Training Standards & Lineage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior experience required?

Is this training competitive?

No prior martial arts experience is required. We welcome dedicated beginners who are prepared to cultivate structural efficiency, patience, and precise muscle memory from their very first day.

Our curriculum focuses entirely on practical self-defense and non-competitive self-preservation. We do not train for sport trophies, point-sparring matches, or high-intensity cardio fitness trends.

Who teaches the classes?

What is class intensity?

Master Loukas Kastrounis provides direct instruction in every class, ensuring every student receives personalized structural corrections and authentic, unbroken lineage transmission directly from the source.

What is the age requirement to join?

How often am I expected to come and train?

Do I pay per session, weekly or monthly?

Do I need to buy any equipment?

The expectations of all students are to train regularly and to attend seminars held by Master Loukas in order for your progression to be assessed. You will only get back what you put in. Two times per week is the minimum requirement for training.

We have adults (both male and female) ranging from the minimum age of 16, up to practitioners (new and old) in their 50’s

The Training fees are monthly and are payable one month in advance. An annual membership to join the Reading Academy in Berkshire as a full member after a months trial period is required. Insurance & License is provided by the British & International Kickboxing Martial Association (B.I.K.M.A). Full members can use our equipment and get discounts on events/seminars.

Expect a disciplined, traditional training environment focused on traditional forms. We emphasize wooden dummy training and structural alignment over commercial gym gimmicks or competitive sparring.

No special uniforms are required . A tracksuit is fine. Training school t-shirts and hoddies are available for sale if required.

Still Have Questions?

Get in touch to schedule an introductory visit, or arrange your first direct training session with Master Kastrounis.