British Military Martial Arts

British Military Martial Arts (BMMA) stands as the UK’s premier destination for martial arts training infused with military discipline and structure. Founded by Lee Matthews, a former Parachute Regiment instructor, BMMA has grown from a single academy in Telford into a national network of over 100 locations, offering a unique blend of combat sports and personal development.

Our curriculum is distinct, combining high-intensity elements of Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Ju-Jitsu, and MMA, all taught with a rigorous military flavour. This approach is designed not just for self-defense, but to build confidence, resilience, and a winning mindset. Whether you are looking to lose weight, improve fitness, or master advanced combat techniques, our classes cater to all abilities and age groups.

We offer specialized programs tailored to individual needs:

• Little Soldiers (4-7 years): An introduction to martial arts focusing on fun, coordination, and basic discipline.
• Cadets (8-11 years): Developing skills, teamwork, and self-control in a structured environment.
• Ladies Only Classes: A supportive space for women aged 12+ to get fit and learn self-defense.
• Adult Martial Arts: Intensive training for men and women of all ages, focusing on fitness, stress relief, and combat skills.

What sets BMMA apart is our uncompromising standard of instruction. All our instructors are DBS-checked, first-aid trained, and undergo the notoriously difficult L2 Instructor Training Course, with a pass rate of just 40%. Many of our teachers are ex-military personnel or elite fighters, including our Brand Ambassador, former boxing champion Nigel Benn. This ensures that every student receives top-tier coaching that is both inspiring and safe.

Join a community that values discipline, respect, and perseverance. From beginners to black belt candidates preparing for intense weekend assessments, BMMA provides the structure and motivation to help you achieve your personal goals. Experience the difference of military-themed martial arts—book your free trial today and discover how training with BMMA can transform your life.

British Military Martial Arts: Reviews

5/5 (3 Reviews)

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Gail Smith Published on 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic little class. Really welcoming and lots of fun, engaging activities whilst learning the moves!

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Moraniification Published on 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I could not recommend the Woodlesford British Military Martial Arts classes highly enough. My two boys started with them two years ago, from the start the training has given them so much confidence and physical development. The instructor is fantastic with all ages, especially with the little ones. Everyone is made welcome with training tailored to suit abilities.

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Samantha Andrews Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend BMMA academy enough, the instructors have brought my son on so much, not just in self defence but also in his confidence, the diversity of the academy and schools is absoulty amazing!! I can safety say we are very proud to be a part of the BMMA family.

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British Military Martial Arts

Thank you for your kind review Samantha.

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