Southampton
Try children's martial arts at Warren Centre on Chestnut Road, Shirley Warren, Southampton SO16 6BR. Explore the current class options below and plan a first visit that gives your child time to settle in. Taunton College is a separate venue in Upper Shirley.
Choose a programme and time that suit your child. Open the venue timetable to select a trial date. Class availability can change.
Shirley Warren
Chestnut Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6BR
Instructor: Ralf Griffiths
Ralf Griffiths brings a strong Taekwondo background and experience teaching at several martial arts clubs to Warren Centre. His energetic, encouraging approach is particularly well suited to younger children, helping them engage with the class and develop their martial arts skills as students.
Infants
Wednesday · 17:00 - 17:30
Juniors
Wednesday · 17:30 - 18:15
Not sure which programme to choose? Ask our team. For exact membership options, see memberships and pricing.
Please check the programme for each child separately. The same venue may run different groups at different times.
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Parents are not only choosing a martial arts class. They are choosing the people, environment and standards their child will be around every week. AG Martial Arts is built around safe coaching, beginner-friendly trials and steady confidence building.
Clear safeguarding, welfare and reporting procedures help parents understand how classes are kept safe.
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Confident every lesson
"Our son has improved with every class and really enjoys the group games. It's a welcoming, well-run club that works for all ages."
Learning made fun
"My son has been at AGMA for a year and really enjoys it. The teachers keep him engaged by making learning fun every session."
Fun and discipline
"My son's been attending for 3 years. His fitness and life skills have improved massively. Highly recommend the sessions!"
Warren Centre is the AG Martial Arts venue on Chestnut Road in Shirley Warren. Check the class list above for the programmes and times currently available here. Use SO16 6BR when checking the journey rather than travelling to the Upper Shirley college venue.
Families considering classes from Millbrook, Coxford or Lordshill can compare the journey to Warren Centre with their other commitments. This is a class at Warren Centre, not a claim that AGMA has a separate venue in every nearby neighbourhood.
A child trying a new group may need reassurance as well as clear instructions. Explain that the trial is a chance to meet the instructor and try something new, not a test they need to pass. Comfortable clothing and a drink are enough to prepare for a first session.
Tell the instructor if your child is nervous about joining in. Ask how to approach the first few minutes and what to do if they need a break. Children respond differently, so it is more useful to discuss their needs than to expect instant confidence from one class.
If you are booking for siblings, check the programme for each child. A shared venue does not necessarily mean they should train in the same group. Contact the team if you need help choosing.
Park by the main entrance, walk through and go up the staircase to the main hall. If you approach from Chestnut Road, use the open gates to enter the site. The route described uses stairs; contact AG Martial Arts before travelling if you need step-free access or have another access requirement.
Allow time to find the room and introduce your child before the session begins. Check that your booking shows Warren Centre and the intended trial date. If you need a different programme or day, use the Shirley comparison page to look at Taunton and the other Southampton options.
After the trial, use the membership page and AGMA app to check the exact options for your chosen class. The important first decision is whether your child feels comfortable returning to the group.
If you're comparing martial arts classes in Shirley Warren, these guides answer common parent questions before booking a free trial.
