ERA Martial Arts & Academy — Dumfries
Empower Your Body.
Sharpen Your Mind.
Professional martial arts and fitness training in the heart of Dumfries
What We Offer
Our Martial Arts Classes
Discover the perfect class for your fitness journey and personal development goals.
One-to-One
Private Training
Accelerate your progress with personalised one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific goals and learning style.
- Personalised Curriculum: Training designed specifically for your goals and skill level
- Flexible Scheduling: Sessions that fit your busy lifestyle
- Faster Progress: Accelerated learning through focused, individual attention
- Specialised Focus: Competition prep, self-defence, fitness or technique refinement
Why Choose Us
Why Choose ERA?
More than just a martial arts school — a community that supports your growth.
Expert Instruction
Learn from Sifu Kenneth McKeand, with over 25 years of martial arts and social care experience.
Supportive Community
A welcoming environment that encourages personal growth and celebrates every achievement.
Holistic Approach
Physical fitness, mental discipline and character development for complete personal growth.
Proven Results
Our students consistently achieve their fitness goals and develop lasting confidence.
Corporate & Group Training
RESOLVE
Personal Safety & De-escalation Workshops
ERA Training Solutions offers comprehensive personal safety workshops empowering individuals and organisations with practical skills to handle aggressive behaviour safely and effectively.
What You Learn
- ✓Body language and spatial awareness
- ✓De-escalation techniques
- ✓Self-Defence Law
- ✓Adrenaline and stress responses
- ✓Pre-emptive safety strategies
- ✓Physical defence skills
Workshop Details
- ✓Duration: 4 hours (or 6 for higher risk)
- ✓Investment: £60 per person
- ✓Minimum 10 attendees
- ✓At your venue or ERA location
- ✓Certificate of completion
- ✓Tailored to your organisation
Who Should Attend
- ✓Healthcare workers
- ✓Social care staff
- ✓Retail employees
- ✓Security personnel
- ✓Educators and support staff
- ✓Anyone in challenging roles
Testimonials
What Our Community Says
Real experiences from our students, parents and workshop participants.
"Training at ERA has been life-changing. Kenneth's approach combines traditional martial arts with modern fitness techniques. I've gained strength, confidence, and learned valuable self-defence skills."
"My daughter has been attending children's classes for 8 months and the transformation has been amazing. Her confidence has soared, she's more disciplined at home, and she absolutely loves coming to class."
"My colleague and I found the RESOLVE workshop very useful. Kenneth delivered the training in a very professional manner. The practical elements were excellent — we would definitely recommend this to others."
"The course met all expectations and provided clear guidelines on how to deal with difficult situations. Kenneth's approach was both informative and reassuring."
"Kenneth is an inspirational and engaging teacher who creates a safe learning environment. His expertise and real-world experience shine through every aspect of the training."
"Private training with Kenneth has accelerated my martial arts journey beyond expectations. His personalised approach and attention to detail has been invaluable. Highly recommend ERA."
Get In Touch
Contact Us
Ready to start your martial arts journey or book a RESOLVE workshop? We would love to hear from you.