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A welcoming, women-only kickboxing class combining fitness, confidence, and practical striking skills. All levels welcome — no experience needed.
Women's Kickboxing in Exeter
Our Women’s Kickboxing class is a welcoming, women-only environment where you can build fitness, confidence, and real striking skills at your own pace. No experience required — just turn up.
Whether you want to get fitter, relieve stress, or learn practical self-defence, our Exeter-based class offers expert coaching in a supportive, non-intimidating atmosphere.
The Art
Our Women’s Kickboxing class draws on JTX — our blend of traditional kickboxing and Muay Thai — taught in a dedicated women-only setting. The focus is on technique, control, and building real confidence rather than competition or sparring.
Classes include:
You will never be pressured to spar — the class is about building skill, strength, and confidence at your own pace.
Who It’s For
Women of all ages and fitness levels in Exeter. No previous experience is needed.
You don’t need to be fit, experienced, or interested in fighting to join us. Women come to Exeter Martial Arts for all sorts of reasons, including:
If you can move, you can train.
Your First Classes
Your first session is relaxed, welcoming, and designed to help you feel comfortable. You’ll experience:fundamentals, not being thrown in at the deep end. You’ll learn:
Expert Coaching
Chief Instructor — BJJAGB 7th Dan
Rich is a Level 4 Coach and has over 30 years of experience teaching martial arts in Exeter. He oversees the Women’s Kickboxing programme with the same emphasis on safety, clear progression, and a genuinely welcoming environment that defines all EMA classes.
“Every woman who walks through our door deserves to feel capable and confident. That’s what this class is built around.”
Black Belt — Kickboxing & Kenjutsu
Jag is a professional stuntman and black belt in both Kickboxing and Kenjutsu. Friendly and approachable, he brings energy and encouragement to every class, helping students of all levels feel at ease from day one.
“Seeing someone’s confidence grow from their very first class is the most rewarding part of coaching.”
Why Choose EMA
We’ve created a class that puts women first , in atmosphere, coaching, and content.
Our goal is simple, help every woman feel stronger, more confident, and more capable both on and off the mat.
The Results
Students regularly report:
You’ll leave every class feeling strong, empowered, and energised.
Getting Started
No experience needed. Wear comfortable sports clothing, bring water, and arrive 10–15 minutes early. Everything else is provided.
We’ll guide you through everything else.
Free Taster
The best way to see if our women’s kickboxing class in Exeter is right for you is to try it. Your free taster includes:
Take the First Step
Your free taster class at Exeter Martial Arts is waiting — no experience, no equipment, no pressure. Just come and give it a go.
Common Questions
Exeter Martial Arts runs a dedicated women-only kickboxing class in Exeter. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and open to all levels — including complete beginners.
Yes. The class is specifically designed to welcome beginners. Everything is taught step-by-step with full coaching support from your very first session.
Not at all. Classes are scaled to your current fitness level and improve naturally as you train. Many students start with very little fitness background.
Yes. Our Women’s Kickboxing class is exclusively for women, creating a comfortable and supportive space to train without feeling self-conscious.
No. Sparring is never required. The Women’s Kickboxing class focuses on pad work, technique, and fitness — not fighting. You train at your own pace, always.
Just comfortable sports clothing and trainers. Bring a water bottle and arrive 10–15 minutes early. No specialist kit is needed for your taster — we’ll advise on gloves and wraps if you decide to join.
