Exeter Martial Arts Kids

When you become a member of Exeter Martial Arts we have a number of perks.

One of which is we run regular kids camps during the holidays for our members.

Next one is coming up next week for our juniors 7-11yrs.

Looking for an action-packed day your child will LOVE?

Our Kids Martial Arts Camp is back for one day only and it’s going to be full of energy, confidence building and fun from start to finish 💥

🥋 Learn cool martial arts skills
👊 Build confidence & resilience
🤝 Make new friends
🎯 Boost focus and discipline
😄 Have a day they won’t stop talking about
Just bring energy, a big smile and get ready for an awesome day!

Spaces are limited and these always fill fast ⏳
Speak to your sensei or book via the exeter martial arts website :)

A common mistake students make during exam season is giving up sport and physical activity.

It might seem logical to swap training time for extra revision, but the evidence and years of experience working with young people tell a very different story. Staying active can actually support better focus, lower stress and improve academic performance.

Why Students Should Continue Training During Exam Season

As GCSEs and A-Levels approach, many parents ask whether their child should take a break from martial arts to concentrate on studying. It’s an understandable question. Exams feel high-stakes, and it’s natural to want every spare moment dedicated to revision.

However, research consistently shows that regular physical activity enhances concentration, memory and learning. Organisations such as the Youth Sport Trust highlight strong links between exercise, cognitive development and academic achievement.

Simply put: movement helps the brain perform at its best.

Martial arts training is especially valuable at this time of year. Students must listen carefully, react quickly, stay present and control their actions under pressure. These challenges develop executive functioning skills the mental abilities responsible for organisation, planning, focus and self-control which are exactly the skills needed for effective revision and exam performance.

Stress is another major factor. Exam periods can feel overwhelming, and high stress levels can negatively affect sleep, mood, memory and concentration. Physical training helps regulate stress hormones and improve overall wellbeing. Many students leave class feeling calmer, clearer and more mentally refreshed, often returning to their revision far more productive than before.

Training also reinforces discipline and consistency. Martial arts encourages perseverance, routine and goal setting habits that naturally carry over into study and exam preparation.

It’s also worth putting the time commitment into perspective. For most students, martial arts training accounts for just 2–3% of their weekly free time. That small portion of time is unlikely to harm academic results. In fact, removing it can increase stress, reduce motivation and take away an important mental break.

One of the biggest misconceptions about exam preparation is that more hours automatically lead to better results. In reality, long, uninterrupted study sessions often result in fatigue and reduced focus. A structured training session provides a valuable reset, helping students return to their books with more energy and sharper concentration.

At Exeter Martial Arts, we encourage students to continue training throughout exam season not in spite of their studies, but because it supports them.

Sometimes the smartest move for exam success…
is stepping onto the mat.

https://www.exetermartialarts.co.uk/training-through-exams-1.html

Training through exams Lots of people think that when exam time comes around they should ditch training to give some extra time to revise but is this realisitic and the best use of time.

🥋MARTIAL ARTS OPEN DAY 🥋
🥋AGE 5-15 YEARS🥋
⭐Saturday 21st March⭐
Exeter Martial Arts has been teaching high quality classes to children of all ages for over 18 years.
Our FREE open day is a great opportunity for parents and children to find out more about the benefits of our fantastic children's martial arts programs.
✅ Improve Confidence
✅ Have fun
✅Make new friends
✅ Develop co-ordination and fitness
Come along and find out all the fantastic things martial arts can do for YOUR child!
Our taster classes will give you the opportunity to;
✅ Meet our Instructors
✅ View our Training Area
✅Learn some new skills
✅Fun games
🔥Special membership offers 🔥
Places are extremely limited- so don't miss out! Book your place now on the link below

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FREE Taster Session | Exeter Martial Arts Centre We are offering FREE no commitment taster classes in all our different arts, but these must be booked in advance, either via the Free Taster Button, or by getting in touch through our contact form, email or telephone.

Great to have the team together on the mats again 👊

Rory, Connor and Josh all started their martial arts journey with us as kids at Exeter Martial Arts. Watching students grow from junior classes into strong adults is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Rory stayed the course and is now a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, showing the kind of dedication and consistency that martial arts is all about.

Connor and Josh have recently stepped back on the mats after time away and it’s brilliant to see them back training again.

This is what martial arts is really about:
community, longevity and the journey. 🥋

Students grow up, head off into the world… and sometimes the mats call them back.

Welcome home lads.

Fred sensei teaching harai goshi . Check out that concentration from out cadets absorbing those details.

🥋MARTIAL ARTS OPEN DAY 🥋
🥋AGE 5-15 YEARS🥋

⭐Saturday 17th January⭐

Exeter Martial Arts has been teaching high quality classes to children of all ages for over 18 years.
Our FREE open day is a great opportunity for parents and children to find out more about the benefits of our fantastic children's martial arts programs.

✅ Improve Confidence
✅ Have fun
✅Make new friends
✅ Develop co-ordination and fitness

Come along and find out all the fantastic things martial arts can do for YOUR child!

Our taster classes will give you the opportunity to;

✅ Meet our Instructors
✅ View our Training Area
✅Learn some new skills
✅Fun games

🔥Special membership offers 🔥

Places are extremely limited- so don't miss out! Book your place now on the link below

FREE Taster Session | Exeter Martial Arts Centre We are offering FREE no commitment taster classes in all our different arts, but these must be booked in advance, either via the Free Taster Button, or by getting in touch through our contact form, email or telephone.

🥋MARTIAL ARTS OPEN DAY 🥋
🥋AGE 5-15 YEARS🥋
⭐Saturday 17th January⭐

Exeter Martial Arts has been teaching high quality classes to children of all ages for over 18 years.

Our FREE open day is a great opportunity for parents and children to find out more about the benefits of our fantastic children's martial arts programs.
✅ Improve Confidence
✅ Have fun
✅Make new friends
✅ Develop co-ordination and fitness

Come along and find out all the fantastic things martial arts can do for YOUR child!
Our taster classes will give you the opportunity to;
✅ Meet our Instructors
✅ View our Training Area
✅Learn some new skills
✅Fun games

🔥Special membership offers 🔥
Places are extremely limited- so don't miss out! Book your place now on the link below

FREE Taster Session | Exeter Martial Arts Centre We are offering FREE no commitment taster classes in all our different arts, but these must be booked in advance, either via the Free Taster Button, or by getting in touch through our contact form, email or telephone.