MastertheArt
Join the Royal Navy Martial Arts community. Whether you’re seeking the buzz of exercise, the focus of traditional training, or the excitement of competition, there’s a place for everyone.
A "Kick-Start" to Success
Royal Navy Martial Arts covers several disciplines, including Karate (all styles), Taekwondo (ITF and WT), Kendo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and many other arts.
Each discipline offers a foundation in traditional training and a pathway to competitive events at regional, association, national, European, and world-class levels. We also provide opportunities to compete in Royal Navy Championships, Inter-Service competitions, and represent UKAF teams nationally and internationally.
If it’s tactics and team talks that interest you, you can even get certified with martial arts governing body courses in coaching and refereeing. You don’t need to be a pro; you just need to love the discipline.
What you can do with Royal Navy Martial Arts
Men’s Competitive
- Royal Navy, Inter-service, Association, Open, National, European and International Competitions
- Open to all abilities
- Local establishment training sessions including regular grassroots training camps
- Regular socials and team sparring sessions
- Open to current Royal Navy personnel regular and reserves
Women’s Competitive
- Royal Navy, Inter-service, Association, Open, National, European and International Competitions
- Open to all abilities
- Local establishment training sessions including regular grassroots training camps
- Regular socials and team sparring sessions
- Open to current Royal Navy personnel regular and reserves
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CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING
- 600+UKAF Athletes.
- 15thRanked 15th nationally at Muay Thai GB British Championships.
- TEAMAthletes selected for Team England at WBC World Championships 2026.
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