Fight Klub Ely, Littleport and Soham

Krav Maga Self Defence Academy HQ

MKA Kickboxing Academy

Based in Malaga in the City of Swan, Perth Martial Arts Centre is a martial arts school offering classes for both children and adults across a range of disciplines. Programmes include Brazilian jiu-jitsu, capoeira and Muay Thai, with sessions aimed at all ages and fitness levels. The centre also has a location in Ellenbrook.

A martial arts centre like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical skills. Many welcome complete beginners, and a free trial is a straightforward way to try a session before committing.

Kids and adults

Multiple disciplines

Kids BJJ programme

All fitness levels

Free trial

Two locations

Perth Martial Arts Centre in Malaga offers BJJ, capoeira and Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all levels.

Perth Martial Arts Centre

South Sefton Ju Jitsu & Kobudo Academy

For anyone in Stourbridge looking to take up mixed martial arts, Urban Prospects MMA offers coached training for both adults and children in the West Midlands. The gym covers a broad curriculum including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and ground work, welcoming complete newcomers as well as those with experience.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness and confidence while learning practical skills, and many clubs run separate sessions for adults and kids so everyone trains at the right level. A taster session can be a helpful way to see whether the style and atmosphere suit you before committing.

Adults and children

Free week trial

Mixed disciplines

Coached sessions

Belt progression

Urban Prospects MMA is a mixed martial arts gym in Stourbridge with adult and children's classes and a free one week trial.

Urban Prospects MMA

Apex Army MMA

Blaydon Grapplers

E17 BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Walthamstow

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

A martial arts club based in Worcester, Iron Fight Club has been teaching combat sports since 2016. Sessions cover Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and MMA, with classes for both adults and children plus personal training for those who want more focused coaching.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good place to build fitness and stamina while learning practical technique, whether you want to train casually, work towards competitions or simply try something new. Newcomers are welcome, with a free first session available to get started.

Disciplines taught

Kids classes

Personal training

Free first session

Established 2016

Experienced coaches

Iron Fight Club is a martial arts club in Worcester offering BJJ, kickboxing and MMA for adults and kids.

Iron Fight Club

Joe’s Fight Gym

Kung Jung Mu Sul (KJMS) - Rogers Ranch

Panda Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts | MMA

South Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo Dojo - Wimbledon Martial Arts

Stoke Thai Boxing

Based in Solihull, Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching karate and related disciplines to kids, teens and adults. The club runs age based programmes, including Little Ninjas for ages 5 to 7 and Samurais for ages 7 to 12, alongside classes for older students. Alongside technique, sessions focus on self defence skills and life values such as discipline and respect.

A martial arts school like this is a good fit for families and individuals wanting to build fitness and confidence together. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, most clubs welcome newcomers and offer a taster class to help you find your feet.

Kids programmes

Karate

Self defence focus

Try a class

Family friendly

Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Solihull with karate classes for kids, teens and adults.

Strike Martial Arts

The Falcons Kickboxing Club

Zilla Training

Based in Sutton Coldfield, the Absolute Taekwondo Association teaches Taekwondo (sometimes described as Korean Karate) to both adults and children across the West Midlands. Classes cover self defence and fitness, with sessions serving surrounding areas including Streetly, Erdington, Great Barr, Boldmere, Falcon Lodge and Kingstanding.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focused on kicking, striking and self defence, and it can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Family friendly clubs like this one often run separate sessions for younger students and adults, so newcomers of most ages can find a suitable place to start.

Korean martial art

Wide catchment

Absolute Taekwondo Association runs Taekwondo classes for adults and children in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

Absolute Taekwondo Association

Based in Sheffield, Curaik Martial Arts teaches two disciplines: Japanese traditional Ju-Jitsu for kids, families and adults from age five, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and families. Sessions run across several venues in the city, including Hillsborough Leisure Centre (S6), Concord Sports Centre (S5) and Sheffield Shootfighters MMA Club (S2), with the BJJ classes held at the Shootfighters venue.

Classes are open to first-time beginners as well as those with some experience, with instructors guiding both children and adults through their training. Martial arts of this kind are a good way to build fitness, confidence and self-defence skills, and the family-friendly format makes it easy for relatives to train together.

Curaik Martial Arts in Sheffield teaches Ju-Jitsu and BJJ for kids, families and adults across venues in S5, S6 and S2.

Curaik Martial Arts

Based in Belfast, Forge Grappling is a family-friendly combat sports gym offering martial arts programmes for both adults and children. The academy teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, with a dedicated MMA pathway, and runs classes across the week from Monday to Saturday. Private tuition is also available alongside the group sessions.

Martial arts training like this can suit a range of goals, whether you are looking to train for fun, build fitness, learn self defence or work towards competition. Classes for different ages and experience levels give newcomers a place to start and more experienced students room to progress.

BJJ and kickboxing

Classes six days a week

Private tuition

Trial class

Purpose built gym

Forge Grappling is a family-friendly martial arts gym in Belfast offering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and an MMA pathway.

Forge Grappling - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu And Mixed Martial Arts

Karate is taught across several Suffolk venues by Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs, with sessions running in Ipswich, Kesgrave, Martlesham and Claydon. The club welcomes children from four years old, juniors and adults, whether the aim is working towards a black belt or simply building fitness, coordination and focus.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to learn a structured discipline in a supportive group setting. Newcomers can typically expect graded progression, coached sessions and a mix of ages and abilities training together.

Several venues

Coached karate

Grading system

Karate club in Ipswich (also Kesgrave, Martlesham and Claydon) for children, juniors and adults.

Martial Arts clubs