Tucked away in Blackpool, SPG is a family-run martial arts gym focused on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with MMA and personal training also on offer. Sessions cater to kids from age three, adult beginners and a ladies-only self defence group, so there is a route in for most people whatever their starting point.

BJJ is a grappling art built around control, leverage and technique rather than strength, making it a good option for building confidence and fitness. Each programme here runs to its own timetable and coaching plan, and newcomers can try a first session free before committing.

Classes for all ages

Free trial session

Ladies-only self defence

Kids programmes

Competition training

Long-established gym

Family-run Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and personal training in Blackpool, with kids, adult and ladies-only classes and a free trial.

SPG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Personal Training

Based on George Street in Blackpool, Unique Training Centre is a full time martial arts school offering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling (No Gi) and Mixed Martial Arts, alongside small group fitness classes. There is also a dedicated children's academy covering the same grappling and MMA disciplines, so the whole family can train under one roof.

A martial arts gym like this suits both complete beginners and more experienced grapplers, with mat time to build fitness, technique and confidence. The centre describes a welcoming atmosphere with members of all ages and fitness levels, and also offers personal training and private tuition.

Disciplines taught

Kids classes

Beginner friendly

Small group fitness

Personal training

Blackpool location

Unique Training Centre is a full time martial arts school in Blackpool teaching BJJ, No Gi grappling and MMA for adults and children.

Unique Training Centre

Based in Blackpool, Savage MMA is a martial arts gym serving the local area. It offers training for those looking to take up mixed martial arts and related disciplines in the town.

MMA gyms typically bring together several combat sports under one roof, with coached sessions where you can build fitness, technique and confidence at your own pace. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, a class based setting like this gives you a structured way to learn and a group to train alongside.

Savage MMA is a martial arts gym in Blackpool offering mixed martial arts training for the local area.

Savage MMA Blackpool

Muay Thai training in Blackpool is on offer at Lone Star Muay Thai Academy, where classes cater to both children and adults across all levels of experience. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or building on existing skills, sessions are designed to be accessible.

Muay Thai, often called the art of eight limbs, blends striking with punches, elbows, knees and kicks. A martial arts academy like this generally suits anyone looking to improve fitness, learn technique and build confidence in a coached, supportive setting.

Kids and adults

All abilities

Muay Thai focus

Lone Star Muay Thai Academy in Blackpool offers Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all abilities.

Lone Star Muay Thai Academy

Based in Blackpool, ITC is a martial arts club welcoming people who want to train, get fit and pick up new skills in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good fit for anyone looking to build confidence, discipline and fitness at their own pace. Sessions are typically coached and suit a range of experience levels, from complete beginners finding their feet to those wanting to keep developing their technique over time.

ITC Blackpool is a martial arts club in Blackpool offering coached training for a range of experience levels.

ITC Blackpool

Based in Blackpool, this martial arts school offers karate and related classes for all ages, from very young children through to adults. Age-specific groups are on offer, including Purple Dragons for ages 3 to 6, classes for ages 6 to 11, and sessions for older children, adults and families.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence at your own pace. Beginners are welcome, with no prior experience or particular level of fitness needed, and coached sessions are designed to help newcomers settle in.

Classes by age

Free trial class

Coached sessions

Blackpool Karate is a martial arts school in Blackpool offering karate classes for children, adults and families.

Blackpool Karate

Based in Bispham, Blackpool, TCTKD is a martial arts school teaching original ITF Chang Hon Taekwon-Do. The school runs classes for adults as well as Lil Dragons sessions aimed at children from age four to five, with regular gradings to mark progress through the syllabus.

Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art that combines striking, kicking and patterns work, and many people take it up to build stamina, flexibility and discipline. Classes here are kept small, giving newcomers and experienced students alike a chance to train closely with the instructor.

Original ITF Taekwon-Do

Kids Lil Dragons classes

Adult classes

Regular gradings

Small classes

TCTKD Bispham is an ITF Taekwon-Do martial arts school in Blackpool, with adult classes, kids' Lil Dragons and regular gradings.

TCTKD Bispham

Based in Blackpool, Zen Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school offering training for both children and adults. The academy runs a regular timetable of classes and is affiliated with AFSO.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and clubs like this often welcome complete beginners as well as those wanting to progress. Kids sessions are part of what is on offer here, alongside occasional social events for younger members.

AFSO affiliated

Regular timetable

Zen Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school in Blackpool offering classes for children and adults.

Martial Arts clubs in Blackpool