When new members join our Academy, we always ask them what they are expecting from training, what were their reasons to join the club. Most of our adults members often mention their desire to work on their body strength. In this post we will tell how Mixed Martial Arts can contribute to physical and mental strength: Muscular Strength: MMA training in Exeter Self-Defence Academy involves a combination of striking (such as boxing and kickboxing) and grappling (such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling). These activities require significant muscular engagement, leading to gains in strength ..read more

There can be various reasons why some women may feel hesitant or afraid to take self-defense classes. It's important to note that not all women feel this way, as many do actively participate in self-defense training. However, for those who may be reluctant, here are some potential factors that could contribute to their concerns: Safety concerns: Some women may worry about the physical nature of self-defense classes and fear getting injured during training. The fear of exacerbating an existing injury or developing new ones can deter them from participating. Lack of confidence: Some women may ..read more

ADHD and Martial arts Last Sunday Exeter Self-Defence Academy participated in ADHD and Science Family Fun Day organized by Exeter University and CHYME (Children & Young People’s Mental Health Collaboration). We were absolutely thrilled to be a part of this event that brought so much joy in the lives of many local families. We decided to share a few thoughts about Martial Arts and ADHD and how we can help to those who have this syndrome. Autism and ADHD Autism Autism spectrum disorders often affect child's communication and social interaction skills, as well as gross motor impairments. Team ..read more

#womenselfdefence #ladiesonly #extermartialarts #exeterselfdefence #exeterwomenactivities 1. Situational Awareness! We live in a world full of distractions, particularly as our mobile phones constantly cry out for our attention. A recent study found that 1 in 7 of us regularly cross the road whilst engrossed with our phones, and hundreds of people are run over in the UK every year because of this. Pay attention to your situation and environment, and adjust your level of awareness accordingly. Scrolling through Facebook in Starbucks is fine, but doing it whilst walking home in the dark, late a ..read more

Have you ever thought about signing up your kids for a martial arts class? From karate and taekwondo, to jiu jitsu and kung fu, there are so many different types of martial arts classes available. Though exercise is one of the main reasons many parents find martial arts so appealing for their children, the sport is beneficial in so many other ways. Martial arts will help build your child’s stamina, strength, and speed. After just a few weeks, you’ll start to notice their reflexes getting faster and their muscles stronger as they learn to block, kick and punch. With more and more practice, you ..read more

A spate of bullying and violent attacks on children in Exeter has prompted a highly trained martial arts and defence expert to launch a free Bully-Proof Programme. Lewis Kemp Sloan has gone from training police officers and military units overseas to teaching school children how to protect themselves against bullies after establishing Exeter Self Defence Academy. Among the children enrolled on the latest course is 14-year-old Exeter schoolgirl Mariah Land who was savagely set upon and attacked by a group of girls last month. A shocking video of the assault went viral after it was circulated on ..read more

Did you know that in Japan, judo classes are included in the school curriculum to build certain values and provide moral education? Child psychologists support encourage martial arts for children as they have been proven to help build self-esteem and make kids more sociable. Many parents who come to our classes want their children to be capable of defending themselves should they need to. I, as a coach, believe that in doing so other, equally important life skills can be developed; building confidence, maintaining health and fitness, learning respect, discipline and leadership qualities. Acqui ..read more

Recently I have given an interview to Devon Live on how bullying at school can affect our lives. After this interview I have received plenty of emails , phone calls and facebook messages. Some people were just saying how they suffered from bullying when they were kids, some asked to help their teenagers. It's devastating that we live in the age when kids are so cruel to each other. My goal is to help them to overcome this challenge by fighting back without turning into bullies themselves. This is just a tiny bit of it, the full interview can be found on https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-ne ..read more