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Southwest Combat Academy (formerly Exeter Self-Defence Academy) offers Martial Arts instruction to all ages and experience levels

EXETER

Tuesday

Location: DanSci Studio, Summerland St, Exeter EX1 2AT

16.15 pm - Tots (4-6 yo) - 30 min lesson
16.45 pm - Titans (7-11 yo) - 45 min lesson
17.30 pm - Teens (12+)/adults classes - 1h lesson

Thursday

Location:

St Matt's Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Exeter, EX1 2JL

16.15pm - Tots (4-6 yo)
16.45 pm - Titans (7-11 yo)
18:00 pm - Teens (12+)/Adults classes

BROADCLYST

Location: Broadclyst Leisure Center - 8 Station Rd, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3AL

17.00 pm - Tots (4-6 yo) - 30 min lesson
17:45 pm - Titans (7-11 yo) - 45 min lesson

19/09/2026

🥋 Family Martial Arts

Why not train together?

Our Family Martial Arts classes are a great way for parents and kids to get active, learn new skills and enjoy some quality time together.

From boxing and kickboxing to wrestling, grappling and self defence, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

💪 Get fitter together
🥊 Learn new skills
🧠 Build confidence
🤝 Make memories

No experience needed, just come along and give it a go.

📩 Free trial class linked in our bio!

18/09/2026

🥊 NEW PRIVATE 1-TO-1 SLOTS AVAILABLE!

I’ve opened up some additional availability for private training at Southwest Combat Academy:

Monday: 7pm
Tuesday: 8am & 10am
Friday: 8am, 10am & 7pm

Private sessions are completely tailored to you and can cover boxing & striking, wrestling & takedowns, BJJ, MMA, self-defence, or strength & conditioning — whether you’re a complete beginner or already experienced.

💷 £40 per hour
👥 Discount available when two people train together

If you’d like to grab one of the new slots, or want to ask a few questions first, just drop me a WhatsApp/message.

📱 07427 688322

Train smarter. Build confidence. Get stronger.

17/09/2026

🥊 Women’s Combat Fitness

Looking for a fun way to get fitter, stronger and more confident?

Our women’s combat fitness classes combine full body fitness, striking and practical combat skills in a supportive women-only environment.

💪 Build strength & fitness
🥊 Learn new skills
🧠 Build confidence
🔥 Challenge yourself
🤝 Train with a great group of women

You don’t need any previous experience, our classes are suitable for beginners too.

Ready to give it a go?

📩 Attend a free trial class with the link in our bio!

16/09/2026

🌟 LITTLE WARRIOR. BIG CORE VALUES. 🌟

A HUGE congratulations to Aria, our very deserving Student of the Month! 🏆

Being a Little Warrior isn’t just about what you do on the mats - it’s about taking those values home and putting them into practice every single day.

Aria set herself a challenge to make her bed every morning and has now done it for 9 DAYS IN A ROW! 👏🔥

That might sound like a small task, but it demonstrates something BIG:

💪 DISCIPLINE - doing it every day, even when you might not feel like it.
❤️ KINDNESS - helping at home and thinking of others.
🤝 RESPECT - for her family, her home and herself.

This is exactly what we want our Little Warriors to learn - martial arts isn’t just about learning techniques. It’s about developing the character and habits that they carry with them off the mats and into everyday life.

Aria, you have made your instructors, your family and the whole Southwest Combat Academy team incredibly proud. 🥹🏆

TREMENDOUS WORK, LITTLE WARRIOR! KEEP IT GOING! 🥊🔥

15/09/2026

Another busy session for our 7–14 year olds.

Lots of movement, plenty of hard work and, as always, a bit of fun along the way.

Our Titans classes help kids build confidence, discipline, fitness and martial arts skills, while learning how to train and work together as a team.

Everyone starts somewhere, so whether they’re completely new or already have some experience, there’s always something to learn and improve. 👊

📩 Free trial class linked in our bio!

14/09/2026

⭐Smile of the Week!⭐

13/09/2026

Thank you Samantha, we are very happy that you enjoyed your first session!
Looking forward to seeing you again!

12/09/2026

Training together, learning together and having a bit of fun along the way. 👊

Our Family Martial Arts classes give kids and adults the chance to train side by side, learn new skills and build confidence together.

From boxing and kickboxing to wrestling, grappling and self defence, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

💪 Get fitter
🥊 Learn new skills
🧠 Build confidence
🤝 Spend quality time together

You don’t need any experience to join us, just come along and give it a go.

📩 Free trial class linked in our bio!

11/09/2026

From striking and boxing to wrestling, grappling and ground work, there’s always something to work on in MMA.

Whether you’re brand new or have been training for a while, our adult classes are a chance to get fitter, learn useful skills and keep improving in a supportive environment.

No need to overthink it, turn up, get stuck in and see how you get on. 👊

📩 Free trial class linked in our bio! Limited spaces!

10/09/2026

Another great session done! 💪

A chance to get moving, work hard, learn some new skills and train alongside a great group of women.

Our ladies’ combat fitness sessions combine fitness, striking and practical combat skills in a supportive, women-only environment.

You don’t need any experience to get started, just come along and give it a go. 👊

📩 Free trial class linked in our bio

Address

Exwick
Exeter
EX42NT

Website

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