Based in Harlow, Essex, Harlow Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts club for people in the town and surrounding area who are interested in learning jiu jitsu. The club has its own online presence, which is a good place to check for current details before visiting.

Jiu jitsu is generally a grappling-based art focused on control, leverage and technique rather than size or strength. Martial arts clubs of this kind typically welcome a mix of complete beginners and experienced practitioners, and training can be a rewarding way to build fitness, confidence and practical self-defence skills. If you are new, it is usually worth getting in touch first to ask about suitable sessions and what to wear.

Harlow Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts club in Harlow, Essex, offering jiu jitsu for people in the town and surrounding area.

Harlow Jiu Jitsu

Based in Harlow, Essex, We are Warriors Muay Thai Academy is a martial arts club focused on the Thai striking art. It is listed here for anyone in the area looking for a place to train in Muay Thai.

Muay Thai, often called the art of eight limbs, uses punches, kicks, elbows and knees, along with clinch work. Training at a Muay Thai gym generally involves pad work, bag work, conditioning and technique drills, and it can suit people looking to get fitter, learn self-defence or work towards competing. It is worth contacting the club directly to ask about sessions and how to get started.

We are Warriors Muay Thai Academy is a martial arts club in Harlow, Essex, offering a place to train in the Thai striking art of Muay Thai.

We are Warriors Muay Thai Academy

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the focus at Progressive Martial Arts Harlow, a martial arts school based at Best Bodies Fitness Centre in Harlow, Essex. Coaching is led by the club's two founding black belts, who aim to guide students through their BJJ journey in a welcoming, inclusive setting, and newcomers can book their first session free.

BJJ is a grappling art built around positional control, escapes and submissions, and it suits people of many fitness levels. Classes at a typical BJJ gym mix technique drilling with live practice, so visitors can generally expect to learn steadily, build confidence and get a solid workout alongside training partners.

Free first session

Black belt coaching

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Inclusive community

Fitness centre venue

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Harlow, Essex, led by two founding black belts, with a free first session for newcomers.

PROGRESSIVE MARTIAL ARTS HARLOW

Based in Harlow, Essex, Harlow Combat Team is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people in and around the town who are looking for somewhere to train. If you are curious about getting started, contacting the club directly is the best way to find out what they offer and how sessions are run.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners wanting to improve fitness and confidence to more experienced practitioners looking to sharpen technique. Clubs often combine skill work, conditioning and partner drills, and many welcome newcomers to come along and see whether the training is a good fit for them.

Harlow Combat Team is a martial arts club in Harlow, Essex. Find out more and get in touch to start training locally.

Harlow Combat Team

Based on The Fairway in Harlow, Essex, FightSportsUK is a martial arts academy covering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA and No-Gi. The club runs more than 20 classes a week for adults and children, with sessions pitched at every level from complete beginner to advanced. Young students can start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the age of four, and the academy trains in a purpose-built facility.

A mixed martial arts gym like this can suit people with very different goals, whether that is getting fitter, learning self-defence or preparing for competition. Newcomers usually begin with the fundamentals, and trying a couple of disciplines is a good way to find the style that suits you best.

Five disciplines

20+ weekly classes

Kids from age four

All levels welcome

Purpose-built facility

Martial arts academy in Harlow, Essex offering BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA and No-Gi classes for adults and children of all levels.

FightSportsUK

Boxing is the focus at Madra Mor Boxing Academy, a martial arts gym in Harlow, Hertfordshire. The academy welcomes both experienced boxers and people who are simply curious about trying the sport, with group classes and private personal training sessions on offer. Members describe a passionate, determined and supportive atmosphere.

A boxing gym is generally a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Sessions in this kind of setting often combine technique work on punches and footwork with conditioning drills, pad work and bag work, and newcomers can usually learn the basics at their own pace alongside more seasoned members.

Boxing gym

Beginner friendly

Group and private classes

Supportive atmosphere

Madra Mor Boxing Academy in Harlow, Hertfordshire offers group boxing classes and private PT sessions for beginners and experienced boxers.

Madra Mor Boxing Academy

Judo in Harlow, Essex, is open to all ages at Harlow Judo Club, a family-friendly martial arts club with classes running from age 4 right through to seniors. There is also a balance and safe falling class for anyone over 65, and newcomers can try their first lesson free. The club is affiliated to the British Judo Association, is registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club, and once held the Sport England Gold Clubmark.

Judo is a grappling art built around throws, holds and learning to fall safely, and it suits people of varied ages and fitness levels. Clubs generally offer structured coaching, a grading path for steady progress, and a supportive setting that values respect and confidence.

Free first lesson

All ages welcome

Over-65s falling class

British Judo affiliated

Registered CASC

Gold Clubmark holder

Family-friendly judo club in Harlow, Essex, with classes from age 4 to seniors, an over-65s safe falling class and a free first lesson.

Harlow Judo Club

In Harlow, Essex, Shinseikyu Karate Academy teaches a blend of Shotokan and Goju Ryu karate alongside self-defence. Classes are open to children, young people and adults, and the academy aims to offer a safe, friendly setting where everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, learning needs, race, religion or sexuality. The lead instructor has trained under Japanese, European and UK-based senseis and has years of experience teaching self-defence locally.

Karate is a striking art that generally builds fitness, coordination, focus and confidence. A typical class at a traditional karate club involves basics, forms (kata) and partner work, with students progressing through graded belts at their own pace, which makes it a good choice for families training together.

Shotokan and Goju Ryu

Self-defence training

Children and adults

Inclusive environment

Experienced lead instructor

Shinseikyu Karate Academy in Harlow, Essex teaches a blend of Shotokan and Goju Ryu karate and self-defence for children and adults.

Shinseikyu Karate Academy

Shotokan karate in Harlow, Essex, is taught at this club based at Harlow Leisurezone on Second Avenue. New beginners are currently being welcomed, and classes are split by grade, with separate sessions for newcomers, coloured belts and brown and black belts. Training runs on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and a free trial lesson is available for anyone wanting to give it a go.

Shotokan is one of the most widely practised styles of karate, known for strong stances, powerful techniques and structured kata. Training in a traditional karate club generally builds fitness, coordination and discipline, with a clear grading system that lets students see their progress from first lesson to black belt.

Free trial lesson

Beginners welcome

Classes by grade

Twice weekly training

Harlow Leisurezone venue

Running since 1985

Shotokan karate club at Harlow Leisurezone, Essex, welcoming new beginners with graded evening classes and a free trial lesson.

Harlow Shotokan Karate Club

Based in Harlow, Essex, Kazen Kai Martial Arts Harlow is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting in touch or visiting.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and practical skill, and many clubs welcome people of different ages and experience levels. If you are new, it is usually worth asking a club about beginner options, what to wear for your first session, and how classes are structured, so you can find a setting that suits your goals.

Kazen Kai Martial Arts Harlow is a martial arts club in Harlow, Essex. Find out more and get in touch about training locally.

Martial Arts clubs in Harlow