Set in Warrington, Family Martial Arts is part of a wider group of martial arts and fitness centres across the North West. The programmes here are organised by age and by who is taking part, with options ranging from very young children right through to adults, plus family and ladies sessions.

Martial arts classes like these are often chosen for building self defence skills, discipline and general fitness, and the age based structure means newcomers of most starting points can find a suitable group.

Classes for all ages

Family sessions

Ladies classes

Focus on self defence

Safeguarding in place

Family Martial Arts in Warrington offers martial arts classes for children, teens, adults, families and ladies.

Family Martial Arts Warrington

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Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Drago's Gym is a martial arts and boxing gym offering both group classes and one to one private sessions. Training is open to complete beginners who have never worn boxing gloves as well as experienced and professional boxers, with sessions suited to all ages.

Boxing gyms like this one are a good way to build fitness, learn technique and develop confidence at your own pace, whether you prefer the energy of a group class or the focus of individual coaching.

Group and private sessions

Beginner friendly

All ages welcome

Experienced coaching

Drago's Gym is a boxing and martial arts gym in Bolton offering group classes and one to one private training for all levels.

Drago's Gym

Based in Perth, Fair City Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club welcoming both children and adults. Training covers fundamental techniques, positions and movements, with beginner friendly classes alongside Gi sessions, all in a supportive setting.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that develops fitness, technique and confidence. Newcomers can generally expect coached classes that start with the basics and build up over time, and many clubs offer a way to try things out before committing.

Kids and adults

Free trial

Gi training

Fair City Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Perth offering classes for kids and adults, including beginner friendly sessions.

Fair City Jiu Jitsu

Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, Fit2Fight offers boxing coaching through private one to one and small group sessions. Training is delivered by the head coach, with personalised plans and nutrition guidance built around each person's goals and fitness level.

A martial arts setup like this suits people who want focused, coached training rather than working out alone. Sessions typically cover technique, fitness and discipline, with a first free session giving newcomers a chance to see how the coaching works before committing.

Free first session

Private coaching

Personalised plans

Nutrition guidance

Salford location

Fit2Fight offers private and small-group boxing coaching in Salford, Greater Manchester, with a free first session.

Fit2Fight

GPC Mixed Martial Arts

Grand Union Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eastbourne

Hooked Holywood

Based in Liverpool, Hurricane Combat and Fitness is a martial arts club offering kickboxing classes for both children and adults. Coached sessions cater to all abilities, with age based programmes running from little ones through to teenagers and grown ups.

The focus is on building fitness, confidence and practical skills in a friendly and supportive setting. Martial arts training like this is a good way to stay active, learn self discipline and pick up new techniques whatever your starting point.

Kids classes

Adult classes

Coached sessions

All abilities welcome

Hurricane Combat and Fitness offers kickboxing and martial arts classes for kids and adults in Liverpool, Merseyside.

Hurricane Combat and Fitness

Based in Preston, Lancashire, MarshallArtsAcademy is a martial arts club serving people across the local area. It offers a place to train in a supportive setting, whether you are picking up a martial art for the first time or building on existing experience.

Martial arts training is a good way to develop fitness, discipline and confidence while learning practical skills. Sessions typically combine technique work, drilling and conditioning, and many clubs welcome newcomers of all ages and abilities. If you are looking to get started in Preston, it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you.

MarshallArtsAcademy is a martial arts club in Preston, Lancashire, welcoming newcomers and experienced students alike.

MarshallArtsAcademy

Set at its Byker Bridge base, Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy is a traditional martial arts club serving Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East. Established in 1995, it offers a broad mix of disciplines for both adults and children, from classical Kung Fu and self defence systems through to Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Kettlebell fitness.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a structured discipline. With a small club approach, students can generally expect coached sessions and personal attention as they progress, and a free first class means newcomers can try things out before committing.

Wide range of styles

Free first class

Adults and children

Experienced coaches

Small club approach

Established in 1995

Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne teaches Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Kali and Kettlebell fitness.

Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy

Set on the Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton Taekwon-Do is a martial arts club teaching ITF Taekwon-Do from its own dedicated facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. It runs as a family-friendly community, welcoming students from age 5 through to 65 and over, whether they are starting from scratch or already have martial arts experience.

Alongside Taekwon-Do, the club offers kickboxing and an EmpowHER ladies programme. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, focus and confidence, working towards belt gradings with the support of qualified instructors.

ITF Taekwon-Do

Family friendly

Qualified instructors

Own facility

More than one discipline

Nuneaton Taekwon-Do is a family-friendly ITF Taekwon-Do martial arts club in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Nuneaton Taekwon-Do

Pathway Jiu Jitsu

Tekio Cempa Martial Arts

The Combat Academy Wath

The Wolves Den Gym

Tier 1 Martial Arts

Turner Taekwon-Do CIC - Martial Arts Bradford

Based in Wolverhampton, Ultimate Warriors CIC is a martial arts school teaching self-defence to children, young people and adults. Classes cater for both beginners and more experienced students, and there are ladies only sessions available too. The community interest company centres its work on support, personal development and building a welcoming environment for everyone who trains.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and practical self-defence skills, whatever your starting point. Many schools like this one offer a taster session so newcomers can try things out before committing.

Self-defence focus

Ladies only classes

Taster session

MMA training

Ultimate Warriors CIC is a martial arts and self-defence school in Wolverhampton for children, young people and adults.

Ultimate warriors cic

X.D.S Martial Arts

Based on the South Side of Glasgow, I-Kick Martial Arts is a family focused martial arts club teaching Taekwon-Do and kickboxing to a wide range of ages. Tuition is offered to children from around age four right through to adults, with dedicated kids classes, junior programmes and private lessons available.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline while learning a new skill. Newcomers can usually expect coached, structured sessions that suit their age and experience, and I-Kick offers a trial to help you get started.

Disciplines taught

Private lessons

Book a trial

Birthday parties

I-Kick Martial Arts is a family focused Taekwon-Do and kickboxing club on the South Side of Glasgow, for ages 4 to adult.

I-Kick Martial Arts

Based in Walsall, Sakura Grappling Academy is a martial arts club focused on grappling and combat sports. The academy teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi, alongside Mixed Martial Arts, Judo, Wrestling and self-defence, with sessions run by experienced coaches for both newcomers and more advanced practitioners.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline while learning practical skills. Beginners can expect to start with the fundamentals of takedowns, control and submissions, working up at their own pace within a mixed-ability group.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Range of disciplines

Self-defence classes

Sakura Grappling Academy is a martial arts club in Walsall offering BJJ, MMA, Judo, wrestling and self-defence.

SAKURA GRAPPLING ACADEMY

Fusion Academy of Martial Arts

Based in Kidderminster, Russell Perks Martial Arts Academy is a family martial arts school serving the Wyre Forest area, including Bewdley and Stourport. The academy runs a wide range of disciplines for adults and children, from kickboxing and Thai boxing to Krav Maga, Escrima, Jeet Kune Do and Tae Kwon Do, with sessions aimed at all ages, experience levels and fitness backgrounds.

Martial arts training is a good way to learn practical skills, build fitness and strength, and gain confidence, whether you are completely new or returning after a break. Newcomers can book a free trial to get a feel for a class before committing.

Wide range of disciplines

Ladies kickboxing

Serving the Wyre Forest

Family martial arts academy in Kidderminster offering kickboxing, Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do and more for all ages.

Martial Arts clubs