Practical Combat Methods

Practical Combat Methods in Ferndown teaches Filipino martial arts, including Escrima, Arnis and Kali. It also teaches Filipino empty-hand methods including Panantukan, Silat and Combatives. Self-protection training is suitable for people over 16. Private tuition is available individually or in small groups.

A one-hour pay-as-you-go class costs £10, payable in cash only. Basic membership costs £35 for one one-hour class per week. Standard membership costs £50 for two one-hour classes per week, while Premium membership costs £70 for five one-hour classes per week. Membership has no contract or joining fee.

Individual private lessons cost £45 per hour. Private lessons for groups of two to four students cost £65 per hour. For five to eight students, the cost is £85 per hour, and for nine to twelve students it is £105 per hour. Monday evening classes take place at Bayside Fitness Club in Poole. Thursday evening classes take place at Mackenzies Gym in Bournemouth.