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About Devon Martial Arts

Devon Martial Arts is a proud member of P.U.M.A. (Professional Unification of Martial Arts).

Our martial arts school here in Exeter is one of the oldest in Devon, founded by the great
and legendary Master Johnny Black VIII Degree, when he introduced Taekwon-Do to Devon
in 1976.

Instructor Brett Dowling feels truly honoured and takes great pride in continuing Master
Blacks legacy, as the longest standing member of the school. Devon Martial Arts caters for
everyone of all abilities and age, offering Taekwon-Do, Kickboxing and Little Pumas for 4-7
year olds.

Martial arts have been proven to develop confidence, fitness, motor function and have an
amazing effect on practitioner’s moral code and conduct.

Martial Arts Exeter

All of the classes are Instructed by Mr Brett Dowling, IV Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do and 4th Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing. Brett began training in 1995 at the age of seven and now is a recognised international level instructor under the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) and PUMA. Some of Brett’s training highlights include learning Taekwon-Do directly from the Founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi IX Degree, where he was lucky enough to spend three days as a young black belt learning from the Grand Master as well as having the opportunity to train under Kickboxing pioneer and Undefeated Middleweight World Champion, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.