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Kat Hyden

Instructor

Name: Kat Hyden
Student Since: 2017
Instructor Since: 2020

Biggest Arakan Achievement:
I find it hard to see Arakan in terms of but achievements, but more as a series of small wins in a bigger journey. Some of my most memorable moments include my first seminar with Master Rob, watching one of my first student’s happiness as we worked with on their palm strike and it started to feel good, and passing my yellow belt last year. I can also look at achievements in my wider life and relate those back to Arakan and most appreciate the relationships I have developed through the club.

Interests outside of Arakan:
Gym, cycling, CrossFit.

Comments from Instructor:
I would recommend Arakan to anyone who is looking to learn self defence, improve their fitness or simply build confidence as our 1:1 lessons allow us to tailor everything we do to each unique student and their goals, regardless of their age, fitness level or previous experience. Plus, we have a great club culture and always love to welcome new students.

Student Testimonials

Kat has been teaching me for a while now, and I've only got good things to say about her. I'm impressed with how professionally and creatively she's managed the restrictions caused by COVID-19 and I've really enjoyed learning Arakan from her. I would give her the warmest of recommendations.
Mariann Ratama

Kat and I have trained for over two months now, and I have been an Arakan student for almost three years. I originally started out for fitness but soon realised that Arakan was more than fitness. Kat has helped me to redefine my goals, to improve my flexibility, ability to focus and work on my technique. Whether you are a new or existing student, I highly recommend Kat as an instructor for you, it doesn't matter if your male, female or a child.
Will Cochrane

I’ve loved every second of Arakan training, both the private lessons with Kat and the group classes. While it’s probably not what I had in mind when I thought “this year you should do some martial arts lessons”, it is empowering and fun, and I can see the purpose behind all of the training and moves I’ve learned. The instructors are brilliant, Kat has been fantastic as a trainer, and I can’t wait to learn more.

Kylie Simpson



I started training Arakan approximately 6 years ago, only really because my son had just started training and I thought it would be good to have something in common, as well as a fun way to keep fit.  I wasn’t particularly concerned about self-defense because I had never really felt the need for it, and in the beginning I was probably more concerned about improving my fitness-test results than learning how to protect myself.
However it wasn’t too long after this that our house was broken into one night, whilst my family and I were all asleep in our bedrooms. It wasn’t until the morning that we realized what had happened, and that all of us had slept through the whole thing.  Thankfully there was no harm done and only a bit of money stolen, but the next morning I can remember thinking how lucky I was that I slept through and didn’t wake up and have to confront the burglar - because I wouldn’t have had a clue what to do or how to handle myself, let alone protect my family…..and that’s when my attitude towards training changed.
Now, after many years of private and group lessons, some advanced weapons training, a few home invasion seminars and 3 other family members that train Arakan – look out if you ever try to break into our house!
 

Aaron McBain




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When ‘life happens’, it is an opportunity to rise up and show our strength and courage. With the recent pandemic hitting our shores, it meant some changes needed to happen with training, whilst conforming with the strict government regulations and hygiene protocols.

 


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