Devon Martial Arts
Exeter, Devon, Devon
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Exeter, Devon, Devon
(20)
Devon Martial Arts, specialising in
Taekwon-Do (7+ Years), Kickboxing (7+ Years),
and Little Puma's (4-6 Years).
Friendly, enjoyable, regular Classes.
Private groups & 1-1 sessions available.
Kids Martial Arts themed parties.
Seminars.
20 customer reviews
Alison Savic
My 9 year old son has been learning to kick box at Devon Martial Arts for about 18 months and he enjoys every minute of his lessons. The balance of fun, discipline and teaching is brilliant and my son's teacher is a great role model. The club is also extremely well organised. Comes highly recommended. More...
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Neville Bond
My first instructor encouraged me to take up taekwon do as I was sitting watching my daughters training and thinking maybe I could do this. I was 49 at the time( never too old to start). I enjoy the family friendly aspect of the school as well as the mutual respect between all, no matter what age, gender or belt grade and the willingness of of everyone to share the knowledge of the art. We all learn and develop from the help of each other. I have been training for more than 10 years and find the more I learn about Taekwon do, there is much more to discover which to me is quite exciting and leads to a deeper understanding of Taekwon do. More...
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Sam Abel
Devon Martial Arts is a fantastic place to train! There is a welcoming, friendly atmosphere where students and instructors support each other and share their knowledge.
It is great for people of all ages and helps to build confidence, discipline, strength and flexibility and most importantly, it is a lot of fun!
I love being a part of this school and highly recommend it to anyone interested in martial arts.
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Nicola Bond
I would recommend training at this school to anyone of any age. The instructors and talented and make lesson fun and enjoyable. They have supported me throughout the 11 years that I have trained in Tae Kwon do and have become like a second family. Tae Kwon do is an amazing skill to learn, as well as being good exercise, it helps you build in self confidence, self control and just makes you a more positive person in life. More...
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Leigh Shelford
I was a proud member of Devon Martial Arts for three years and in P.U.M.A. for three years before that, I was sad to leave after taking the decision to move for a new job. I cannot praise highly enough the schools and the instructors, I feel privaleged to have met and trained with them. The schools offer a warm welcome to everybody, it's an aspect of the martial art which is especially well respected at Devon Marital Arts. The instructors and some of the students at these schools perform at a very high, international standard, and as part of the P.U.M.A. organisation there are lots of opportunities to reach such a high level (if you want to!). Taekwon Do has had a transformative effect on my life, increasing my self confidence and fitness massively. For this reason I recommend it to everyone. More...
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Simon Lee
The fitness, conditioning, kicking and sparring work is very good at this dojang (school) and the students are in good shape.
Pattern work is good and hopefully it can be even better going forward. This school also does regular self-defence work with its students and not many schools will do this at all, or they'll do it once in a blue moon. The instructors are helpful and encouraging. One of the instructors was on Team GB TKD and really knows his footwork, kicking and tactics when it comes to sparring. This school offers many sessions throughout the week/weekend which is really useful for busy parents.
Most schools in martial arts have a big drop out rate, maybe just 1/100 will make black belt/sash. But this school has a dozen or more kids/teens at black stripe level ready to become BBs (in addition to the other BBs) and their dropout rate is low. Kids smile a lot and enjoy themselves and the social aspect in the school is healthy; there is a good team ethic.
The school partakes in charity work and has raised thousands through Children in Need and Sport Relief. They also do demonstrations to promote the students/school in the local community. Martial arts in general, can be quite repetitive (by the nature of the study). Overall, this school provides a broad range of TKD curriculum and the students don't get bored. Students also get the chance to do additional seminars and to learn and grade for weapons patches in a safe way; e.g. Bo staff (Jang Bong) and nunchaku. DMA instructors have expertise and enthusiasm for these two weapons.
No school is perfect but would I recommend this dojang to other parents? Yes. It's also good value for money.
4.5/5.
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Rosie Astle
I am a current student at Devon Martial Arts and I can highly recommend this school! It has a really friendly atmosphere and is very welcoming to everyone, especially beginners. The classes are fun for all ages and abilities, and they offer a great fitness opportunity whilst learning valuable skills in martial arts. More...
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Simon Landfear
My 2 boys Toby and Sam both really enjoy going to Little Puma's every week. It has helped them with their co-ordination, balance and fitness as well as life skills such teamwork, discipline and respect. The Exeter and Newton Abbot team are brilliant instructors (Sir and Ma'am) and have helped the boys to learn new skills. They enjoy the learning through the variety of activities and the fun approach. More...
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Maria Ware
A very friendly school that is family run, everyone is made to feel welcome whether they are school age or a mature adult! Each class is different but each as good as the previous, great for self defence, fitness, confidence aswell as somewhere to meet new people & make many friends !! I would recommend everyone whose thinking about joining to go for it I'm sure you'll love it!!! More...
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Stephanie Deakin
Every lesson is different and you come away lesson with having learnt something new or improved your techniques. I do adult kickboxing but you get to train with a variety of ages and abilities and everyone shares their knowledge and tips.
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Gareth Henwood
Highly recommend Devon Martial Arts Exeter. My daughter Holly has been attending since Christmas following the closure of her previous school. She was made to feel very welcome and would go every day if she could. The level of instruction is first class and the instructors are friendly. More...
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Victoria Henwood
My daughter Holly has been training with Brett and Danny for the last 8 months after her last school closed. We thought it would be difficult for her as she was with her previous instructor for over 5 years.
Holly was made to feel very welcome everyone is very friendly. Holly would train everyday if she could.
An excellent school. Highly recommended.
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Ann Gallin
Both of my children train with Devon Martial Arts and both love it. Neither would have made it as far as they have without the amazing support of the Dowling brothers and, in the past, Master Black. My son spends so much time there I think they see more of him than I do! More...
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Ben Mudge
Fun, and very patient with young children. My eldest Bali has been going for over a year, and now my middle child Oakley has joined the little puma team. My youngest avidly watches from the sidelines waiting to join in when he's 4. A lovely fun, family orientated club, with great values and lessons in all they teach! More...
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Alison Channing
Can not recommend enough , my daughter trained from age 4 with little Pumas and I can see my son doing the same . Brett keeps each training session fun, keeping the kids engaged. So pleased we chose Devon martial arts. Full credit to Brett and his team . More...
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Kirsty Tootell
Summer has been going kick boxing for a few months now. She absolutely loves it and her confidence has grown loads since starting. Brett is brilliant with the kids would highly recommend More...
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Rebecca Cartwright
My son started with Little Pumas when he was 4 years old. It was fantastic for improving coordination, balance, listening skills, respect and understanding aspects of stranger danger in a non threatening way. The use of certificates, badges and belts was definitely a winning combo. Ed went all the way and got his black belt which he is very proud of! More...
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Kate Vickery
My seven year old son Harrison has now been attending Puma for the last four years and has loved every minute. We as parents have noticed the positive effect of the training classes and for this reason have recently enrolled his four year old brother Fletcher. Well done to Brett and team for providing a fantastic service at a reasonable price. More...
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Annie Callan
Very skilled and patient instructors. They always make it fun and make sure they cater for every ability. I have 3 boys that train there, they have all started at Little Pumas and gone on to Junior. The best Taekwondo school in Newton Abbot and Exeter More...
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Jennifer Bennett
Devon Martial Arts is a great Taekwondo school!!!. My daughter has trained here for nearly 2 years now and She's grown so much in confidence since joining! which helps her immensely at sec school! Lovely friendly athmosphere to train in, Great choice of school. 5* More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Teaching all ages from all walks of life. Seeing them achieve their goals, enjoy their training and become great people is the most rewarding.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My instructor the Legendary Master Jonny Black began teaching me in 1995 and inspired me to become an instructor and open my own schools now known as Devon Martial Arts.
Why should our clients choose you?
Devon Martial Arts was founded in 2004 when Mr Brett Dowling IV launched the first P.U.M.A. Junior Kickboxing school, located in Exeter and supported by the late great Master Johnny Black VIII Degree. He brought Taekwon-Do to the South West in 1976, to whom Brett was honoured as his assistant within Exeter Taekwon-Do before taking on the school full time from his Master.
Within our schools we have seen many excel in their chosen disciplines, becoming respected black belts, role models, instructors, regional, national and world level competitors.
The school is also home to Mr Danny Dowling III, instructor, multiple title holder and ex GB Olympic squad member.
Devon Martial Arts has something for everyone of all abilities and ages, whether its Taekwon-Do, Kickboxing or Little Puma’s (4-6 year olds), and additionally tuition in weapons, Bo/Long Staff and Legend Bruce Lee’s favourite, Nunchaku.
Martial arts has been proven to develop confidence, motor function as well as having a positive effect on practitioners moral code and conduct.
Classes are instructed by brothers Brett Dowling IV Degree in Taekwon-Do, 4th Degree in Kickboxing and Danny Dowling III Dregree in Taekwon-Do, 2nd Degree in Kickboxing. Both Brett and Danny had the honour of to train with the Founder of Taekwon-Do, Major General Choi Hong Hi IX Degree in 2000. Over the years they have also taken opportunities to learn from Kickboxing Pioneer and undefeated middleweight champion, Mr Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace, amongst many other experts and masters within the Martial Art world.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Martial Arts family and helping you to achieve your goals from the beginning of your Martial Art journey.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a hybrid of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from traditional Martial Arts such as Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwon-Do and western boxing.
Kickboxing is practiced for self-defence, general fitness or as a contact sport. At Devon Martial Arts we teach and practice a wide range of kickboxing skills allowing you to gain whatever you wish from your training, fitness, grading, points-sparring or full contact sparring and everything in between.
As a hybrid Martial Art Kickboxing incorporates the best aspects from other martial arts with the aim of producing the most effective combat style.
Day: Monday
Venue: Bowhill Primary School, Buddle Lane, EX4 1JT
Time: 8pm All Ages
(July – Sept 7pm) [Bank Holiday’s Closed]
Day: Thursday
Venue: ISCA Centre, Summer Lane, EX4 8NT
Times: 5:45pm Juniors – 6:45pm Adults & Seniors
Day: Friday
Venue: Tigerstyle Gym, Exhibition Way, EX4 8JD
Time: 5:30pm Juniors
Taekwon-Do
Combining thousands of years of martial arts heritage with devastating technique and mental challenge.
Taekwon-Do is the most popular Martial Art in the world due to its inclusive and enriching nature. At Devon Martial Arts we practice ITF/Cha’ng Hon Taekwon-Do, as taught by the founder Major General and Grand Master Choi Hon Hi, IX Degree.
Taekwon-Do is a Korean Martial Art, developed using principles of modern science, to be a dynamic and effective Martial Art system. Through the scientific use of the body Taekwon-Do will give you the ultimate use of its facilities through physical and mental training. Taekwon-Do will improve your flexibility, strengthen your body, help channel aggressions and reduce overall stress.
Day: Monday
Venue: Bowhill Primary School, Buddle Lane, EX4 1JT
Times: 6pm Juniors – 7pm Adults & Seniors
(May – Sept 6pm All Ages) [Bank Holiday’s Closed]
Day: Friday
Venue: Tigerstyle Gym, Exhibition Way, EX4 8JD (Clifton Hill Sports Centre once re-open)
Times: 6:30pm Juniors – 7:30pm Adults & Seniors
Day: Saturday
Venue: Tigerstyle Gym, Exhibition Way, EX4 8JD
Time: 11am Juniors
Little Pumas (4-6 Years)
Little Puma’s is a bite sized Martial Arts class designed to challenge and motivate 4-7 year olds to develop and encourage life skills. There are five key areas we concentrate on:
· Self esteem
· Discipline
· Channelling aggression
· Confidence
· Self-defence and stranger awareness
There are 8 Little PUMA grading’s. These grading’s are based on set themes. The themes revolve around encouraging the children’s self-awareness, self-protection, self-development and confidence as well as working together as a team, giving encouragement and respect for each other.
The grading themes are not set in any particular order but include the following:
· Balance
· Focus/concentration
· Stranger danger/emergency skills
· Co-ordination
· Teamwork/leadership
· Fitness
· Discipline
· Memory
It takes approximately 3 months between each grading and as each one is successful the Little Puma will progress through a colour sequence of belts – up to black belt, before moving up to the Junior Taekwon-Do or Kickboxing class. On each successful grading your child will receive a new belt, a theme badge to be sewn on to their training suit and certificate of achievement.
Day: Thursday
Venue: ISCA Centre, Summer Lane, EX4 8NT
Time: 5pm (4-6 Years)
Private and 1-1
At Devon Martial Arts we offer private sessions for small groups and 1-1 at a time and place to suit you.
A group of work colleagues, school children, friends, sports teams, ladies only or any other groups looking for private classes can all be accommodated within our Martial Arts school, offering competitive rates for concentrated training and learning of Taekwon-Do, Kickboxing, Self-Defence, Nunchaku, Bo-Staff, Fitness Kickboxing or a combination of disciplines.
1-1 sessions can be a great way to introduce new comers into the Martial Art world, who aren’t confident to join a group of students. Private one on one tuition is a sure way to get 100% of the instructors attention and instruction, helping the student to develop and excel at their chosen art, whether new or active Martial Artists.
To discuss 1-1 sessions or starting a private group please get in touch.
Weapons Seminars
Specializing in Jang Bong (Long Staff) & Nunchaku.
