Set in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Function First Martial Arts and Fitness is a martial arts academy focused on building confidence, fitness and a sense of community. It welcomes people for all sorts of reasons, whether they want to compete, shake up a comfortable routine or work through a tougher patch, and the club culture is a big part of what keeps members coming back.

Beginners are catered for as much as those with prior experience, so newcomers who have never thrown a punch are just as welcome as trained fighters. A martial arts club like this generally suits anyone looking to learn practical skills, get fitter and be part of a supportive team environment.

Free trial session

Beginner friendly

Kids classes

Coached sessions

Community focus

Function First is a martial arts academy in Lincoln offering classes for beginners and experienced members, with a strong club community.

Function First Martial Arts and Fitness

Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Lincoln Karate School offers structured karate classes for children, teens and adults. Sessions are organised by age and school year, from Karate Kids through to Juniors and a combined Teen and Adult group, with family classes also available. The emphasis is on building confidence, discipline and fitness at a pace that suits each person.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to develop coordination and self control alongside physical fitness. Newcomers can book a free taster class to try things out before committing.

Free taster class

Classes for all ages

Age based groups

Family classes

Lincoln Karate School runs karate classes for children, teens, adults and families in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Lincoln Karate School

Scott Brewer Kickboxing Academy, The SBKA Gym

Based in Lincoln, Empower Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts and fitness classes for both children and adults. Sessions are available in person in Lincoln as well as online, with a focus on building confidence, focus and strength. New members can book a pre-assessment before joining, and there are separate options for children and adults.

A martial arts academy like this is a good fit for families and individuals wanting to learn discipline and stay active in a supportive setting. Beginners are typically eased in with an initial assessment so instructors can find the right starting point.

All ages welcome

In person and online

Pre-assessment on offer

Family community

Empower Martial Arts Academy in Lincoln offers martial arts and fitness classes for children and adults, in person and online.

Empower Martial Arts Academy Lincoln

A full time Taekwondo academy based in Lincoln, Quest Taekwondo runs a busy weekly timetable with 14 classes designed to suit different ages and abilities. Sessions are split into groups for children aged 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13 to 18, along with classes for adults over 18. Private lessons are also available for those who want more focused tuition.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art centred on kicking, striking and structured grading, making it a good fit for building fitness, coordination and discipline. Newcomers can try it out through the club's two week free trial, with no joining fee to get started.

Two week free trial

Busy weekly timetable

Private lessons

Full time academy

Quest Taekwondo is a full time martial arts academy in Lincoln with classes for all ages and a two week free trial.

Quest Taekwondo Lincoln

Inner Force Martial Arts is a martial arts club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, offering training for people looking to build skill, fitness and confidence.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good place to learn self defence, improve coordination and stay active in a structured, supportive setting. Sessions are typically coached and suit a range of ages and experience levels, so whether you are completely new or returning to training, there is usually a way to get started at a pace that works for you.

Inner Force Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, offering coached training for a range of ages and abilities.

Inner Force Martial Arts

North Hykeham Tae Kwon Do Club

Cherry Judo Lincoln

Jack Craig PT (Boxerciselincoln)

Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Lincoln Fight Factory Martial Arts is a martial arts gym offering training across kickboxing, mixed martial arts, boxing and Muay Thai. Classes are open to a range of ages and abilities, with sessions for children focused on confidence, focus and fitness, and adult classes suited to those training for fun, general fitness or a competitive path.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build skills, fitness and discipline in a coached setting. Newcomers can generally expect structured classes that introduce the fundamentals at a manageable pace.

Disciplines taught

All abilities welcome

Fully equipped gym

Professionally staffed

Lincoln Fight Factory Martial Arts is a martial arts gym in Lincoln offering kickboxing, MMA, boxing and Muay Thai.

Lincoln Fight Factory Martial Arts

Lincs FitBox

Lincolnshire Karate - Karate Academy St Wilfrids Church Hall

Traditional karate has a long home in Lincoln through Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate, one of the county's longer established clubs. Training in and around the city for more than 40 years, the club practises the Shito-Ryu style, one of the four recognised styles in Japan, with a focus on both tournament competition and self-defence. It is a member of Kofukan International and the English Karate Federation.

Adults and children are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced karate-ka. A martial arts club like this generally offers a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning in a supportive group.

Traditional Shito-Ryu

Adults and children

Free trial

Recognised memberships

Over 40 years

Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate is a traditional Shito-Ryu karate club in Lincoln welcoming adults and children of all levels.

Lincolnhire Kofukan Karate

Chao Phraya Muay Thai Academy

Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Gannon's Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering classes for both children and adults. The programme covers karate for kids alongside adult sessions, kickboxing and self-defence, with training aimed at a range of ages and experience levels. Classes are held at Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre in Lincoln.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and family friendly clubs like this one often welcome newcomers as well as those looking to progress. A trial programme gives new members a chance to try things out before committing.

Kids and adults

One week trial

Lincoln venue

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

Gannon's Martial Arts - Lincoln

Lincs Aiwakai Karate Do

Quest Kickboxing Lincoln

Based in Lincoln, Combined Fighting Arts is a martial arts and self-defence club for adults and teenagers. The classes cover striking, grappling and functional fitness, with a focus on building confidence, strength and practical self-defence skills for people at any level.

The club welcomes complete beginners, with coached sessions and a friendly, no-ego atmosphere. As with most martial arts training, you can expect a mix of technique work and fitness that suits those looking to feel fitter, sharper and more in control while learning alongside others.

For adults and teens

Striking and grappling

Self-defence focus

Expert coaching

Combined Fighting Arts Lincoln, a martial arts and self-defence club for adults and teens teaching striking and grappling.

Combined Fighting Arts Lincoln

Lincoln Judo Academy

Focused on younger students, Scuffle Jiujitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Classes are offered for kids, juniors, teens and juveniles, with training built around discipline, focus and respect as much as physical skill. The club aims to develop determination while teaching students to be competitive without losing sight of their values.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that helps children build confidence, coordination and self-defence skills in a structured, coached setting. Younger beginners can generally expect an emphasis on accountability, resilience and learning to handle both winning and losing.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Classes for young students

Life skills focus

Scuffle Jiujitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Lincoln offering classes for kids, juniors, teens and juveniles.

Scuffle Jiujitsu

Based in Lincoln, Strike-Zone is a martial arts training centre that brings several disciplines together under one roof. The centre welcomes all ages and offers both group classes and one to one sessions, so training can be shared with others or focused on individual goals.

The range of disciplines here includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shotokan Karate, HEMA, Combined Fighting Arts and self defence. Multi-discipline centres like this suit people who want to try different styles or build a broad set of skills, whether the aim is fitness, self defence or working towards a grading.

Multiple disciplines

Group and 1:1 sessions

Karate grading syllabus

Own training dojo

Established 2011

Strike-Zone is a multi-discipline martial arts centre in Lincoln offering group classes and 1:1 sessions for all ages.

Martial Arts clubs in Lincoln