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Eastleigh Karate Club Ninbukan

Eastleigh Self Defence

East Northants Taekeondo

Practising the Japanese sword art of Iaido, Edinburgh Roshukai is a martial arts dojo based in the city centre, meeting at Walpole Hall by St Mary's Cathedral on Palmerston Place. Sessions run on Monday and Thursday evenings, led by accredited instructors within an established lineage.

Iaido focuses on the controlled drawing and handling of the sword through precise, repeated forms. Newcomers to this kind of practice can generally expect a disciplined, technical approach, with progression through grades over time and guidance from more experienced members.

Iaido training

Two evenings a week

City centre venue

Accredited coaching

Established dojo

Edinburgh Roshukai is an Iaido martial arts dojo in central Edinburgh, meeting Monday and Thursday evenings.

Edinburgh Roshukai

In Edinburgh, this club practises Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial art developed in Japan after the Second World War. Drawing on Shaolin Kung Fu and Buddhist philosophy, it blends 'hard' techniques such as kicks, punches and blocks with 'soft' techniques including releases and throws, alongside meditation and acupressure massage.

The emphasis is on a healthy mind, a healthy body and practical self defence. Martial arts training like this generally suits people looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and newcomers are welcome to learn the fundamentals from the ground up.

Shorinji Kempo

Beginner friendly

Hard and soft techniques

Self defence focus

Edinburgh City Shorinji Kempo, a martial arts club in Edinburgh teaching the Japanese art of Shorinji Kempo.

Edinburgh Shorinji Kempo

Edinburgh Tae Kwon Do

Egham Wing Chun Kung Fu

EGKA

Based in Londonderry, Elite Martial Arts Kickboxing Gym is a martial arts club serving the Derry and Strabane area. It offers a place to train for anyone interested in taking up kickboxing locally.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally a good way to build fitness, learn practical technique and grow in confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or have trained before. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can pick things up at their own pace alongside more experienced members.

Elite Martial Arts Kickboxing Gym is a martial arts and kickboxing club in Londonderry, Derry and Strabane.

Elite Martial Arts Kickboxing Gym

Englands Karate School

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Epsom & Ewell Karate Club

Essex Fighting Arts

Focused on practical self defence, Esteem Self Defence runs classes in Lisburn (as well as Banbridge) for people who want to learn how to protect themselves. The training covers striking, grappling and ground defence, along with defences against weapons such as knives, sticks and firearms, plus scenario drills against single or multiple attackers.

Sessions are aimed at everyday people, whether you have never trained before or already have experience. Martial arts and self defence classes like these are a good way to build confidence, situational awareness and resilience while staying active.

Free trial class

What you learn

Scenario drills

Two locations

Esteem Self Defence in Lisburn offers practical self defence classes covering striking, grappling and weapon defences.

Esteem Self Defence Lisburn

Based in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Evolution Karate Club is a Shotokan karate club for students in South Yorkshire. The club is affiliated with the Karate Union of Great Britain and follows a structured grading system for those working their way through the belts.

Karate clubs like this one generally suit people looking to build discipline, fitness and self defence skills, whether you are completely new to the martial art or returning to training. Sessions are typically coached and progress is marked through regular gradings.

Shotokan karate

KUGB affiliated

Grading system

Barnsley location

Evolution Karate Club is a Shotokan karate club in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, affiliated with the Karate Union of Great Britain.

Evolution Karate Club

Evolve boxing and fitness

Fei Lung Dao Kung Fu Within Trinity Methodist Church

Felixstowe Karate Club

Feltwell Shotokan Karate Club

Based in Dunfermline, Fife, this martial arts club focuses on Shotokan karate, one of the most widely practised traditional Japanese styles. Sessions cover the core elements of the art, giving members a structured route to learn technique and progress at a steady pace.

Karate is a good choice for anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and self-discipline while learning practical self-defence. Traditional clubs like this one usually welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students, with training that develops both physical skills and focus over time.

Fife Shotokan Karate Club is a traditional Shotokan karate club in Dunfermline, Fife, welcoming beginners and experienced students.

Martial Arts clubs