The Box Barnsley

A family-run kickboxing and martial arts academy based in Shirebrook, near Mansfield, The Kickboxing Academy welcomes kids, teens and adults across a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Beginners are made to feel at home, and the emphasis is as much on confidence and life skills as it is on getting fit.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build strength, coordination and discipline in a structured, coached setting. With classes catering to families and different age groups, there is usually room for newcomers to start at their own pace.

Beginners welcome

All ages

Family run

Kids and teens

Free trial pass

Long established

Family-run kickboxing and martial arts academy in Shirebrook near Mansfield, with classes for kids, teens and adults of all levels.

The Kickboxing Academy

The Tōukon Academy

Basingstoke School of Martial Arts

Chimera Martial Arts and Fitness

Based at St Margaret's House in Meadowbank, Edinburgh Judo is a martial arts club focused on the sport of judo. Its main dojo hosts a full weekly programme, with classes running for age groups from three years old right through to seniors, and additional community sessions offered in five areas across the city, from Corstorphine to Portobello.

A judo club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence through coached sessions, whether you are completely new to the sport or looking to develop further. Newcomers are welcome, and a free trial is available to try things out first.

All ages welcome

Over 25 classes a week

Free trial session

Community classes

Junior and adult classes

Schools partnership

Edinburgh Judo is a judo club in Meadowbank, Edinburgh, with classes for ages three to seniors and sessions across the city.

Edinburgh Judo

Embrace The Grind | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Ipswich

Hertford Krav Maga

Holme Valley Martial Arts Academy

HSTS Taekwon-Do - Martial Arts - Hitchin

Based on Castle Street in Bangor, Hybrid Devils MMA is a martial arts and combat sports gym serving Ards and North Down. Training covers mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing, wrestling, and strength and conditioning, alongside fitness and personal training.

The gym caters both to those hoping to compete and to people simply looking to build fitness and confidence. A mixed martial arts club like this generally offers coached sessions across striking and grappling, giving newcomers and more experienced members a range of disciplines to explore under supervision.

Range of disciplines

Coached sessions

All levels welcome

Personal training

Bangor location

Hybrid Devils MMA in Bangor offers MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and strength and conditioning.

HYBRID DEVILS MMA

Kuk Sool Won Kirkcaldy Martial Arts

MC Kickboxing Fitness UK

Based in Swindon, Phoenix Martial Arts teaches Taekwondo, kickboxing and related disciplines to children and adults. The club runs age based groups, from Warriors for ages 4 to 7 and Champions for 8 to 12 through to Legends for teenagers and adults, and welcomes complete beginners as well as more experienced students. Alongside self-defence and fitness, the focus is on building discipline, respect and confidence.

A martial arts class like this is a good way to improve fitness, learn practical skills and grow in confidence in a coached, structured setting. Free trial sessions are available for anyone wanting to try it out first.

Classes for all ages

Beginner friendly

Phoenix Martial Arts in Swindon offers Taekwondo and kickboxing classes for children and adults, with free trials available.

Phoenix Martial Arts

Stoke Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Part of the well-known Carlson Gracie lineage, this martial arts gym is based in Hull, Kingston upon Hull. It offers a place to train and develop skills in a coached setting within the local community.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good option whether you are looking to build fitness, learn self-defence or work towards competition. Newcomers can usually expect structured, coach-led sessions, so it is worth contacting the club directly to find out about class times and how to get started.

Carlson Gracie Hull is a martial arts gym in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, offering coached training for all levels.

Carlson Gracie Hull

Kay Family Martial Arts & Leadership Academy | Halifax

Based in Coventry, LGMA Kids Karate is a martial arts school dedicated to teaching children the principles and techniques of karate. Classes are aimed at youngsters between the ages of 5 and 14, with an emphasis on building confidence, discipline and perseverance alongside physical skills.

A children's karate class like this generally offers a structured, coached setting where young people can develop coordination, focus and self control while progressing through the sport at their own pace. New members are welcome, and a free introductory class is available for those wanting to try it first.

Ages 5 to 14

Free intro class

Enrolling new members

LGMA Kids Karate in Coventry teaches karate to children aged 5 to 14, with a free introductory class for newcomers.

LGMA Kids Karate Coventry

McKinstry Family Karate

Premier Martial Arts Witham

A full time Taekwondo academy based in Lincoln, Quest Taekwondo runs a busy weekly timetable with 14 classes designed to suit different ages and abilities. Sessions are split into groups for children aged 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13 to 18, along with classes for adults over 18. Private lessons are also available for those who want more focused tuition.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art centred on kicking, striking and structured grading, making it a good fit for building fitness, coordination and discipline. Newcomers can try it out through the club's two week free trial, with no joining fee to get started.

Two week free trial

Busy weekly timetable

Private lessons

Full time academy

Quest Taekwondo is a full time martial arts academy in Lincoln with classes for all ages and a two week free trial.

Quest Taekwondo Lincoln

Roar Martial Arts in Shrewsbury

Southend Street Gym

Focused on traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Stand The Fight Academy is a martial arts club based in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. It offers a place to learn the discipline in a structured, hands-on setting.

Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu typically covers throws, joint locks, groundwork and self-defence techniques, with training built around gradual progression. Sessions suit those wanting to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether new to martial arts or continuing an existing practice. Visitors can generally expect coached classes that emphasise technique and control.

Stand The Fight Academy is a traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu martial arts club in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.

Martial Arts clubs