Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy is a martial arts academy focused on jiu jitsu. The club's own website points to a strong love of training in the gi, the traditional uniform worn in Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Jiu jitsu is a grappling art built around positional control, takedowns and submissions, and gi training in particular tends to reward patience and technique, with grips on the jacket and trousers adding extra layers to learn. Academies like this generally suit people looking for a challenging way to get fit, solve problems on the mat and train alongside a regular group of partners.

Gi focused training

Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy is a martial arts academy in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with a focus on jiu jitsu training in the gi.

Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy

Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, HSTS Taekwon-Do is an ITF Taekwon-Do school that also runs classes in Stevenage and Barton-le-Clay. Sessions are split by age, with Little Dragons for 4 to 7 year olds, Cadets for 8 to 12 year olds, and an adults class open to those aged 13 and over. There is also a ladies only class. The club is a member of the UTA, UKITF and BTC, and its calendar includes coloured belt gradings, black belt assessments, competitions and workshops.

Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art known for its kicking techniques, and classes generally combine fitness work, patterns and self-defence skills. Many people find it a good way to build confidence and discipline at any age.

Classes for all ages

Ladies only class

ITF Taekwon-Do

Three locations

Gradings and competitions

Recognised associations

ITF Taekwon-Do martial arts classes in Hitchin, Hertfordshire for children, teens and adults, plus a ladies only class.

HSTS Taekwon-Do - Martial Arts - Hitchin

Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Brooks Gym is a martial arts and fitness gym a short walk from Hitchin train station. Members get round-the-clock access, which suits shift workers and anyone with unsocial hours. Alongside a large weights area, there is a fully matted floor and a boxing ring, and memberships are paid monthly without a 12-month contract.

Classes are open to all ages, skill and fitness levels, so it is a reasonable place to try something new. Generally, a martial arts gym like this offers a mix of coached classes and open training, helping people build fitness, confidence and technique at their own pace.

Open 24/7

No long contract

All levels welcome

Boxing ring and mats

Large weights area

Near the station

Brooks Gym in Hitchin, Hertfordshire: a 24/7 martial arts and fitness gym with a boxing ring, matted floor and weights area, near the station.

Brooks Gym

Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu, adapted for practical self-defence, is the focus at Total Self Defence in Hitchin. The club has been teaching since the 1980s and runs classes across North London and Hertfordshire, including Barnet and Arlesey, with sessions for adults, teenagers aged 13 to 17 and children aged 7 to 12. Newcomers can try a week of training free of charge.

Martial arts clubs like this generally suit people of varied ages and fitness levels, offering a structured way to build confidence, coordination and awareness. A typical Ju-Jitsu class blends throws, locks and escapes with drills, and many students progress through a graded belt system over time.

One week free

Established in the 1980s

Traditional Ju-Jitsu

Several class locations

Women's and private sessions

Traditional Ju-Jitsu and self-defence classes in Hitchin for adults, teens and kids, running since the 1980s with a free first week to try.

Total Self Defence Ltd

Krav Maga is the focus at RSDA (The Reality Self Defence Academy) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, a martial arts club teaching practical, real-world self-defence. The Hitchin classes are one of several RSDA locations, alongside Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, and the academy has been teaching self-defence for over 14 years, originally under the KMDA name. Members come from all walks of life, from complete beginners to keen fitness enthusiasts.

Self-defence classes like these generally suit people looking to build confidence, get fitter and learn techniques they could use in everyday situations. Sessions in this style tend to focus on simple, effective movements rather than sport or competition, so they are often approachable for newcomers.

Krav Maga classes

Over 14 years teaching

Open to all

Children's classes

Introductory class offer

Multiple locations

Krav Maga and real-world self-defence classes in Hitchin, Hertfordshire with RSDA, welcoming beginners and people from all walks of life.

RSDA - The Reality Self Defence Academy Hitchin

Shotokan karate in Hitchin is on offer through Active Hertfordshire Karate, a group of martial arts clubs that has been running across the county for more than 40 years. Alongside Hitchin, the organisation has clubs in towns including Stevenage, Letchworth, Harpenden and Watford, with classes aimed at kids, teens, adults and whole families. Students range in age from 5 to 65, and newcomers can try a free lesson.

Karate is a traditional striking art that generally combines basic techniques, set forms (kata) and partner work. Regular training tends to build fitness, coordination and focus, and graded belt systems give students clear goals to work towards at their own pace.

Free first lesson

Over 40 years running

Shotokan karate

Ages 5 to 65

Family classes

Clubs across Hertfordshire

Shotokan karate classes in Hitchin, Hertfordshire for ages 5 to 65, with kids, teen, adult and family sessions and a free first lesson.

ACTIVE HERTFORDSHIRE KARATE

This martial arts school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is one of a group of Qi Kwan Do clubs running classes across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. The style centres on self defence, and classes are open to both children and adults, with a range of programmes designed so people of different ages can take part.

A free trial is offered for anyone curious to give it a go. Generally, martial arts classes like these are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and a self defence focus means practical skills sit alongside traditional training and belt progression.

Self defence focus

Children and adults

Free trial available

Part of a wider group

Black belt gradings

Anti-bully campaign

Qi Kwan Do martial arts and self defence classes in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, for children and adults, with a free trial available.

Qi Kwan Do - Hitchin

Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Hitchin Karate Club is a friendly martial arts club that welcomes both adults and children. Sessions are open to all abilities, so complete beginners can train alongside more experienced students, and classes are taught by qualified instructors. Newcomers can try a first lesson free of charge before deciding whether to join.

Karate in general suits people looking to improve fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a structured traditional martial art. Training typically combines basic techniques, forms and partner work, with students progressing through grades at their own pace. It is also a popular choice for families, as parents and children can often learn the same art together.

First lesson free

Adults and children

All abilities welcome

Qualified instructors

Karate training

Friendly karate club in Hitchin, Hertfordshire for adults and children of all abilities, with qualified instructors and a free first lesson.

Hitchin Karate Club

Stotfold Karate Club (JKSK)

Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Pro Martial Arts Schools runs non-contact kickboxing classes aimed at most people, including complete beginners. The school places an emphasis on safety and a friendly atmosphere, with sessions led by a qualified coaching team and training carried out using quality equipment.

Kickboxing classes like these are generally a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a structured martial art. Non-contact formats in particular tend to suit newcomers who want the technique and workout without sparring. Members of this school also have the chance to take part in in-house championships open to students, their families and friends.

Non-contact kickboxing

Beginner friendly

Qualified coaching team

Safety first

Members' championships

Non-contact kickboxing classes in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, suitable for beginners, with a qualified coaching team and a friendly, safety-first approach.

Martial Arts clubs in Hitchin