China Spirit UK

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.

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FitRoots

Kilo Club

Team Kilbride Muay Thai Kickboxing

Adrenaline Martial Arts Academy

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Roger Gracie Academy Central Bristol

Top Martial Arts Charlotte (TMA Charlotte) - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Based in Newton Heath, Advanced Basics MMA Gym is a martial arts club serving the Greater Manchester area. It runs a broad mix of disciplines, including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and wrestling, with sessions open seven days a week. There are also women's classes, MMA for teenagers and juniors, personal coaching and more advanced grappling and striking options.

A martial arts gym like this suits a range of goals, from building fitness and confidence to learning practical technique. With classes catering to both newcomers and more experienced students, there's usually a route in whatever your starting point.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym in Newton Heath, Greater Manchester, offering MMA, boxing, BJJ, kickboxing and wrestling classes seven days a week.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym Manchester

Amos Martial Arts

Chan Academy of Martial Arts

Based in Cardiff, Craig Ewers Academy is a full time martial arts gym covering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA. Running since 2012, it grew from a focus on BJJ into a wider academy with coaching across several grappling and striking disciplines. There is also a children's programme for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

A martial arts academy like this suits people who want to learn practical techniques, build fitness and take part in a structured, coached environment. Whether you are completely new to the mats or an experienced competitor, sessions tend to cater for a range of experience levels.

Multiple disciplines

Kids classes

Experienced coaching

Running since 2012

Full time academy

Craig Ewers Academy is a Cardiff martial arts gym offering BJJ, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA for adults and children.

Craig Ewers Academy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA)

Farnham Martial Arts

Invisible Jiu Jitsu

Based in Glasgow, Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy teaches a range of striking and weapon-based disciplines. Its own Kmax system draws together Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Wing Chun and Kick Boxing (both using the Jun Fan Method), French Savate, Filipino Kali and Pentjak Silat.

Alongside Kmax, the academy runs classes in Filipino Kali, a weapon and empty hand training system, and Muay Thai kickboxing. There are also sessions aimed at children. Martial arts training like this can suit anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and self-defence skills, with coached classes and personal coaching available.

Disciplines taught

Personal coaching

Kmax system

Glasgow location

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy in Glasgow teaching Kmax, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai kickboxing and kids classes.

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy

North Manchester Family Martial Arts Centre (Prestwich)

Based in Swindon, Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club that welcomes children, adults and families of all abilities. Classes run throughout the week in a training environment the club describes as safe, friendly, supportive and inclusive, with structured sessions designed to build focus, respect, resilience and self belief. The club draws on over two decades of coaching experience and treats students as individuals within a wider team.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good option for anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether they are starting from scratch or working towards their next belt. Progress is encouraged at every stage, from a first grading to taking on a junior coaching role.

Free two week trial

Family friendly

All ages and abilities

Life skills focus

Junior coaching pathway

Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club in Swindon with classes for all ages and abilities.

Success Martial Arts

A martial arts and strength training club in Slough, Berkshire, Thaifight Kettlebell London (also known as Move Strong) teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai alongside kettlebell and conditioning work. Sessions run for adults and teens, with group and private options as well as ladies' combat fitness and online workshops.

The club follows the Carlson Gracie BJJ lineage and covers striking, self-defence and strength training. A mat-based martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or have trained before.

Adults and teens

Carlson Gracie lineage

Ladies combat fitness

Free trial

Private and group classes

Thaifight Kettlebell London in Slough offers BJJ, Muay Thai and kettlebell classes for adults and teens.

Thaifight Kettlebell London

Thanet Academy of Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing

Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, The Strike Centre is a martial arts club offering training in a friendly setting. It caters to people who want to build their skills, fitness and confidence through structured practice.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good option whether you are completely new to training or looking to develop existing technique. Coached sessions typically cover the fundamentals as well as more advanced work, and many people find the classes a rewarding way to stay active and meet others.

The Strike Centre is a martial arts club in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, welcoming beginners and experienced students alike.

Martial Arts clubs