Based in Brighton, this martial arts academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and self defence. It is part of a wider group that also runs sessions in Haywards Heath, with an established network of affiliated schools.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies like this one are a good place to build fitness, learn practical grappling and self defence, and train alongside a mix of newcomers and more experienced members. Sessions typically cover both technique and controlled sparring.

Disciplines covered

Multiple locations

Affiliated network

Corporate courses

Elements Martial Arts is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and self defence academy in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.

Elements Martial Arts Brighton

Based in Brighton, Brighton BJJ School teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi formats. Classes are open to newcomers and more experienced grapplers alike, with programmes for both adults and children, so it suits a range of ages and goals.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art focused on ground technique, control and submissions. A typical school like this covers the fundamentals through coached sessions, and drop-in and intro classes are usually a straightforward way to try it before committing.

Beginner friendly

Gi and No-Gi

Kids and adults

Drop-in and intro classes

Coached sessions

Brighton BJJ School offers beginner-friendly Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and kids in Brighton.

Brighton BJJ School

Set in Brighton, Kenshiro Gym is a martial arts club covering a wide range of striking and grappling disciplines. Members can train in Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, wrestling and boxing, alongside K1 kickboxing, with classes ranging from beginner MMA sessions through to intermediate and advanced work. There is also a steam sauna on site for recovery.

The club also runs a dedicated grappling course and Project Her, an eight-week women's fitness programme. A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build strength, fitness and technique, whether you are starting out or looking to progress.

Range of disciplines

Beginner MMA classes

Women's fitness programme

Grappling course

Steam sauna

Kenshiro Gym is a martial arts club in Brighton offering Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, wrestling, boxing and K1 kickboxing.

Kenshiro Gym

Set on Stroudley Road in Brighton, Fight Klub Brighton is a martial arts inspired fitness class that blends boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing moves into a structured workout. Sessions use a purpose designed punch bag and are set to Drum & Bass and House music, working the upper and lower body across all major muscle groups.

The format is built around fitness rather than sparring, so it suits people of all fitness levels who want to pick up boxing style movements while getting a cardio workout. Trial sessions are available for those wanting to try it out.

All fitness levels

Boxing and kickboxing

Trial available

Set to music

Purpose built bags

Brighton location

Fight Klub Brighton is a boxing and martial arts inspired fitness class in Brighton, set to music and open to all levels.

Fight Klub Brighton Boxe

Nam Yang Brighton is a martial arts and combat sports club based in Brighton and Hove, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. As a registered charity, it puts community and inclusion at the centre of what it does, with the aim of helping members grow physically, mentally and emotionally.

The timetable covers a broad range of disciplines, including K1 kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, Savate, Shaolin Tiger Crane Kung Fu, White Crane and Chi Gong, alongside dedicated programmes for juniors and teens. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence, whether you are new to training or returning after a break.

Free trial session

Kids and teens

Inclusive community

Registered charity

Multiple venues

Nam Yang Brighton is an inclusive martial arts and combat sports club in Brighton and Hove, with adult and kids programmes.

Nam Yang Brighton (Brighton venue)

Based in Brighton, Kicks Martial Arts Centre brings together a range of martial arts under one roof. The centre covers Karate, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Boxing, Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu, with clubs also running in Eastbourne and Newhaven.

A martial arts centre like this is a good fit if you want to learn practical skills, build strength and grow in confidence, whether you are picking up a discipline for the first time or continuing an existing practice. With several styles on offer, there is scope to try different approaches and find one that suits you.

Multiple disciplines

Several locations

Build confidence

Kicks Martial Arts Centre in Brighton offers Karate, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Boxing, Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu.

Kicks Martial Arts Centre

Based in Brighton and Hove, The Choi Foundation is a martial arts and self-defence school teaching Choi Kwang Do, part of the wider Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International network. Classes take place at the Dorothy Stringer School Sports Complex on Loder Road, with a focus on personal growth, confidence and practical self-defence skills.

The approach here brings mind and body together, so training is about mental wellbeing as much as technique. A martial arts school like this is generally a good fit for anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and self-defence ability in a structured, coached setting.

Choi Kwang Do

Self-defence focus

Brighton venue

International network

The Choi Foundation is a Choi Kwang Do martial arts and self-defence school in Brighton and Hove.

Martial Arts Brighton - The Choi Foundation

Based in Brighton, Martial Arts Brighton is a martial arts club serving people across the Brighton and Hove area. It offers a place to train and develop your skills within a local setting.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical techniques. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, most clubs cater to a range of experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions suit you best.

Martial Arts Brighton is a martial arts club in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, offering training for a range of experience levels.

Martial Arts Brighton

Based in Brighton, this martial arts club offers kickboxing and fitness based classes alongside a busy Taekwon-Do programme across Brighton and Hove. Sessions are open to all levels, with a teaching style built to suit different shapes, abilities and ages, and no requirement to be fit or flexible before you begin.

Taekwon-Do here covers patterns, pad work, fitness, sparring and self-defence releases, giving a full body workout for both mind and body. Martial arts training like this generally suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and practical self-defence skills at their own pace.

All levels welcome

Taekwon-Do training

Runs five days a week

Adults classes

Teens and adults

Kickboxing and Taekwon-Do martial arts classes in Brighton, open to all levels with sessions across Brighton and Hove.

Kickboxing Brighton

Focused on ITF Taekwon-Do, this martial arts school teaches a modern discipline across Brighton and Hove, with separate classes for children and adults. Sessions cover patterns, pad work, fitness, sparring and self-defence releases, and the school welcomes people of any age or ability level in a friendly, non-judgemental setting.

Taekwon-Do offers a full body workout that combines physical and mental training, making it a good route into fitness and practical self-defence. With a wide range of techniques to learn, there is always something new to work towards whatever your starting point.

ITF Taekwon-Do

Adults and children

All ages and abilities

Classes across the city

Fitness and self-defence

ITF Taekwon-Do martial arts school in Brighton and Hove, with separate classes for children and adults.

Martial Arts clubs in Brighton