19/02/2026
🥊🔥 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥🥋
Exeter Self-Defence Academy will be absorbing Ash Herron Kickboxing Academy, bringing both clubs together under the Exeter Self-Defence Academy banner.
This is a huge positive step forward and will create one stronger martial arts community — with more classes, more instructors, and more opportunities for everyone to progress. 💪
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✅ What This Means For Members
• All existing classes will continue as normal
• The kickboxing programme will remain in place
• Current ESDA instructors will stay the same
• A new instructor will be introduced at Ash Herron Kickboxing Academy
• More class options and more opportunities to progress
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🎉 Legacy Membership Package (For Current Members)
To thank our loyal members, we’re introducing a Legacy Membership Package for all current Exeter Self-Defence Academy and Ash Herron Kickboxing Academy members.
This means:
✅ You can attend ALL classes across both clubs
✅ No increase to your current membership fee
✅ You keep your current rate while gaining more training access
⚠️ Please note: Membership prices for new members joining after this transition will increase, reflecting the expanded timetable and training access.
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🔥 Exciting News – Full Rebrand Coming
We’re also excited to announce that we’ll be undertaking a complete rebrand to bring both clubs together under one unified identity.
This will include:
✨ New equipment
👕 New uniforms
🎨 New designs
💥 A stronger, unified brand across all classes
The rebrand will happen in due course, and we will keep all members updated as plans develop and timelines are confirmed.
Really exciting times ahead! 🚀
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🥋 Ash Herron Kickboxing Academy Timetable
MONDAY – Cranbrook Campus
5:00–5:45pm – Little Ninjas (3–6 yrs)
6:00–7:00pm – Juniors (7+ yrs)
7:00–8:00pm – Ladies Only
TUESDAY – Exeter America Hall
6:00–7:00pm – Juniors
7:00–8:00pm – Mixed Class
FRIDAY – Exmouth, Withycombe Parish Church Hall
5:15–6:00pm – Little Ninjas
6:00–7:00pm – Juniors
7:00–8:00pm – Ladies Only
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🥊 Exeter Self-Defence Academy Timetable
TUESDAY – St Matt’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Exeter, EX1 2JL
4:15–4:45pm – Little Warriors (3–6 yrs)
4:45–5:30pm – Titans (7–12 yrs)
5:30–6:15pm – Family Class
6:15–7:30pm – Teens (13+) / Adults
WEDNESDAY – LED Broadclyst Leisure Centre, 8 Station Road, EX5 3AL
5:00–5:30pm – Little Warriors (3–6 yrs)
5:30–6:15pm – Titans (7–12 yrs)
THURSDAY – St Matt’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Exeter, EX1 2JL
4:15–4:45pm – Little Warriors (3–6 yrs)
4:45–5:30pm – Titans (7–12 yrs)
5:30–6:15pm – Family Class
6:15–7:30pm – Teens (13+) / Adults
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We’re incredibly excited about the future and can’t wait to see everyone continue to grow and progress together on the mats. 🥊🥋
If you have any questions, please message us anytime.
– Exeter Self-Defence Academy Team