Bristol Martial Arts Academy

Our Award Winning Classes Mix Together All The Best Aspects Of Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing & Freestyle Martial Arts In A Safe, Fun Environment. We Will Help You Or Your Child Build: Fitness, Confidence & Self Esteem #Inspiration #Motivation #community BristolMartialArtsAcademy.co…

What's your biggest fear❓ Is it holding you back or pushing you forward? 💪 The moment you find the courage to face it, you'll realise it was never as powerful as you thought! 😎 INCREDIBLE things start to happen when you finally break free from everything that's been holding you back! 💪 You unlock a POWER within yourself that gives you the courage to face the challenges, fears and obstacles you've spent your life avoiding! 👊 🔥 WHAT IF THE ONLY THING HOLDING YOU BACK… IS FEAR? 🔥 Think about that for a moment… How many opportunities have you missed because you were afraid? How many dreams have you put on hold because you doubted yourself? How many times have you told yourself, “I'm not ready”, “I'm not good enough”, or “What if I fail?” 🤔 💥 HERE'S THE TRUTH… 💪 COURAGE ISN'T ABOUT BEING FEARLESS. IT'S ABOUT TAKING ACTION DESPITE BEING AFRAID! Every confident person was once uncertain. Every successful person has experienced setbacks. Every strong person has faced moments when giving up seemed easier than carrying on. But they kept going. One step at a time. One challenge at a time. One small victory at a time. 🥊 💥 STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF. 💥 STOP WAITING FOR THE PERFECT MOMENT. 💥 START BELIEVING IN WHAT YOU CAN BECOME. Your past doesn't have to define your future. Your fears don't have to dictate your decisions. And your next chapter could be your greatest one yet! 💪🔥 FEEL THE FEAR… AND DO IT ANYWAY! 🥊

💙 HELPING BRISTOL’S CHILDREN BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES 💙 🚪 Walking through the door for the first time. 🥋 Joining in when you feel nervous. 💪 Trying again when something feels difficult. For a child, these can be HUGE achievements. At Bristol Martial Arts Academy, we understand that every child has their own starting point. Some arrive bursting with energy. Others take a little longer to feel comfortable and find their feet. Some struggle with confidence or self-esteem. Others have experienced bullying and need encouragement to recognise their own worth. 🫶 Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, accepted and supported to grow. We’re proud to welcome autistic children, children with ADHD and other neurodivergent children into our academy community. We value different personalities, celebrate individual strengths and recognise that progress looks different for everyone. 🌈 For 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of children develop skills they can carry into everyday life… 👂 Learning to listen 🤝 Showing respect 💪 Persevering through challenges 🌟 Taking pride in their efforts Along the way, there are new friendships, plenty of laughter and those wonderful moments when a child realises 🙌 “I CAN do this!” 🙌 That might mean learning a new technique, joining in with a partner or finding the courage to try something they once thought was too difficult. Every brave attempt matters... Every step forward deserves encouragement... Every child deserves people in their corner who see their potential and help them discover it for themselves. That’s what makes us so proud to do what we do. Building confidence. Celebrating progress. Helping children shine. 🌟❤️

Our Leadership Team have been getting stuck into their pad training, sharpening their skills and helping each other improve! 👊 Pad work gives us a clear target and the opportunity to fine-tune the details that make a technique effective: 🎯 Accuracy – learning to place punches and kicks precisely. 👣 Timing and distance – finding the right moment and position to strike. 🥊 Balance and control – maintaining good posture, linking techniques smoothly and bringing those hands back to guard! With focused practice and feedback from our coaches, small adjustments help build better habits and sharper technique. 💪 There’s valuable learning for the person holding the pads, too! Concentration, communication and encouragement all help a partner improve — brilliant skills for our developing leaders to practice. 🙌 We are proud of the effort our team put into their training. Keep learning, keep improving and keep leading by example! 👏🔥

After many incredible years with Bristol Martial Arts Academy, Tommy is leaving the Academy to pursue his dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. 🥊🔥 And when we look back at where it all began, it really does make us incredibly proud. Tommy first walked through our doors as a Little Dragon, aged just 4 years old. From there, he progressed through our Junior Dragons programme, continued into our Leadership programme, earned his Black Belt, and went on to become a multi-division British Champion and World Champion. 🏆🌍 But the medals and titles only tell part of the story. We’ve watched Tommy grow from a young child learning the basics on the mats into a disciplined, determined and talented young martial artist with the courage to chase an even bigger dream. That is what martial arts is all about. Not simply learning how to punch, kick or win trophies… It’s about building the confidence, discipline, resilience, and belief to keep pushing yourself and see how far you can go. Tommy has represented Bristol Martial Arts Academy brilliantly over the years, and we couldn't be prouder of everything he's achieved. We’re excited to see where this next chapter takes him. From Little Dragon… to Black Belt… to British Champion… to World Champion… and now chasing his dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. What a journey. ❤️ Tommy, everyone at Bristol Martial Arts Academy wishes you nothing but success. Keep working hard. Keep believing. Keep chasing the dream. We are incredibly proud of you. Good luck, Tommy... We’ll all be cheering you on! 👊🔥

🚨 BRISTOL PARENTS: FREE KIDS’ MARTIAL ARTS TASTERS! Big smiles. New friends. A confidence boost! 🥋 Let your child try something new with a **FREE taster class** packed with fun, movement and new skills. 💪 Build confidence 🎯 Develop focus 🤝 Make new friends 🔥 Get moving! **No experience needed. Beginners welcome!** Just go here: bristolmartialartsacademy.co… to grab your child’s FREE space!

🎃👻 WHAT A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT! 👻🎃 Our annual Halloween Movie & Pizza Night was an absolute SCREAM last night! 😂🍕🎬 We had an incredible 96 children in the house, split across our Little Dragons and Junior Dragons parties… and they all had an absolute BLAST! 🥋🎃 There were costumes, martial arts games, plenty of laughs, lots of pizza and of course a Halloween movie to finish things off! 🍕👻🎥 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped make it such a brilliant night. We love creating these memories with our BMAA families! ❤️ Now it’s time for the real Halloween fun tonight… 🎃🍬 If you’re heading out trick or treating, have an amazing time, stay safe, stay together and watch out for anything that goes BUMP in the night! 👀👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!

🎃👻 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS HAPPENING TOMORROW… 👻🎃 The lights are going down… The pumpkins are coming out… And the pizza boxes are getting ready! 🍕😈 It’s time for our annual CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN MOVIE & PIZZA PARTY at Bristol Martial Arts Academy! 🦇🎬 Expect an afternoon and evening packed with: 🥋 Martial arts games 🎃 Halloween fun 🍕 PIZZA! 🎬 A movie 👻 Plenty of spooky surprises 😂 And LOTS of laughs! 🟠 LITTLE DRAGONS 4–6yrs ⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm 🟣 JUNIOR DRAGONS 7–12yrs ⏰ 5:30pm – 8:00pm 🔥 JUST £5 PER CHILD! 🔥 Get those Halloween costumes ready; it's going to be a frighteningly good time! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🕷️ This is always one of our favourite Academy events of the year, and we can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 🎃 WHO’S COMING? 🎃 👻🍕🥋🎬 Martial Arts + Halloween + Pizza + Movie = THE PERFECT PARTY!

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We absolutely love these photos of Kiril and the coaching team from the recent Jackhammer UK event at Cardiff's Vale Arena. They capture so much more than just a fight. They capture the passion, emotion, support and belief that go into every performance ❤️👊 Kiril stepped into the ring and put on a strong performance, applying pressure and forcing two counts before his opponent’s corner decided not to send their fighter out for the third round. But we love seeing the reactions from the coaching team just as much. When one of our fighters steps into that ring, they’re never in there alone. Behind them are coaches who have watched the rounds in the academy that nobody else sees… The mistakes. The improvements. The tough sessions. The nerves. The moments when things don’t quite go to plan. And then finally, moments like THIS 🙌 That’s why the passion shines through so much in these photos. It means something. Another experience in the bank. Another step forward. And plenty more still to come 🔥🥊 We would like to give a huge shout-out to the coaching team for the time, energy and passion they continue to put into helping all our incredible members develop and work towards their goals ❤️ TEAM BMAA 👊🔥

🥋 THEY’VE GOT THE WHITE BELTS… WE’VE GOT THE HIGH-FIVES READY! 🙌 A HUGE welcome to our newest white belts joining our Little Dragons (4–6yrs) and Junior Dragons (7–12yrs) training programmes! 👏❤️ There’s something special about children having a part of the week that feels like THEIR thing. There’s so much to look forward to: getting stuck into the activities, learning new skills, finding a favourite pad drill and discovering just how much fun martial arts can be. 🥊🙌 Along the way, we’ll encourage them to listen, show respect, support each other and keep trying when something takes a little practice. To the parents: thank you for making room for us in your family’s week and trusting us to be part of your child’s development. We’re looking forward to getting to know you, too! To our newest white belts: you’ve got a whole Academy ready to cheer you on. We’re so happy you’re here!

🥋🔥 LAST UP… AND FINISHING THE NIGHT ON A HIGH! 🔥🥋 We wrapped up last night’s belt grading with our Advanced Junior Dragons and Adults. This is the only time our children train alongside our adults, and there’s a good reason for it… It raises the bar! 💪 For our advanced juniors, stepping onto the mats alongside the adults creates a more intense, focused environment. It’s a chance to challenge themselves, take greater responsibility for their training, and push to another level. Our adults deserve a massive shout-out too! You’re working hard towards your own goals while showing our younger members what commitment, discipline and perseverance look like in action. 👊 And to our parents… THANK YOU. ❤️ Getting your child to training every week takes time, organisation and commitment. Every journey to the Academy, every word of encouragement, and every week you make training a priority helps your child keep moving towards their goals. Your commitment to their training and development means so much. You might be watching from the sidelines, but you’re a huge part of the progress we see on the training mats. 🙌 To everyone who graded last night: that new belt represents weeks and months of learning, practising and pushing through when things feel challenging. Wear it with pride. You’ve worked for it, you’ve earned it, and we’re proud of you all! ❤️ 👏

Next onto the mats at tonight's belt grading were our Beginner and Intermediate Junior Dragons (7–12 years)… And we’re delighted to say… THEY ALL SMOKED IT!! 🙌🔥 Every new belt represents practice, patience and those moments when something feels tricky… but you have another go anyway. That’s how progress happens, and tonight you get to celebrate yours! 💪 And to our brilliant parents… this is your moment for a round of applause too! 👏👏👏 We know getting your children to training means juggling work, school and the other 500 things on your list! 🚗😊 Thank you for bringing them week after week, encouraging them when they need a little boost and giving them the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of. That commitment makes a real difference. We see it, we value it and we appreciate the trust you place in our team. ❤️ Junior Dragons, enjoy that “I DID IT!” feeling tonight. You’ve earned it! 🥋🌟

IT’S GRAAAAADING DAAAAY… AND OUR LITTLE DRAGONS 4-6YRS GOT US OFF TO A ROARING START! 🥋 👂 Listening ears? Switched ON! 🎯 Focus? Fantastic! 😄 Fun? Right until the very end! Small in size. BIG in effort! These little stars gave us plenty to be proud of today! At this age, listening carefully, following instructions and sticking with a challenge are all achievements worth celebrating. Seeing them put those skills into practice on grading day is something we absolutely love. ❤️ And to our brilliant parents… you deserve a round of applause too! 👏 Thank you for bringing them week after week. For encouraging them, supporting them and making training a regular part of their lives... Your time, effort and commitment are very much appreciated! 🥰 Every time you bring your child through our doors, you’re giving them another opportunity to learn, grow and feel proud of what they can do. We’re so grateful that you trust us to be part of those moments. The full photo album is on our Facebook page - Well done to all our little superstars! 👏

🥊🔥 WHAT A NIGHT FOR TEAM BMAA AT JACKHAMMER UK! We’re incredibly proud of the heart, determination and fighting spirit our team showed in Cardiff last night! ❤️ There were tough battles, dramatic finishes and moments that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Here’s how our fighters got on… 👇 🥊 KIRIL A strong performance from Kiril, who forced two counts before his opponent’s corner decided not to send their fighter out for the third round. A well-earned WIN for Kiril! 👏🔥 🥊 LEWIS Lewis came through an absolute battle! He dug deep and went out to secure a KNOCKOUT WIN in the final round! What a finish to a tough fight! 💥 🥊 COREY Corey faced a more experienced opponent and came away with a loss this time. There will be plenty to learn from this fight, and he’ll take that experience back to the mats, keep improving and go again. We’re behind you all the way, Corey! 👊 🥊 REECE Reece earned a UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN in a really tough contest. He had to work hard for it, and getting the nod from all three judges was a brilliant reward for his efforts. Well done, Reece! 🙌 🥊 TAYLOR What an unbelievable display of heart. Taylor was caught in the opening seven seconds and knocked down heavily. For a moment, we thought his night might be over. He got back to his feet, came back strongly and took the fight to his opponent over the next two rounds, walking away with a DRAW! 👏 We found out afterwards that his opponent had recorded five consecutive first-round knockouts in boxing, which puts the challenge Taylor faced into perspective. Incredible determination! 🥊 LIAM Liam fought his heart out in a fantastic performance, even forcing his opponent to take a count. He narrowly lost on a split decision, but there was so much to be proud of in the way he competed. A huge effort, Liam! 👏🔥 Every one of these fighters will take something valuable from the night: things to be proud of, lessons to work on and experience to carry into their next challenge. That’s how we keep learning, growing and moving forward as a team. A huge thank you to our coaches, families and everyone who supported the team. And respect to our opponents and their coaches for a memorable night of competition. 🤝

🥊🔥 WE’RE ALL ASSEMBLED IN CARDIFF… LET’S GO, TEAM BMAA! 🔥🥊 We’re here at The Vale Arena, Cardiff for Jackhammer UK, ready for an exciting day of action! Cory, Liam, Taylor, Kiril, Reece and Lewis will be representing Bristol Martial Arts Academy, and what an opportunity they have ahead of them! 👊 A huge thank you to everyone supporting the team, both here in Cardiff and back home!

We’re heading to Jackhammer UK at The Vale Arena in Cardiff tomorrow, where five of our fighters will be flying the flag for Bristol Martial Arts Academy! 🙌 Here’s who’s stepping into action: 🥊 Lewis Ebrey vs Joshua Knibbs 🥊 Cory Jeffries vs Ieuan Bourne 🥊 Liam Marot vs Dontay Stickler 🥊 Taylor Kissiak vs Ifan Rowlands 🥊 Kiril Kyrvets vs Saxxon Woodfin They’ll put their skills to the test, but they’ll also learn about themselves, how they manage their nerves and respond to pressure. Their opponents will bring different challenges. Not everything will go to plan, and that’s where some of the biggest lessons happen — learning to stay focused, adapt and keep giving their best. Lewis, Cory, Liam, Taylor, Kiril - make the most of this opportunity. Trust your preparation, stay open to learning and be proud of yourselves for taking on the challenge. Whatever the results, let’s come home with lessons to build on and plenty to be proud of. Your whole BMAA community is behind you!

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Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Membership Consultant, Natalia's birthday!! 🥳 🎂 From welcoming new faces and helping people start their martial arts journey to looking after our members and families, Natalia is such an important part of life here at Bristol Martial Arts Academy. It's not just about what happens on the training mats… it’s also about the people who help you feel welcome, supported and part of the family when you walk through the door. And we’re so lucky to have Natalia as part of ours! 🙌 We hope you have a fantastic birthday filled with laughter, a little spoiling and a very generous slice of cake! 🍰 😂

📸 ONE MORE NIGHT… MAKE IT A MEMORY! ✨ The I’m Famous Photography Team are back at Bristol Martial Arts Academy for one final night TONIGHT! 🙌 Fancy a look at the photos taken so far? 👀 Hit the link and check them out! 👇 imfamous.co.uk/2026-photos/m… Come into the Academy tonight and create a brilliant keepsake of your martial arts journey, or a proud moment for the family to treasure! 📸 🏆

🏆 4TH OVERALL AT THE WKO BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🏆 What a weekend for our Bristol Martial Arts Academy Tournament Team at the Barnsley Metrodome! 🔥 After all the hard work behind the scenes, our team stepped up and delivered fantastic performances, finishing 4TH OVERALL among all competing teams! 🙌 An incredible 33 medals coming home to Bristol: 🥇 15 GOLD 🥈 12 SILVER 🥉 6 BRONZE Some brilliant individual highlights: 🌟 Taylor & Corey — 3 GOLD and 1 SILVER each! 🌟 Lewis — 2 GOLD and 1 SILVER! 🌟 Sensei Evie — 1 GOLD, 2 SILVER and 1 BRONZE! 🌟 Lara — 1 GOLD and 3 BRONZE! 🌟 Gina — 1 GOLD, 2 SILVER and 1 BRONZE! 🌟 Liam — 1 SILVER and 1 BRONZE! 🌟 Alan — 1 SILVER! Those medals represent months of training, learning and showing up... Even on the days when it felt tough. A massive THANK YOU to our coaches, parents, families and supporters. From helping everyone prepare to giving up your weekend and cheering the team on, your support means so much. These achievements are yours to celebrate too! 🙏