Based in Norris Green, Team Mushin (Mushin Combat Academy) is a non-profit community martial arts academy in Liverpool teaching Ju-Jitsu to children, beginners and adults. Alongside Ju-Jitsu, the timetable takes in junior and adult classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a beginners strand, Thai and kickboxing, and mindful movement. The academy places emphasis on core values such as respect, honour and integrity, using training to build confidence and support personal development.

A martial arts academy like this is a good way to get fit, learn new skills and meet people in a welcoming setting. Newcomers can try a first lesson before committing, with different membership options to suit regular or occasional attenders.

Range of disciplines

Beginner friendly

Free first lesson

Kids and adults

Membership options

Community academy

Mushin Combat Academy is a non-profit community martial arts academy in Norris Green, Liverpool, teaching Ju-Jitsu.

Mushin Combat Academy

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern Kings Gym is a martial arts club catering to both competitive fighters and those training purely for enjoyment. Muay Thai sits at the heart of what they do, alongside boxing and mixed martial arts, and the gym expanded into a new facility in 2024 with a broader range of sports on offer.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn technique and pick up self-defence skills, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to compete. Personal training is also available for those who want more focused coaching.

Disciplines offered

For all levels

Personal training

Established club

New facility

Northern Kings Gym is a Muay Thai, boxing and MMA martial arts gym in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Northern Kings Gym

Outlaw Boxing

Premier Martial Arts North Oklahoma City

Roar Taekwondo GB

Based in Cippenham in Slough, Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts runs karate and MMA classes for both children and adults. Sessions take place at the Cippenham Baptist Church Youth Centre, with a minimum age of 7 and the option for parents to train alongside their children. Beginners are welcome, and instructors are first aid trained and DBS checked.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills, whether you are starting from scratch or returning after a break. A free taster class can be booked to try things out before committing.

Karate and MMA

Free taster class

Experienced instructors

Cippenham venue

Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts offers karate and MMA classes for kids and adults in Cippenham, Slough.

Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts | MMA

Based in Solihull, Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching karate and related disciplines to children, teens and adults. Its programmes are grouped by age, including Little Ninjas for ages 5 to 7 and Samurais for ages 7 to 12, with classes for grown-ups too. The focus is on building fitness, self defence skills and personal values in a positive setting.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to learn practical self defence while improving strength, focus and confidence. Sessions are suitable for all experience levels, so complete beginners can start alongside more seasoned students.

Kids classes

All ages welcome

Karate and self defence

Try a class

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

Strike Martial Arts

Sweatbox Fitness Studio Ltd

BASE Jiu Jitsu - BJJ School Belfast

Bright Star Boxing Academy

Fighting through 28

Based in Nottingham, House of Fighters C.I.C. Real Fight Academy is a martial arts club offering kickboxing and boxing alongside other combat disciplines. Sessions are open to a range of abilities, with training that focuses on fitness, health and building self-confidence.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to learn striking technique, get fitter and develop discipline in a structured environment. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions that cover the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced work.

Kickboxing and boxing

Open to everyone

Fitness and confidence

House of Fighters Real Fight Academy is a kickboxing and boxing martial arts club in Nottingham.

House of Fighters C.I.C. Real Fight Academy

IMA Kids

John Lynn's Martial Arts & Fitness

Based in Hampton, Kaizen BJJ & MMA is a martial arts club in Peterborough teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts to both adults and children. The focus is on a friendly, community-minded setting where beginners and more experienced practitioners can train alongside each other, with sessions covering self-defence, personal development and competition progression.

A BJJ and MMA gym like this is a good option if you want to build fitness and confidence while learning grappling and striking skills. Classes are typically coached, so newcomers can expect guidance as they learn the fundamentals at their own pace.

BJJ and MMA

Free trial

Experienced coaches

Kaizen BJJ & MMA in Hampton, Peterborough offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA classes for adults and kids of all levels.

Kaizen BJJ & MMA (Peterborough)

A karate school in Cardiff that welcomes learners of all ages, with sessions for infants, juniors, seniors and adults. The focus is on building confidence in a friendly, encouraging and safe setting, with a teaching syllabus developed specifically for younger children and a monthly patch reward system to keep them motivated.

Martial arts classes like these are a good way to develop coordination, focus, listening skills and self-confidence. Beginners are typically eased in at their own pace, and progress is usually marked through gradings as skills develop over time.

Classes for all ages

Great for children

Confidence building

Reward system

Karate Kids Cardiff is a karate school in Cardiff with classes for infants, juniors, seniors and adults.

Karate Kids Cardiff

Kenshin jiu-jitsu

Kickboxing Cambridge

Based in Harrow, Greater London, MCMA (Modern Combat Martial Arts) is a martial arts academy running classes for men, women and children. Training covers a range of disciplines including the club's own self defence system, Hybrid Krav Maga, K1 kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with women only sessions and personal training also on offer.

Sessions cater for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to more advanced students. A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical self defence and develop technique in a coached setting, with the academy also running from premises in Watford and Northwood.

Women only classes

Self defence training

MCMA is a martial arts academy in Harrow offering classes in Krav Maga, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and BJJ for all ages.

MCMA - Modern Combat Martial Arts

Primal Combat Academy

Based in Telford, Roar Martial Arts is a martial arts academy offering a broad mix of disciplines for all ages. The programme covers mixed martial arts, boxing, Thai and kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (both Gi and No-Gi), alongside dedicated kids' classes and ladies' kickboxing and self defence. There is a Telford venue on Hortonwood 10, with a second site in Shrewsbury.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are learning striking, grappling or self defence. With separate sessions for younger children, teens and adults, there is scope to start at a level that suits you.

Ladies classes

Two locations

Roar Martial Arts in Telford offers MMA, boxing, kickboxing, BJJ and kids' classes, with a free trial available.

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