Welcome to Bristol Dojo and Portishead Dojo

with any physical activity, you will only reach a high standard if you are provided with the right facilities to train in. Martial arts are no different, you can only expect to get so far training in a sports centre, school or village hall and that's why if you are serious about your martial arts training, or you are thinking about starting, our purpose built facilities are the place to go!

Bristol Dojo and Portishead Dojo are professional centre's of excellence for martial arts boasting large fully matted training areas, MMA Cage sections, professional boxing rings, wall mounted kick-bags and a host of other equipment to give you that much needed edge. Add to this a team of national level coaches and you have a winning combination.

We also hold regular fight nights and competitions at Bristol Dojo where you can test your skills in either our inter-club tournaments or step up to our Showcase fight shows. What ever your age, what ever your goals, we have something to offer everyone so if your serious about learning martial arts give us a call and come and train with us.

Simon O'Brien - 6th Dan British Combat Association. Former England AMA National Coach. Former Welsh National Team Member. Owner of Bristol Dojo & Portishead Dojo

Simon O'Brien
British Team Kumite Gold 1994, British Team Kumite Gold 1996
English Team Kumite Gold 1992, English Team Kumite Gold 1993
English Team Kumite Gold 1995, English Team Kumite Gold 1996
Budo Nord European Masters Kata Gold 2005

"Bristol Dojo must be one of the most impressive facilities I've visited. Not only is the dojo itself first class, but Simon O'Brien and his team of instructors have a infectious enthusiasm and uncompromising desire to both be and produce the best martial artist possible.

There is always an amazing atmosphere at this dojo and when you combine that wilh high quality, thoughtful and pragmatic martial arts you have a wining combination that all dojo's would so well to aspire to. This has to be one of the best facilities the UK has to offer and I highly recommend Bristol dojo to anyone wanting to get the best out of the martial arts".

Iain Abernethy - Martial arts author, columnist and international seminar instructor.
Iain's Site here