The present invention provides for exercise apparatus which can comprise general fitness or self-defence training apparatus (10) having a base member (12); means arranged to define a first elongate member (18) and a second elongate member (20) extending upwardly therefrom; the first elongate member (18) and the second elongate member (20) being joined at, or by way of a target portion (24); wherein the base member (12) is weighted relative to the elongate members (18,20) and the target portion (24) so as to seek to keep the elongate members (18,20) in a substantially upright position.