Wythenshawe Black Belt Academy

Wythenshawe Black Belt Academy (WBBA), founded in 2009 by Sensei Eddie Bates, is a registered charity based in Wythenshawe that teaches Kenpo Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Eskrima, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Rooted in a three-generation family tradition, it offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals and families train alongside each other. With structured classes, self-defence seminars, and confidence-building community outreach, including anti-bullying workshops, it's a lively hub for fitness, self improvement, and real-world connections .