Welcome to MF Martial Arts - Devon and Somerset

Welcome to Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools in North Devon, Mid Devon and Somerset.   We have schools running in These areas:

  • North Devon:  Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Torrington.

  • Mid Devon: Tiverton, Cullompton, Willand.

  • Somerset: Wellington, Taunton, Monkton Heathfield.


We are the most successful chain of Martial Arts schools in the UK … because we offer so much more than repetitive combat drills. Combining fun with suppleness, challenge with fitness, confidence with respect to push you to become a better person and a martial artist.

Our main objective at Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools is to develop well-rounded students, not only at the Academy, but in society as well. This is why our schools teach the principles of Black Belt excellence. Not only do our students become Black Belts in Martial Arts, but they also strive to become academic Black Belts and eventually, corporate Black Belts or Black Belt employees. We use "Black Belt" as a metaphor for personal excellence.

We offer a range of different classes to suite all ages and abilities:

  • Mini Matts - age 2 - 3

  • Mighty Matts - age 3 - 6

  • Juniors - age 7 - 12

  • Family Class - age 7 +

  • Adults - age 13 +

  • Ladies Adults - age 13 +

  • Leadership - Advanced

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