Empowering all through the Teaching of Martial Arts

Join our inclusive martial arts community at Hidden Fist Academy in Hull. We welcome both disabled and able-bodied students, providing a supportive environment for all.


Are you worried about your child's communication skills or lack of social activities, bring them along to our child friendly classes (all ages welcome) every Thursday 6pm till 7pm.  This is a regular FREE Class offered to students as a introduction to the classes we offer.  Does your child have a disability and would they like to try martial arts, no problem, bring them along to class, we are committed to making martial arts accessible to all.  Is your child younger than theage of 6 no problem bring them to our beginner class mentioned above to get a free tryout at the Hidden Fist Academy.  When we say we cater for all ages and abilities we mean it!!    

Our Unique Services

Discover our inclusive martial arts offerings suitable for everyone's needs.

Martial Arts Classes

Engaging classes for all abilities, fostering skill and confidence, Learning the Applications and Concepts of Ryu Karate, Boninjitsukan,Sacred Fist Self Defence.  Try out our Hidden Fist Kung fu and Hidden Fist Self Defence Classes, available Thursdays and Fridays at the Alf Marshall Community Centre in Bransholme Hull. 

Disability Support

Specialized assistance for students who are wheelchair users and students with hidden disabilities. The lead instructor is a wheelchair user and has been teaching adapted kung fu and self defence since 2012, both in scunthorpe north Lincolnshire and in east riding for over a decade.

Learn a new way of using self defence and kung fu from the confines of your wheelchair.  Developing reality based Self Defence routines and Kung Fu Applications and Concepts through regular training with Sifu Gooch and Sensei Mike Neall.

Community Events

Inclusive events promoting friendship and cooperation among members.  Our classes offer students a unique opportunity to work together and build lifelong friendships and co operation amongst your fellow peers. Alongside our regular Volunteer work within the community of Bransholme and our regular charity events.

Personal Training Sessions

If you want to accomplish something amazing why not join us and let us lead you towards your goals of becoming a black belt member of our organisation.  You can do this through taking regular sessions with us or signing up as a private student for one to one training with the Founder of the Hidden Fist Martial Arts System.

Empowering All Through Inclusive Martial Arts

Welcome to Hidden Fist Academy, a friendly martial arts community situated at Alf Marshall Community Centre in Bransholme, HULL. We take great pride in our commitment to inclusivity, serving both disabled individuals and able-bodied students, regardless of any hidden disabilities they may have.
From your very first class to the day you earn your black belt, we are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way in our unique martial arts system.
Our classes foster a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow together.
We invite you to join us on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm and Fridays from 8pm to 9pm.
Reach out to us at +447368376877 or via email at hiddenfistuk@hotmail.com to embark on your martial arts journey with us today.

Why Choose Hidden Fist Academy?

Become part of our welcoming martial arts community in Hull, designed for both disabled and able-bodied students. Celebrate diversity while you train with us! Learn under the guidance of a highly qualified Instructor of Multi Disciplined Martial Arts. With an impressive 36 years of training experience, 28 years dedicated to teaching, and 13 years as a Wheelchair Qualified Disability Sports Instructor, you are in expert hands. Our pricing is thoughtfully structured to accommodate students with low incomes, making it accessible for everyone.

Inclusivity

We warmly welcome students of all abilities, including those with hidden disabilities. At our Inclusive Martial Arts Club, we firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate and learn any martial arts style offered in today's society. Our martial arts system has been thoughtfully adapted to accommodate wheelchair users and individuals with hidden disabilities, ensuring that no one is excluded from their martial arts journey.

Community Spirit

Foster friendships and establish support networks within our open and inviting community. At the Hidden Fist Academy, we are dedicated to empowering our students while encouraging them to engage with their community through volunteer opportunities. In addition to our FREE CLASS (every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm), we also host two regular classes on Thursdays and Fridays at the Alf Marshall Community Centre in Bransholme, HULL. We provide Kung Fu lessons on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm and Self Defence sessions on Fridays from 8pm to 9pm. These classes are offered at an accessible low cost, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.

Professional Instruction

Receive expert martial arts training from an experienced and passionate instructor, who has dedicated 13 years to teaching as a Wheelchair Qualified Instructor of Self Defence and Kung Fu. In the late 1990s, he also provided instruction in Ryu Karate, Boninjitsukan, and Sacred Fist Self Defence as an able-bodied instructor.

While Sifu Gooch no longer teaches the three styles mentioned above, he draws from those lessons and his 33 years of experience as a lifelong martial arts practitioner. He is committed to sharing his unique system of martial arts, known as the Hidden Fist System, with students both online and in-person during his regular classes held at the Alf Marshall Community Centre in Bransholme, HULL.

Belt Advancement
Hidden Fist Academy has created a welcoming and empowering environment for all students.  Has part of our newly developed syllabus for our martial arts students, we have created a step by step, program in which students will advance through the basic, intermediate and advanced levels of our styles and systems, learning the essential skills needed to become a fully qualified instructor of our styles and system of martial arts.  These are known as the 12 Key Levels of Hidden Fist.
Fixed Grading Fee
At the Hidden Fist Academy our aims are to make martial arts accessible to everyone. To accomplish this we set all fee's low so it is affordable to grade and train at our facility, new students will only be graded when they are ready and their is no set limit has to when they can grade.  Our Grading schedule works for both students and instructors giving students time to learn their syllabus correctly and encouraging them to grade on a regular basis when they are ready to grade not just went the instructors exspect them to grade.  All grading fee's are set at  £35 per grading upto Brown/White Sash
Wellbeing and Fitness Program
The supportive atmosphere at Hidden Fist Academy motivates others to push their  boundaries and grow.  Our Program understands that peer pressure and out of date attitudes may impact your decision to train with a instructor who is a wheelchair user.  Yes it is unusual but did you know that a wheelchair user gets a better view of how body mechanics work in martial arts,  Sifu Gooch has spent the last 23 years learning and adapting everyday martial arts to suit both wheelchair users and able bodied students.  Our Fitness and Wellbeing program caters towards all students at our inclusive club, do you have disability or if you have a hidden disability or are an wheelchair user, then our club is for you.  We also cater for students who are able bodied, all ages excepted all abilities welcome.

If your disabled and want to try martial arts then learn from someone who is in similar circumstances to your own who understands how difficult it can be to adapt martial arts to suit you.  Sifu Mitch has the experience to teach you but only if you wish to try.

Our Regular offers:

The 'Hidden Fist Academy' under our umbrella of the Hidden Fist UK Association aims to offer low cost sessions to all who become members of this unique one of a kind martial arts club.  Unlike other clubs in our area, we now offer all student members a regular weekly FREE class in which they can perfect their martial skills or practice their martial skills with other like minded students and peers. 
We also offer online training on a one to one basis with our main Instructor Sifu Michael Gooch all this alongside our normal regular services of regular classes on a weekly basis in kung Fu and self Defence and Freestyle Martial Arts and our ancient weaponry programs in the Japanese and Chinese Arts.  All are set at a low cost and affordable for all students whether they are on a low income,working or on benefits.

All Classes can be pre booked online or directly with our main instructor Michael Gooch via phone.

Our Classes
The Hidden Fist Academy welcomes all new and old students attending our classes.  All of Our Class fees are set at a low rate to encourage students to attend without any financial barriers.

Class Costs(Per Session)

£6 per Class Children

£8 per Class Adults

Class Cost (per week)

CHILDREN:

1 Class (£6.00)

2 Classes (£12.00)

3 Classes (£18.00)

ADULTS:

1 Class (£8.00)

2 Classes (£16.00)

3 Classes (£18.00)

Our Styles/Systems
The Hidden Fist Academy teaches two distinct styles and systems of Martial Arts.  These are as Follows:

The White Tiger Self Defense System

The Hidden Fist Style of Kung Fu

The Ancient Arts of Japanese and Chinese Weaponry

Membership/License Fees
The Hidden Fist Academy provides supportive atmosphere and motivates students to push their boundaries and grow.  Has part of our comittment to keep costs low to the student we offer the following types of membership with License and students insurance included has a monthly fee.  These are as follows:

The Hidden Fist Academy Memberships:


Standard Membership

Lifetime License Included, Student Insurance Included £15 per month

Gold Membership

Lifetime License, Student Insurance Cover, 4 Monthly Training Sessions £36.00 per month (Children) £40.00 per month (Adults)

Platinum Membership

Lifetime License, Student Insurance Cover, 8 Monthly Training Sessions £72.00 per month (Children) £80.00 per month (Adults) Get a Free Club T-shirt

Diamond Membership

Lifetime License, Student Insurance Cover, 12 Monthly Training Sessions £118.00 per month (Children) £120.00 per month (Adults) Get a Free Club T-Shirt and Kit Bag


Get in Touch with Us

Connect with Hidden Fist Academy for inquiries and support.

Alf Marshall Community Centre Bransholme HULL

07368376877

Hiddenfistuk@hotmail.com

Thursdays 6pm till 8pm, Fridays 8pm till 9pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common queries about Hidden Fist Academy below.

Is Hidden Fist Academy accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, Hidden Fist Academy welcomes both disabled individuals and able-bodied students with or without hidden disability difficulties. We offer an inclusive environment for all.  The Lead Instructor is Deaf and a Wheelchair user himself and has been teaching for over a decade has a qualified disability sports instructor in the arts of kung fu and self defense.

What are the working hours of Hidden Fist Academy?

The Hidden Fist Academy operates on Thursdays from 6pm till 8pm and Fridays from 8pm till 9pm to accommodate a range of schedules.  However we do also offer a out of hours service for our online classes and private classes.  Students can contact Sifu Gooch directly for these services.

How can I contact Hidden Fist Academy?

You can reach out to Hidden Fist Academy at 07368376877 or via email at hiddenfistuk@hotmail.com for any inquiries or to join our community martial arts group.

Where is Hidden Fist Academy located?

Hidden Fist Academy is situated at Alf Marshall Community Centre, Goodhart Road, Bransholme, HULL, providing a convenient and accessible location for all members wishing to join us in martial arts training.