For younger children - confidence and focus. For teens - resilience and real-world self-defence. For adults - practical training with purpose.
Message us to get started in Dawley, Telford. Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence is a professional full-time martial arts and self-defence school based in Dawley, Telford, offering structured training for children, teens and adults. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and professionally run environment, with a strong focus on personal development, confidence, discipline and practical
12/06/2026
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21/05/2026
๐๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ - ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
This week is Knife Crime Awareness Week, and yesterday we invited the Dawley and Malinslee Safer Neighbourhood Team from West Mercia Police to speak with our 8 - 13โs Junior Self-Defence students about knife awareness.
This was not about fear.
It was about awareness, choices, consequences, personal safety, and helping young people understand why carrying a knife is never the answer.
Our students were brilliant - respectful, engaged, and willing to listen, ask questions, and take the topic seriously.
At Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence, we believe self-defence is not just about physical skills. It is also about decision-making, awareness, confidence, de-escalation, and understanding how to stay safe in the real world.
A big thank you to the Dawley and Malinslee Safer Neighbourhood Team for taking the time to support our students and deliver such an important message.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐. ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐. ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ.
Confidence under pressure. Focus under fatigue. Teamwork with control. ๐ฅ
Our 8 - 13โs Junior KAPAP Self-Defence students donโt just learn punches and kicks, they build awareness, coordination, discipline and the confidence to handle pressure positively.
This session included:
๐ฅ Paired pad work
๐ Combination striking drills
๐ก๏ธ Breakfalls and safe recovery skills
๐ช Ground movement and getting back to your feet quickly
Real skills. Real structure. Real confidence.
All in a safe, supportive environment at Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence
๐ Dawley, Telford
๐ฉ Message us to book an introductory class for your child
Congratulations to our Junior Kickboxing Black Belts ๐ฅ who will now graduate into the Junior Self Defence programme, ready for the next chapter of their journey with Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence in Dawley, Telford.
Will they be okay?
Thatโs the quiet question many parents carry when their child is 5, 6 or 7.
Not because they doubt them - but because these early years matter so much.
Confidence.
Focus.
Listening.
Emotional control.
Learning to follow instructions.
Learning to believe in themselves.
Thatโs why our Foundation Programme at Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence is designed specifically for children aged 5 - 7.
These classes are not about pressure or trying to make young children train like teenagers.
They are about helping children build strong foundations through:
* simple routines
* positive coaching
* steady progress
* age-appropriate personal safety awareness
* a fun, structured environment
For many children, one class can be the start of standing taller, listening better and feeling more capable.
If youโve been looking for something positive for your 5 - 7 year old in Telford, this could be the right fit.
Comment INFO or send us a message to learn more.
21/04/2026
It takes a great community to help children grow - and we saw that on Saturday. ๐
Our 5 - 7 entry Foundation Programme students made their parents and Instructors proud at their belt test grading.
Every child gave their best, and it was brilliant to see them supported by their families, encouraged by their team mates, and guided by their Instructors.
These moments are about more than grading. They are about building confidence, developing focus, and helping children grow in a positive, supportive environment.
Well done to all of our students, and thank you to our parents and families for the encouragement and support you give behind the scenes each week. It all matters, and it all helps.
Proud of every single one of them. ๐๐
The best coaches never stop learning.
On Sunday we hosted an IKF Grappling Fundamentals Seminar at Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence, with IKF Instructors and students of IKF Instructors on the mats together.
Although an IKF Instructor, I was there as a student myself, because continual learning is part of the job. You do not outgrow the basics. You sharpen them, revisit them and keep improving.
That mindset is what keeps standards high.
A great day of training, learning and development all round.
03/04/2026
Did you know that not every martial arts club is recognised under the Sport England Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts?
We are proud to share that Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence has recently been awarded the Sport England Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, often shortened to SCiMA, is a nationally recognised award that helps identify martial arts clubs that have demonstrated and maintained strong safeguarding standards.
For parents and carers, that means added reassurance that safeguarding, student welfare, and professional standards are taken seriously.
At Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence, creating a safe, structured, and supportive training environment has always mattered to us - so we are pleased to have this recognised.
Weโve written a short blog (4 min read) explaining what the award means and why it matters - the link is in the Comments ๐๐๐
| Monday | 6:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 11:30am |