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MARTIAL ARTS INSURANCE
- Specialist Martial Arts Insurance
- Worldwide Protection available
- UK's leading sports insurance provider


Our Martial Arts Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our Sports Travel Insurance will cover you whilst participating in martial arts abroad and includes cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation and curtailment, plus more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have an existing travel insurance policy in place with another provider such as your bank but it does not include cover for martial arts, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection for your trip.
3. Sports Accident Insurance
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you whilst participating in martial arts in the UK. The policy provides a range of benefits including personal liability and income protection.
Our claims record
HIGHEST PAID CLAIM
£174,984.64
FOR AN INSURANCE CLAIM**
AVERAGE PAY OUT
£1,295.07
FOR EACH INSURANCE CLAIM**
OUR AVERAGE CLAIMS RATING
4.9/5
ACCORDING TO OUR FEEFO SCORE***
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Why choose us
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 57,000 customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
What martial arts are covered under the policy?
Our policy, which is underwritten by AXA XL, provides cover for over 500 sports. From Aikido to Taekwondo we can provide cover for a wide range of martial arts. You can use our quote facility to find out if your particular discipline is covered.
If you are planning a trip abroad to train or compete in your martial art, our Sports Travel Insurance is perfect. Designed to protect you from a range of risks, from lost luggage to the cost of medical care if you sustain an injury or become ill whilst away.
For those competing or training in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance will be better suited. Providing benefits such as Personal Liability cover and optional income protection, should you sustain an injury and are unable to work.

Why do you need Martial Arts Insurance?
Martial Arts, by their nature, have an inherent risk of injury. Whilst most practitioners take great care to exercise their arts in a safe manner, it is important to ensure you have the best cover in place, in case an accident does occur.
- Emergency Medical Expenses & Repatriation
- Optional sports equipment cover
- Cancellation & Curtailment
- Personal Accident cover
- Personal Liability
- Delayed, lost or stolen baggage
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard travel insurance policies do not always cover hazardous sports such as martial arts. Our Sports Travel Insurance is specifically designed to cover over 500 high-risk activities.
Our policies will cover anyone up to the age of 74 at the time of purchase. An applicant aged 75 or over cannot be covered.
Yes, our Martial Arts Travel Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
* 10% online discount applies to our Sports Travel Insurance and Activity TopUp policies only.
** Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan 2010 to Dec 2024 inclusive.
*** Feefo rating relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims review score from Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 inclusive. Feefo score rounded up to 1 decimal place.
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