Youth Activities
A full week of sport, martial arts and community for our boys and girls — Tuesday through Sunday at Finchley Mosque.
Autumn Term · 12 weeks, ends w/c 14 Dec
Half-term break · 24 & 31 Oct
Venue · 683–685 High Road, North Finchley N12 0DA
Girls
Girls Gymnastics
Weekly on Thursdays: 7–8pm – Ages 5–10 and 11-15
(Every week)
Build strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun, all-girls environment. From cartwheels to handstands, our coaches help every girl progress at her own pace. £110 per term, at Perform Better Gymnastics Academy, North Finchley.
Sisters Body Combat
Weekly on Tuesdays: 7–8pm – Ages 10+
(Every week)
A high-energy, sisters-only fitness class combining martial arts moves with music. No experience needed — just bring your energy. £11 per session or £37 per month.
Senaman Tua
Weekly on Wednesdays: 10:30am-11:30am – Ages 18+
(Every week)
Discover the ancient art of Senaman Tua! This traditional Malay exercise focuses on joint health, circulation, and natural movement. £11 per session or £37 per month.
Boys
Martial arts arrangements have changed for autumn — Kung Fu/Silat and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu below.
Youth Club Multi-sports
Saturdays 1–2pm – Ages 9–13
(Every week)
Dodgeball, basketball and agility games in a safe, structured drop-in session — a great way for younger boys to stay active together.
IANL Raptors Basketball
Saturdays 3:30–5:30pm – Ages 12–16
(Registration required)
Competitive basketball training at Strawberry Vale MUGA. Currently free to attend — a membership fee (covering uniform etc.) and block session charge will be introduced once indoor sessions begin. Registration required before attending. Meet at the mosque at 3:30pm and walk to Strawberry Vale as a group at 4:15pm.
On hold
Archery @ High Barnet Islamic Centre
Thursdays 7:30–8:30pm – Ages 12+ (Boys only)
(Currently on hold)
Archery at High Barnet Islamic Centre is currently on hold — we will update this page when sessions restart. When running, the fee is £20/month, paid directly to High Barnet Islamic Centre.
Updated
Skills, Drills & Acrobatic Moves & Silat
Saturdays 2:00–3:15pm – Ages 10–15
(Every week)
A 90-minute session combining martial arts fundamentals with handstands, cartwheels and rolls. Silat syllabus continues throughout, with grading roughly every six weeks. Ages 16–17 can join as volunteer training assistants. Free to attend — a £10 grading fee applies on the Saturdays Teacher Abdur Rahman attends, paid to him in cash. 2nd Floor.
New
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sundays 3:00–4:15pm – Ages 11–14
(New term starts 27 Sept)
A brand-new weekly BJJ class led by Brother Mohammad, focused on grappling fundamentals and discipline for our 11–14 age group. £84 per term (12weeks), 2nd Floor.
New
Fencing @ High Barnet Islamic Centre
Saturdays 7:30–8:30pm – Ages 12+ (Boys only)
(Every week)
Fencing training at High Barnet Islamic Centre. £20/month (fees provisional, TBC from HBIC). Paid directly to High Barnet Islamic Centre.
New
Brothers Night – Relax. Chill. Talk
2nd & last Friday of the month – 7-8pm
Ages 14–20
(Every month)
Looking for a space to unwind and connect with your brothers? Join us for Brothers Night! Whether you want to talk about school, GCSEs, A-levels, or just what’s on your mind, this is your place to feel free and hang out.
🍕 Snacks & food provided!
Bring your friends and come join us!
Special notes
- No food is served on-site — please send a drinks bottle and, for Saturday/Sunday sessions, a packed lunch.
- Child pickup — a parent or guardian must be present for handover at the exact start and finish times.
- Prayer times observed during sessions and dependent on the day.
- Martial arts booking — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (£84) is booked and paid per 12-week term (school term time — holiday sessions are a separate additional service), directly to the masjid via our website. A further £10 grading fee applies on the Saturdays Teacher Abdul Rahman attends, paid directly to him in cash.
- Missed sessions — individual missed weeks are not refunded. If a child stops a class partway through the term, the remaining weeks can be refunded.
- Sibling discounts — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has no sibling discount — full price for all, to cover coach costs.
- Financial support: IANL is pleased to offer a limited number of reduced-fee and free places on our youth activities for families experiencing financial hardship. Applications are assessed individually and treated in strict confidence please speak to our Youth Lead (naeem.katib@ianl.org.uk)
