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We specialise in Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing in Oxford, plus many others. Free 30-day trial. Ages 4+. Families welcome.
Rising Spirit Academy has changed my life for the better.
I was nervous at the start but I was made to feel so welcomed.
When I was ready to join I was given all the info in a friendly, informal chat, plus an opportunity to take as long as I needed and ask as many questions as I wanted.
Appreciated the personal approach to what I wanted and the really professional attention to detail. The instructors are so kind and approachable.
Always feel valued here, classes are so interesting and the sense of community is wonderful.
Empowering and inspirational place to train. My advice is just go for it!
The staff are amazing and attentive to every child in the class, always a friendly and welcoming environment, I would recommend to anyone wanting their child or themselves to learn discipline, build confidence and most importantly self defence.
My daughter starter around a month ago and has loved it and enjoyed every session and is always excited to go now, she has learnt quickly and the trainers are all amazing and make sure every student gets the same attention and are all learning as much as they possibly can, highly recommend if your considering putting your child into any kind of self defence classes
Been very happy with the tuition, everything that was promised before I started has been honoured. The staff are helpful and give encouragement where required, they are also happy to spend time with you to make sure you understand what is required. I started only because I was very happy with how my son has been taught and I have since joined in
Our 4 year old son joined the Rising Spirit Academy in 2026.
He enjoys all the aspects of his instruction, particularly the group warm up.
He participated fully and is very voice at school about this class and training moves.
In just 4 months it has become one of his favourite after school activities.
Wonderful lessons at this academy. As a teacher myself I am so impressed by the clarity of the instructions, the variation of activities and the clear path to progression. The lessons are about so much more than Tae Kwan Do - building discipline and keen listening skills. They are well structured and well run, and you can tell all the instructors really care and pay attention. My son loves the classes and is often practicing the moves at home. So much better than a previous karate academy which was quite chaotic. Highly recommend Rising Spirit!
An excellent martial arts academy. My 9 year old son is really happy here, and always looks forward to his weekly lessons. Staff are excellent with the children. We are very pleased we chose Rising Spirit, and would highly recommend.
My son started with Rising Spirit Academy just a couple of months ago but so far he has had an amazing time and is very much enjoying himself. The trainers are all great and manage to keep things serious but fun at the same time. Would thoroughly recommend.
My daughter received private Taekwondo lessons from Master Williams for just over a year, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience.
In that time, she not only improved her Taekwondo techniques, but also developed greater confidence, focus, and discipline—skills that have benefited her well beyond the lessons themselves.
One of the things we appreciated most was the flexibility and depth of the sessions. Because they were one-on-one, she was able to learn a combination of Taekwondo, self-defence, and nunchaku (double sticks) in a way that kept her both challenged and engaged. Master Williams tailored each session to her interests and learning pace, and she always looked forward to her lessons.
His calm, respectful teaching style and genuine dedication to his students made every session meaningful. It has truly been a pleasure learning from him, and we’re thankful for the positive role he played in my daughter’s journey.
Highly recommended.
Rising Spirit Academy is amazing! The Little Ninjas class is perfect for beginners — fun, engaging, and great for building confidence and focus in young kids. As they grow, the Ninja Rangers class offers more advanced training, challenging students to push their skills to the next level in a supportive and energetic environment. The instructors are fantastic, and the positive atmosphere makes every class something to look forward to. Highly recommend for families looking for quality martial arts training!
My daughter and I started training with Master Williams at Rising Spirit, and it was an excellent choice for us. Great conditioning and instruction, serious but fun, and the changes have been almost immediate. I’m getting back into shape, my daughter’s confidence is growing, and with the side benefit that she’ll be able to handle herself if faced with a dangerous situation. I 100% recommend this club, for quality and value for money.
Absolutely amazing! The little boy I looked after had loads of pent up anger and struggled to listen at home and after a few sessions the master worked with us to make a magnet chart that has had such a positive influences and doing the martial arts has helped him so much it’s like a different child! Even the school have commented on change of behaviour
I spent 9 months at Rising Spirit and I must say it's one of the most enjoyable, organised and friendly martial arts academies I have ever been to. Master Williams, Miss Ward and Mr Hipkin manage to find the right balance between making things fun and bringing the best out of people. The classes themselves had a meditative focus effect, which also manages to push you out of your comfort zone at the same time, which I have found has made me a better person at home and at work. If you manage to commit to the course and attend most of the classes and gradings, you will find that it is definitely value for money. I have learned so much during my time here and would whole heartedly recommend to people who are looking for a well structured martial arts programme, and also, looking to get fitter than they have ever been before.
‼️‼️‼️Looks supportive at first, but my experience was very different once issues arose. There are frequent additional charges, and the grading system includes many extra bands that seem to prolong progression and increase exam fees. Read the contract carefully, especially regarding cancellation. During a genuine health issue, I found the process difficult, inflexible and lacking empathy despite providing medical evidence. Sadly, the caring image presented at the start did not reflect my experience when I needed support.
