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Celebrating 25 Years Of Award Winning Martial Arts Training Programmes For Adults & Children In Hengrove, Bristol

Bristol Martial Arts Academy was founded in August 2001 and our award winning martial arts training programmes have provided a strong base to allow the academy to grow into a community strong hold. We offer all our members, young and old, an empowering martial arts environment, teaching mind, body and spirit. Our Award Winning Martial Arts Training Programmes Fuse Together All The Best Aspects Of Boxing, Taekwondo, Karate & Freestyle Martial Arts in a fun, safe environment & we will help you or your child develop fitness, flexibility, and all round physical health. We also place an emphasis is on personal development to help you overcome challenges and deal with the stresses of modern life. Our classes are geared up for beginners with plenty of help and guidance on hand to help you or child right from your very first class!

25/09/2026

At school, you’re taught the lesson first… Then you’re given the test.

Life has a habit of doing things the other way around!

It gives you the test first… and the lesson afterwards.

That’s one of the reasons martial arts training can be so powerful. 👊

Yes, we teach kicks, punches, movement and technique.

But underneath all of that, something much bigger is happening.

Every time you train, you’re learning how to:

🔥 Stay calm when things get difficult
🔥 Keep going when you feel tired
🔥 Adapt when something doesn’t go to plan
🔥 Deal with pressure without giving up
🔥 Learn from mistakes instead of fearing them
🔥 Get back up and try again

Because confidence isn’t built when everything is easy.

Resilience isn’t developed when everything goes your way.

And character isn’t created by avoiding challenges.

It’s built by facing them ❤️

On the training mats, you get the chance to experience those lessons in a safe, supportive environment.

And over time, something brilliant happens…

The lessons stop being just “martial arts lessons”.

They become LIFE lessons.

Lessons you can take into school, work, relationships, difficult situations and whatever challenges come your way.

That’s where the real magic of martial arts begins 🔥

24/09/2026

❤️ SOME PHOTOS JUST MAKE YOU SMILE… Looking back through some of the photos we’ve shared this year, we were reminded just how many brilliant moments have happened 😊

Big achievements.

Funny moments.

New friendships.

First classes.

New belts.

Competition memories.

Coaches supporting members.

Members supporting each other.

And plenty of moments that probably seemed small at the time… but became part of the memories that make our academy so special.

Because martial arts is about so much more than punches, kicks, belts and trophies.

It’s about the people.

The friendships.

The confidence that grows.

The courage to try something new.

The celebrations when somebody achieves something they once thought they couldn’t.

And being surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you succeed. 👊

So here are just a few of the photos from this year that put a smile on our faces.

And the best thing?

The year isn’t finished yet! 🔥

There are still plenty more classes to enjoy, goals to achieve, memories to make and photos to add to the collection.

To everyone who has been part of our academy this year…

Thank you for making Bristol Martial Arts Academy such a brilliant community to be part of. ❤️🥋
.. Which photo or academy memory from this year has made YOU smile the most? 👇

23/09/2026

COURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS LOOK CONFIDENT. ❤️👊🏻 Sometimes it looks like a child feeling nervous… but choosing to step forward anyway.

We absolutely love this photo of Reggie with Sensei Joe. It was taken just before his quarter-final at this years WMAC British Championships.

And yes… Reggie had butterflies.

But this is where some of the biggest lessons in martial arts are learned.

Not when everything feels easy.

But when your heart is racing, your mind is telling you to worry, and you decide to trust yourself, trust your training and give it everything you’ve got. 🔥

That’s exactly what Reggie did.

He stepped onto the mat, faced his opponent and put in a fantastic performance that made us incredibly proud.

Because the real win wasn’t simply what happened during the match.

The real win was having the courage to walk onto that mat in the first place.

Every time a child faces something that scares them and discovers, “I can do this,” their confidence grows a little stronger.

And that lesson reaches far beyond martial arts. ❤️

Absolutely brilliant, Reggie. You should be very proud of yourself! 👏

fans, let’s give Reggie a HUGE well done in the comments! 👊🔥

22/09/2026

🌟 PARENTS… WHAT IF ONE ACTIVITY COULD HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE?

Martial arts isn’t just about kicks, punches and learning new techniques.

For children, it can become a brilliant way to build the skills they’ll use at home, at school and throughout life. ❤️

Every time they step onto the mats, they get the chance to:

🥋 Build confidence by trying things they once thought were difficult

👂 Improve focus and listening through structured, positive coaching

💪 Become fitter, stronger and more active while having fun

😊 Learn to keep going when something doesn’t work first time

🤝 Meet new friends and feel part of a supportive team

And one of the best parts?

They start seeing what they’re capable of.

That little voice saying…

“I’m not sure I can do this…”

Slowly starts becoming…

“Let me have a go!” 🔥

That’s the kind of confidence we love seeing grow in our Little Dragons 4-6yrs and Junior Dragons aged 7-12yrs and Teens 13yrs+.

👉 If you’d love your child to become more confident, focused, active and proud of themselves, this could be a brilliant place to start.

➡️ Check the first comment for more info and to book their FREE class pass today! 🥋👊

21/09/2026

FIRST CLASS. FIRST BELT. FIRST STEP. ✨ Let's welcome our newest white belts in our Little Dragons 4-6yrs and Junior Dragons 7-12yrs training programmes 🔥

There’s something brilliant about watching a child walk onto the mats for the very first time.

They might feel a few butterflies.

They might look around wondering who everyone is.

They might even be thinking…

“What have Mum and Dad signed me up for?!” 😂

But then the class starts.

They join in.
They learn something new.
They have a laugh.
They realise everyone started somewhere.

And suddenly those nerves begin to disappear.

But every class gives them another chance to become a little more confident, a little more focused and a little more proud of what they can do.

Now it’s time to have some fun, learn some skills and see just how far you can go! 👊🥋
.. Let's show our newest little champions some love in the comments! 👇❤️

18/09/2026

🌸 LADIES OF BRISTOL… If you’ve been telling yourself you want to get fitter, feel stronger, build your confidence or simply do something positive for YOU… this is your chance. 👊❤️

Our Ladies-Only Kickboxing Beginners Course is designed especially for women who are starting from scratch.

No previous experience needed.

No pressure to keep up with anyone else.

No need to “get fit first.”

You start exactly where you are… and we help you build from there.

Inside the course you’ll work on:

✨ Fitness and stamina
✨ Strength and coordination
✨ Real kickboxing skills
✨ Confidence and self-belief
✨ Having fun while doing something positive for yourself

And because everyone is a beginner, you won’t feel like you’re walking into a room full of experts.

You’ll be surrounded by women who are learning, improving and getting stronger together. 🙌

🔥 6 WEEK BEGINNERS-ONLY COURSE – JUST £39
🥊 UNLIMITED CLASSES EVERY WEEK
🚀 Train once, twice or as often as you like
🎁 FREE Training Gloves worth £47!

EVEN BETTER… BRING A FRIEND!

👭 You BOTH join for just £50!

That works out at only…

🔥 £25 EACH! 🔥

So if you’ve got a friend, sister, daughter, colleague or someone who keeps saying…

“We really should start doing something!”
.. This could be your sign. 😄

And if you don’t have anyone to come with you, don’t worry.

Plenty of our ladies walk through the doors on their own for the first time.

Before long, those unfamiliar faces start becoming training partners, friends and part of your support network. ❤️

Class Times:

🥊 Monday – 7:15pm
🥊 Wednesday – 7:15pm
🥊 Thursday – 8:00pm

Suitable for ladies aged 13+, complete beginners and all fitness levels.

Come as you are.

Learn at your own pace.

Get fitter.

Get stronger.

And discover just how capable you really are. 💪🔥

👇 Booking link in the comments

17/09/2026

One of the biggest battles you will ever fight... will be against the version of YOU that wants to stay comfortable.

The version that says…

“Do it tomorrow.”
“Take the easy option.”
“You’re too tired.”
“You’re not ready.”
“What if you fail?”

That voice can be louder than any opponent.

Because success is often decided in the moments nobody sees.

When you train even when motivation is low.

When you stay disciplined when it's easier to quit.

When you control your reaction instead of letting emotion control you.

When you keep moving forward even when progress feels slow. 👊

That is where real strength is built.

Not just in the body.

In the mind. 🧠🔥

You don’t have to be better than everybody else.

You just have to keep becoming better than the person you were yesterday.

You vs You.

Win that battle consistently… and everything starts to change.

16/09/2026

Our Leadership Assistant Coaching Team were back on the pads this week, sharpening their skills and putting in the work behind the scenes. 👊🔥

Pad drills are a fantastic way to develop:

🥊 Speed and accuracy
⚡ Reaction time and coordination
💪 Fitness, stamina and conditioning
🎯 Focus and concentration
👊 Technique, timing and control
🧠 Confidence under pressure
🤝 Communication and teamwork

But perhaps the biggest benefit is this…

They are learning how to become better martial artists AND better coaches.

Every round on the pads gives them another opportunity to improve, listen, adapt and lead by example.

We’re incredibly proud of the commitment this team continues to show.
.. Great coaches are never finished learning ❤️🥋

15/09/2026

MUMS & DADS… WHAT WOULD MORE CONFIDENCE DO FOR YOUR CHILD?

Maybe they’re a little shy.

Maybe they struggle to believe in themselves.

Maybe you’d simply love to see them become more active, focused and confident in their own abilities ❤️

That’s exactly what our Children’s Martial Arts Beginners Classes are designed to help with.

Through fun, structured and encouraging classes, we help children develop:

😊 Confidence & self-belief
👂 Better listening & focus
💪 Fitness, strength & healthy habits
🥋 Coordination & physical skills
⭐ Discipline & a positive attitude

And the best part?

They don’t need to be confident, sporty or experienced before they start.

They simply need to take that first step.

We currently have programmes for:

🥋 Little Dragons 4-6 yrs
🥋 Junior Dragons 7-12 yrs
🥋 Teens 13+yrs

With the new school term underway, this could be the perfect time to help your child start something that builds them up inside and out.

👇 Book them a FREE class pass and let them come along, meet the coaches and experience a class for themselves.
.. Check the comments below for details. 👇

13/09/2026

🥋 SOMETHING BRILLIANT HAPPENED ON OUR MATS THIS WEEK…

A group of children did something they’d never done before.

They walked into the academy and joined a class full of new faces.

And they gave it a go. ❤️

That might sound simple…

But for a child, those little moments can be HUGE.

Because confidence isn’t something children suddenly wake up with one day.

Confidence is built.

It’s built every time they try something new.

Every time they listen and learn.

Every time they get something wrong and try again.

Every time they realise…

“I CAN do this.”

So today we want to give a massive welcome to our newest white belts joining our Little Dragons 4-6yrs and Junior Dragons 7-12yrs.

Right now, everything is new.

But give them a little time…

New movements will become familiar.

Nerves will turn into smiles.

Skills will improve.

Friendships will form.

And that brand-new white belt will start collecting stories of effort, courage and achievement. 👊

To all of our newest champions...

You’ve already achieved the hardest part.

You started. ❤️

Now let’s see where the journey takes you!

Welcome to Bristol Martial Arts Academy 🥋🔥

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252 Central Park
Bristol
BS149BZ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 10pm
Tuesday	10am - 10pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 11:15am

Website

https://www.bristolmartialartsacademy.com/

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