A popular Carlisle-based martial arts academy is set to expand into a new venue.
B5 Martial Arts Academy on Rome Street is run by 22-year-old Esther Beales, who holds dan grades in both Shukokai karate and traditional jujitsu, and 18-year-old Charlie Beales, who also holds a dan grade in karate.
In the coming weeks, the academy is set to expand into a new venue on English Gate Plaza, the unit previously occupied by VR Gateway, which closed in August 2021.
At the academy, Esther and Charlie train a number of youngsters and aim to help them improve their physical health whilst also developing emotional, behavioural, and social skills.
The club also runs a variety of adult classes.
Speaking previously, Esther discussed the academy's aims and how they are achieved in its various adult and junior classes.
She said: "We're big on building up a student's confidence as an individual.
"Everyone has to start somewhere so we structure our classes to suit everyone, meaning our instructors take time to work with everyone throughout a class to make sure we can understand where a student is struggling and find a way to overcome the issue.
"We understand not everyone learns the same way and taking extra time to re-explain or work through techniques and drills is important to us."
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