Based in the centre of Leicester, Total Combat Academy is a mixed martial arts and fitness gym welcoming people of all ages and abilities. It offers a broad mix of disciplines, from MMA and boxing to Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, alongside strength and conditioning and general fitness training. There are also dedicated kids classes for younger members.

Martial arts gyms like this are a good place to build fitness, confidence and practical skills, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to develop existing technique. Sessions are coached, so newcomers can expect guidance as they learn the basics.

Beginner friendly

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Coached sessions

Strength and fitness

City centre location

Total Combat Academy is a mixed martial arts and fitness gym in central Leicester, with classes for all ages and abilities.

Total Combat Academy

Based in Leicester, this kickboxing club offers coached training for both adults and children. Beginners are looked after with dedicated starter courses, including an adults' beginners course and, more recently, a beginners course for kids that introduces the fundamentals in a supportive setting. Members also get access to a fitness suite alongside their classes.

A martial arts club like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, flexibility and strength while picking up a new skill. Kickboxing sessions also focus on values such as discipline, respect and confidence, making them suitable for newcomers of all ages.

Beginner courses

Fitness suite

Regular classes

Leicester Kickboxing is a kickboxing club in Leicester offering beginner courses for adults and kids plus fitness suite access.

Leicester Kickboxing

Leicester Tang Soo Do Karate Club

Based in the north of Leicester, MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school running classes for children, teens and adults. Training takes place at Beaumont Leys School on Anstey Lane, with sessions in Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu. Younger children are catered for through age-specific programmes, with separate groups for 5 to 6 year olds and 7 to 12 year olds.

Alongside physical fitness, the academy focuses on self-defence skills, confidence and focus. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build discipline and coordination while learning practical technique, whether you are training from scratch or looking to develop existing skills.

Disciplines taught

For all ages

Where it meets

Intro offer

MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school in Leicester offering Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens and adults.

MG Black Belt Academy

Based in Leicester, Deacons Martial Arts & Fitness (DMAF) runs a martial arts programme built around a blend of kickboxing and freestyle karate. Classes cater for all ages, from young children through to adults, with a structured path that takes students from beginner level towards black belt and beyond.

As well as its Leicester base, the club holds sessions at Lutterworth and Oadby. A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and self discipline, with separate groups for different ages and dedicated ladies only classes alongside mixed adult sessions.

Kickboxing and karate

Beginner to black belt

Ladies only classes

Free trial class

Several locations

Deacons Martial Arts & Fitness (DMAF) in Leicester teaches kickboxing and freestyle karate for kids and adults, all levels.

Deacons Martial Arts & Fitness

1st Legion Gym

Leicester Wing Chun Martial Art School

Based in Leicester, LIONS Self Defence & Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering training for those looking to build skills, fitness and confidence. It provides a place for people in the area to learn and practise in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally good for improving coordination, discipline and self defence awareness, whether you are completely new to training or picking it back up. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can expect guidance as they get to grips with the basics.

LIONS Self Defence & Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Leicester offering coached training for all levels.

LIONS Self Defence & Martial Arts Leicester

Leicester Judo Academy

Full Defence Academy - Krav Maga/Kapap/MDS

Blue Wave Martial Arts (Kickboxing, Self-Defence and Taekwondo)

Based in Leicester, Phoenix Martial Arts Academy teaches Freestyle Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to students of all ages. Its coached classes focus on building confidence, discipline and self-defence skills, with a complete curriculum that includes belt tests and no hidden fees.

A martial arts academy like this suits anyone looking to improve fitness and concentration while learning practical self-defence, whether you are completely new to training or continuing an existing journey. Classes for different ages mean families can often train under one roof.

Karate and BJJ

All ages welcome

Expert-led classes

All-inclusive membership

Phoenix Martial Arts in Leicester offers Freestyle Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for all ages.

Phoenix Martial Arts Leicester

Leicester Ju Jitsu Martial Arts

Practising Shotokan karate in Leicester, this long running club has been teaching students since 1966 and describes itself as the oldest established karate club in the UK. Both new and experienced students are welcome, with qualified male and female instructors leading the sessions.

Shotokan is a Japanese martial art known for fast, powerful techniques and a strong grounding in self defence, covering both attacking and defensive skills. A karate club like this generally suits people looking to build fitness, discipline and confidence while learning a structured system with a clear grading path.

Established 1966

Shotokan karate

Qualified instructors

Self defence focus

Leicester Karate Club is a long established Shotokan karate club in Leicester welcoming new and experienced students.

Leicester Karate Club

Martial Arts Mastery - Glenfield

Phoenix Sparks Judo Club

D.G.Martial Arts

Based in Leicester, Gannon's Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering training for both children and adults. Kids karate sits alongside adult classes covering martial arts, kickboxing and self-defence, with sessions held at Gannons Dojo on the High Street.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether you are starting out as a complete beginner or looking to develop existing skills. Coached classes typically suit a range of ages and abilities.

Kids and adults

Disciplines offered

One week trial

Leicester venue

Gannon's Martial Arts in Leicester offers kids karate plus adult martial arts, kickboxing and self-defence classes.

Gannon's Martial Arts - Leicester

Leicester Jiu Jitsu YMCA

Matrix Martial Arts

Sakura Judo Club

Southfields Judo Kan

Based in Leicester, School Of Hope & Glory Martial Arts is a martial arts club serving people across the city and surrounding areas. It offers a place to learn and train in a structured setting, whatever your starting point.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and clubs like this usually welcome a mix of ages and abilities. Sessions tend to combine technique, discipline and a supportive group atmosphere, making it worth getting in touch to find a class that suits you.

School Of Hope & Glory Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Leicester welcoming a range of ages and abilities.

Martial Arts clubs in Leicester