Bristol Martial Arts Academy

🔥 FIGHT NIGHT IS TOMORROW... Our very own coach, Evie Hopkins, steps into the ring for the WRA Area Title Fight against Kayleigh Ball from Somerset Kickboxing Academy!

This is a huge moment for Evie, and we are incredibly proud to see her taking on this challenge.

She has put in the hard work, shown the discipline, and now she gets the opportunity to step under the lights and represent Bristol Martial Arts Academy on a big stage 👊

But Evie won’t be travelling alone… We have another 6 fighters in total from the Academy on the undercard, ready to test themselves, represent the team, and show the courage, heart, and determination that our members are known for 🥊🔥

, let’s show massive support for Evie and all our fighters.

Drop a good luck message in the comments and let’s get behind them! 👏

A BIG shoutout for our Little Dragon Freddie! 🌟 He is doing brilliantly in his classes, and we are so proud of the progress he is making. Every time he steps onto the mats, he brings big smiles, big energy, and a brilliant attitude. 😄🔥

Freddie, you are doing amazing!

fans, let’s give Freddie a massive well done in the comments! 👏

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… because we’ve got some brand-new white belts to celebrate! 😁

There’s something really special about seeing a child walk onto the training mats for the first time. Maybe a little nervous, a little excited, not quite sure what to expect... Then watching them finish the class with a huge smile and standing a little standing taller.

What a brilliant start for our newest members in our Little Dragons 4–6yrs and Junior Dragons 7–12yrs training programmes... It’s the start of confidence, courage, discipline, and a journey they’ll never forget.

They’ve taken that exciting first step onto the mats, completed their first classes, and have now been awarded their shiny new white belts! 🥋

That white belt might look simple, but it represents something very powerful…

👉 It means they were brave enough to try something new.
👉 It means they showed up.
👉 It means their martial arts journey has officially begun. 👏

At Bristol Martial Arts Academy, our children’s classes are about so much more than kicking and punching. Every class is designed to help children grow in confidence, character, and life skills.

Through martial arts, children can develop:

✅ Confidence: learning to stand tall, speak clearly, and believe in themselves

✅ Focus: improving listening skills, concentration, and self-control

✅ Discipline: understanding effort, respect, and the value of practice

✅ Fitness: building strength, balance, coordination, and healthy habits

✅ Resilience: learning that mistakes are part of progress

✅ Social skills: making friends and feeling part of a positive community

✅ Self-esteem: feeling proud of what they achieve, one belt at a time

.. If your child is ready to build confidence, focus, fitness, and self-belief in a fun, safe, and supportive environment…

👇 There’s a link in the comments to book a FREE class pass for your child. 👇

🎂🥋 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT to Academy Senior Coach, Sensei Josh!

He’s wise, focused, disciplined… and somehow still surprised every year when his birthday comes around. 😄

, today, we celebrate the man who can spot a lazy guard from across the room and make “just one more round” sound like a legally binding contract. 😂

Sensei Josh, thank you for your leadership, humour, patience, and for only occasionally making the warm-ups feel like a survival challenge!!

Have a brilliant day! From everyone at Bristol Martial Arts Academy, thank you for everything you do. 🙌🎂

🥊 BATTLE OF THE ERAS! 🥊 Three decades. Three generations of warriors.

The question is… Which era produced the greatest fighters?

Was it the toughness and grit of the 1970s?
The explosive talent and attitude of the 1990s?
Or the speed, science, and athleticism of the 2000s?

, drop your vote in the comments:

🥊 Comment 1970 for the old-school legends
🥊 Comment 1990 for the golden-era warriors
🥊 Comment 2000 for the modern-day machines

And for extra bragging rights… name the boxer who proves your answer. 👇🔥

3 things you didn’t know about us…

Yes, we teach martial arts.

No, you do not need to be some kind of super-fit, protein-shake-drinking, backflipping ninja to start! 😄

1️⃣ The training mats are basically a mood reset button.

People walk in like:

“I’m tired.”
“I’m stressed.”
“I nearly didn’t come.”
“I just want to lie down and become part of the carpet.”

Then ten minutes later…

They’re punching pads, laughing, sweating, and making noises they didn’t know they could make.

By the end?

Smiling.

Buzzing.

Slightly red-faced.

Possibly questioning the stairs tomorrow.

That’s the magic. 😅

2️⃣ “I’m not very fit” is our most common opening line.

Honestly, we should put it on a T-shirt.

Because everyone says it.

Then they start training and suddenly discover they’re much more capable than they thought.

Not instantly perfect.

Not magically Olympic-level.

Just better than the voice in their head told them they would be.

And that’s where the confidence starts. 🔥

3️⃣ Sensei Josh’s sweet stash remains one of the academy’s greatest mysteries. 🍬👀

Some people believe it’s hidden in the coaches room.

Others say it moves location daily.

A few claim it only appears when someone says, “I’ll just have one.”

Nobody has confirmed this.

Nobody has denied it.

And Sensei Josh has been seen looking suspiciously cheerful near empty wrappers.

Coincidence?

We think not! 🧐

fans, people come for the martial arts...

They stay for the laughs, the encouragement, the “I can’t believe I just did that” moments, and the strange academy tradition of pretending we don’t know where the sweets went!

Starting is the hardest bit.

After that, we’ve got you.

Message us to book your first class…

And remember: if you find the sweet stash, do not approach alone.

It may be guarded!! 🍫🥷

On Sunday, Academy Senior Coach Sensei Josh completed the Bolton Half Ironman in an incredible time of 7 hours 20 minutes. 💪🔥

This means he has now completed two of the three Half Ironman events in the UK! An amazing achievement... But he’s not stopping there…

The training continues for Mount Kilimanjaro and the Outlaw Full Ironman at the end of July. 🏔️🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

He’s taking on these huge challenges to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK, a cause that means so much to so many families.

If you’d like to support Sensei Josh and make a donation, the link is in the comments. Every donation, big or small, will make a difference. 🙏

Let’s show him some support in the comments! 👏

🥳 STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING… IT’S EVIE’S 18TH BIRTHDAY! 🥳

Evie has grown into such a fantastic role model, a brilliant young coach and we are lucky to have her as part of our coaching team.

She has a brilliant way of connecting with people, encouraging them, and making them feel like they belong. That is such a special quality, and it’s one of the many reasons why so many people in our academy community love and appreciate her. ❤️

Evie, thank you for being you. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see everything this next chapter brings!

.. Please join us in wishing Evie a massive Happy 18th Birthday in the comments! 🎁👏✨

Mums and Dads... Would you love to see your child grow in confidence and self esteem?

Maybe they’re a little shy…

Maybe they need help with focus, discipline, or self-belief…

Or maybe you’re simply looking for a positive activity that keeps them fit, active, and surrounded by good role models.

Our Children’s Martial Arts Beginners Classes are now open for new beginners 😊

At Bristol Martial Arts Academy, children don’t just learn kicks and punches — they learn valuable life skills that help them at home, at school, and in everyday life.

Through fun, safe, and structured classes, your child can develop:

✅ Greater confidence and self-belief
✅ Improved self-esteem
✅ Fitness, strength, and healthy habits
✅ Better focus, listening, and respect
✅ Balance, coordination, and body control
✅ Discipline, perseverance, and a positive mindset

We have age-specific programmes to suit every stage:

🥋 Little Dragons — ages 4–6
🥋 Junior Dragons — ages 7–12
🥋 Teens Programme — ages 13+

fans... give your child the chance to discover what they’re truly capable of. 💪

👉 Book a FREE class pass today and let them try it for themselves.

Details are in the comments 👇