CHILDREN'S CLASSES
At Exeter Martial Arts (EMA) we pride ourselves on the high quality of instruction of our children’s martial arts classes.
With many years of teaching experience we have found that the children learn best in specific classes tailored for each age group. We split our children’s classes into 5 age groups.
EXPERIENCE | ACHIEVE | EXCEL
Whether you are looking for health and well-being, realistic and effective self-defence, getting fit in the form of a new sporting hobby or a fun, character-building work out for your kids, Exeter Martial Arts has classes for you.
Come and try one or a selection of classes - all under one roof. The perfect way to cross-train and effectively use your time. Please, see below for more details on our classes and session times!
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS
Here at Exeter Martial Arts (EMA) we pride ourselves as being the premier Traditional Martial Arts dojo in the South West.
Our traditional Martial Arts stemmed from ancient Japan and have been passed down through many generations of martial artists. As well as their rich history they are still very relevant to us today, not only as fantastic self defence but also as a great way of building fitness and wellbeing.
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BOXING
Boxing, termed the sweet science by Muhammad Ali is a martial art and combat sport in which two
people throw punches at each other with gloved hands.
FITNESS & STRENGTH
Bored of a standard gym workout involving machines and treadmills? Want to try something new?
Stretch your fitness boundaries with this excellent fitness class.
TAI CHI & QI GONG
Tai Chi is a martial art originating in ancient China. The ultimate goal is to combine hard and soft movements to produce a great effect with minimum effort.
LITTLE LIONS (5-6)
Our teaching programme focuses on a number of - what we deem to be – important concepts, such as discipline, respect, focus, co-ordination, fitness, and many more.
WRESTLING
Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.
PAD BLAST
Like punching and kicking? Want to improve your cardio? Try our Pad Blast session to improve your fitness while gradually honing your striking technique!
LION CUBS (3-4)
We pride ourselves on our children’s classes and the values and principles we pass on to the kids. For us, martial arts training is more than learning how to physically defend yourself.
JUNIOR JIU JITSU (7-11)
In these classes, we teach Japanese jiu jitsu, a battlefield martial art used in feudal Japan, which has become one of the most effective self-defence systems in the world.
CADETS JIU JITSU (11-15)
Our Cadets classes are tailored for 11-15 year olds. At this age the classes focus strongly on self defence skills- which we feel are a crucial life skill as children become more independent.
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WRESTLING
Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.
COMBAT SPORTS
At Exeter Martial Arts we have probably the largest selection of combat sports under one roof in the south west
HEALTH & FITNESS
We like to provide an holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Our classes range in intensity from
our gentle Tai Chi class, through to our challenging Strength and conditioning class
JIU JITSU
Jiu Jitsu is a traditional Japanese martial art which relies on technique rather than strength to defend against one or multiple opponents of any size, weight, and gender.
KOBUJUTSU
Okinawan Kobujutsu refers to the weapon system of the Okinawan arts, including the 6-foot staff Rokushakubo), dagger-shaped truncheon (Sai), among others.
KENJUTSU
Kenjutsu (literally translated means ‘sword art’) teaches techniques that entail the use of bladed weapons.
We train in the Kaze Arashi Ryu style of Kenjutsu.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, often likened to human chess, is as much a battle of wits as it is a battle of the bodies - techniques rely on leverage.
JTX KICK BOXING
Kick Boxing is a hybrid combat sport which draws on techniques from several preceding martial arts and combat sports, such as Karate, Muay Thai, Savate, Western Boxing,
JUNIOR BJJ (5-11)
Our sessions are fun and dynamic but also focus on respectful behaviour, discipline, and always reinforce the idea that continuous effort reaps rewards.
CADETS BJJ (11-15)
Cadets Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is for 11-15 year olds. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a competitive sport martial arts, similar to wrestling and judo.
JUDO
Judo is a great combat sport with a high popularity status across the globe. It has achieved Olympic
recognition and become one of the most popular martial arts in the world!
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
(MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills, from a mixture of martial arts - traditional and combat sports
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai, also known as the science of eight limbs, is a martial art originating in Thailand which focuses on the use of fists and feet as well as elbows and knees.
BOXING
Boxing, termed the sweet science by Muhammad Ali is a martial art and combat sport in which two
people throw punches at each other with gloved hands.
WRESTLING
Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.
CADETS JIU JITSU (11-15)
Our Cadets classes are tailored for 11-15 year olds. At this age the classes focus strongly on self defence skills- which we feel are a crucial life skill as children become more independent.
CACADETSKICKBOXING / MMA STRIKING
again this brings with it the option of competition but also all the benefits of fitness, coordination and confidence.
TESTIMONIALS
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Introducing Steven Feeney, our newest team member
We Just wanted to introduce our newest full time member of staff, Steven Feeney. If you are a regular kickboxer you will know him well but for everyone else, he has been studying martial arts for 12+years notably capoeira, muay thai boxing and kickboxing. He was part of our leadership team last year and really enjoyed the teaching and training lifestyle and moved over to full time at EMA. He will also have admin responsibilities so if you want to join us or are already a member and want to upgrade to train more, he is your man. He is also a published short story and poetry writer and enjoys playing D&D in his spare time. Please say hi if you see him in the gym/dojo.
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Huge congratulations to Exeter Martial Arts head instructor Dr Richard Catterick on being formally presented his 7th degree black belt by the executive committee of the British Jju Jitsu Association.
We and the whole of the Seishin Mizu Ryu Jiu Jitsu style are so very proud to have him as our chief instructor. He has devoted his life to the study and transmission of all the martial arts he teaches but his core is Jiu Jitsu which he stated training in back in the 1980’sAs one of the youngest people to reach this level from the national governing body for Jiu Jitsu he continues to inspire us all with his dedication, hard work and patience.Thank you for being our teacher and helping so many people on their own journeys
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Welcome Max and Tobias to the EMA team
Big Welcome to the growing EMA team to our two new apprentices Tobias and Max. Max has just finished his course at Exeter college. Tobias has just obtained his personal trainer qualification and now teaches our Wednesday lunchtime padblast class and will be taking on some 1:1 clients soon. Both along with our other apprentice Owen regularly train at EMA and all are looking forward to enhancing their training through working at EMA. Keep up the good work boys and if you are in do say hi if they are on the desk :)
COMBAT SPORTS
At Exeter Martial Arts we have probably the largest selection of combat sports under one roof in the south west
HEALTH & FITNESS
We like to provide an holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Our classes range in intensity from
our gentle Tai Chi class, through to our challenging Strength and conditioning class
JIU JITSU
Jiu Jitsu is a traditional Japanese martial art which relies on technique rather than strength to defend against one or multiple opponents of any size, weight, and gender.
KENJUTSU
Kenjutsu (literally translated means ‘sword art’) teaches techniques that entail the use of bladed weapons.
We train in the Kaze Arashi Ryu style of Kenjutsu.
JTX KICK BOXING
Kick Boxing is a hybrid combat sport which draws on techniques from several preceding martial arts and combat sports, such as Karate, Muay Thai, Savate, Western Boxing,
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
(MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills, from a mixture of martial arts - traditional and combat sports
KOBUJUTSU
Okinawan Kobujutsu refers to the weapon system of the Okinawan arts, including the 6-foot staff Rokushakubo), dagger-shaped truncheon (Sai), among others.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, often likened to human chess, is as much a battle of wits as it is a battle of the bodies - techniques rely on leverage.
JUDO
Judo is a great combat sport with a high popularity status across the globe. It has achieved Olympic
recognition and become one of the most popular martial arts in the world!
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai, also known as the science of eight limbs, is a martial art originating in Thailand which focuses on the use of fists and feet as well as elbows and knees.
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