26/03/2026
Meet Les – one of our fantastic Wellbeing Activity Leaders, Karate Instructor & Mental Health Advocate. 😊
Originally from Poland and now based in the UK, Les Bubka is an internationally recognised karate instructor, author, and speaker. Having experienced anxiety as a young person, Les discovered the transformative power of martial arts. Through years of dedicated karate training, he not only gained control over his anxiety but also developed a passion for helping others harness the mental and physical benefits of martial arts.
Today, Les travels worldwide teaching karate and promoting its positive impact on mental health. On a daily basis, he works closely with local organisations including Oakleaf; supporting people with mental and physical disabilities to build confidence, restore self-worth, and discover the empowering benefits of karate.
Les’ classes are tailored to individual needs, ranging from self-defence and sport karate to meditation and mindfulness practices. Every session is delivered in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment, ensuring that all students - regardless of age or ability - can progress at their own pace and enjoy the holistic benefits of martial arts.
Oakleaf will be running Les’ current session ‘Martial Movement’ all through April – every Thursday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm at Guildford United Reformed Church.
If you are an Oakleaf client and would like to sign up for this course, please get in touch with our Client Services team: client-services@oakleaf-enterprise.org or 01483 303649.
