Three reasons students choose private lessons to accelerate their progress.
Personalised Instruction
Training Built Around You
Every private lesson is tailored to the individual student — their level, goals, strengths, and areas for improvement.
This allows focused correction, detailed explanation and progress that’s difficult to achieve in a group class.
Guided by Experience
Over 40 Years of Karate Practice
Private lessons are delivered personally by Mike Williams Kyoshi, drawing on decades of training, teaching, and mentoring students of all ages.
Each session benefits from:
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deep technical knowledge
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structured progression
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practical insights gained through experience
Focused Progress
More Than Just Extra Training
Private lessons provide the space to focus on specific areas of training that are difficult to address fully in a group class.
Private lessons allow students to:
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refine kata and technical detail
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prepare with confidence for grading
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address individual challenges and questions
What to Expect in a Private Lesson
A focused, one-to-one session tailored to your training goals. Available to students of all ages and belt levels.
Assessment & Focus
Each private lesson begins by identifying what the student wants to work on — whether refining existing material, preparing for grading, or exploring something new such as learning a kata or beginning kobudo training.
This initial focus ensures the session is purposeful and aligned with the student’s goals, experience level, and interests.
Targeted Instruction
Instruction is tailored to the student’s needs on the day. This may involve refining kata and technical detail, improving timing and application, or learning new material that is not covered in regular classes.
Private lessons provide the time and space to explore concepts in greater depth, ask questions, and develop understanding at a pace that suits the individual.
Clear Takeaways
Each session concludes with clear direction. Students leave with specific corrections, drills, or learning points they can apply in regular training, along with guidance on how to continue developing what was introduced.
Whether refining existing skills or beginning something new, the focus is on meaningful progress and confident application.
Transparent Pricing
One-on-one instruction delivered with clarity, purpose, and no hidden costs.
Session length, focus, and outcomes are clear before you begin.
Your Investment in Focused Training
A private lesson is more than extra training — it’s dedicated time to improve, explore, and progress with clear direction.
$55 — 30 minute private lesson
One-on-one instruction tailored to your goals
Focus on kata, technique, grading preparation, or new material
Personal feedback and technical correction
Time to ask questions and explore concepts in depth
Clear guidance on what to practise next
Opportunity to explore kata or kobudo not covered in regular classes
Request a private lesson using the booking form. Select your preferred session length and let us know what you’d like to work on — whether that’s refining existing material, preparing for grading, or learning something new such as a kata or kobudo.
Sessions are available to students of all ages and belt levels, and each request is reviewed to ensure the lesson is tailored to your needs.
Train With Purpose
Each private lesson is delivered one-on-one by Mike Williams Kyoshi and is structured around your goals on the day. Instruction may focus on technical correction, deeper understanding of kata, timing and application, or guided learning beyond regular class content.
Lessons are never rushed and are adjusted in real time to suit your experience level, learning pace, and objectives.
Clear Takeaways
Every session concludes with clear takeaways you can apply immediately in regular training. This may include specific drills, technical corrections, or guidance on how to continue developing what was introduced.
The goal is meaningful progress — whether refining skills you already have or confidently beginning something new.
Private lessons are guided by decades of training and teaching experience, informed by traditional karate principles and modern coaching insight.
Each session reflects a commitment to clarity, precision, and meaningful progress — respecting the individual journey of every student.
Over 40 years of karate practice • Instructor to students of all levels • Forever a Student
FAQ
Q: Who are private lessons for?
A: Private lessons are open to students of all ages and belt levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Q: What can I work on in a private lesson?
A: Sessions can focus on technique, kata, grading preparation, kobudo, or exploring material not covered in regular classes.
Q: How long is a private lesson?
A: Each private lesson runs for 30 minutes of focused, one-to-one instruction.
Q: How do I book a private lesson?
A: All private lessons are booked online through our booking system.
Q: Do I need to prepare anything?
A: No preparation is required — your lesson will be tailored on the day to suit your goals and experience.
Book Your Private Lesson
Focused, one-to-one instruction designed to support your progress — whatever stage you’re at.
