Based in Ballymena, Next Generation I.M.M.A. is a martial arts club serving people across Mid and East Antrim. If you're looking for somewhere local to train, it's worth getting in touch to find out what sessions are on offer and who they suit.

Martial arts training in general is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whatever your starting point. Most clubs welcome newcomers and can explain how classes are structured, what to wear and what to expect from a first visit, so asking a few questions before you go along is usually a sensible first step.

Next Generation I.M.M.A. is a martial arts club in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim. Find out more and get in touch about training.

Next Generation I.M.M.A.

Based in Ballymena, in Mid and East Antrim, The Dojo is a martial arts venue listed in our directory for anyone in the area looking to train. If you are searching for a place to practise martial arts locally, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what is taught and who the sessions are aimed at.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and discipline, and many clubs welcome people of different ages and experience levels. Visitors to a dojo can usually expect structured sessions focused on technique, conditioning and respect for training partners, so it can suit both complete beginners and those returning to practice.

The Dojo is a martial arts venue in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim. Find out more and get in touch about training locally.

The Dojo

Based in Ballymena, in the Mid and East Antrim area, I.M.M.A. Gym is a martial arts gym serving the local community. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to train, it is worth getting in touch to find out what is on offer.

Martial arts gyms generally offer a mix of technical instruction, conditioning and partner drills, with many welcoming complete beginners alongside more experienced students. Training can be a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline, and most clubs are happy to talk newcomers through how sessions work before they first step on the mat.

I.M.M.A. Gym is a martial arts gym in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, offering a local place to train and keep fit.

I.M.M.A. Gym

Seven Towers Leisure Centre

Training in Ballymena, this karate club is part of the Chujo Karate Association and practises the Wado-Ryu style. Sessions take place in the minor hall at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre, with a weekly class that welcomes both juniors and seniors, the older group training for a little longer.

Martial arts clubs like this generally suit people looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence alongside a structured set of techniques. Karate typically follows a grading system, so students can work steadily through the ranks at their own pace, and regular attendance tends to be recognised and encouraged.

Wado-Ryu karate

Juniors and seniors

Weekly Wednesday class

Gradings and ranks

Attendance recognised

Wado-Ryu karate club in Ballymena, part of the Chujo Karate Association, training weekly at Seven Towers Leisure Centre for juniors and seniors.

Ballymena Karate Club

Based in Ballymena, Chujo Karate Association is a martial arts club teaching Wado-Ryu karate in Northern Ireland. The association was founded in 1984, runs clubs in both Ballymena and Rasharkin, and is a member of the British Combat Karate Association. Newcomers can try a first class free of charge, wearing comfortable sports clothing such as a tracksuit, with karate uniforms available through the club.

Wado-Ryu is one of the main traditional karate styles, known for its emphasis on movement, evasion and controlled technique. Clubs of this kind generally offer structured progression through a grading and belt system, which gives students clear goals while building fitness, coordination and confidence.

Founded in 1984

Free first class

Two club locations

Uniforms available

Wado-Ryu karate in Ballymena since 1984, with a second club in Rasharkin and a free first class for newcomers.

Chujo Karate Association

Based in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, I.M.M.A Gym (also known as Next Generation N.I) is a martial arts gym offering mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. Classes cater to all levels, from complete beginners through to advanced competitors, and there are options for kids and teens as well as adults.

MMA and BJJ gyms generally suit a wide range of goals, whether that is building fitness, learning practical self-defence, gaining confidence or preparing for competition. Newcomers can usually expect structured sessions covering technique, drilling and, as skills develop, controlled sparring or rolling with training partners.

MMA and BJJ

All levels welcome

Kids and teens classes

Competition pathway

MMA and BJJ gym in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, with classes for all levels from beginners to competitors, plus kids and teens.

I.M.M.A Gym / Next Generation N.I / MMA / BJJ

Based in Ballymena, Samurai Martial Arts Academy 365 is a martial arts club serving people across Mid and East Antrim. If you are looking for somewhere local to train, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what is taught and how sessions are run.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, whether the aim is fitness, confidence, self-defence or simply learning a new skill. Many clubs welcome complete beginners, and regular classes tend to build discipline, coordination and a sense of community over time.

Samurai Martial Arts Academy 365 is a martial arts club in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim. Find out more about training locally.

Martial Arts clubs in Ballymena