About The
Southwest Martial Arts Show
Get ready for two days full of martial arts workshops, exciting demos and interviews at the South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show!
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Join us at the Thornbury Leisure Centre for a day filled with exciting demonstrations, workshops, and activities.
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Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or just starting out this event has something for everyone. From martial art workshops you can take part in, to demos and interviews, there's plenty to explore. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experts in the field.
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Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your skills to the next level.
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See you there!
Meet The Team Behind The Show
Claire & Ollie King & Team
At the heart of the South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show is a family dedicated to the martial arts community.
We are Claire and Ollie King, the proud owners of Kick Start Health Fitness and Martial Arts Academy in Bristol. With over 30 years of martial arts experience and 25 years of teaching, our passion for this discipline runs deep.
Our journey began in 2018 when we identified the need for a gathering of like-minded martial arts enthusiasts in the South West. In 2019, we launched our inaugural event, which, despite not reaching full capacity, was an incredible success.
The excitement from attendees was palpable, but then COVID-19 brought a temporary halt to our plans. Now, in 2024, we are thrilled to be back with an amazing lineup of workshops featuring instructors we once only dreamed of having on our timetable.
People are traveling from all over the country to join us, a testament to the incredible support we've received. The show is not just about martial arts; it's about family.
Claire's martial arts journey began at 12 years old after facing bullying in secondary school, leading her to become a 4th Dan in Tang Soo Do and Kickboxing.
Ollie joined the martial arts world at 18, inspired by Claire, and he achieved recognition as the British and English full-contact kickboxing champion. Together, we have created a space where families can bond over a shared passion for martial arts.
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Our three boys have grown up immersed in this environment, with two of them proudly holding black belts in kickboxing.
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We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community, featuring stars from the screen sharing their expertise alongside an impressive team of instructors eager to impart their knowledge.
This day promises to be epic, and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the spirit of martial arts and wellbeing. As we celebrate the return of the South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show, we feel truly blessed to lead this initiative for the community.
Together, as a family and a united team, we’re excited for what lies ahead!​
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2024 Show Highlights
2024 Show Reviews
Very Well Organised
I went to the 2019 and now this year's event and both were very well organised, had great facilities, and a wide variety of martial arts to participate in.
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I really appreciate all the hard work put in by the organisers and can't wait to attend again next year.
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I will be travelling over 3hrs to do so but it will be well worth the journey!
Well run, varied & super friendly
A fantastic event. Went with a few of my students and they came back to the club raving about it.
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The Venue was really good, and the areas laid out well.
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Well run, varied and super friendly definitely booking to go in 2025
Really friendly atmosphere
​This was a fantastic event. I took part with my two teenagers, and we had a brilliant day.
There were lots of things to choose from and we did sessions that helped with our own martial arts training as well as things that were totally new to us.
We also enjoyed all the demonstrations and interviews. There was a really friendly atmosphere throughout the day, and we left tired but with big smiles. We can’t wait for next year!