Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, Bury Defence Academy is a martial arts gym offering a broad mix of disciplines under one roof. Members can train in boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling and MMA, alongside striking and circuit training sessions. There are dedicated female only classes as well as junior programmes in BJJ, boxing and wrestling for younger students.

A martial arts club like this suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills, whether they are complete beginners or more experienced. With coached sessions across several styles, there is usually room to find a class that fits your goals and pace.

Range of disciplines

Junior classes

Female only classes

Coached sessions

Youth work

Bury Defence Academy is a martial arts gym in Bury offering boxing, BJJ, wrestling, MMA and junior classes.

Bury Defence Academy

Lync Active

Set in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Majestic Gym is a martial arts and fitness centre covering a broad mix of striking and grappling disciplines. The timetable runs from Thai boxing and boxing through to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, with sessions grouped by age and experience.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or working towards sparring and competition. Classes are typically split so beginners and more advanced members train at a level that suits them.

Disciplines covered

Beginner friendly

Classes for kids

Adult classes

Private sessions

Sparring options

Majestic Gym is a martial arts and fitness centre in Wigan offering Thai boxing, boxing, BJJ and MMA.

Majestic Gym - Martial Arts & Fitness Centre

Based in Wolverhampton, this martial arts club focuses on Goju Ryu, a traditional style of karate. Sessions here follow the techniques and principles that define this particular discipline, with an emphasis on the structured practice that karate is known for.

A Goju Ryu karate class generally covers striking, blocking and the set forms known as kata, with practice building steadily as students progress. Newcomers to karate can usually expect a welcoming environment where fundamentals are taught from the ground up, making it suitable for those trying the discipline for the first time as well as those looking to continue their training.

Academy for Karate - Goju Ryu is a martial arts club teaching traditional Goju Ryu karate in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

ACADEMY FOR KARATE - GOJU RYU

Kent Grapple

Set in Ashton-under-Lyne in Tameside, Viva MMA BJJ & Kickboxing is a martial arts gym covering several disciplines for adults and children. Classes take in mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing and submission wrestling, with sessions geared towards fitness, fun or competition. Junior classes are open to children aged 7 and over.

Martial arts gyms like this one are a good place to build fitness and confidence while learning practical self defence, whether you are completely new or looking to compete. Personal training is also available, and a free trial lets you try things out before committing.

Disciplines taught

Free trial

Kids classes

Personal training

All levels welcome

Ashton-under-Lyne gym

Viva MMA BJJ & Kickboxing in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, offers MMA, BJJ, kickboxing and wrestling for adults and kids 7+.

Viva MMA BJJ & Kickboxing

Tucked away in Derby, Derby Martial Arts Centre is a training venue for people looking to take up martial arts, whether they are complete newcomers or returning to the mats.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence at your own pace. Most clubs of this kind welcome beginners and run coached sessions in a structured, supportive setting, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which classes suit you.

Derby Martial Arts Centre is a martial arts club in Derby offering coached training for beginners and experienced students.

Derby Martial Arts Centre

Fighting Fit BJJ & MMA Stafford

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Based in Blackpool, ITC is a martial arts club welcoming people who want to train, get fit and pick up new skills in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good fit for anyone looking to build confidence, discipline and fitness at their own pace. Sessions are typically coached and suit a range of experience levels, from complete beginners finding their feet to those wanting to keep developing their technique over time.

ITC Blackpool is a martial arts club in Blackpool offering coached training for a range of experience levels.

ITC Blackpool

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Sion Thomas Martial Arts Llandudno

Spire Boxing Academy

Set in Kingswinford, West Midlands, the Sports Performance Centre is a martial arts venue for people in the local area looking to train and take part in coached sessions.

Martial arts clubs are a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence at your own pace. Whether you are new to training or have experience, a typical class covers technique and practice in a structured setting, and most venues welcome visitors keen to try things out before committing.

Sports Performance Centre is a martial arts venue in Kingswinford, West Midlands offering coached training sessions.

Sports Performance Centre

Stevenage Karate Club

Subworx Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Just minutes from Glasgow City Centre, Hybrid Fight Academy is a martial arts and MMA studio offering a range of classes and workshops. The club brings together a community focused on training in striking, clinching and ground techniques, with private lessons and seminars also on offer.

Martial arts and MMA training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and self protection skills, whether you are trying it for the first time or looking to develop what you already know. Sessions typically suit a mix of experience levels within a supportive setting.

MMA and martial arts

Near city centre

Private lessons

Seminars and workshops

Fitness and self protection

Supportive community

Hybrid Fight Academy is a martial arts and MMA studio near Glasgow City Centre, offering classes, workshops and private lessons.

Hybrid Fight Academy

Based in Hereford, The Combat Academy is a martial arts gym offering training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and K1. Classes cater for a wide range of students, from Tiny Taz sessions for primary school age children to women only classes and a Masters class for the over 40s. Private one to one and small group sessions are also available.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn self-defence and pick up new skills at your own pace. New students can try a free trial lesson before committing, and the mix of programmes means there is usually something to suit different ages and goals.

Classes for all ages

Women only classes

Free trial lesson

Hereford location

The Combat Academy is a martial arts gym in Hereford offering BJJ, MMA and K1 classes for all ages, plus a free trial.

The Combat Academy

Combat Performance Academy, RV

Shirekings Fitness Solutions

Based in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, Urban Gym is a personal training venue for people looking for one to one support with their fitness goals. It offers a space to train with guidance rather than working out alone.

Personal training generally suits those who want a structured approach, whether that means building strength, improving fitness or working towards a specific target. Sessions are typically tailored to the individual, so newcomers and more experienced trainers alike can find a plan that fits their needs.

Urban Gym Wellingborough is a personal training venue in North Northamptonshire offering one to one fitness support.

Urban Gym Wellingborough

Caged Steel

For anyone in Sutton Coldfield looking to take up martial arts, Corefit UK Striking & Fitness covers a broad range of disciplines under one roof. The gym offers Muay Thai, boxing, MMA, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with fitness classes and kids martial arts, with sessions catering to everyone from complete beginners to competitive fighters.

A gym like this suits people who want to build fitness while learning practical skills across both striking and grappling. Whether you prefer stand-up work or ground techniques, coached classes give you a structured way to progress at your own pace.

Kids martial arts

Fitness classes

Corefit UK Striking & Fitness is a martial arts gym in Sutton Coldfield offering Muay Thai, boxing, MMA, wrestling and BJJ.

Corefit UK Striking & Fitness

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.

Established club

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.

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