In Hereford, Ground Hammer Training Centre is a combat sports and fitness gym covering Brazilian jiu jitsu, MMA, wrestling, kickboxing and general fitness. The centre welcomes all ages and abilities, with classes and membership options aimed at matching different training goals. Its focus is on a safe, inclusive environment where students can build both physical and mental skills.

A martial arts centre like this is a good place to learn self defence, improve fitness and pick up new disciplines under coached instruction. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, there is usually room to start at your own pace and grow within a supportive community.

Range of disciplines

All ages and abilities

Flexible membership

Coached training

Ground Hammer Training Centre is a martial arts and fitness gym in Hereford offering BJJ, MMA, wrestling, kickboxing and fitness.

Ground Hammer Training Centre

Learn Muay Thai in the city of Hereford with a club that welcomes both newcomers and those who already have martial arts experience. Sessions run at the Hinton Community Centre Boxing Gym off Hollybush Walk, with a focus on traditional technique and cardio training in a safe, friendly setting.

Muay Thai combines striking with kicks, elbows and knees, and coached group classes are a good way to build fitness while picking up new skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced athlete, sessions here cater for a range of fitness levels.

All levels welcome

Group classes

Experienced coaches

Where they train

Aged 13 and over

Book or drop in

Hereford Muay Thai is a friendly Muay Thai boxing club in Hereford, welcoming all fitness levels aged 13 and over.

Hereford Muay Thai

Based in Hereford, Matt Hudd Martial Arts CIC is a martial arts school offering classes for both children and adults. The timetable covers a range of styles, from Kung Fu and Chinese Kickboxing to Tai Chi and mindfulness, with programmes tailored to different ages and needs.

Martial arts training can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new or looking to develop existing skills. With options for little ones, teens, adults and ladies only sessions, there is scope for the whole family to get involved.

Kids and adults

Little Dragons programme

Ladies only kickboxing

Inclusive classes

Online courses

Matt Hudd Martial Arts CIC in Hereford offers Kung Fu, kickboxing and Tai Chi classes for children and adults.

Matt Hudd Martial Arts CIC

Based in Hereford, Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts teaches military themed martial arts to both adults and children. The organisation brings together ex-military and civilian instructors, all of whom are DBS checked and first aid trained, to deliver self defence with a military twist.

Classes cater to a range of ages and levels, with sessions including Little Soldiers, Cadets, ladies only martial arts and adult classes. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and practical self defence skills, whether you are completely new or have trained before.

All ages welcome

Ladies only classes

Vetted instructors

Free trial

Military themed training

Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts is a military themed martial arts club in Hereford for adults and children.

Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts

South Wye Police Boxing Academy

Based in Hereford, this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club offers training in the grappling art for people across Herefordshire. BJJ focuses on ground fighting, control and submissions, making it a practical martial art to learn.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu suits a wide range of people, from complete beginners to more experienced grapplers. Classes generally build fitness, technique and confidence while offering a friendly environment to train in. If you are looking to try a new martial art in the Hereford area, this could be a good place to start.

Rocian Gracie Jr Hereford is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club offering BJJ training in Hereford, Herefordshire.

Rocian Gracie Jr Hereford - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tucked away in Hereford, Herefordshire, Samurai Central Dojo is a martial arts club serving the local community. It offers a space to train, learn technique and build fitness in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to develop discipline, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new or looking to keep progressing. Sessions are usually led by instructors who can guide you at your own pace, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you best.

Samurai Central Dojo is a martial arts club in Hereford, Herefordshire, welcoming newcomers and experienced students alike.

Samurai Central Dojo

Based in Hereford, Herefordshire, Hereford Combat Academy is a martial arts club offering a range of striking and self defence disciplines. Sessions include karate, kickboxing and K1, along with pad blast fitness work, and there are dedicated classes for kids and ladies only groups.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical self defence and develop technique in a coached setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, most academies welcome a mix of ages and experience levels.

Kids classes

Ladies only sessions

Fitness training

Hereford location

Hereford Combat Academy is a martial arts club in Hereford offering karate, kickboxing, K1 and self defence classes.

Hereford Combat Academy

Based in Hereford, The Combat Academy is a martial arts gym offering training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and K1. Classes cater for a wide range of students, from Tiny Taz sessions for primary school age children to women only classes and a Masters class for the over 40s. Private one to one and small group sessions are also available.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn self-defence and pick up new skills at your own pace. New students can try a free trial lesson before committing, and the mix of programmes means there is usually something to suit different ages and goals.

Disciplines taught

Classes for all ages

Women only classes

Private sessions

Free trial lesson

The Combat Academy is a martial arts gym in Hereford offering BJJ, MMA and K1 classes for all ages, plus a free trial.

The Combat Academy

Based in Hereford, Hereford Kickboxing Academy (HKA) teaches a freestyle Korean kickboxing syllabus. The club was set up in March 2011 and covers a broad range of skills, including padwork, fitness, self defence, weapons training and sparring, with students free to specialise or work through the system at their own pace.

A martial arts club like this suits people wanting to build fitness and technique in a structured setting. Whether you are new to kickboxing or looking to develop specific areas, sessions typically combine coached instruction with practical drills, and progress is usually planned around individual goals.

Founded in 2011

Korean kickboxing

Wide range of skills

Train at your own pace

Individual goal setting

Hereford Kickboxing Academy is a freestyle Korean kickboxing club in Hereford, teaching padwork, fitness, self defence and sparring.

Martial Arts clubs in Hereford

Ground Hammer Training Centre

Hereford Muay Thai

Matt Hudd Martial Arts CIC

Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts

South Wye Police Boxing Academy

Rocian Gracie Jr Hereford - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Samurai Central Dojo

Hereford Combat Academy

The Combat Academy

Hereford Kickboxing Academy

Hereford Judo Club

Shaolin Qi Shi Kung Fu Hereford

The City of Hereford Boxing Academy

Wye Valley Health Fitness & Arts

Tactical Jiu Jitsu Hereford

Festival Martial Arts

Halo Hereford Leisure Centre

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