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HEALTH & FITNESS

Health & Fitness

At Exeter Martial Arts we have probably the largest selection of combat sports under one roof in the south west with a super experienced instructor team for each of the individual disciplines.

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Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Alongside our combat and traditional disciplines, Exeter Martial Arts offers a dedicated Health & Fitness programme built around low-impact, high-benefit training: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Strength & Conditioning and Pad Blast. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve mobility, reduce stress or simply get fitter in a friendly, supportive environment, our qualified instructors will help you train at your own pace. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome to try a free, no-commitment taster session.

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Strength & Conditioning

Our Strength & Conditioning sessions build functional strength, power and stamina using martial arts-inspired training methods — a great way to boost your fitness and support performance across any discipline you train in.

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TAI CHI & QI GONG​

Tai Chi is a martial art originating in ancient China.In our gym, we train in the Yang style, thought to be the most-widely practiced style of Tai Chi in the world today.

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Common Questions

FAQs

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What's included in the Health & Fitness programme?

Our Health & Fitness programme includes Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Strength & Conditioning and Pad Blast — a mix of low-impact, mindful movement and higher-intensity training designed to improve fitness, flexibility and wellbeing for all ages and abilities.

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Do I need any experience to start?

No experience is needed. All our Health & Fitness classes are taught progressively and are suitable for complete beginners, so you can join in and build at your own pace.

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Is Health & Fitness training suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes. Whether you're a complete beginner or already active, our instructors adapt each session to suit your ability, making our Health & Fitness classes ideal for improving strength, mobility and general wellbeing at any level.

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What should I wear or bring to my first class?

Wear comfortable sports clothing and bring a water bottle. No specialist kit is needed to get started — we'll let you know if anything specific is useful as you progress.

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Where can I train Health & Fitness classes in Exeter?

Exeter Martial Arts runs Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Strength & Conditioning and Pad Blast classes at our central Exeter dojo at Battle House, Richmond Court, alongside our full range of martial arts disciplines.

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How do I book a free taster class?

Get in touch using the form on this site, call us on 01392 663000, or email info@exetermartialarts.co.uk. We'll help you choose the right discipline and get you booked onto your first free class.