Based at Whitesands in Dumfries, Nith River Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts club teaching BJJ to people across Dumfries and Galloway. The club offers both monthly membership and pay-as-you-go options, and keeps its timetable, FAQ and safeguarding information on its own website.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art built around positional control, escapes and submissions, usually practised on mats with a training partner. Sessions at a BJJ gym generally combine technique work with live rolling, and many people find it a good way to build fitness, problem-solving skills and confidence. Newcomers are typically encouraged to check the timetable and get in touch before their first visit.

Whitesands location

Flexible membership

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Safeguarding information

Nith River Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a BJJ martial arts club at Whitesands, Dumfries, with monthly and pay-as-you-go training options.

Nith River Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

This Shotokan karate club in Dumfries aims to offer accessible, affordable karate sessions to people across Dumfries and Galloway. Its lessons blend traditional karate with more modern martial arts methods and techniques, with the goal of keeping training practical, enjoyable and suitable for a range of people. Building confidence, both on the mat and in everyday life, is a central focus.

Shotokan is one of the most widely practised styles of karate, known for strong stances, powerful strikes and kata (set sequences of movements). Clubs of this kind generally suit anyone looking to improve fitness, discipline and self-belief while learning a structured martial art, whether they are complete beginners or returning to training.

Shotokan karate

Traditional and modern methods

Confidence focused

Accessible and affordable

Seminars held

Shotokan karate club in Dumfries offering accessible, affordable sessions that blend traditional and modern methods to build confidence.

Dumfries - Seishin Shotokan Karate Club

In the centre of Dumfries, ERA Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts and fitness training for adults and children. The adult kickboxing programme blends Chinese kickboxing, Kung-Fu and Jujutsu to cover all ranges of combat, while separate children's classes, practical self-defence sessions, private training and RESOLVE personal safety workshops round out the timetable.

A martial arts academy like this generally suits people looking to improve fitness, coordination and confidence alongside learning a skill. Classes in this field tend to combine cardio and strength work with technique, and many people find the focus they demand helps with stress. Getting in touch first is usually the best way to find the right class.

Mixed-style kickboxing

Children's classes

Self-defence training

Private training

RESOLVE safety workshops

30 years' experience

Martial arts academy in Dumfries offering adult kickboxing, children's classes, self-defence, private training and personal safety workshops.

ERA Martial Arts

In Dumfries, this martial arts club teaches traditional Wado-Ryu karate, with sport karate also part of its offering. It is a member of the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association and Karate Scotland (formerly the Scottish Karate Governing Body), and is accredited by Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Sports Council to teach in schools through the Active Schools programme. Sessions take place at Lochvale House in Georgetown and at the DG1 Leisure Complex.

The club welcomes students from age five upwards. Younger members are encouraged to enjoy themselves, while older students work on fitness and refining technique. Karate generally builds coordination, discipline and confidence, with progress usually marked through a structured grading system.

Traditional Wado-Ryu karate

Open from age five

Karate Cubs for under 12s

Accredited for schools

Karate Scotland member

Two Dumfries venues

Traditional Wado-Ryu karate club in Dumfries, welcoming students aged five and over, with a separate cubs group for under 12s.

Dumfries Wado-Kai Karate (Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association)

Based in Dumfries, Lets Do Martial Arts Training Academy is a martial arts club serving people in the town and the wider Dumfries and Galloway area. If you are looking for somewhere local to train, it is worth getting in touch to find out what the academy offers and how to get started.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Visitors to a martial arts academy can usually expect structured sessions focused on technique, fitness, discipline and confidence, with newcomers often able to build up gradually alongside more experienced students.

Lets Do Martial Arts Training Academy is a martial arts club in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. Find out more and get in touch about training.

Lets Do Martial Arts Training Academy

Based in Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries Kickboxing Academy is listed in our gyms directory as a training venue focused on kickboxing. The academy has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before you visit.

Kickboxing gyms generally offer a mix of striking technique, pad work and conditioning, making them a good option for anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Many welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students, so it is usually worth getting in touch to ask which sessions suit your level.

Dumfries Kickboxing Academy is a kickboxing gym in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. Find details and get in touch to start training.

Martial Arts clubs in Dumfries

Nith River Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Dumfries - Seishin Shotokan Karate Club

ERA Martial Arts

Dumfries Wado-Kai Karate (Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association)

Lets Do Martial Arts Training Academy

Dumfries Kickboxing Academy

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