The Best Defence

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6 Guthrie Port
Arbroath, Scotland DD11 1RN (map)

About us

The BEST defence is the premier Martial Arts Centre in Arbroath, & was the first Martial Arts Centre in Angus. It offers the highest standard of instruction to all age groups, from one of the UK's most experienced & qualified instructors, Master at Arms Mark Davies.
We have NinjaSkool classes for 4 - 8 year olds. Junior Tactical Edge & Junior Combat Kickboxing classes for 9 years +. For adults & teens we have Senior Tactical Edge, Hybrid Combat Kickboxing, & ITF TaeKwon-Do. For Ladies only we have 'Femme Fatale' which is a real Kickboxing class, but for women only. As well as the Martial Arts classes we have Nicole Murray's 'Fighting Fit' fitness class.
Our centre is fully equipped with a variety of punchbags, body opponent bags, wooden dummy, Kettlebells, focus pads, kicking shields, & training weapons. Training is done on our permanently matted training areas, & our studio is a safe & friendly environment for you or your child to learn & develop in.
Chief Instructor, Master at Arms Mark Davies, has been an Instructor for 29 years, & has been training in the martial arts for 35, & he holds Blackbelt or Instructors credentials in 9 different martial arts! He is a world renowned authority on combatives & self defence, & is an instructor to an element of UK Special Forces.

Hours of operation

Monday4:45PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday5:45PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday6:30PM - 8:00PM
Thursday5:45PM - 9:00PM
Friday4:45PM - 6:30PM
Saturday12:00PM - 1:30PM
Sunday6:30PM - 8:00PM

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9 recommendations and reviews from 6 people

Referral from March 16, 2018

Claire B. asked:

Hello Any local clubs in Abroath for Krav Maga or BJJ for kids? If so, where and which age do they start please?

Stuart F. replied:
Facebook.com/bestdefence

Paul P. replied:
The Best Defence. Starts from 4 years old. My five year old loves it. Top of Guthrie Port

Mark D. replied:
Hi Claire, I teach a blend of Krav Maga & Filipino Martial Arts in my J-Tac classes (Junior Tactical Edge) for 8 yrs & above. For 4 - 8 years there are my NinjaSkool classes where the emphasis is very much on life skills, but the physical component the children are taught is drawn from Krav Maga & Filipino Kali. My gym is 'the BEST defence' at 6 Guthrie Port.

Ashley M. replied:
Mark Davies at https://www.facebook.com/1489220307988910 The BEST defence

Paul P. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/bestdefence/

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Referral from December 17, 2017

Jessica S. asked:

Anyone know of any after school clubs/activities for a 5 year old boy?

Nicole M. replied:
NinjaSkool at https://www.facebook.com/1489220307988910 The BEST defence 😊

Paul P. replied:
The best defence. It's not about fighting its instilling discipline and respect and fitness as well. Our eldest is more worried about losing her recent new coloured belt than she is about Santa not coming. And our youngest can't wait until he's old enough to go

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Referral from April 9, 2017

Cheryl M. asked:

Whats the best place to have my son start in karate or something? I had a guy but forgot who he was! Xx

Ashley M. replied:
Contact Mark Davies at https://www.facebook.com/1489220307988910 The BEST defence excellent instructor.

Ola G. replied:
Mark Davies at The Best Defence

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