Martial Arts & Real-World Self-Defence in Telford
For Children, Teens & Adults
Build confidence, focus, discipline and practical personal safety in a friendly, supportive environment.
Welcome to Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence in Dawley
We teach children, teens and adults at our full-time centre in Dawley - supporting families across Lawley, Lightmoor, Horsehay, Aqueduct, Doseley, Stirchley and the wider Telford area.
Our mission is simple: To help every student become more confident, more capable, and safer in everyday life.
Our values-led approach to martial arts training:
We specialise in real-world self-defence and values-led training, offering age-specific programmes that develop focus, respect, resilience and personal safety.
Why Families Choose Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence
Who We Help
Whether you're looking to help your child build confidence and focus, support your teen with resilience and personal safety, or improve your own fitness and self-defence skills, our structured programmes are designed to meet real everyday challenges.
At Trinity, you’ll find:
A safe, structured, ego-free training environment
Modern, practical self-defence for real life
Age-specific programmes for 5–7s, 8–13s, teens and adults
Positive role models building confidence and discipline
A values-led approach: respect, courage, awareness, persistence
A friendly community where everyone feels welcome
This is not sport-focused martial arts.
It’s personal development and real-world safety.
Find the Right Programme for You
Ages 5-7:
Foundation Programme
Build confidence, focus and respect through fun, structured martial arts designed for Key Stage 1.
Ages 8–13:
Kids Self-Defence & Kung Fu
Junior KAPAP Self Defence and Kids Kung Fu to develop resilience, confidence and personal safety.
Teens & Adults:
KAPAP Krav Maga, Wing Chun & Kali
Practical self-defence and skill-based martial arts for ages 13+. Build confidence, fitness and awareness.
What Makes Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence Unique?
Real-World Self-Defence
Modern, effective, legally-aware self-defence training for everyday life.
Values-Led Teaching
We reinforce respect, discipline, courage, awareness and humility in every class.
Professional Instruction
Our instructors are fully qualified, first-aid trained and DBS-checked.
Programmes for Every Age
Tailored pathways for children, juniors, teens and adults.
Supportive, Friendly Community
A welcoming environment where confidence grows naturally.
Meet Your Instructors
Ed Hodgson - Founder & Chief Instructor
With over three decades of martial arts experience, Ed specialises in KAPAP Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and modern personal safety. His teaching focuses on building confidence, focus, respect and real-world self-defence skills in a friendly, structured way.
Sifu Drew Alpine - Wing Chun & Kali Lead Instructor
A lifelong martial artist with a calm, patient teaching approach. Drew helps students develop coordination, awareness, control and precision through Wing Chun and Filipino Kali.
What Parents and Students Say
Start with an Introductory Class
Your first session is a friendly, no-pressure Introductory Class.
You’ll meet the team, try the training and see how we build confidence, focus and personal safety.
If you enjoy it, you can join our 12-Week Discovery Course, which includes:
Unlimited training
Membership and insurance
Club T-shirt & gloves
Belt grading
Progress tracking
Ongoing instructor support
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No. Most students start with no martial arts background.
Will this help with confidence?
Yes. Our training develops confidence, focus and self-belief.
Is this suitable for self-defence?
Absolutely. We teach modern, practical, legally-aware self-defence.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes like a T-shirt and joggers are perfect. Once you join, you’ll receive a club T-shirt and gloves.
Is the atmosphere intense or aggressive?
Not at all. Our training is friendly, structured and ego-free.
Find Us in Dawley, telford
Our full-time training centre is based in the heart of Dawley, with free parking and easy access for families.
Address:
Unit 2b Matthew Webb House
High Street, Dawley, TF4 2EX
(Entrance via George Street Car Park at the back of Tesco Extra)
Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence provides children’s martial arts for ages 5–7, and combined martial arts and self-defence training for juniors, teens and adults from our full-time centre in Dawley, Telford. We support families across Lawley, Lightmoor, Horsehay, Aqueduct, Doseley, Stirchley and the wider Telford area, helping students build confidence, focus, discipline and practical personal safety skills.
Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence
Unit 2b Matthew Webb House
High Street, Dawley, TF4 2EX
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