Discover the Difference: Bristol's Professional Approach to Martial Arts & Self Defence

Its time to unlock your true potential, achieve better health, and build lifelong friendships

Professional Environment

Feel safe and looked after with our customer focussed team. Watch as your confidence, fitness and skills soar and take your abilities to new levels in exciting and innovative classes.


Progressive Approach

Understanding that times change, we are always developing and evolving our programmes to stay ahead of the game and ensure that you get the best training available and leave every class feeling accomplished and energised.


Inclusive Learning

Recognising the uniqueness of each student, our martial arts & self defence coaching is tailored to suit individual needs and aspirations, ensuring everyone finds their own path to mastery.

Why Choose StandStrong Academy?

Avoid traditional martial arts clubs that lack a robust experience, community spirit and real-world applicability. We’re different

Your Path Forward

Choose

Choose Your Program: Dive into programs designed for you or your children.

Engage

Engage and Grow: Step into varied and interesting sessions that ensure constant growth and development.

Achieve

Achieve Success: Embrace a confident, resilient mindset and back it up with practical skills.

Ready for a life-changing Experience
With our guidance, harness your true potential, achieve better health, and build lifelong friendships

Student Stories

Transformative martial arts & fitness

Hannah and Sam offer an amazing experience at StandStrong. It's been transformative for my fitness and my martial arts skills have come on leaps and bounds. Such an amazing community.

Bethan / 30  | Admin

Confidence & Strength from Day One

My daughter has been training with StandStrong since the age of 5 (now 9). StandStrong has helped her physical and mental development, and she is growing into a strong and confident young woman, as a result. The team are really passionate and committed to the kids and their growth. 

Carl  | 40/ Brislington/ Stay at home dad

Safer, happier, healthier

StandStrong Academy in Brislington is an outstanding martial arts academy that excels in building confidence and self-defence skills. 

Since joining I feel much more confident in my skills, I feel safer, and fitness has improved dramatically.

Kristian  | 

Ready for a life-changing experience. With our guidance, harness your true potential, achieve better health, and build lifelong friendships

Understanding Our Unique Approach

At StandStrong Academy, we go beyond teaching martial arts—we cultivate essential life skills.  In the heart of Brislington, our space isn't just a training facility; its a diverse community where people from different backgrounds come together to learn, develop and realise their potential through martial arts and self defence training.

Traditional martial arts institutions often miss the mark, neglecting the genuine needs of their members or understanding the journey that brought their members to their door.

We challenge that norm, born from personal struggles, StandStrong Academy envisions a progressive approach where the members needs and goals are our top priority.

Whether you have a child who is being bullied or needs a confidence boost or if you want to feel capable to defend yourself and your family or are simply looking for a new exciting hobby and to learn new skills, we have a programme that will suit you. With us, you'll find more than just techniques; you'll experience a community where every member is welcomed from day one, valued and challenged to grow.

When you choose StandStrong Academy, you're embracing more than just a class schedule; you're joining a family — anchored in professionalism, compassion, and the practical application of martial arts.

Ready for a Life-Changing Experience
With our guidance, harness your true potential, achieve better health, and build lifelong friendships