Focused on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Horizon BJJ Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club based in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes are run for both adults and children, and newcomers can arrange a free intro session to see whether the club suits them.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art centred on ground fighting, control and submissions. It suits people looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and most gyms offer beginner-friendly sessions where new starters learn the fundamentals at a steady pace.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Adults and kids

Free intro class

Beginner friendly

Horizon BJJ Martial Arts Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Stoke-on-Trent with classes for adults and kids and free intro sessions.

Horizon BJJ Martial Arts Academy

Warrior Taekwondo

Based in Burslem, TGA Martial Arts Stoke is a martial arts club serving families across Stoke-on-Trent. The focus here is very much on younger students, with dedicated programmes for children of different ages, including Little G's for 4 to 6 year olds, a Juniors group for 7 to 12 year olds, and a Junior BJJ class for the same age range.

Kids martial arts training is often chosen for building confidence, discipline and fitness, and clubs like this typically welcome complete beginners into age appropriate groups. A first class can be a good way for a child to try things out before committing.

Kids classes

Age based groups

Karate and BJJ

In Burslem

TGA Martial Arts Stoke is a kids martial arts club in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, with karate and BJJ programmes for children.

TGA Martial Arts Stoke

Based in Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, McGovern Academy is a martial arts gym covering a range of disciplines. Members can train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling and Muay Thai, with sessions grouped by level and a separate Kids BJJ class for younger students.

The timetable runs through the week and includes fundamentals classes, all-levels sessions, open mat and competition sparring. Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or looking to sharpen technique alongside more experienced training partners.

Multiple disciplines

Open mat sessions

Competition sparring

Burslem location

McGovern Academy is a martial arts gym in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, teaching BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling and Muay Thai.

McGovern Academy

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, The Warfare Academy is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a space for people in the city and surrounding neighbourhoods to train and take up martial arts.

Martial arts clubs are a good way to build fitness, learn practical skills and develop discipline, whether you are completely new to training or looking to keep progressing. Sessions are typically suitable for a range of ages and experience levels, and many people find a welcoming community alongside the physical benefits.

The Warfare Academy is a martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent offering training for a range of ages and abilities.

The Warfare Academy

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Kahen-sei Martial Arts Academy is a multi-discipline martial arts club built around versatility. Its Freestyle Kickboxing classes bring together boxing footwork and combinations, the discipline of Karate, and the technical kicks of Taekwondo, so members learn to control the pace and distance of a bout whether attacking or defending.

The academy also teaches Jujitsu and Shootboxing, with sessions that combine practical striking skills and full-body conditioning. A club like this can suit people looking to build fitness, focus and self-defence, and lessons are generally coached in a structured way that lets newcomers progress at their own pace.

Versatile striking

Full-body conditioning

Welcoming sessions

Kahen-sei Martial Arts Academy in Stoke-on-Trent teaches Freestyle Kickboxing, Jujitsu and Shootboxing across all levels.

Kahen-sei Martial Arts Academy Kickboxing Jujitsu Shootboxing

Traditional Ju Jitsu practised in Stoke-on-Trent, Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu teaches practical self-defence to both adults and juniors. Sessions cover throws and takedowns, safe breakfalls and escapes, striking and atemi, and traditional weapons such as the bo and jo staff. Beginners are made welcome, and training takes place at St Michael's Church.

A martial arts club like this is a good way to build confidence, fitness and self-defence skills at a steady pace. Newcomers can generally start with the basics before working up to more involved techniques, and children aged 5 and over are catered for alongside adults.

Two free sessions

Adults and children

Range of techniques

Pay as you go

Insured and verifiable

Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu is a traditional Ju Jitsu martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent for adults and juniors.

Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu

Tucked away in Hanley, Kamikaze Kickboxing is a martial arts gym in Stoke-on-Trent focused on the discipline of kickboxing. The club welcomes complete beginners as well as more experienced athletes, with coaching offered throughout your training.

A kickboxing gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn striking technique and develop confidence in a group setting. Newcomers can arrange a free trial session to see how the classes are run before committing.

Free trial session

Coached kickboxing

Based in Hanley

Kamikaze Kickboxing is a kickboxing and martial arts gym in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, welcoming beginners and experienced athletes.

Kamikaze Kickboxing

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Gladiator MMA Gym is a martial arts club offering mixed martial arts training for both children and adults. The gym opened in 2000 and covers a broad range of disciplines, including boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling and self defence.

An MMA gym like this suits people looking to build fitness, learn practical skills and try different striking and grappling styles. Beginners are welcome alongside those wanting to progress towards competition, with coached sessions guiding you through the fundamentals.

Established 2000

Range of disciplines

Gladiator MMA Gym is a mixed martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent teaching MMA to children and adults since 2000.

GLADIATOR MMA GYM

Kidsgrove and Newcastle Taekwondo

Teaching Kung Fu and kickboxing in Stoke-on-Trent, this martial arts club has been running since 1974 and is based at Spode Works on Church Street. Its classes bring together people from all walks of life, from doctors and teachers to builders and pensioners, in a supportive setting.

Separate sessions run for adults and children, so there is scope for the whole family. As with most martial arts clubs, expect a mix of fitness, technique and confidence building, with beginners welcomed at any age alongside more experienced members.

Kung Fu and kickboxing

Established 1974

Adult and kids classes

Based at Spode Works

Stoke Kung Fu & Kickboxing is a martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent running adult and children's classes since 1974.

Stoke Kung Fu & Kickboxing

Maddogs Fitness - Martial Arts, Coaching & Bootcamp

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke Combat Academy is a martial arts club for people looking to train in the local area. It offers a place to build skills, fitness and confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning to training.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally a good way to improve fitness, learn practical technique and become part of a supportive training community. Sessions are usually welcoming to a range of ages and experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you best.

Stoke Combat Academy is a martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent offering training for a range of ages and abilities.

Martial Arts clubs in Stoke-on-Trent