Martial Arts Classes in Langley: Structured, Values-Based Training at Shuhari Self Defence

Shuhari Self Defence has been running practical, values-based training across Berkshire since 2010. The Langley sessions at Langley Free Church in Trelawney Avenue are among the most active in the network: three sessions per week across Monday and Friday, offering training flexibility within a single, consistent programme for children, teenagers, and adults.

Why Choose Shuhari Self Defence in Langley?

Langley sits at the heart of a densely populated corridor between Slough and the M25. Families across Langley, Slough, Colnbrook, Poyle, Richings Park, and Iver have been choosing Shuhari for training that delivers measurable results for children and adults.

A Track Record Built Over 16 Years

• Founded in 2010 by Olgun Tiltay, delivering martial arts across Berkshire for 16 years
• 8,670 students trained across six locations
• 23 qualified instructors, all DBS checked and first-aid trained
• 4.9-star Trustpilot rating from over 250 verified reviews
• 650+ combined five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot

The Langley Venue

Langley Free Church provides a spacious, well-maintained training space with on-site parking. The venue is easy to reach from across the Langley area and suits families arriving directly from school or work.

Address: Langley Free Church, 100 Trelawney Avenue, Langley SL3 8RW

Classes: Monday 18:00 to 19:00, Monday 19:15 to 20:15, Friday 18:00 to 19:00

Suitable for: Children (7+), teenagers, and adults

Parking: On-site

Langley Class Schedule

Langley is one of the few Shuhari locations with three sessions per week. Whether you prefer to train at the start of the week, on a Friday evening, or across all three slots, the timetable accommodates a range of schedules.

Monday 18:00 to 19:00: Children and Adults

The first Monday session is open to children aged 7 and above alongside adults. Parents and children train in the same class, which many Langley families find to be one of the most valuable aspects of attending. The session covers the full Shuhari curriculum, drawing techniques from multiple disciplines in a unified self-defence programme.

Monday 19:15 to 20:15: Teenagers and Adults

The later Monday slot is for teenagers and adults only. Older students train at higher intensity without the mixed-age dynamic of the earlier class. For adults who want a more demanding session after work, and for teenagers ready to step beyond the children's format, this is the appropriate slot.

Friday 18:00 to 19:00: Children and Adults

The Friday session follows the same mixed-age format as the first Monday class. For students who can only attend once a week, it provides another standalone option. For those training twice, pairing Friday with one of the Monday sessions builds a consistent rhythm across the week.

A Multi-Discipline Curriculum in Every Session

Shuhari does not run separate discipline-specific classes. Every session draws from multiple martial arts: Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. The most practical techniques from each are integrated into a single self-defence system covering striking, grappling, and ground work.

This approach reflects how self-defence works in practice. Real situations do not stay within a single discipline. A student trained only in striking or only in grappling carries a gap that an attacker can exploit. A broad, integrated curriculum closes those gaps from the outset.

The Shuhari Philosophy in Practice

Strong Body, Sharp Mind, Immovable Spirit. This describes the three layers of development built into every session. Physical technique is one layer. Mental attributes, including discipline, focus, patience, respect, perseverance, and self-control, are taught with equal deliberateness. The third layer, spirit, refers to the resilience and consistency of character that comes from sustained training over time.

Parents who bring their children to Langley consistently report changes they notice at home, not just in the dojo. Children become more focused, more patient, and more capable of handling frustration productively. These are intended outcomes of the curriculum, not incidental side effects.

Age-Appropriate Training at Langley

Children (Ages 7 and Above)

The minimum age at Shuhari is 7. After this age, children have the cognitive development required to engage safely and productively with pragmatic contact training and practical sparring. Starting at 7 means children are ready to absorb what the sessions offer.

For children, the Langley sessions develop:

• Physical skills across a broad range of movement: coordination, balance, agility, strength, and flexibility
• Confidence and assertiveness: practical tools for navigating difficult social situations, including bullying
• Respect: for peers, for instructors, and for the effort involved in learning something genuinely challenging
• Focus: the ability to pay attention and follow instruction, which transfers directly into school performance

Teenagers

The Monday teenagers and adults session is a particular strength of the Langley timetable. Teenagers often reach a point where a children's class no longer challenges them, but they are not yet fully settled in an all-adult advanced training environment. The dedicated later slot matches their stage of development: more demanding training, a more appropriate social dynamic, and the benefit of training alongside adults whose experience they can draw on.

Adults (16+)

Adults at Langley train for varied reasons: fitness through skill-based work rather than repetitive cardio, practical self-defence capability, or a structured evening session that provides a genuine mental reset after a demanding day. The sessions are built around real ability development.

• Cardiovascular fitness and strength developed through technique, not gym-style repetition
• Practical self-defence skills that function under pressure
• Mental clarity from physical engagement that demands presence and focus
• Community: training with local people who share a serious commitment to self-improvement

Family Training

The Monday and Friday children and adults sessions allow parents to train alongside their children in the same class. For many Langley families, this turns what might otherwise be a drop-off and wait into a shared activity with its own quality of connection, built on mutual effort and visible progress.

Meet Your Langley Instructors

Three instructors lead Langley sessions, each bringing a distinct character and set of strengths.

Vuyo Halimana, 1st Dan Black Belt, Instructor

Vuyo is one of the few female Black Belt martial arts instructors in the area, and her presence at Langley matters for women and girls considering training for the first time. She brings technical precision and a demanding standard to every session, alongside genuine warmth. Her warm-ups are known for being creative and physically challenging, pushing students progressively without announcing how hard they are working. She has a particular talent for bringing the best out of younger students. Her favourite technique is Shuto.

Nadine Peters, Black Belt, Instructor

Nadine has been training in martial arts since 2007, bringing a lot of experience to Langley. Her technical knowledge reflects the depth that only comes from years of practice, and she applies it to her teaching with care. Her favourite technique is Mawashi Geri.

Naseem Usmani, 3rd Kyu, Assistant Instructor

Naseem puts beginners at ease from their first session. His calm and welcoming approach creates the right conditions for people new to contact training. Behind that ease is genuine technical ability: disciplined, hardworking, and composed under pressure. He monitors individual student progress closely and adjusts his approach accordingly, which makes him particularly effective with newer students finding their footing. His favourite technique is the Spear Knee.

What Langley Students Say

I highly recommend this Dojo for a good mix of martial arts (MMA). Yesterday I had my free trial. The class was welcoming which immediately put me at ease. I loved the traditional respect shown between the dojo, student and Sensei, bowing to one another was important, yet the moves that were taught were street wise, not fancy and suitable should you find yourself in a real situation outside of the Dojo. The female Sensei lead had the respect of all the students, and she explained how to do the moves in a strong and clear way and always touching on safety. I'm no professional but I can see her technique was to the point.

I was very impressed with this Shuhari club and look forward to many years of learning with them.

— Sarah

The environment is really warm and welcoming. All students and instructors are friendly and professional. It really helped my son to build his confidence .

— Mehnaz

Getting Started

Book a Free Trial Class: No commitment is required. Contact Shuhari via shuhari.com/contact, call 07739 464 005, or email info@shuhari.com to reserve a place on a Monday or Friday at Langley.

Arrive in Comfortable Sports Clothing: No uniform is needed for a first session. Gym or sports clothing is fine. Vuyo, Nadine, and Naseem will introduce themselves, pair you with an appropriate training partner, and make the session make sense from the beginning. The guide at shuhari.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-first-martial-arts-class covers everything to expect.

Choose Your Training Pattern: Langley offers three sessions per week. Start with one, move to two, or attend all three depending on your goals and schedule. Private tuition is available alongside group sessions: see shuhari.com/privatetuition for details.

Train Across All Six Locations: Shuhari membership is not tied to a single location. If a particular week makes Langley difficult, you can attend Slough (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays), Maidenhead (Wednesdays and Fridays), Bracknell (Mondays and Wednesdays), Cippenham (Tuesdays), or Burnham (Tuesdays). The curriculum is consistent across all locations, so switching venues does not affect your development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What martial art do you teach at Langley?

Shuhari is a mixed style. Sessions integrates techniques from nine disciplines: Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. These are not separated into different class types. The instructors integrate techniques from each discipline into a unified, practical self-defence system.

What is the minimum age for children at Langley?

Children can join from age 7. Shuhari does not accept children younger than this. The cognitive development required to engage safely and productively with structured contact training is not reliably present before that age, so starting at 7 ensures children are genuinely ready to benefit.

Is Langley suitable for beginners?

All three Langley sessions welcome beginners alongside more experienced students. No prior experience is required. Instructors pair beginners with appropriate training partners and adjust the pace individually. See what to expect at your first martial arts class.

Do you have female instructors at Langley?

Both Vuyo Halimana (1st Dan Black Belt) and Nadine Peters (Black Belt) teach at Langley. Two female Black Belt instructors on the same teaching team is uncommon, and it provides visible representation for women and girls who may be uncertain about joining a contact martial arts environment. Shuhari also offers dedicated female self-defence classes led by Sensei Vee: see shuhari.com/femaleselfdefence for details.

What should I wear to my first class?

Comfortable gym or sports clothing is sufficient. There is no need to purchase a uniform before your first session. If you continue training, a uniform can be arranged at the class in your own time.

Is there a free trial?

Shuhari offers a free trial class at Langley with no commitment required. Contact Shuhari via shuhari.com/contact, call 07739 464 005, or email info@shuhari.com to book your place.

Can I train at other Shuhari locations on my Langley membership?

Shuhari membership gives access to all six locations across Berkshire. If a particular week does not suit Langley, you can attend Slough, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Cippenham, or Burnham instead. The curriculum is consistent across all locations, so progress is not affected by switching venues.

Is the training practical for real-world self-defence?

The Shuhari curriculum is built around techniques that work under realistic pressure. Sessions include partner work, pad work, sparring, and scenario-based self-defence exercises. The aim is genuine capability.

Why Langley Families Choose Shuhari

The environment is structured and technically serious, without the intimidating atmosphere. Advanced students support newer ones. Instructors know each student individually and manage progression accordingly. Nobody is left to flounder in their first session, and nobody developing quickly is held back by a rigid group pace.

The free trial is the most direct way to assess whether Langley is the right fit. No commitment, no pressure. Attend a session and let the training speak for itself.

Book Your Free Trial at Langley

Langley Free Church, 100 Trelawney Avenue, Langley SL3 8RW. Classes every Monday at 18:00 and 19:15, and every Friday at 18:00. Shuhari Self Defence also runs classes in Slough, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Cippenham, and Burnham.

Call: 07739 464 005 Email: info@shuhari.com Web: shuhari.com