Based in Oxford, Jiu-Jitsu Republic is a martial arts academy teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) alongside freestyle wrestling and no gi grappling. Classes cater to both adults and children across Oxfordshire, with sessions arranged for all ability levels from complete beginners through to more experienced students.

A BJJ and grappling club is a good place to build fitness, learn practical self-defence and pick up a technical martial art at your own pace. Beginners can expect fundamentals classes to ease them in, while a mix of formats and age groups means there is usually something suited to what you are looking for.

Adults and kids

Disciplines taught

Beginner friendly

Womens only sessions

All ability levels

Open mat

Jiu-Jitsu Republic Oxford is a martial arts academy teaching BJJ, wrestling and no gi grappling for adults and kids.

Jiu-Jitsu Republic Oxford | Kids/Adults Martial Arts

Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, the Oxford School of Martial Arts is a place to learn and train in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or building on existing experience, a martial arts school offers a way to develop skill, fitness and confidence over time.

Martial arts training generally suits a wide range of ages and abilities, with an emphasis on technique, discipline and steady progress. Sessions are typically taught by instructors who guide students through drills and practice at a pace suited to their level.

Oxford School of Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Oxford, Oxfordshire offering coached training for a range of abilities.

Oxford School of Martial Arts

Based in Oxford, Rising Spirit Academy is a martial arts school teaching Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Karate-based arts, alongside a range of other disciplines. Classes run for children and adults from age four upwards, with families made welcome and beginner sessions available for those starting from scratch.

The academy has been running for around 20 years and takes a personal development approach, working with students towards their own goals in a friendly and structured setting. A martial arts club like this is a good option for building fitness, confidence and self-discipline, whether you are training for the first time or returning after a break.

Ages 4 and up

Families welcome

Free 30-day trial

Around 20 years

Rising Spirit Academy in Oxford teaches Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and more for ages 4+, with families welcome and a free 30-day trial.

Rising Spirit Academy

Based in Oxford, The Self Defence Academy teaches martial arts and Krav Maga self defence to men, women and children. Sessions focus on realistic street self defence alongside building fitness, strength and confidence, with classes for both adults and teens as well as dedicated children's programmes. Private one to one lessons are also available, and the academy runs at locations in Oxford and Northwood.

A martial arts and self defence school like this generally suits people who want to learn practical skills in a structured setting, whether they are complete beginners or looking to progress. Coached sessions cover technique, gradings and practical application, and taster classes let you try things before committing.

For all ages

Krav Maga self defence

Private one to one

Two locations

Trial class

Gradings offered

The Self Defence Academy in Oxford runs martial arts and Krav Maga self defence classes for adults, teens and children.

The Self Defence Academy - Martial arts and self defence school

Practising traditional Shotokan karate in Oxford, this club welcomes students of all ages and grades. Sessions focus on building self-defence skills alongside discipline, self-control and self-confidence, all under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Karate is a good choice for anyone looking for an engaging activity with plenty of room to progress over time, combining physical fitness with mental focus. Beginners can book a trial lesson to see whether it suits them before committing.

All ages welcome

Traditional Shotokan

Experienced instructors

Trial lesson

Self-defence focus

Oxford City Shotokan Karate Club offers traditional karate for all ages and grades in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Oxford City Shotokan Karate Club

Based in the Summertown area of Oxford, this martial arts hub offers boxing and Muay Thai alongside strength and conditioning training. Classes cater to a range of ages and abilities, from people training purely for fitness through to those preparing to compete.

The gym is fully equipped for striking arts, with a boxing ring, punchbags, a matted floor, and focus and kick pads. Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, discipline and focus, and most clubs welcome newcomers as well as more experienced members.

All abilities welcome

Fully equipped gym

Central location

Summertown Martial Arts Hub in Oxford offers boxing, Muay Thai and strength and conditioning classes for all abilities.

Summertown Martial Arts Hub

Based in Oxford, Tiger Martial Arts is a martial arts school that teaches students across a wide range of ages, from very young children through to adults. Programmes are grouped by age, with Tiger Cubs for 4 to 5 year olds, Juniors, Teens and adult classes, and sessions also run in nearby Bicester.

The focus is on building confidence and learning self-defence, with a family friendly approach. Martial arts classes like these are a good way to develop coordination, discipline and fitness, and structured beginner sessions make it straightforward to get started even with no prior experience.

Classes for all ages

Free trial

Family friendly

Tiger Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Oxford with classes for children, teens and adults, plus sessions in Bicester.

Martial Arts School Oxford | Tiger Martial Arts

Based in Oxford, Zanshin Defence teaches a full-contact, Karate-based system of self-defence alongside kickboxing and MMA. Classes are kept small, with no more than 10 students per session, so training is closely coached and technique gets proper attention. Both mixed-gender and women-only sessions are offered, and women make up the majority of those who train here.

Martial arts and self-defence classes like these are a good way to build fitness and confidence while learning practical skills. The community here is described as friendly and inclusive, welcoming to newcomers who are starting from scratch.

Small group classes

Women only classes

Trial session

Supportive community

Zanshin Defence offers small-group martial arts and self-defence classes in Oxford, including women-only sessions.

Zanshin Defence | Martial Arts & Self-Defence Oxford

Based at the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street, Atado Ju Jitsu Club offers a martial arts class in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The Atado system combines Ju Jitsu and Kung Fu, with a focus on self defence, and the club has been running since 1968. Sessions welcome men and women from age 15 to 50 and over, whether they are complete novices or coming from other styles.

A Ju Jitsu club like this is a good place to learn practical self defence, grappling and striking in a structured, coached environment. Beginners typically start with the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced work and grading.

Free first lesson

Qualified instructors

Two sessions a week

Ju Jitsu and Kung Fu

Established 1968

Atado Ju Jitsu Club is a Ju Jitsu and self defence martial arts class in Oxford, Oxfordshire, open to all levels.

Atado Ju Jitsu Club Oxford

Based in Oxford, Tiger Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching students of all ages, from young children through to adults. Programmes are split by age group, with Tiger Cubs for 4 to 5 year olds, Juniors for 6 to 11 year olds, a Teen class for over 12s and dedicated adult sessions. Classes also run in nearby Bicester.

Martial arts training is a good way to build confidence, learn self-defence and develop discipline and fitness in a structured setting. A free trial is offered, which lets newcomers try a session before committing.

Kids classes

Focus on confidence

Tiger Martial Arts, a martial arts school in Oxford with age-based classes for children, teens and adults, plus a free trial.

Martial Arts clubs in Oxford

Jiu-Jitsu Republic Oxford | Kids/Adults Martial Arts

Oxford School of Martial Arts

Rising Spirit Academy

The Self Defence Academy - Martial arts and self defence school

Oxford City Shotokan Karate Club

Summertown Martial Arts Hub

Martial Arts School Oxford | Tiger Martial Arts

Zanshin Defence | Martial Arts & Self-Defence Oxford

Atado Ju Jitsu Club Oxford

Martial Arts School Oxford | Tiger Martial Arts

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