Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, Hertford Krav Maga is a martial arts club focused on the self-defence system of Krav Maga. It is listed here for anyone in the town or surrounding area looking for a place to train, and the club has its own website where you can find out more before getting in touch.

Krav Maga is generally known as a practical, reality-based approach to self-defence. Sessions at clubs teaching it often combine striking, defensive techniques and drills designed to build fitness, awareness and confidence. It tends to suit people who want useful skills alongside a good workout, whatever their starting level.

Hertford Krav Maga is a martial arts club in Hertford, Hertfordshire, offering training in the practical self-defence system of Krav Maga.

Hertford Krav Maga

Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, ETHOS Hertford is a martial arts academy focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence. It operates as a full-time dojo, with programmes for adults, kids and teens, and women. The academy places weight on character, discipline and respect, and welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced competitors. New visitors can book a free class to try it out.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art built around control, leverage and technique rather than size or strength. A typical session at a BJJ academy might include a warm-up, technical drilling with a partner and live sparring (often called rolling), making it a good all-round workout that also builds confidence and practical self-defence skills.

Free first class

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Kids and teens

Women's programme

Full-time dojo

All levels welcome

ETHOS Hertford is a full-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence academy in Hertford with adults, kids, teens and women's classes, plus a free class.

ETHOS Hertford

Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, Hertford Combat Academy is a martial arts club listed in our directory for anyone looking to train locally. The club has its own website, which is currently being set up, so it is worth checking back or getting in touch directly for the latest details on what is on offer.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners wanting to build fitness and confidence to more experienced practitioners looking to sharpen their technique. Visitors to a martial arts club can usually expect structured sessions focused on skill, discipline and conditioning, along with a supportive training environment.

Hertford Combat Academy is a martial arts club in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Find details and get in touch to learn more about training.

Hertford Combat Academy

Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, Freestyle Martial Arts is a martial arts club teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities. Training draws on several styles, including Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing and Kung Fu, and the club welcomes complete beginners. Newcomers can try a free taster class, and a free uniform is offered.

Martial arts training in general is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, with structured progression that suits both younger students and adults. Classes typically combine technique practice, drills and conditioning, so it can be a sociable, disciplined option for families or anyone looking for a new way to stay active.

Free taster classes

Free uniform

Mixed martial arts styles

Children and adults

Beginner friendly

Martial arts classes in Hertford for kids and adults, covering Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing and Kung Fu, with free taster classes.

Freestyle Martial Arts Hertford

Based at Unit 11 Dicker Mill in Hertford, Fight Klub Hertford is a martial arts inspired fitness venue where workouts are built around a specially designed punch bag. Sessions combine structured sequences of boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing moves, all set to Drum & Bass and House music, and are aimed at people of every fitness level. Trials are available by getting in touch through the club's website.

Workouts drawn from combat sports are generally a good way to build cardio fitness, coordination and strength without needing to spar. Many people find that punching and kicking to music makes a session feel more like fun than a chore, and the format tends to suit both newcomers and regular gym goers.

Combat inspired workout

Custom punch bag

All fitness levels

Set to music

Trial available

Dicker Mill venue

Fight Klub Hertford offers boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing inspired punch bag workouts set to music at Dicker Mill, Hertford.

Fight Klub Limited

Based in Hertford, Lea Valley Karate Academy is a martial arts club teaching traditional Wado Ryu karate across Hertfordshire and Essex. Running since 2004, the academy holds weekly sessions for people of all ages and covers everything from self-defence through to competitive sport. It has attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts and has worked closely with SPACE, a Hertfordshire charity supporting families affected by autism, ADHD and related conditions.

Karate clubs generally suit anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. Newcomers can usually expect to start with basic stances, blocks and strikes, progressing through a grading system as their skills develop.

Free trial month

Wado Ryu karate

Running since 2004

All ages welcome

Experienced lead instructor

Safeguarding accredited

Traditional Wado Ryu karate in Hertford for all ages, with weekly sessions, a free trial month and a club running since 2004.

Lea Valley Karate Academy

Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, this club teaches Kyokushin karate, a full-contact style of martial arts known for its emphasis on conditioning, discipline and determination. It is listed here as a local option for anyone in the area looking to take up karate.

Kyokushin training generally combines basic techniques, kata (set patterns) and kumite (sparring), alongside fitness work that builds strength, stamina and flexibility. Martial arts clubs of this kind often welcome people of different ages and experience levels, and many newcomers find the structured grading system a helpful way to track progress. If you are interested, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about sessions and joining.

Hertford Kyokushin Karate is a martial arts club in Hertford, Hertfordshire, teaching the full-contact Kyokushin style of karate.

Hertford Kyokushin Karate

Ju-Jitsu with a focus on practical self defence is the core of what Fudoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojos offers, and this listing covers its Hertford presence in Hertfordshire. The wider club also runs classes in Bushey, Hemel Hempstead, South Oxhey and Watford, welcoming children and adults from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Its instructors bring a combined background spanning Judo, Karate, BJJ and MMA.

A martial arts class like this generally suits people training for fitness, confidence or as a hobby, as well as those keen to sharpen their combat skills. Ju-Jitsu typically blends throws, locks and strikes, and newcomers can usually expect a structured grading syllabus that marks progress over time.

Free trial lesson

Experienced instructors

Practical self defence

Several Hertfordshire venues

Fudoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojos in Hertford, Hertfordshire: practical self defence martial arts classes for children and adults, beginners welcome.

Martial Arts clubs in Hertford