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Based in Nottingham, this boxing academy offers a mix of group boxing classes, one-to-one private sessions and a dedicated academy for younger members. It suits people who want to build boxing skills and general fitness in a focused setting.

A boxing gym like this is a good fit whether you are stepping into the ring for the first time or looking to sharpen your technique. Expect coached work on fundamentals, conditioning and pad drills, with sessions that can be scaled to different levels of experience.

Boxing classes

Private sessions

Kids academy

A Nottingham boxing gym offering group classes, private one-to-one sessions and a kids academy.

The Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Black Spider Academy is a martial arts club specialising in Sambo and Mixed Martial Arts. The MMA side brings together several disciplines including Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Wrestling, Submission grappling, Muay Thai and Kick Boxing, giving members a broad grounding in both striking and grappling.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn self-defence and develop discipline, whether you are training casually or working towards grading. Newcomers can take a free first session to see if it suits them, and a range of membership tiers offer different levels of weekly access.

Sambo and MMA

Multiple disciplines

Free first session

Flexible memberships

Bradford location

Black Spider Academy is a Sambo and MMA martial arts club in Bradford, West Yorkshire, teaching striking and grappling disciplines.

Black Spider Academy

Carlson Gracie Hackney

Gracie Barra Frome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Set in the Neepsend area of Sheffield, this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence school is part of the wider Gracie Barra network of martial arts academies. Training is open to a broad mix of people, with programmes covering adults, women, and kids and teens, alongside private tuition for those who want more focused coaching.

As a BJJ school, it's a place to learn grappling, ground control and self-defence in a structured setting. Beginners are welcome, and a free trial class lets you try a session before committing. Members also benefit from being part of the international Gracie Barra community.

Gracie Barra Neepsend is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence school in Sheffield, with classes for adults, women, kids and teens.

Gracie Barra Neepsend, Sheffield: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defence School

Set in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Pure Art BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club teaching authentic BJJ in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The club runs eight classes a week, including sessions for beginners, private one to one lessons, and self defence, and welcomes people from across the area including Southsea, Havant, Fareham, Gosport and beyond.

BJJ is a grappling based martial art focused on ground control and submissions. It suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and practical self defence skills, and most clubs offer structured beginner classes so newcomers can start from scratch at their own pace.

Beginner friendly

Free trial session

Eight classes a week

Private lessons

Self defence

Easy to reach

Pure Art BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Portsmouth offering beginner classes, private lessons and a free trial session.

Pure Art BJJ Portsmouth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Based in Northampton, Endurance Martial Arts Academy offers kickboxing and martial arts classes for children, teenagers, adults and families. Sessions run six days a week, with programmes ranging from beginner classes through to more advanced training, alongside personal training options for those who prefer one to one coaching.

A martial arts academy like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, focus and confidence in a structured, coached environment. With classes grouped by age and experience, newcomers and regulars alike can find a suitable place to train.

Classes for all ages

Kickboxing focus

Six days a week

Free trial

Personal training

Endurance Martial Arts Academy in Northampton offers kickboxing for kids, teens, adults and families, six days a week.

Endurance Martial Arts Academy Northampton

Based in Woodston, Peterborough, Immortal 365 is a family martial arts and fitness academy running programmes for children, teenagers and adults. The timetable covers a range of disciplines including Taekwondo, kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA, with dedicated beginner classes for those just starting out.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and self-defence skills, whether you are training on your own or bringing the whole family along. Sessions are typically coached, and newcomers can try a class before committing.

Range of disciplines

Free trial class

Children's programmes

Immortal 365 is a family martial arts and fitness academy in Woodston, Peterborough, with classes for children, teens and adults.

Immortal 365 Family Martial Arts & Fitness Academy

Based in Edgware, Tully's Boxing Club offers coached boxing for both adults and juniors. Adult sessions welcome those aged 16 and over and are built around technique, fitness and confidence, while a separate class for 10 to 15 year olds focuses on discipline and skills in a supervised setting. Sessions are coach-led and open to all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced boxers.

A boxing club like this is a good place to build fitness and learn proper technique, whether you want to train casually or develop your skills over time. Most gyms cater to a mix of abilities in a structured environment.

Adult boxing

Junior classes

All levels welcome

Coach-led training

Based in Edgware

Tully's Boxing Club in Edgware offers coach-led boxing for adults (16+) and juniors, with classes for all levels.

Tully's Boxing Club

Set in the Holbrooks area of Coventry, this martial arts academy is part of the wider Gracie Barra network. It offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instruction, along with self defence, for students of all ages and abilities, including dedicated programmes for kids and teenagers as well as adults.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and practical self defence skills in a structured, coached setting. Newcomers can book a free introductory class before committing, making it straightforward to try training and see whether it suits you.

Disciplines taught

Kids and adults

Free first class

Private training

Gracie Barra network

Central Coventry

Gracie Barra Holbrooks Coventry is a martial arts academy teaching BJJ, Muay Thai and self defence for all ages.

Gracie Barra Holbrooks Coventry - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense

Stance Jiu Jitsu Academy, Woolwich

Albion Boxing Club

Focused on Krav Maga and self defence, this martial arts club in Edinburgh runs classes for adults, teenagers and children, along with women only courses. Sessions cover practical self defence techniques as well as the mindset behind staying safe, taught by an experienced team.

Krav Maga is a self defence system built around simple, effective responses to real situations. Newcomers can generally expect coached classes that build fundamentals gradually, covering striking, blocking, grappling and ways to avoid or deescalate trouble, so it suits people looking to grow their confidence.

Women only courses

Beginners course

Self defence focus

Seminars and regular training

United Krav Maga Edinburgh offers self defence classes for adults, teenagers, children and women only courses.

United Krav Maga Edinburgh

Set in an arch on Kimberworth Road near Rotherham town centre, Artez BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy running classes for both adults and children. Sessions cover gi and no gi grappling, with dedicated kids and teens groups from ages 3 to 14, plus open mat time and private one to one coaching for those who want extra focus.

Joining options are flexible, with rolling memberships and pay as you go alongside a free trial class for newcomers. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art built around ground control and submissions, and it suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and technique whatever their starting level.

Adults and kids classes

Gi and no gi

Town centre venue

Artez BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Rotherham with adults and kids classes, gi and no gi, plus a free trial.

Artez BJJ

Based at Shaw Lane in Barnsley, this South Yorkshire karate centre teaches Wado Ryu karate under the Shindo Kai banner. Sessions are booked directly through the club, making it easy to find a starting point whatever your experience.

A karate club like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence while learning traditional technique. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions that cover the fundamentals before progressing through the grades at their own pace.

Wado Ryu karate

Coached sessions

Shaw Lane venue

Barnsley Karate Centre, a Wado Ryu karate club at Shaw Lane in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Barnsley karate centre

Diss BJJ Grappling Community

Set on Stroudley Road in Brighton, Fight Klub Brighton is a martial arts inspired fitness class that blends boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing moves into a structured workout. Sessions use a purpose designed punch bag and are set to Drum & Bass and House music, working the upper and lower body across all major muscle groups.

The format is built around fitness rather than sparring, so it suits people of all fitness levels who want to pick up boxing style movements while getting a cardio workout. Trial sessions are available for those wanting to try it out.

All fitness levels

Boxing and kickboxing

Trial available

Set to music

Purpose built bags

Brighton location

Fight Klub Brighton is a boxing and martial arts inspired fitness class in Brighton, set to music and open to all levels.

Fight Klub Brighton Boxe

Traditional Ju Jitsu practised in Stoke-on-Trent, Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu teaches practical self-defence to both adults and juniors. Sessions cover throws and takedowns, safe breakfalls and escapes, striking and atemi, and traditional weapons such as the bo and jo staff. Beginners are made welcome, and training takes place at St Michael's Church.

A martial arts club like this is a good way to build confidence, fitness and self-defence skills at a steady pace. Newcomers can generally start with the basics before working up to more involved techniques, and children aged 5 and over are catered for alongside adults.

Two free sessions

Adults and children

Range of techniques

Pay as you go

Insured and verifiable

Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu is a traditional Ju Jitsu martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent for adults and juniors.

Five Towns Ju Jitsu Ryu

Set in Inverness, Highland Healing Space brings together martial arts and holistic wellbeing practices. The focus here includes Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong, alongside a range of energy and healing work such as Reiki, sound therapy and mindfulness sessions.

Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle, flowing practices suited to a wide range of ages and abilities, often taken up for relaxation, balance and steady movement. Classes are offered both in person and online, so newcomers can find a format that fits their routine.

Tai Chi and Qigong

Online classes

Reiki training

Holistic sessions

Suitable for improvers

Highland Healing Space in Inverness offers Tai Chi, Qigong and holistic healing practices, in person and online.

Highland Healing Space

Houghton Thai Boxing Academy

Karate Wavendon Gate

For anyone in Walsall looking to take up Thai boxing, K-Star Thai Boxing offers a place to learn the discipline in the West Midlands. Based in the WS1 area, it is a martial arts club focused on the striking, techniques and conditioning that Muay Thai involves.

A typical Thai boxing gym suits people who want to build fitness while picking up practical skills, and sessions are usually coached in a group setting. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, this kind of club can be a good way to stay active and meet others.

K-Star Thai Boxing is a Muay Thai martial arts club in Walsall (WS1), West Midlands.

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