Exeter Martial Arts

Exeter Martial Arts Exeter Martial Arts is a family run local business in Exeter which is a one stop shop for all your martial arts training and fitness needs.
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Day 6 of which Martial arts to choose at EMA🌿 Tai ChiGreat for: movement, balance, relaxation, coordination and long-ter...
26/09/2026

Day 6 of which Martial arts to choose at EMA

🌿 Tai Chi
Great for: movement, balance, relaxation, coordination and long-term wellbeing.
Tai Chi offers a very different training experience.
The movements are slower and more controlled, with an emphasis on posture, balance, breathing, coordination and body awareness.

It can provide a useful contrast to the intensity of BJJ and Kickboxing.
But Tai Chi shouldn't simply be dismissed as "slow exercise".

Traditional Tai Chi also contains martial applications and principles involving movement, balance, positioning and control.

Tai Chi can be particularly appealing if you:
• want a lower-impact martial art
• want to improve balance and coordination
• enjoy traditional Chinese martial arts
• want to explore movement and body awareness
• prefer a calmer training environment
• are interested in the martial applications behind Tai Chi





⚔️ KenjutsuGreat for: traditional Japanese martial arts, weapons training, discipline and history.Kenjutsu is the study ...
25/09/2026

⚔️ Kenjutsu
Great for: traditional Japanese martial arts, weapons training, discipline and history.

Kenjutsu is the study of Japanese swordsmanship.
At EMA, it provides an opportunity to train in a completely different movement environment from BJJ or Kickboxing.

Training develops:
• posture
• distance
• timing
• precision
• coordination
• awareness
• discipline
• traditional Japanese martial arts etiquette

For some people, this is exactly what they have been looking for.

For others, it becomes an unexpected part of their martial arts journey.

And importantly, you don't have to be interested in becoming a "samurai" to enjoy it!





Day 4 🥋 Traditional Japanese Jiu JitsuFirst up big well done to Exeter College student Harry who yesterday levelled up i...
24/09/2026

Day 4 🥋 Traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu

First up big well done to Exeter College student Harry who yesterday levelled up in our adult jiu jitsu classes. Great work .

So back to our series and we focus today on traditional jiu jitsu.

Great for: self-defence, traditional martial arts, varied techniques and long-term development.

Traditional Jiu Jitsu is very different from BJJ despite sharing some historical roots.

Rather than concentrating primarily on sport grappling, traditional Jiu Jitsu encompasses a broader range of skills.
Depending on the syllabus, ourt training includes:
• striking
• blocks and evasion
• throws
• locks
• takedowns
• escapes and counters
• groundwork
• pressure points
• weapons awareness
• traditional Japanese martial arts principles

There is also a strong emphasis on martial awareness, control and application.

For someone who wants to explore a broader martial arts curriculum rather than specialise in one competitive ruleset, this can be an attractive option.

Traditional Jiu Jitsu can be particularly appealing if you:
• are interested in self-defence
• want a broad martial arts syllabus which covers all ranges
• enjoy traditional Japanese martial arts
• want to learn both standing and ground techniques
• are interested in weapons as part of martial arts training
• enjoy progressing through a structured syllabus

Book a Free taster and come and try ot for yourself.





Day 3 Which Class to choose at EMA 🥊 KickboxingGreat for:fitness, striking, confidence, conditioning and competition.Kic...
23/09/2026

Day 3 Which Class to choose at EMA

🥊 Kickboxing

Great for:
fitness,
striking,
confidence,
conditioning and competition.

Kickboxing develops striking skills using punches, kicks, combinations, footwork, defence and movement.

At EMA, kickboxing training can be physically demanding but it is also highly adaptable.

You don't need to arrive already fit or athletic.You develop your fitness through the training.

For many people, one of the biggest attractions is simply the feeling of getting better.

A combination that initially feels impossible eventually becomes automatic.

Kickboxing can be particularly appealing if you:
• want to improve your fitness
• enjoy striking and pad work
• want a high-energy workout
• like learning combinations
• want to develop confidence
• are interested in competing

For self-defence: kickboxing develops striking, movement, distance management and the ability to perform physical skills under pressure.

As with any combat sport, training takes place within a ruleset and controlled environment. So if you main goal is self defence check out tomorrows Jiu JItsu post.





Day 2 - So why chose ….BJJ at EMA🥋 Brazilian Jiu JitsuGreat for: grappling, ground fighting, fitness,problem-solving and...
22/09/2026

Day 2 - So why chose ….

BJJ at EMA

🥋 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Great for: grappling, ground fighting, fitness,problem-solving and competition.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling combat sport centred around controlling an opponent, positional movement, escapes, takedowns and submissions.

There is no striking, so training can involve a high level of live resistance while keeping the focus on grappling.

One of the things many people enjoy about BJJ is the problem-solving element.

You aren’t simply memorising techniques.

Your training partner is actively trying to stop you.

That means you learn to adapt, make decisions under pressure and use technique against resistance.

BJJ can be particularly appealing if you:

enjoy close-contact training
like problem solving
want a challenging physical workout
are interested in grappling or ground fighting
want the option of competition
enjoy training with live resistance

For self-defence: BJJ develops useful skills in controlling, escaping and grappling with another person.

However, like anysport-based training, it operates within rules designed to make training and competition possible, so real-world situations can contain circumstances that aren’t represented in a BJJ match.





🥋 WHICH MARTIAL ART SHOULD I CHOOSE?If you've been thinking about starting martial arts, you've probably discovered one ...
21/09/2026

🥋 WHICH MARTIAL ART SHOULD I CHOOSE?

If you've been thinking about starting martial arts, you've probably discovered one problem…

There are so many different options!

BJJ.
Kickboxing.
Traditional Jiu Jitsu.
Boxing.
Judo.
MMA.
Karate.
Taekwondo.
And plenty more.

So how do you know which one is right for you?

The answer isn't necessarily about finding the "best" martial art.

It's about finding the one that fits what you actually want from training.

Do you want:
🥊 Striking and fitness?
🥋 Grappling and ground fighting?
⚔️ Traditional martial arts and self-defence?
🏆 Competition?
💪 A challenging workout?
🧠 Something that develops both body and mind?
👥 A great community?

At Exeter Martial Arts, adults can choose between BJJ, Kickboxing and Traditional Jiu Jitsu, Tai Chi and Kenjutsu (Traditional sword). Five very different training experiences, all within the same academy.

We've put together a guide to help you understand the differences and work out what might suit you.

👉 Read the full article https://www.exetermartialarts.co.uk/news/which-martial-art-is-right-for-you

And if you're still not sure?

Come and try it. You might discover that the martial art you expected to choose isn't actually the one you enjoy most!

🥋 WELCOME TO THE EMA TEAM, COSTIN!Some martial arts journeys take you around the world…Costin started his Traditional Ji...
08/09/2026

🥋 WELCOME TO THE EMA TEAM, COSTIN!

Some martial arts journeys take you around the world…

Costin started his Traditional Jiu Jitsu journey with our Seishin Mizu Ryu club in Leicester and progressed to Shodan Black Belt.

After completing his Master's degree, he moved to the British Virgin Islands for work.

Now he's back in the UK and has joined us at Exeter Martial Arts.

But he's not just here to train.

He's here to learn.

Learn how to teach.
Learn how to coach.
Learn how to develop students.
Learn how to run a martial arts academy.

Because at EMA, we believe a black belt isn't the end of the journey.

It's the beginning of a new one.

Welcome back to the Seishin Mizu Ryu family, Costin. 👊

Read his full story below 👇

https://www.exetermartialarts.co.uk/news/costin-joins-the-exeter-martial-arts-team

You don't have to be ready to start.One of our members, Jonny, recently left us a review after training at Exeter Martia...
07/09/2026

You don't have to be ready to start.

One of our members, Jonny, recently left us a review after training at Exeter Martial Arts for a year.

What he wrote really struck us.

Before his first class, he remembers walking towards the gym thinking:

"I'm too unfit to do this."

"Everyone's going to think I'm too old."

"I should just turn around and go home."

But he took that first step through the door.

Over the next year, something pretty amazing happened.

He lost over 3 stone.

But more importantly, he gained confidence, self-belief and a group of people he enjoyed training with.

And that's something we see again and again.

People don't walk through our doors because they're already confident, fit and experienced.

They come because they want to become those things.

So if you've been thinking about trying martial arts but you've been telling yourself:

❌ I'm too old
❌ I'm too unfit
❌ I'm not flexible enough
❌ I don't know anyone
❌ Everyone else will be better than me

Remember Jonny's story.

The hardest part is often just walking through the door.

We'll help with the rest.

🥋 Exeter Martial Arts
📍 Exeter
👊 Beginners welcome

Take the first step.

🌿 Tai Chi at Exeter Martial ArtsThere’s something special about finishing a Tai Chi class with a smile. 😊Our Tai Chi ses...
07/09/2026

🌿 Tai Chi at Exeter Martial Arts

There’s something special about finishing a Tai Chi class with a smile. 😊

Our Tai Chi sessions with Sifu Damien combine gentle movement, balance, coordination and mindful practice helping to work both the body and the mind.

But it’s not all about the exercise. It’s also about meeting people, learning something new and enjoying the journey together.

A great session, great company and three very happy members! 👊🌿

If you’ve never tried Tai Chi before, you don’t need any previous experience or special level of fitness to get started.

📍 Exeter Martial Arts
🥋 Beginners welcome
🌿 Yang Style Tai Chi

Day 2 at Exeter College fair. Looking good team EMA
04/09/2026

Day 2 at Exeter College fair. Looking good team EMA



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