace.
What should my child (or I) wear for the first class?
Comfortable sports clothing and a drink. You’ll get a full uniform when you join one of our programmes.
Are the classes safe?
Yes. All instructors are DBS-checked, first aid trained, insured, and follow strict safety standards as demonstrated by our continuous achievement of being awarded the prestigious Safeguarding in Martial Arts mark from Sport England
Can parents watch classes?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to stay and watch while your child trains.
Is my child too shy / anxious / energetic?
Not at all. Martial arts is designed to help children build confidence, focus, and emotional resilience.
How do I book a free trial class?
Click Book Your First Class anywhere on this website — choose a programme, pick a session, and you’re in.
