In 2019, we started running free classes once a week for the over 50's with the intention of helping people with their general all round body longevity. Being black belt martial artists we could see the positive impact movement and mobility has on the body and mind, and wanted to share that with others.

After a few months operating out of a cold gym throughout winter, the decision was taken to move the classes to a new venue. Our first class at Clitheroe Rugby Club was in February 2020 and it was then that the classes really started to become popular.  The ability to use a warm place not only to do the classes but to enjoy a chat and brew with others really appealed but just when the classes were really taking off Covid hit us.

Not wanting to let anyone down and to keep the momentum going, we took our classes online and did regular classes over Facebook Live throughout covid. This also allowed us to reach people all over the world with people from as far away as South Africa and New Zealand joining the classes.

When we eventually came through the other side of covid, classes started up again at the Rugby Club. After a slow start things really started to pick up. The Movement & Mobility Class was beginning to regularly get over 20 people attend and a new Light Fitness Class was introduced at the request of some of the regulars. An extra day was added to allow for the growth of the classes and to allow for more people to attend. People were really starting to see the massive benefits of the classes especially after what we had been through in the previous 18 months.

In January 2024, an extra venue at Trinity Community Hub was added to the schedule. In keeping with the community feel, Trinity fitted the bill perfectly and allowed us to run classes in a warm, friendly environment with the facilities to maintain the social aspect too. Due to the ever growing popularity of the classes another day was added in March 2025 meaning there are now eight classes a week over two venues.

We kept the classes free for over three years and now only charge a minimal amount of just £3 per class to cover running costs. We are not a big company or leisure centre that see you as a profit but a husband and wife team with your best interests at heart. Come and try a class, your first one is free. Life is a journey so keep moving.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Ryan & Emma