Based in Swansea, CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy where members can train the discipline alongside general fitness work. It offers a place to develop technique and conditioning in the heart of the city.

A BJJ academy is a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn grappling, whether they are completely new to the mats or looking to build on existing experience. Sessions typically cover fundamentals as well as more advanced techniques, and the training suits a range of fitness levels.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Martial arts and fitness

Swansea based

CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Swansea offering BJJ training and fitness.

Teaching karate and kickboxing in Swansea, G&K Martial Arts Academy welcomes children, teenagers and adults across South and West Wales. Established in 2007, the club runs programmes suited to all abilities, covering ages from 4 to 65 and above, with members travelling from Gorseinon, Llanelli, Neath and beyond.

The club describes itself as friendly and family orientated, with a focus on confidence, respect, discipline, teamwork, fitness and self defence. A martial arts club like this generally suits anyone looking to build fitness and coordination in a structured, coached setting, whether starting out or progressing through the grades.

Karate and kickboxing

All ages welcome

Free trial session

Family orientated

Established in 2007

All abilities

G&K Martial Arts Academy is a karate and kickboxing club in Swansea for children, teenagers and adults of all abilities.

G&K Martial Arts Academy Kickboxing & Karate Club, Swansea

Focused on Muay Thai and kickboxing, Ascend Martial Arts is a striking club based in Swansea. It caters to complete beginners as well as more experienced strikers, with structured coaching that lets students progress at their own pace. The training blends traditional Muay Thai fundamentals with modern kickboxing, with an emphasis on technique, movement, and long-term development. Classes are open to ages 13 and over.

A striking gym like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence while learning practical technique. Beginners can expect coached sessions that introduce the basics in a supportive setting, with room to develop as skills improve.

Muay Thai and kickboxing

Beginner friendly

Coached progression

Ages 13 and over

Free trial class

Ascend Martial Arts is a Muay Thai and kickboxing club in Swansea for ages 13+, welcoming beginners through to experienced strikers.

Ascend Martial Arts

Based in Swansea, Two4 Martial Arts is a martial arts club built around Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with sessions open to everyone regardless of experience. Alongside its core BJJ classes, the club runs MMA sessions and dedicated programmes for juniors, plus open mat time for practising and rolling.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical technique and train in a structured, coached environment. With classes marked as all levels and free taster sessions available, newcomers can get a feel for the mats before committing.

MMA classes

Junior programmes

All levels welcome

Free taster class

Open mat

Two4 Martial Arts is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and juniors club in Swansea, open to all levels with free taster classes.

Two4 Martial Arts

Based on The Kingsway in Swansea, SJA Martial Arts is a martial arts academy running programmes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling and self defence. Classes are offered for both adults and children, with sessions suited to a range of experience levels.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills and pick up techniques in a coached, supportive setting. Beginners can typically start with the fundamentals before working towards more advanced positions and submissions.

Disciplines taught

Kids classes

Adults classes

Free trial

City centre location

SJA Martial Arts in Swansea offers BJJ, submission grappling and self defence classes for adults and kids.

SJA Martial Arts

Based in Swansea, The Lions Kickboxing Academy is a martial arts club focused on kickboxing training for people across the area. It offers a welcoming setting for anyone looking to learn the sport or develop their existing skills.

Kickboxing clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, confidence and coordination while learning striking techniques. Sessions typically suit a range of abilities, and many members find the structured coaching a helpful way to stay motivated and active.

The Lions Kickboxing Academy is a martial arts and kickboxing club in Swansea welcoming a range of abilities.

The Lions Kickboxing Academy

Based in the heart of Swansea, Two Dragons Martial Arts Academy is a freestyle kickboxing club that welcomes all ages and abilities. The academy runs a wide range of classes, including mixed adult sessions, ladies-only classes, dedicated sessions for Swansea University students, and programmes for children. There is also a fight team that competes in events across the country and abroad.

A kickboxing club like this is a good fit whether you want to pick up a new hobby, build fitness, or get your child involved in a structured sport. Newcomers can usually expect coached sessions grouped by ability and age, so it is easy to find a class that suits you.

All ages and abilities

Ladies-only classes

Children's programmes

Student classes

Fight team

Freestyle kickboxing

Two Dragons Martial Arts Academy is a freestyle kickboxing club in Swansea, with classes for adults, ladies, students and children.

Two Dragons Martial Arts Academy

Based in Swansea, MAMAS Academy is a martial arts club serving the local area and the wider Neath Port Talbot community. It offers a place for people in the area to learn and train in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while picking up practical technique. Sessions are typically led by instructors, and most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced members, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which classes suit your level.

MAMAS Academy is a martial arts club in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, offering training for the local community.

MAMAS Academy

Focused on practical self defence, Total Self Protection Martial Arts Academy teaches martial arts and Krav Maga in Swansea and across South Wales. The emphasis is on techniques that work in real situations, taught in what the academy describes as an ego-free environment, with fitness and confidence built along the way.

Martial arts training of this kind generally suits people who want to learn to defend themselves while getting fitter. Sessions are usually coached in groups, and most clubs welcome newcomers of all abilities.

Krav Maga training

Self defence focus

Ego-free environment

Fitness and confidence

Serves South Wales

Total Self Protection Martial Arts Academy teaches martial arts and Krav Maga with a self defence focus in Swansea.

Total Self Protection Martial Arts Academy

Tucked in Swansea, this martial arts club focuses on Ninjutsu, teaching self defence alongside the discipline and confidence that come with regular training. Sessions are open to those looking to learn a traditional martial art in a structured setting.

Ninjutsu blends striking, grappling and self defence techniques, so a typical class covers both practical skills and the mindset behind them. It suits people who want to build coordination and awareness while working towards a longer term goal.

Ninjutsu training

Based in Swansea

Ninjutsu Academy Swansea is a martial arts club in Swansea teaching Ninjutsu, self defence and confidence.

Martial Arts clubs in Swansea

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