Youth Self Defence Plymouth

Youth Self Defence Plymouth A family run Martial Arts Academy in Plymouth teaching Self Defence (from age 4+)

10/06/2026

Our Junior Warriors have been working hard this week on the double ankle sweep. This sweep is one of the most effective techniques for young jiu-jitsu students because it teaches timing, balance, and control rather than relying on strength.

When performed correctly, it allows a smaller student to off-balance and sweep a larger opponent by using proper technique and leverage.




09/06/2026

We’ve been working on a fight simulation tonight with our 11+ class. It’s easy to misunderstand this and think we’re teaching our students to be the aggressor, but it’s the opposite. We’re teaching them to control an opponent’s aggression. To put out the fire and to keep themselves (and their attacker) safe in an ever more aggressive world.



Here at Macmillan Martial Arts, we believe that self-defence is about protecting yourself, protecting your loved ones, a...
02/06/2026

Here at Macmillan Martial Arts, we believe that self-defence is about protecting yourself, protecting your loved ones, and having the confidence to deal with difficult situations when they arise.

We started our 11+ programme in order to have a bridge between our kids and adults programmes, and tonight we had our busiest class to date. Twenty six kids all focussing on the same aims as our adult students.

Consistent aims and consistent training bringing consistent results.




20/05/2026

Continuing our series of defending attacks from behind with our Junior Warriors tonight. We’ve been working hard on awareness and speed of reaction in order to take the opponent to the ground and control them until help arrives.



19/05/2026

11+ class have been working on attacks against a wall tonight. We keep the same principles as an attack on the ground - protecting your neck and not turning your back on your opponent.



12/05/2026

Our 11+ class dealing with attacks from behind tonight. A technique that requires timing and precision. We’ve been pushing our 11+ class hard over the last few weeks, introducing them to new techniques and really getting them thinking about their self defence, and we’re really pleased with the results.




Students of the month 🔥🔹Congratulations to Little Warrior Valerie 👏🏼‘Valerie has been doing incredibly well recently. Sh...
12/05/2026

Students of the month 🔥

🔹Congratulations to Little Warrior Valerie 👏🏼

‘Valerie has been doing incredibly well recently. She’s attending 1 to 1 training sessions, as well as regular classes and is really starting to improve quickly. We are very impressed with her work ethic and her focus on the mats.’

🔹Congratulations to Junior Warrior Phoebe 👏🏼

‘Phoebe is another student that is really starting to fly at the moment. She works hard at home and in the academy, is always happy to learn and to help others learn, and never backs down from a challenge.’

05/05/2026

Two of our junior students sparring with a clear self defence mindset.

Pressure testing what they’ve learned, staying composed, not turning their back, using their legs to manage distance, getting knees & feet between themselves and the person trying to assert dominance. Off-balancing, controlling biceps & wrists, and working with the awareness that strikes are always a factor.

This round focused on one student starting on their back, working against resistance to create space and get back to their feet, all within safe, exploratory training. We work to a structured self defence syllabus both standing and the worst case scenario of being on the ground, taking into account strikes, the application of throws & takedowns, as well as covering ethics, de-escalation techniques, proportionality & philosophy based training within a structured, professionally taught syllabus.

Does your child need self defence? If the answer is yes, you already know where to come.





🔥 Give your child the confidence, focus, and life skills to stay safe 🔥 Our Children’s Self Defence Jiu Jitsu classes (a...
01/05/2026

🔥 Give your child the confidence, focus, and life skills to stay safe 🔥

Our Children’s Self Defence Jiu Jitsu classes (ages 4+) are designed to build strong, capable and respectful young people both on and off the mats 🥋

Your child will learn:
🔹 How to communicate effectively and build confidence
🔹Positive behaviour, discipline, and respect
🔹Focus and concentration
🔹Practical self-defence skills (breakaways, escapes & control)
🔹How to choose safety over violence
🔹Emotional control and self-discipline
🔹Life-saving awareness, including basic first aid and road safety

This is more than just martial arts, it’s real life skills your child will carry with them every day 💪🏼

Ready to get started? Book your child’s FREE trial session now ⬇️ or message the page for more info!
https://macmillanmartialartsacademybooking.as.me/

Our 11+ class sparring crew 🥋🔥
28/04/2026

Our 11+ class sparring crew 🥋🔥

Address

Unit 1, 1-2 Ermington Terrace
Plymouth
PL46QG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+447826040106

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