You could probably do better for yourself and your children.

You could probably do better for yourself and your children. The training at the facility is good… however it’s what comes with it that makes Southern Warriors karate dojo a 2-star. There are other things but the three top reasons in my opinion are:

1. The facility is basic. Clients must purchase their own equipment to use in the classes. There are no showers or change rooms - the centre toilets are available for use but these are also used by the patrons of the downstairs bar in the afternoon.

2. The safety - (or lack thereof!) at the dojo. The door has to be locked as there are shops that have been held up at gun and knife point. The centre that the studio is in is probably fine during the day but it is pretty ***** around the times of the evening classes.

3. It’s not about the client and the attitude is punitive. The studio doesn’t use a client-centred approach and aren’t too concerned with keeping customers. Clients must adhere to very rigid rules or are kicked out. Closure of the gym for personal reasons (not those mandated by the president) are not remunerated or made up.

It’s not the worst you’ll find, and is affordable but like so many otherf things in life, you get what you pay for. And as they don’t offer anything unique in the form of training you’ll probably do well going elsewhere.