I'd like to introduce the team behind the South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show. Our dedicated crew, including our boys, plays a vital role in setting up and managing the event—it truly is a family affair.

We are Claire and Ollie King, 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, we have a deep passion for this discipline.

Our love for attending events and discovering new ideas led us to realize, back in 2018, that the South West needed a gathering for like-minded martial arts enthusiasts. In 2019, we launched our inaugural event, which, while not at full capacity, was a fantastic success. Attendees left excited for future events, but then COVID-19 forced us to pause.

Fast forward to 2024, and we’re back with an incredible lineup of workshops featuring instructors we never imagined would join our timetable. People are traveling from all over the country to participate, which is truly remarkable.

The support has been overwhelming. We have stars from the screen sharing their expertise, alongside an amazing team of instructors eager to impart their knowledge. This day promises to be epic, and we encourage everyone to join in.

I feel truly blessed to organize this martial arts event for the community and am immensely grateful for the support we’ve received. The South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show is making a comeback, and it’s only going to get better from here!

 

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