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Fit 2 Box Gym Bournemouth

Based in Cardiff, Hangar Human Performance Centre combines combat sports coaching with a functional strength gym under one roof. Members can train across disciplines including MMA, boxing, kickboxing, submission wrestling and Brazilian jiu jitsu, with both Gi and No Gi classes on offer alongside strength sessions and open gym access.

A martial arts centre like this suits people who want to learn technique in coached classes while also building general fitness. Beginners and more experienced students alike can find structured sessions, and the mix of combat sports and strength training gives visitors plenty of ways to work towards their goals.

Range of disciplines

Coached sessions

Strength gym included

Gi and No Gi BJJ

All levels welcome

Hangar Human Performance Centre is a combat sports and strength gym in Cardiff offering MMA, boxing, kickboxing and BJJ.

Hangar Human Performance Centre

FTT Performance Centre

Kingston Jiu Jitsu - Mauricio Gomes Legacy

Based in Oxford, Rising Spirit Academy is a martial arts school teaching Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Karate-based arts, alongside a range of other disciplines. Classes run for children and adults from age four upwards, with families made welcome and beginner sessions available for those starting from scratch.

The academy has been running for around 20 years and takes a personal development approach, working with students towards their own goals in a friendly and structured setting. A martial arts club like this is a good option for building fitness, confidence and self-discipline, whether you are training for the first time or returning after a break.

Disciplines taught

Ages 4 and up

Families welcome

Beginner friendly

Free 30-day trial

Around 20 years

Rising Spirit Academy in Oxford teaches Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and more for ages 4+, with families welcome and a free 30-day trial.

Rising Spirit Academy

Based in Nottingham, Tek Kickboxing (Team Elite Kickboxing, or TEK) is a kickboxing academy that has been running since 2008. It works with people of all ages, from complete beginners through to competitive champions, with a focus on technical detail, personal growth and steady progress.

A kickboxing academy like this can suit anyone looking to build fitness, learn striking technique and develop confidence at their own pace. With coached programmes grouped by age and experience, newcomers and more experienced martial artists alike can find a session that fits.

Founded in 2008

All ages welcome

Coached programmes

Personal training

Seminars and workshops

Tek Kickboxing (TEK) is a kickboxing academy in Nottingham for all ages, from beginners to competitors.

Tek Kickboxing

Based in Leyland, Lancashire, Family Martial Arts Centres is a martial arts school that welcomes children, parents and adults from age 5 upwards. Many families choose to train together, and there is a separate Tiger Tots programme for younger children aged 3 to 4. Alongside its beginners and children's classes, the centre runs adult and parent sessions and a blackbelt leadership pathway.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills at your own pace, whatever your starting point. A free trial class is available, giving you a chance to see how a session works before committing.

For all the family

Tiger Tots programme

Free trial class

Established 2007

Leadership pathway

Family Martial Arts Centres in Leyland, Lancashire, offering classes for children, parents and adults from age 3 upwards.

Family Martial Arts Centres

Set in Slough, Berkshire, Blackbeard Academy is a mixed martial arts club and gym covering a broad range of disciplines. Members can train in MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, K-1 kickboxing and submission wrestling, alongside personal training and dedicated women's fitness sessions. There are also junior programmes, with classes grouped for boys and girls across different age ranges.

A martial arts gym like this suits people looking to build fitness, learn self defence and pick up new skills in a structured setting. Programmes are usually organised by level, from beginner through to more advanced, so newcomers and experienced trainers alike can find a suitable starting point.

Junior classes

Women's fitness

Levels for everyone

On-site gym

Blackbeard Academy is a mixed martial arts gym in Slough offering MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling and junior classes.

Blackbeard Academy

Based in the north of Leicester, MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school running classes for children, teens and adults. Training takes place at Beaumont Leys School on Anstey Lane, with sessions in Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu. Younger children are catered for through age-specific programmes, with separate groups for 5 to 6 year olds and 7 to 12 year olds.

Alongside physical fitness, the academy focuses on self-defence skills, confidence and focus. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build discipline and coordination while learning practical technique, whether you are training from scratch or looking to develop existing skills.

Kids classes

For all ages

Where it meets

Intro offer

MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school in Leicester offering Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens and adults.

MG Black Belt Academy

Tajik Karate Academy - Adults, Kids Martial Arts

Brents Boxing Peterborough

Avaddon Martial Arts Academy, Wisbech, Ely

Chelmsford Karate Club - Dovedales

Cherry Judo Lincoln

Combat Training Centre CTC

Dragons Karate

Based in Bangor in Ards and North Down, Elite Taekwon-Do NI runs structured ITF Taekwon-Do classes for children, teenagers and adults, with sessions also held in Belfast. The training covers confidence, discipline, fitness and practical martial arts skills, and students progress through the belt grading system under experienced black belt instructors.

Beginners are welcome, with programmes split across different age groups from age five upwards. A martial arts club like this is generally a good fit for anyone wanting to build fitness and self discipline while learning a structured skill, and there are competition opportunities for those who want them.

Classes from age 5

Black belt instructors

Two locations

ITF Taekwon-Do

Elite Taekwon-Do NI runs ITF Taekwon-Do classes for children, teens and adults in Bangor and Belfast, beginners welcome.

Elite Taekwon-Do NI

Felixstowe Martial Arts Academy

Set in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Game Fight BJJ is a martial arts club focused on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a functional grappling art suited to people who want to get fit, build confidence and meet new people. Classes cover both adults and children of all ages and abilities, with ladies-only sessions also available. The club shares its gym with Guts Over Fear Muay Thai and offers a one week free trial for newcomers.

A BJJ gym like this generally teaches grappling and ground fighting through coached sessions, with beginners welcome to start at a gentle pace. It can be a good route to improved fitness, technique and self-defence within a supportive group setting.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ladies-only sessions

Free week trial

Shared martial arts gym

Game Fight BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Wakefield with classes for adults and kids, plus a free week trial.

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