A mixed martial arts gym in Bristol, Trojan Free Fighters runs classes across a wide range of disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai and wrestling. There are also sessions in strength and conditioning, yoga and open mats, plus dedicated Kids BJJ classes so younger members can train too. Founded by head coach Mario Saeed, the gym trains fighters of all ages seven days a week.

Martial arts gyms like this suit anyone looking to build fitness, learn practical skills and pick up striking or grappling in a coached, structured setting, whether you are completely new or already experienced. Flexible monthly memberships and a free trial session make it easy to see if it is the right fit.

Range of disciplines

Classes seven days a week

Kids classes

Free trial session

Flexible memberships

Extra sessions

Trojan Free Fighters is a martial arts gym in Bristol offering MMA, BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai and kids classes seven days a week.

Trojan Free Fighters Bristol

Based in the north of Bristol, this martial arts academy is part of the Roger Gracie network and offers training in Brazilian jiu jitsu. It welcomes people looking to take up grappling as part of a structured club setting.

A BJJ academy like this is generally suited to those who want to learn technique, build fitness and train regularly, whether you are completely new to the mats or already have experience. Sessions are typically coached, and many clubs run classes that cater to a range of ages and abilities.

Roger Gracie Academy North Bristol is a Brazilian jiu jitsu martial arts club in Bristol.

Roger Gracie Academy North Bristol

Based in Clifton, City Gongfu KIDS is a martial arts club in Bristol aimed at children and families. The main focus is Wing Chun Kung Fu, with elements drawn from other styles including Jujitsu, Muay Thai and Arnis. Alongside physical skills, the club places weight on character, following a code of conduct built around respect, self-discipline, teamwork and helping others.

Martial arts classes for children can be a good way to build confidence, coordination and focus in a structured setting. Sessions are typically instructor-led and grouped by age or ability, so newcomers usually have room to learn at their own pace.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

For kids and families

Free taster session

Character focus

Gradings offered

City Gongfu KIDS is a children's and family martial arts club in Clifton, Bristol, teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu.

City Gongfu KIDS (Clifton)

Teaching martial arts to adults and children across Bristol, Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs classes in four locations covering Bishopston, Henleaze, Horfield and Pill. Kickboxing sits at the heart of the timetable, with sessions built around fitness, discipline and having fun. There are dedicated classes for adults, children and ladies, along with Pilates courses.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, classes are usually run in groups and suit a range of ages and abilities.

Adults and kids

Four Bristol venues

Kickboxing focus

Free trial

Pilates courses

Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs kickboxing and martial arts classes for adults and children across four Bristol venues.

Red Dragons Martial Arts School Bristol

Based in central Bristol, Art of Movement teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira and self defence to both children and adults. Classes run six days a week, with sessions for kids from three years old, dedicated women's jiu jitsu, and separate adult and kids groups across both disciplines. Beginners are welcome, and the club also runs seminars and workshops.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build strength, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique in a structured setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, coached classes offer a clear path to progress at your own pace.

BJJ and Capoeira

Kids and adults

Beginner friendly

Classes six days a week

Women's jiu jitsu

Central Bristol

Art of Movement Bristol offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira and self defence classes for kids and adults in central Bristol.

Art of Movement Bristol - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira

Set in Clifton, Bristol, The REC (Recreation & Education Centre) is a community hub offering activities for the whole family. Alongside martial arts, the centre runs yoga, fitness classes and circus skills, so there is something to suit a range of ages and interests. It is also home to City Gongfu KIDS, a children's martial arts club based in Clifton and Horfield.

Martial arts and mixed activity centres like this are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. Sessions are typically coached and suit both newcomers and those looking to keep up a regular routine, with options for children as well as adults.

Family friendly

Kung fu classes

Kids martial arts

Range of classes

Space hire

Clifton location

The REC is a family martial arts, fitness and activity centre in Clifton, Bristol, offering classes for all ages.

The REC (Recreation & Education Centre)

Set in Bristol, this martial arts academy teaches a blended training system that draws on karate, taekwondo and boxing. Classes are organised by age group, with sessions for children from four upwards, teens and adults, plus ladies only adult classes and birthday parties.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured, coached setting. With separate programmes for different ages and abilities, both newcomers and those with some experience can find a class that suits them.

Classes by age

Mixed disciplines

Ladies only classes

All abilities welcome

Birthday parties

Bristol Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Bristol with classes for children, teens and adults.

Bristol Martial Arts Academy

Set in Bristol, Bristol Dojo is a martial arts club welcoming those in and around the city who want to learn and train. It offers a space to develop technique and fitness at a steady pace, whatever your starting point.

Martial arts training is a good way to build coordination, discipline and confidence while getting a proper workout. Many clubs cater for a mix of experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions might suit you best before you visit.

Bristol Dojo is a martial arts club in Bristol offering training for a range of experience levels.

Bristol Dojo

Set up for women and marginalised genders, Athena Combat Club offers a welcoming place to train in striking arts in Bristol. Members practise K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai, with sessions open to everyone from complete beginners through to experienced fighters, plus dedicated training for those on the fight team.

A martial arts club like this suits anyone wanting to build fitness, technique and confidence in a supportive setting. Alongside coached classes there are regular socials, a group chat and post training coffee, so it is also a good way to meet new people.

Women and marginalised genders

Disciplines taught

Fight team

Regular socials

Venue

Athena Combat Club is a martial arts club in Bristol for women and marginalised genders, training in K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Athena Combat Club

Based in Horfield, this Bristol martial arts club is part of the wider EPiC Martial Arts & Fitness network, which runs several venues across the South West. Alongside martial arts classes, members can take part in fitness classes, open gym sessions and personal training, with the club catering for every age and ability from complete beginners through to experienced grades.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and technique in a coached setting. Newcomers are welcome, and a free trial session lets you try a class before committing to membership.

All ages and abilities

Coached classes

Fitness and open gym

Part of EPiC network

EPiC Martial Arts Horfield is a martial arts club in Bristol offering coached classes, fitness sessions and a free trial.

EPiC Martial Arts Horfield

Karate for children, adults and families is taught at Bristol Karate Academy, with dojos across the Bristol area including Westbury-on-Trym, Long Ashton, Nailsea and Backwell in North Somerset. Classes cater for ages five and up, with sessions for both beginners and more experienced students.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or working towards gradings and competitions. New members are welcome, and the academy holds events, seminars and gradings through the year.

All ages welcome

Beginner and elite classes

Multiple venues

New members welcome

Events and gradings

Competition experience

Bristol Karate Academy offers karate classes for children, adults and families across Bristol and North Somerset.

Bristol Karate Academy

Bristol South Taekwondo - Hengrove

Based in central Easton, Pickle Factory Fighters is a martial arts club in Bristol offering kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The club describes itself as an inclusive and safe space where people can come together to train and where barriers to taking part in martial arts are broken down.

Kickboxing classes focus on getting fit and learning how to strike, while the BJJ sessions follow an ecological approach to training. Martial arts clubs like this are generally a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are new to training or looking to develop existing skills.

Kickboxing and BJJ

Inclusive club

Central Easton

Fitness and striking

Pickle Factory Fighters is an inclusive kickboxing and BJJ club in Easton, central Bristol.

Pickle Factory Fighters

Bristol South Taekwondo - Ashton Park

Practising karate rooted in the Wado Ryu system, Bristol Karate Club has been teaching in Bristol for over 50 years and is a founder member of the Western Karate Union. Its members come from all walks of life, from complete beginners through to those competing at international level.

The club offers separate classes for seniors and juniors, so there is a place for both adults and children. Karate clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, discipline and self defence skills through structured, coached practice and a recognised grading syllabus.

Beginners welcome

Wado Ryu karate

Black belt tuition

Junior and senior classes

Over 50 years established

Grading syllabus

Bristol Karate Club is a long established Wado Ryu based karate club in Bristol welcoming beginners, juniors and adults.

Bristol Karate Club

Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre, Bristol Krav Maga (KMG) is a self-defence and combat school teaching Krav Maga to students of all abilities. It is a Krav Maga Global certified affiliate, with sessions also running in Horfield, and offers weekly classes, private tuition, workshops and tailored courses.

Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system that focuses on realistic responses to everyday threats. Classes generally suit people looking to build confidence and fitness while learning to protect themselves, and most schools welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students.

All skill levels

KMG certified

City centre location

Range of options

One to one sessions

Bristol Krav Maga (KMG), a certified self-defence and combat school in Bristol City Centre offering classes for all levels.

Martial Arts clubs in Bristol

Trojan Free Fighters Bristol

Roger Gracie Academy North Bristol

City Gongfu KIDS (Clifton)

Red Dragons Martial Arts School Bristol

Art of Movement Bristol - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira

The REC (Recreation & Education Centre)

Bristol Martial Arts Academy

Bristol Dojo

Athena Combat Club

EPiC Martial Arts Horfield

Bristol Karate Academy

Bristol South Taekwondo - Hengrove

Pickle Factory Fighters

Bristol South Taekwondo - Ashton Park

Bristol Karate Club

Bristol Krav Maga (KMG) City Centre

Bristol North Taekwondo - Bradley Stoke

Black Belt Academy

Taekwon-do School Bristol

Bristol Taekwondo School

Clifton and Henleaze Taekwon-Do

SKY Taekwondo

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