Martial – Health Fitness & Martial Arts is a gym at 24e East Street in Papakura. Its roots lie in traditional Japanese karate, and its instructors have added Muay Thai, boxing, jiu-jitsu and other combative systems, which the gym calls the modern Martial Fighting System. Classes include kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, Kali, fitness and kids' classes, along with fundamentals, sparring and open mat. Sparring and open mat are open once a student has shown enough knowledge and control to train safely.
Kids' classes, fitness and fundamentals are beginner friendly and take all ages and levels. No gi is needed for the kids' classes, and children can wear active shorts or pants with the club's t-shirt, which is sold on site. Boxing gloves and shin guards can be hired at the front desk, though the gym recommends owning your own. Students bring a drink bottle, shoes and a towel, and wear slip-on shoes around the gym, with no shoes on the mats. Parking is on the road out front or in the library car park down the street. Reviewers describe a welcoming, family feel that suits children and people who want a judgement-free environment.