Youth Self Defence Plymouth

Youth Self Defence Plymouth A family run Martial Arts Academy in Plymouth teaching Self Defence (from age 4+)

22/09/2026

Our 11+ sparring class this evening 💪🏼🔥

08/09/2026

Rear Naked Chokes for our 11+ class tonight. We spend a lot of time discussing this technique, when to use it and the dangers involved in using it. Putting someone to sleep is an incredibly efficient self defence technique but should only be used when absolutely necessary. We not only teach the self defence technique, but also the aftercare necessary to ensure that the attacker is properly looked after. We teach our students to defence themselves effectively AND responsibly.


18/08/2026

Grounded headlock defences for our 11+ class this evening. When a fight goes to the ground, especially against a bigger opponent, escaping and/or controlling your opponent isn’t an easy prospect. We work through these techniques with slowly increasing levels of intensity to prepare our students for an attack.


10/06/2026

Our Junior Warriors have been working hard this week on the double ankle sweep. This sweep is one of the most effective techniques for young jiu-jitsu students because it teaches timing, balance, and control rather than relying on strength.

When performed correctly, it allows a smaller student to off-balance and sweep a larger opponent by using proper technique and leverage.




09/06/2026

We’ve been working on a fight simulation tonight with our 11+ class. It’s easy to misunderstand this and think we’re teaching our students to be the aggressor, but it’s the opposite. We’re teaching them to control an opponent’s aggression. To put out the fire and to keep themselves (and their attacker) safe in an ever more aggressive world.



Here at Macmillan Martial Arts, we believe that self-defence is about protecting yourself, protecting your loved ones, a...
02/06/2026

Here at Macmillan Martial Arts, we believe that self-defence is about protecting yourself, protecting your loved ones, and having the confidence to deal with difficult situations when they arise.

We started our 11+ programme in order to have a bridge between our kids and adults programmes, and tonight we had our busiest class to date. Twenty six kids all focussing on the same aims as our adult students.

Consistent aims and consistent training bringing consistent results.




20/05/2026

Continuing our series of defending attacks from behind with our Junior Warriors tonight. We’ve been working hard on awareness and speed of reaction in order to take the opponent to the ground and control them until help arrives.



19/05/2026

11+ class have been working on attacks against a wall tonight. We keep the same principles as an attack on the ground - protecting your neck and not turning your back on your opponent.



12/05/2026

Our 11+ class dealing with attacks from behind tonight. A technique that requires timing and precision. We’ve been pushing our 11+ class hard over the last few weeks, introducing them to new techniques and really getting them thinking about their self defence, and we’re really pleased with the results.




Address

Unit 1, 1-2 Ermington Terrace
Plymouth
PL46QG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+447826040106

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