Roller's Jiu-Jitsu Yorkshire

Focused on Krav Maga and practical self defence, RSDA (The Reality Self Defence Academy) runs classes in Northampton as part of a group that also teaches in Milton Keynes, Hitchin and Bedford. The academy welcomes people of all backgrounds, from complete beginners to fitness enthusiasts, and offers sessions for children alongside its adult training.

A reality-based self defence class like this generally covers practical techniques for real-world situations, and can help build confidence and fitness at the same time. Newcomers are usually eased in gradually, so no prior experience is needed to start.

Krav Maga classes

Beginner friendly

Kids classes

Multiple locations

Intro offer

Krav Maga and reality-based self defence classes for adults and children in Northampton, from beginner to experienced.

RSDA - The Reality Self Defence Academy Northampton

The Black Belt Academy Bournemouth

The Den

The Grappling Academy

The Jungle Academy BJJ - Stirling

Waterside Taekwondo Club

For anyone in Slough looking to take up Wing Chun, this branch of the Wing Chun Alliance teaches this traditional style of Kung Fu to both adults and children in Berkshire. The focus is on a welcoming, supportive setting where students of all ages can learn at their own pace.

Wing Chun is a close range martial art built around practical self defence, balance and coordination. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions that introduce the core movements and principles before building towards partner work.

Adults and children

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Two weeks free

Several locations

Wing Chun Alliance runs Kung Fu martial arts classes for adults and children in Slough, Berkshire.

Wing Chun Alliance - Slough

Wing Chun Alliance - Watford

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For anyone in Warrington looking to take up karate, Woolston Karate Club offers a local place to learn and train. As a martial arts club, it provides a setting for practising technique and building confidence at a steady pace.

Karate clubs like this are generally a good fit for those wanting to develop discipline, fitness and self-defence skills. Sessions typically cover fundamentals, forms and controlled practice, with progress recognised through grading over time. Newcomers of varying ages and abilities are usually able to find a place to begin.

Woolston Karate Club is a martial arts club in Warrington offering karate training for a range of ages and abilities.

Woolston Karate Club

Alexandria Kickboxing Academy

Set in York, Chokdee Martial Fitness Academy is a martial arts gym offering training in Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, MMA and boxing, with a particular focus on Muay Thai. Sessions cater for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced fighters, and the timetable includes ladies only classes, youth strength and conditioning, and one to one coaching.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills and train alongside others working towards similar goals, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or sharpening technique you already have.

Multiple disciplines

All levels welcome

Ladies only sessions

One to one coaching

Busy timetable

Chokdee Martial Fitness Academy in York offers Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, MMA and boxing for all ages and abilities.

Chokdee Martial Fitness Academy

Chris Ewing Karate

Kpulse - Fitness Classes In Brighton

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, The Ministry of Boxing is a gym for people who want to train with a focus on boxing. It offers a place to work on fitness, technique and conditioning in the city.

A boxing gym generally suits a wide range of people, from complete beginners looking to get fit to those wanting to develop their skills over time. Sessions typically cover the fundamentals of movement, technique and conditioning, and many gyms welcome both new and experienced members.

The Ministry of Boxing is a boxing gym in Leeds, West Yorkshire, for fitness and technique.

The Ministry of Boxing

Based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, Black Country Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts gym focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The club caters for a range of people, from newcomers taking their first class through to experienced athletes preparing for competition, with sessions built around technique, drilling and steady progress.

A BJJ gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn grappling and problem solving under pressure, and train in a structured, supportive setting. Whether you are curious about trying the sport or looking to sharpen your game for the mats, there is generally something to work towards at every level.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Competition focused

Black Country Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts gym in Stourbridge, West Midlands, for beginners and competitors alike.

Black Country Jiu-Jitsu

Set in Aberdeen, this combat sports centre brings together several martial arts disciplines under one roof. Members can train in MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and wrestling, alongside functional fitness, with coached classes led by qualified instructors. Structured programmes are offered for adults, teens and children, so there is a route in whatever your starting point.

A martial arts gym like this suits people looking to learn self-defence, build fitness or work towards competition. Beginners can generally expect classes graded by level, from fundamentals sessions through to more advanced training, in a group setting.

Range of disciplines

Coached classes

Classes for all ages

Graded by level

A martial arts and combat sports gym in Aberdeen offering MMA, boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling for all ages.

Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre

TF Fitness Centre & 24 Hour Gym

Set up for women and marginalised genders, Athena Combat Club offers a welcoming place to train in striking arts in Bristol. Members practise K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai, with sessions open to everyone from complete beginners through to experienced fighters, plus dedicated training for those on the fight team.

A martial arts club like this suits anyone wanting to build fitness, technique and confidence in a supportive setting. Alongside coached classes there are regular socials, a group chat and post training coffee, so it is also a good way to meet new people.

Women and marginalised genders

Disciplines taught

Fight team

Regular socials

Venue

Athena Combat Club is a martial arts club in Bristol for women and marginalised genders, training in K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Athena Combat Club

Based in Glasgow, Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym teaches ITF Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing alongside a private fitness gym. Taekwon-Do classes are open from age 4 and up, while Kickboxing runs from age 5 and up, with sessions for adults of all ages too. The focus is on building confidence, discipline and useful skills in a family-friendly setting.

Martial arts clubs like this suit both those keen to compete and people who simply want to stay active and learn something new. Beginners are usually welcome, and a free trial can be a good way to see whether the training and atmosphere are the right fit before joining.

Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing

Classes for young children

Family friendly

Free trial

On-site fitness gym

Personal training

Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym in Glasgow teaches Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing for ages 4 up, plus a private fitness gym.

Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym

Located on Newman Road in the Wincobank area of Sheffield, Ingle Boxing Gym is a boxing gym serving South Yorkshire. The gym operates a set timetable of sessions and hosts occasional events for those training there.

A boxing gym is generally a good fit for anyone looking to build fitness, learn technique and train in a focused environment, whether you are starting out or have some experience behind you. It is worth checking the gym's timetable before your first visit.

Wincobank location

Set timetable

Events held

Ingle Boxing Gym is a boxing gym in Wincobank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with a set training timetable.

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