Dowden's Martial Arts

Award-winning family martial arts centre in Whitburn offering friendly, beginner-welcoming classes for ages 2 to adults, with training available up to six days a week.

Dowden’s Martial Arts (DMA) is a full-time, award-winning family martial arts centre in Whitburn, West Lothian, established in 2005. We provide friendly, structured martial arts, Taekwon-Do and self-defence classes for: • Pre-School — ages 2–4 • Kids — P1–P3 • Juniors — P4–P7 • Teens — S1+ • Adults — ages 18+ Beginners are always welcome. Students can train up to six days a week in a safe, supportive and family-friendly environment with no ego, no judgement and no pressure. Our programmes help children and adults improve confidence, fitness, discipline, resilience, respect, coordination and practical self-defence skills. Adult classes are particularly suitable for beginners and adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s who want to improve fitness, reduce stress and learn new skills. DMA is led by Master Ashley Dowden VII Degree, an ITF International Instructor and Examiner with direct links to pioneers of Taekwon-Do. Dowden’s Martial Arts is an official Scottish Qualifications Authority centre and a member of TKD Scotland, the Scottish Council of Taekwon-Do. Members also benefit from family events, children’s parties, parents’ nights out and subsidised school holiday camps. Book a free trial week at www.dma.scot or call 07501 039417.