EPiC Martial Arts & Fitness was founded by World Champion Andy Cleeves, whose lifelong journey in martial arts began at just four years old. What started as a passion quickly became a purpose.
Andy spent decades training, competing, and learning from some of the biggest names in martial arts, a journey that led him to win multiple World Titles and become one of the UK’s most respected martial artists. But beyond the trophies, Andy’s vision was always bigger: to use martial arts as a way to change lives.
From those early training days to now leading full-time academies across the South West, Andy has created pathways that empower others to follow in his footsteps, from first-time students to Team GB competitors.
Today, EPiC stands as a legacy in motion:
A community built on respect, discipline, and resilience.
A place where every person, child, teen, or adult, discovers their potential.
And a vision that continues to shape future generations of martial artists, coaches, and leaders.
Energy. Positivity. Inspiration. Confidence.
That’s what EPiC stands for and it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Every class, every coach, every moment on the mats is built around these four principles:
The EPiC Way isn’t just about training, it’s about how we show up, on the mats, in our community, and in life.
We move with respect, lead with discipline, and always give our best effort.
Because at EPiC, we don’t just build better martial artists, we build better people.
From the youngest Lil Dragon to our Team GB athletes, every member has a story worth sharing.
We believe in building people up, not breaking them down.
Bring it. Feel it. Feed off it. Our sessions are powered by passion and purpose.
The greatest skill we teach isn’t physical, it’s the belief that you can.
In terms of Martial Arts we have a whole host of World, European and British champions and we have a host of wealth of knowledge in terms of the skills our coaching team have amassed. These include Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Eskrima and Jiu Jitsu.
"Two and a half years ago I underwent a partial knee replacement, still have arthritis in the remaining part. A year ago my childrens amazing instructors persuaded me to give the class a go. I now do two classes a week (body combat and boxercise). My fitness levels have increased, my knee is stronger and I have lost 31lbs so far. Brilliant classes and instructors!"
Sian Andrews Student