Gannon's Martial Arts Nottingham

GKR Karate

Mansfield Karate Club

Self Defence Academy

Sittingbourne Korean Karate

STREET JITSU ASSOCIATION

Yawara Martial Arts Woking

AYAC Judo Club Liverpool

Based in Dundee, Kempo Kobudo Scotland is a martial arts school specialising in traditional Okinawan kobudō, a weapons-based discipline. Students train with a wide range of traditional weapons from day one, including the bō, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, katana, naginata and more, with no prior experience needed. Kempo karate is also taught, and both adults and children are welcome.

The school follows a full syllabus, with a structured path towards 1st dan black belt covering basic techniques, applied combinations and formal kata across the full range of weapons. A kobudō class is a good way to build coordination, focus and discipline while learning an authentic traditional art.

Traditional Okinawan kobudo

Weapons from day one

Adults and children

Full structured syllabus

Wide weapon range

Kempo Kobudo Scotland is a traditional Okinawan kobudō and Kempo karate school in Dundee, for adults and children.

Kempo Kobudo Scotland

Didsbury Black Belt Academy

Listed here under martial arts, Dovedale Leisure Centre is a small, friendly community leisure centre in Chelmsford, Essex. Following a recent refurbishment it now has a newly equipped gym with Technogym and Exigo kit, a refreshed sports hall and squash courts, and refurbished studios with better lighting and sound. Changing rooms and toilets have also been upgraded, and visitors can book a guided tour to see the changes.

Multi-purpose venues like this often host a variety of classes and sports sessions, which can make them a convenient place to try something new alongside regular training. If you're interested in martial arts specifically, it is generally worth contacting the centre to ask what is currently on offer.

Newly refurbished gym

Sports hall and squash

Refurbished studios

Guided tours available

Kids activities

Upgraded changing rooms

Dovedale Leisure Centre in Chelmsford, Essex: a refurbished community centre with a new gym, sports hall, squash courts and studios.

Dovedale Leisure Centre

Coach Gyms Harrogate

Truro Leisure Centre

Cascades Leisure Centre

The Dojo UK

Byrne Black Belt Academy

Hebron School Of Martial Arts

Based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, Inspire Taekwondo is a martial arts club teaching Kukkiwon style Taekwondo. Sessions take place at the Ashurst Centre on Lyndale, and the club's website lists separate sections for children and adults. The club is linked with the British Taekwondo Council.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its kicking techniques, and training generally combines fitness, flexibility, self-discipline and practical technique. Clubs teaching the Kukkiwon style typically follow a structured grading system, giving students of all ages clear goals as they progress through the belts.

Kukkiwon style Taekwondo

Children and adults

British Taekwondo Council

Ashurst Centre venue

Inspire Taekwondo teaches Kukkiwon style Taekwondo for children and adults at the Ashurst Centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.

Inspire Taekwondo

Junior champion boxing club

Mann Family School of Kung Fu (Wing Chun)

Based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, Pool Of Life ABC is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a place to train, learn and build fitness alongside others in the community.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to develop discipline, coordination and confidence, whether you are picking up the basics for the first time or looking to keep progressing. Many welcome a range of ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you.

Pool Of Life ABC is a martial arts club in Leigh, Greater Manchester, offering training for the local community.

Martial Arts clubs