Swanage Martial Arts & Self Defence

24/08/2026

🌊 Coastal Training + Belt Success! 🌊
Last week’s session by the sea was fantastic — everyone worked hard on balancing, kicking and throwing on the sand and in the water. Training outdoors forces you to adapt your techniques for real‑life environments: the uneven ground means kicks need to be lower and more controlled, footwork has to adjust to shifting sand, and balance becomes a skill you actively train rather than assume.

The students handled it brilliantly, and the photos show just how well everyone rose to the challenge.

A huge congratulations to Ed, who earned his Red Belt 👏
He’s trained consistently and fully deserved his promotion.

We’re back again tomorrow, ready for another great class.
If you’d like to join us — indoors or outdoors — book a taster at www.SwanageMartialArts.co.uk/book-online

📸 Photos from the session attached

17/08/2026

For anyone new to the page — welcome 👊🥋

Alongside our family martial arts classes, I also teach practical, real‑world self‑protection for adults, teens and children. I’ve been training for over 34 years and have learned under some of the most respected self‑defence instructors in the UK and internationally. I’m DBS checked, First Aid trained, and specialise in simple, instinctive skills that work under stress and are taught in a calm, supportive way.

Some people train for fitness, some for fun, and some for a bit of extra confidence — either to help prevent issues or to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. Every session is tailored to the person in front of me.

Thanks to everyone who’s recently followed the page — it’s great to have you here. If you ever want to know more about what we do, feel free to message any time or try a class at SwanageMartialArts.co.uk/book-online 🙏

Fun, friendly, safe martial arts and self-defence in Swanage

03/08/2026

🌊 Beach & Sea Training Tomorrow! 🌊
We’re taking our all‑ages class down to the beach for a fun session in and around the sea. It’s shallow, safe, controlled — and going to be one of the most fun, memorable sessions of the year.

Here’s the vibe👉 https://youtu.be/WNrXOa4HL7w?si=T1yyMJfZQZwMf_-I

Please bring suitable footwear for going into the water (there have been recent reports of Weever fish), plus the usual weather‑appropriate bits and a bottle of water. Parents are welcome to bring a chair or towel, and a towel is handy for drying off afterwards.

Why we do it:
Training in natural environments builds confidence, balance, resilience and real‑world awareness. It’s brilliant for all ages and abilities.

🌟 Non‑members: If you’ve ever wanted to try martial arts — or know someone who has — this is a perfect session to book a taster. Fun, friendly, and something a bit different. You can book at www.SwanageMartialArts.co.uk

Meet by
📍 Swanage Tourist Information
⏰ 6pm

See you on the beach! 💛💙🌊

26/07/2026

Brilliant first outdoor session by the sea on Tuesday — all ages and abilities training together and having loads of fun. We worked on balance, coordination, and some really sharp kicking practice from everyone finishing with some weaponry training (Kali) for the teens and adults. The fresh air and the waves made it even better. Amazing effort from all ages.

If anyone would like to join us next week, we’ve got space — just book a session at www.SwanageMartialArts.co.uk

21/07/2026

Everyone had fun in this evening's first outdoor classes of the summer holidays. If you're quick you can rewind this link to watch us from 6 to 8 pm but it gets overwritten every 12 hours so check it out now at Swanagebeachcam.co.uk

20/07/2026

Our outdoor summer holiday martial arts and self defence sessions start tomorrow in Swanage!
🥋 All‑Ages at 6pm
🛡️ Teen and Adults at 7pm

We’re running these sessions throughout the summer holidays and everyone is welcome — kids, families, teens, adults, and seniors. We have students from age 7 to over 70, so we really are a club for all.

If you’d like to come along, just book your space for the right age group at SwanageMartialArts.co.uk/book-online.
Looking forward to seeing some new faces outdoors ☀️

Our outdoor summer holiday martial arts sessions start soon 🏖️
Friendly classes by the beach for local families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The 6pm session is for everyone — kids, teens, adults and parents training together 🥋
After that, at 7pm, we run our usual teen and adult class 💪

Visit https://www.swanagemartialarts.co.uk/book-online to book a space.🌞

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10/07/2026

A bit of inspiration for our students — I originally found this video to help one of our students who’s nursing a broken finger (not from training), and it’s too good not to share.

I’ve had the honour of training under various karate masters over the last 34 years, like Kanazawa‑sensei and others who are sadly no longer with us. Their teachings have shaped a lot of what we do at Swanage Martial Arts, and I’m proud to pass their knowledge on in our classes.

Kanazawa’s story is a brilliant reminder that perseverance and mindset are at the heart of martial arts.

Discover the story of **Hirokazu Kanazawa**, the legendary Shotokan...

05/07/2026

Quick clip from our teen and adult class last week — an awareness drill where students grab nearby items to defend themselves and shout “Back off!” to build confidence and quick reactions.

Everyone threw themselves into it and did brilliantly. 🥋🔥

If you’d like to learn practical, everyday self‑defence in a friendly group, come try a class. Message us to get started. SwanageMartialArts.co.uk

05/07/2026

Last week’s Swanage Martial Arts class brought brilliant energy — beginners, seniors and regulars all training together and smashing it. I was helping our beginner seniors in the photos, and they picked things up amazingly quickly. 🥋🔥
Big thanks to Vicky, one of our parents, for capturing these moments — really appreciated 🙏

If you’ve been thinking about trying martial arts or learning effective self‑defence, this is a great place to start. Friendly coaching, simple steps, and a really welcoming group.

Want to try a class? Message us to get started. SwanageMartialArts.co.uk

29/06/2026

Our outdoor summer holiday martial arts sessions start soon 🏖️
Friendly classes by the beach for local families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The 6pm session is for everyone — kids, teens, adults and parents training together 🥋
After that, at 7pm, we run our usual teen and adult class 💪

Visit https://www.swanagemartialarts.co.uk/book-online to book a space.🌞

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