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Basic SKILLZ (Ages 5-6)
in Bristol
The perfect blend of focus drills and fun! Basic SKILLZ is like a mini life hack in martial arts for kids 5 to 6 years old.
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Core SKILLZ (Ages 7-9)
in Bristol
Turn Up the Grit! Core SKILLZ, martial arts for kids 7 to 9 years old, isn't just kicks & punches. It fills your child with discipline, focus, respect, and a can-do attitude.
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Extreme SKILLZ (Ages 10-14)
in Bristol
Tackle teen & pre-teen challenges with Extreme SKILLZ! Here in our martial arts for kids 10 to 14 years old, we get them strong, active, & full of focus, confidence, and good decision-making skills.
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Teen & Adult Krav Maga
in Bristol
Looking for practical self-defense that works in real-life situations? Look no further than our incredible physique-building Bristol Teen & Adult Krav Maga classes.
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Teen & Adult Jiu-Jitsu
in Bristol
Teen & Adult Jiu-Jitsu in Bristol will transform your physique while crushing your fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical self-defense skills.
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Birthday Parties
in Bristol
Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!
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Summer Camp
in Bristol
This summer, give your child an experience they won't forget.
Martial arts changes lives.
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Martial arts changes lives.
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why CHOOSE Ultimate Defense?
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Bristol. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
"Ran excellently! Patience and respect is amazing!! Highly recommended!"
"Our son loves this Karate School! He has so much fun every class and is gaining confidence! He is learning a lot of skill and having fun too!"
"Our son has become more patient, focused and motivated to be the best person he can be. I HIGHLY recommend Ultimate Defense"
"He really enjoys it especially learning newer techniques like kickboxing and ju-jitsu. I really like the positive environment and messages"
"Watching his growth has been awesome. Not only is he learning self defense, but also learning about valuable life lessons and discipline which have translated from class to home!"
About our programs
Basic SKILLZ (Ages 5-6)
in Bristol
The perfect blend of focus drills and fun! Basic SKILLZ is like a mini life-hack for your 5 to 6 year old.
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Core SKILLZ (Ages 7-9)
in Bristol
Turn Up the Grit! Core SKILLZ isn't just kicks & punches. It fills your 7 to 9 year old with discipline, focus, respect, and a can-do attitude.
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Extreme SKILLZ (Ages 10-14)
in Bristol
Tackle Teen & Pre-Teen Challenges with Extreme SKILLZ! We get them strong, active, & full of focus, confidence, and decision-making skills.
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Teen & Adult Krav Maga
in Bristol
Learn real-world self-defense skills and crush your fitness goals with Krav Maga, originally developed in the Israeli army! Our [spark_field id='city'] members love their Teen & Adult Krav Maga classes, and so will you.
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Teen & Adult Jiu-Jitsu
in Bristol
Our Bristol Teen & Adult Jiu-Jitsu classes are no joke! If you're ready to ramp up your fitness like never before, learn real-world self defense skills and make new friends, this is the program for you!
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Birthday Parties
in Bristol
When we say we have the best birthday parties in Bristol, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress-free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!
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Summer Camp
in Bristol
Discover why parents in Bristol love our Kids Martial Arts Summer Camps. Give your child an experience they won't forget. Martial arts changes lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Bristol martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.
You will find that your instructors at Ultimate Defense Bristol are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in the form.
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Bristol martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Ultimate Defense in Bristol have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Ultimate Defense
Bristol
We’re located at 2 Peter Road, stop by and say hello!