British Military Martial Arts
Welcome to British Military Martial Arts, the only organisation in the UK to have both ex-military and civilian instructors teaching military themed martial arts.
Young children and adults are welcomed at all levels to learn how martial arts can be combined with fun, fitness and structure to help anyone get the most out of their life.
British Military Martial Arts and our team have put together programmes designed specifically for certain age, gender or ability groups. From Little Soldiers 4-7 years, Cadets 8-11 years, Adults and Ladies only.
All of our instructors are inspirational and motivational and will get the most out of you in every class. Who better to teach children important values such as discipline, self-control and respect than ex-service men and women who personify these values.
All of our instructors are close protection experts and the syllabus we teach is a mixture of: Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Kung-fu, Tae Kwon Do, Ju-jitsu and MMA – all taught with a military flavour.
Our Journey
British Military Martial Arts was founded in 2001 by Lee Matthews, who wanted to use his years of military and martial arts experience to teach others. The first classes took place in the Headquarters in Telford. Within a short amount of time, the unique style of class took off and the school became the largest and most respected martial arts centre in the area.
Over the next few years, more expert instructors joined BMMA to open new schools in the surrounding areas and then further afield. With all instructors being highly trained, experienced and dedicated, each school location expanded and the buzz about the British Military Martial Arts experience grew. Today, the concept has engaged hundreds of instructors over the years and BMMA now have over 100 locations around the country. British Military Martial Arts continues to go from strength to strength, with new schools opening each year, so please check out the classes we have available in your area!
Lee Matthews
Lee Matthews (6th Dan kickboxing, 6th Dan sport Karate and 1st Dan Karate) launched the Academy in 2001 after serving for 7 years in the Third Battalion of the Parachute Regiment where he undertook operations in Northern Ireland and Kosovo. He also trained as a Physical Training Instructor and spent a short period of time teaching Parachute Regiment recruits at ATR Lichfield.