Set at Riverside Park in Middlesbrough, Instinct Martial Arts is a martial arts gym focused on Thai boxing and kickboxing, alongside Filipino martial arts (Kali, Eskrima and Arnis). Classes cater for all ages and abilities, so whether you are training for self-defence, competition, or general strength and fitness, there is a session to suit. The club promotes a positive environment with no egos, where coaches aim to help you reach your goals.

Adult sessions range from fundamentals for newcomers to intermediate and advanced Muay Thai, covering technique, sparring and conditioning. Kids classes are also offered. Martial arts gyms like this are a good way to build fitness, learn practical skills and train in a supportive group setting.

Thai boxing focus

Kali and Eskrima

All abilities welcome

Kids classes

Taster session

No contracts

Instinct Martial Arts is a Thai boxing, kickboxing and Kali gym in Middlesbrough, welcoming all ages and abilities.

Instinct Martial Arts - Thai Boxing & Kickboxing

Based in Middlesbrough, Enderwick's Martial Arts Gym is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a place to train and develop technique in a group setting.

Martial arts training can be a good way to build fitness, learn practical skills and gain confidence, whether you are completely new or returning after a break. Many clubs welcome a range of ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions might suit you.

Enderwick's Martial Arts Gym is a martial arts club in Middlesbrough offering group training for a range of abilities.

Enderwick's Martial Arts Gym

Based in Middlesbrough, M.A.X Training Academy is a martial arts gym teaching disciplines including MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai. Established for over twenty years, the academy sets out to blend traditional methods with newer approaches, placing self defence and personal growth at the centre of its training.

There are classes for adult men and women, covering areas such as light sparring and bag work, with private one to one tuition also available. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build confidence, discipline and both mental and physical fitness, whether you are new to training or looking to develop existing skills.

Range of disciplines

Established club

Adult classes

One to one tuition

Varied sessions

M.A.X Training Academy is a martial arts and MMA gym in Middlesbrough teaching kickboxing and Muay Thai.

M.A.X TRAINING ACADEMY

Part of the worldwide Gracie Barra network, this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Middlesbrough offers coached classes for adults, kids and teens, along with women's sessions and NoGi training. Private lessons are also available for those who want more focused instruction.

BJJ is a grappling based martial art that suits all fitness levels, teaching technique, control and problem solving on the mat. Newcomers can book a free intro class to try things out before committing, and structured classes make it approachable whether you are learning the basics or building on existing experience.

Free intro class

Classes for all ages

Women's classes

NoGi training

Private lessons

Global network

Gracie Barra Middlesbrough is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school offering adult, kids, teens, women's and NoGi classes.

Gracie Barra

Based in Middlesbrough, this martial arts academy offers a place for people in the local area to train and develop their skills. It welcomes those looking to take up a combat discipline as well as those keen to keep building on what they already know.

Martial arts training is a good way to improve fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Many academies suit a range of ages and experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions might fit you best before you commit.

Middlesbrough Fight Academy is a martial arts club in Middlesbrough offering training for a range of experience levels.

Middlesbrough Fight Academy

Based at Middlesbrough Sports Village, Hapkido (Teesside) is a martial arts club that has been running in the Teesside area for a number of years. While it stays rooted in the traditional values of Hapkido, it also works as a freestyle club, drawing in other styles such as grappling and groundwork. The focus is on practical self defence, including how to respond to a weapon attack, alongside fitness, flexibility, coordination and confidence.

Classes are open to men, women and children aged six and over, with a good mix of members already training together. A Hapkido class like this generally suits anyone wanting to build self defence skills and general fitness in a structured setting.

Free first lesson

Open to all ages

Self defence focus

Freestyle approach

Weekly sessions

Middlesbrough venue

Hapkido martial arts club in Middlesbrough teaching self defence, fitness and confidence for adults and children aged six and over.

Hapkido (Teesside)

Based in Middlesbrough, this martial arts club focuses on karate for students looking to learn a traditional striking art. It offers a place to develop technique, discipline and fitness in a structured setting.

Karate training generally suits a wide range of ages and abilities, and a typical session might cover stances, strikes, blocks and forms. Newcomers can usually expect a gradual introduction to the fundamentals before progressing through the grades at their own pace.

Middlesbrough Karate Academy is a karate and martial arts club based in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Karate Academy

Based in Middlesbrough, EMWTA is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a place for people to learn, train and develop their skills in a structured setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence, whether you are starting out or looking to progress. Most clubs welcome newcomers and work at a pace that suits different experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what sessions are available.

EMWTA is a martial arts club in Middlesbrough offering training for a range of experience levels.

Martial Arts clubs in Middlesbrough