Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, Smooth Combat Academy is a combat sports gym offering tuition in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai and Boxing. The academy welcomes anyone interested in combat sports, whatever their athletic background or previous experience.

Starting at a new gym can feel daunting, so the focus here is on making newcomers feel safe and comfortable from day one. A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills and train alongside others, with a free trial class available to help you find your feet.

Disciplines taught

Free trial class

Beginner friendly

Youth squad

Private training

Bury location

Smooth Combat Academy in Bury offers MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai and Boxing tuition for all abilities, with a free trial class.

Smooth Combat Academy

Family Martial Arts Centres

Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, GFC Muay Thai is a martial arts gym focused on the art of Thai boxing. It offers a place for people in the local area to learn striking, build fitness and develop their technique through coached training.

Muay Thai, often called the art of eight limbs, uses punches, kicks, elbows and knees. Sessions at a gym like this typically combine pad work, drills and conditioning, and most welcome newcomers who want to start from the basics as well as those with more experience.

GFC Muay Thai is a Thai boxing martial arts gym in Bury, Greater Manchester, offering coached training for all levels.

GFC Muay Thai

Red Tiger Karate - HQ

Bury Jiu Jitsu Academy

Ippon Karate Academy Bury

Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, Ridings Boxing & Fitness is a martial arts gym focused on boxing training and general fitness. It offers a place for locals to learn the fundamentals, build conditioning and work towards their own goals, whether that is fitness, technique or confidence.

Boxing and martial arts gyms like this one generally suit a mix of complete beginners and more experienced members. Sessions typically combine skills work, pad drills and fitness training, and staff can usually advise newcomers on where to start.

Ridings Boxing & Fitness is a boxing and martial arts gym in Bury, Greater Manchester, for fitness and technique.

Ridings boxing & fitness

Set in Bury, Greater Manchester, BuryMMA is a martial arts gym offering a range of disciplines for both men and women. It welcomes serious MMA athletes and complete beginners alike, with programmes designed to suit different goals, whether that is picking up a new skill or improving general fitness.

The club places importance on a friendly and safe environment where new members are made to feel welcome. Training at a mixed martial arts gym like this generally covers a mix of striking, grappling and conditioning, so it can suit anyone looking to try something new or build confidence through regular practice.

Variety of disciplines

Open to all

Coached training

Friendly environment

BuryMMA is a martial arts gym in Bury, Greater Manchester, offering various disciplines for beginners and experienced students.

BuryMMA

Sound Rolls Club BJJ

Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, Bury Defence Academy is a martial arts gym offering a broad mix of disciplines under one roof. Members can train in boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling and MMA, alongside striking and circuit training sessions. There are dedicated female only classes as well as junior programmes in BJJ, boxing and wrestling for younger students.

A martial arts club like this suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills, whether they are complete beginners or more experienced. With coached sessions across several styles, there is usually room to find a class that fits your goals and pace.

Range of disciplines

Junior classes

Female only classes

Coached sessions

Youth work

Bury Defence Academy is a martial arts gym in Bury offering boxing, BJJ, wrestling, MMA and junior classes.

Martial Arts clubs in Bury

Smooth Combat Academy

Family Martial Arts Centres

GFC Muay Thai

Red Tiger Karate - HQ

Bury Jiu Jitsu Academy

Ippon Karate Academy Bury

Ridings boxing & fitness

BuryMMA

Sound Rolls Club BJJ

Bury Defence Academy

USKA - United Styles Karate Academy

Bury Aikido

Manchester Self Defence Centre

Red Tiger Karate - Whitefield

Krav Maga Self Defence and Fitness

Novas martial arts academy

AMA - Amateur Martial Association

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