Hikarikan Aikido at Romford YMCA is held on Sunday afternoons from 3-5pm with Rob Jackson, 3rd Dan British Aikido Association. Beginners to advanced students aged 16+ are welcome. Improve your fitness, confidence and concentration with this fascinating and defensive martial art. This is not a YMCA activity class, fees are paid directly to Rob, who offers the first lesson free, and a discount for YMCA members and residents.

The Romford YMCA Karate Club is held on Saturday afternoons between 4.30-6.00pm and Tuesday evenings between 8pm-9.30pm with Mr. Peter Night. All standards are welcome from beginner to advanced student. We also welcome men, women and children of all ages. Learn how to defend yourself, improve fitness and gain self confidence.

A Life Club has started at Romford YMCA on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9.00pm run by Susan Savery. This is a weekly class with a different theme each week, where you will enjoy learning about yourself, how to increase your confidence and think differently about your life. For further information and session fees please contact Susan on 07708 374675 or visit www.lifeclubs.co.uk) People who attend Life Clubs change their lives – they discover what they really want out of life and begin to achieve it.