Family Martial Arts Classes in Whitburn
Award-winning, full-time martial arts centre in Whitburn
Classes for children, teens and adults, led by Master Dowden — helping families build confidence, fitness, discipline and life skills in a safe, welcoming environment.
A full-time family martial arts centre supporting a community of over 100 licensed students across our programmes.
From age 2 through to adults in their 50s, students train under an ITF Master with direct links to pioneers of Taekwon-Do — with classes available up to six days a week.
Learn
Life skills that stay with you for life.
Improve
Get fitter, stronger and more confident — without needing a gym routine.
Fun
Meet new people and build friendships
Classes
Pre-School — Ages 2–4
Fun parent-and-child classes that build confidence, listening skills, balance and coordination through movement and simple martial arts activities.
A warm, positive introduction that helps little ones follow instructions, take turns and enjoy learning with others.
Kids — P1–P3
Fun, structured classes that develop focus, listening, confidence and positive classroom habits.
Children stay active, work towards clear goals and build skills that parents often notice at home and in school too.
Juniors — P4–P7
Positive, energetic classes that build confidence, discipline, resilience, respect and self-control.
Students make friends, become part of a team and develop the confidence to keep trying when something feels difficult.
Teens — S1+
Friendly, beginner-welcoming classes that develop fitness, confidence, martial arts skills and practical self-defence.
Students train at their own pace, build discipline and resilience, and develop real skills in a supportive community with no ego, no judgement and no pressure.
Adults — 18+
Friendly, structured classes that help adults improve fitness, confidence and practical self-defence in a supportive environment.
Ideal for beginners, busy adults and those in their 30s, 40s and 50s who want to get fitter, reduce stress and learn new skills at their own pace.
Classes for Pre-School ages 2–4, Kids P1–P3, Juniors P4–P7, Teens S1+ and Adults 18+. Train up to 6 days a week — choose the sessions that suit your routine.
Who We Are
- Accredited SQA Centre – Students can earn nationally recognised qualifications
- Led by a 7th Degree Master & ITF International Instructor & Examiner
- Inclusive: Instructors trained in autism awareness, safeguarding, and first aid
- Full-time gym with a viewing gallery/café – classes for ages 2+, teens, and adults
Train with a school that has direct lineage to First Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha, who brought Taekwon-Do to the UK in 1967.
Dowden’s Martial Arts has direct lineage to First Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha — the man who introduced Taekwon-Do to the UK in 1967 and the first person promoted to Grandmaster by General Choi Hong Hi.
“Nearly 60 years of Taekwon-Do heritage in the UK”
Why Choose DMA?
Beginner-friendly
A welcoming, professional school for children, teens and adults.
More than just kicks and punches
We help students build confidence, discipline, resilience and life skills.
Real lineage, real standards
Direct lineage to First Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha and high-quality teaching.
Flexible training
Train up to 6 days a week and choose the sessions that suit your routine.
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Martial Arts in Whitburn & West Lothian
Dowden’s Martial Arts is based in Whitburn and welcomes students from Bathgate, Armadale, Blackburn, Harthill, Fauldhouse, Longridge and surrounding West Lothian communities.