Wing Chun Kung Fu is the focus at this martial arts school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Classes run for both adults (aged 16 and over) and children, and complete beginners are welcome alongside students with more experience. The emphasis is on practical self-defence, with training also aimed at building confidence, fitness, balance and coordination. Private lessons are offered too.

Wing Chun is a close-range style of Kung Fu known for direct, efficient techniques, which makes it a popular choice for people interested in realistic self-defence. Newcomers to a class like this can generally expect to learn stances, hand techniques and partner drills step by step, with fitness and focus improving gradually alongside the skills.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Beginner friendly

Adult and kids classes

First month free

Private lessons

Wing Chun Kung Fu and self-defence classes for adults and children in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with complete beginners welcome.

Bishop's Stortford Kung Fu & Self Defence

Rhino BJJ is a martial arts club based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. As the name suggests, its focus is Brazilian jiu-jitsu, giving people in and around the town a local place to train on the mats.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling art built around positions, control and submissions, and it is often described as a practical, problem-solving sport. Clubs of this kind generally welcome a mix of complete beginners and more experienced grapplers, and regular training can help build fitness, strength, flexibility and confidence. If you are thinking of starting, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about sessions and how to begin.

Rhino BJJ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and martial arts club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, offering a local place to train.

Rhino bjj

Switch Kick Mafia is a martial arts club based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to train, it is one of the local options listed in our directory. The club does not currently have its own website, so getting in touch directly is the best way to find out what it offers.

Generally speaking, a martial arts club is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Many people find the structured training and supportive group atmosphere help them stay motivated, and most clubs welcome newcomers who want to give it a try.

Switch Kick Mafia is a martial arts club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Find out more and get in touch about training locally.

Switch Kick Mafia

Based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, this kids' kung fu programme is run by Hertfordshire Kung Fu Academy, a martial arts school that teaches Wing Chun. Classes are grouped by age, with sessions for 4 to 5 year olds and for 8 to 12 year olds, and the academy aims to offer a safe, inclusive setting for children from all backgrounds. New beginners can register for two free trial classes, and there are discounts for siblings.

Martial arts classes for children generally focus on coordination, discipline and confidence as much as technique. For the youngest age groups, sessions tend to centre on having fun while building basic movement skills, which makes it an approachable first step into a structured activity.

Two free trial classes

Age-based groups

Sibling discounts

Beginner intake

Adult classes too

Kids kung fu classes in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with age-grouped Wing Chun sessions, two free trial classes and sibling discounts.

Kids Kung Fu Bishops Stortford

Based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Kung Fu Academy is a martial arts school teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu alongside practical self-defence. Classes are currently held at Havers Community Centre, with separate programmes for adults and children, plus private tuition and seminars. Newcomers of either age group can book a free taster class before committing.

Wing Chun is a close-range Chinese martial art known for its focus on efficient technique, balance and quick reactions. Training in this style generally helps build fitness, coordination and confidence, and it suits people of varied ages and abilities who want something both practical and mentally engaging.

Free taster class

Kids classes

Private tuition

Seminars

Community centre venue

Wing Chun Kung Fu and self-defence classes for adults and kids in Bishop's Stortford, with a free taster class available to newcomers.

Hertfordshire Kung Fu Academy

Judo is the focus at Bishops Stortford Judokwai, a martial arts club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The club is a member of the British Judo Association and has a coaching team, a club committee and dedicated welfare officers, with a clear set of codes of conduct for children, parents, coaches and members. It also offers information for new starters and visitors.

Judo is a grappling art built around throws, holds and controlled falling, and clubs typically welcome both children and adults. Many players train recreationally for fitness and confidence, while others work through the grading system or try competition. A judo club is generally a good place to learn discipline, respect and practical technique in a structured setting.

British Judo member club

Dedicated coaching team

Welcome for new starters

Safeguarding in place

Competitive success

Schools judo programme

Bishops Stortford Judokwai is a British Judo Association member club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with coaching for new starters.

Bishops Stortford Judokwai

Based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, this martial arts club is focused on Kyokushin karate, the full-contact style known for its emphasis on discipline, conditioning and strong fundamentals. It offers local people a place to take up or continue training in this traditional Japanese art.

Kyokushin training generally combines basic techniques, kata (set patterns) and kumite (sparring), alongside fitness work that builds strength and stamina. Clubs following this style usually welcome a range of ages and abilities, and many people find it a rewarding way to improve confidence, focus and overall fitness. If you're curious, it's worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about sessions and how to get started.

Kyokushin karate club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, offering traditional full-contact martial arts training for local people.

Bishops Stortford Kyokushin Karate

Based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, Alex Hart KAIZEN is a martial arts academy offering karate, kickboxing, family classes and personal training. The club also runs academies in Waltham Abbey and Felsted, with classes grouped for children aged 4 to 9, juniors aged 10 to 12, teens, families and adults. Sessions combine martial arts with fitness and self-defence, and a free trial class is available for newcomers.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from children building confidence and focus to adults looking for a structured way to get fit. Classes typically mix technique, conditioning and partner drills, and progress is often marked through a grading system over time.

Karate and kickboxing

Classes for all ages

Family classes

Free trial class

Personal training

Three academy locations

Martial arts academy in Bishop's Stortford offering karate, kickboxing, family classes and self-defence for kids, teens and adults.

Alex Hart KAIZEN

Bishop's Stortford Boxing Club (BSABC) is a boxing club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, established in 2001 and affiliated with the ABA. Coaching comes from ABA qualified coaches who are first aid trained and DBS checked, and the club describes itself as fully equipped. Its Boxfit sessions cater for beginners and intermediates aged 12 to 72, with a Saturday morning introduction suited to younger boxers and adults training together.

Boxing clubs like this are generally a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you want to learn proper technique or simply enjoy a hard workout on the bags. Sessions are booked online, and newcomers will usually need their own gloves.

Established in 2001

ABA affiliated club

Checked, trained coaches

Beginner friendly Boxfit

Family introduction session

Fully equipped gym

ABA affiliated boxing club in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, established 2001, with Boxfit sessions for beginners and intermediates aged 12 to 72.

Martial Arts clubs in Bishop's Stortford