Krav Maga Complete

Legend Caio Karate Club

Lincs FitBox

Based in Swansea, MAMAS Academy is a martial arts club serving the local area and the wider Neath Port Talbot community. It offers a place for people in the area to learn and train in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while picking up practical technique. Sessions are typically led by instructors, and most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced members, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which classes suit your level.

MAMAS Academy is a martial arts club in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, offering training for the local community.

MAMAS Academy

MCMA - Modern Combat Martial Arts

Milton Keynes Muay Thai

Natbridge Boxing Academy

Based in Werrington, Peterborough Sport Karate Club teaches karate to both adults and children across the city. Sessions cover self defence, sport and competition, and personal development, with a stated focus on beginners, nervous starters, and children looking to build confidence, fitness, or discipline. The club also caters for those with special educational needs and takes safeguarding seriously.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to learn a structured discipline while improving fitness and coordination. Newcomers can take advantage of a free trial week to see whether it suits them before committing.

Beginner friendly

Free trial week

Adults and children

Range of focuses

Two venues

Special educational needs

Peterborough Sport Karate Club in Werrington offers karate for adults and children, with a free trial week for beginners.

Peterborough Sport Karate Club | Werrington

Roger Gracie Academy Vale Road Rhyl

Taekwondo Tigers Cambridge

Set up in Bradford in 2015, Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA) is a community focused martial arts and boxing set-up in West Yorkshire. It grew out of Tasif Khan's work engaging young people, and runs a personalised, holistic programme that can be tailored for schools, community centres or individuals.

Alongside boxing, the academy uses its activities to support health and wellbeing, character building, citizenship and learning, as well as helping with behavioural issues. The team is diverse and welcomes people of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with more experience, and has particular experience supporting individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.

All abilities welcome

Disability experience

Community focus

More than boxing

Established in 2015

Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA), a community boxing and martial arts academy in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA)

The StrikeBox

Titan Judo

Set up for Muay Thai training in Rochdale, Lancashire, Valley Thai Boxing Club welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Whether you are getting involved for fun, fitness or competition, there are classes to suit, with sessions taught by experienced instructors and grouped by level from beginner through to advanced.

A Muay Thai club like this is a good place to build fitness and learn striking and clinch techniques in a structured setting. Junior classes mean younger members can take part too, and those keen to test themselves can work towards fights and tournaments.

All levels welcome

Junior classes

Experienced instructors

Fitness or competition

Valley Thai Boxing Club is a Muay Thai martial arts gym in Rochdale, Lancashire, with classes for all ages and abilities.

Valley Thai Boxing Club

Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College teaches a wide spread of martial arts across several dojos. Alongside karate styles such as Wado Ryu, Uechi Ryu and Kyokushin kai, the college also covers Judo, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Tae-Kwon-Do and more, with a dedicated Junior Dragons programme for younger members.

A martial arts college like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, learn self defence and work towards recognised grades. Beginners are welcome, and training typically runs across regular coached sessions suited to different ages and abilities.

Many disciplines

Multiple dojos

New starters welcome

Coached instruction

Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College teaches karate, judo, kung fu, Krav Maga and more across dojos in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College

Yang's Martial Arts Centre

Yeovil Martial Arts Academy

Based in York, York Elite is a Shotokan karate club affiliated to the KUGB. It welcomes students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to those competing at national level. The focus is on developing both physical skill and mental discipline through regular practice.

Karate clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a traditional martial art. Newcomers are usually able to arrange a first class to see whether it suits them before committing.

All ages and abilities

Shotokan karate

KUGB affiliated

Coached sessions

Come along to try

York Elite is a Shotokan karate club in York offering KUGB-affiliated tuition for all ages and abilities.

York Elite

Zanshin Karate Academy

Burton Boxing & Martial Arts Academy

Focused entirely on Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Doctores Muay Thai is a full time martial arts academy in Swindon. It runs classes for adults, children and pro fighters, welcoming people whose goals range from fitness and confidence to self-defence or competing in the ring. The academy opens five days a week.

A Muay Thai gym generally offers coached striking sessions that build strength, endurance and flexibility, along with practical self-defence skills. Newcomers can usually expect a mix of technique work and conditioning, with classes suited to different ages and experience levels.

Muay Thai focus

Classes for all ages

Open five days

Full time academy

Fitness and self-defence

Doctores Muay Thai is a full time Thai boxing academy in Swindon with classes for adults, children and fighters.

Doctores Muay Thai

Based in Hull, Hit Squad Hull is a martial arts club serving Kingston upon Hull and the surrounding area. It offers a place for people to learn and train in a group setting, whether they are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to keep progressing.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while picking up practical technique. Sessions are usually coached, so newcomers can learn the basics at a steady pace alongside more experienced members.

Hit Squad Hull is a martial arts club in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, offering coached training for all experience levels.

Hit Squad Hull

Based in Nottingham, Spirit Dojo Legacy is a martial arts club offering training for those looking to develop their skills and discipline. It provides a space in the city where students can learn and practise in a structured setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical techniques. Clubs like this typically welcome newcomers as well as more experienced students, with sessions that focus on both physical conditioning and technical progress. If you're in the Nottingham area and keen to start or continue your training, it's worth getting in touch to find out more.

Spirit Dojo Legacy is a martial arts club in Nottingham offering training for beginners and experienced students alike.

Spirit Dojo Legacy

Based in Hilsea, Portsmouth, the TaeKwonDo Academy is a martial arts and self defence school welcoming students of all ages. It forms part of a group of clubs across Hampshire, with sessions also running in Petersfield and Liss, and offers dedicated classes including a Cubs programme for younger children and provision for those with additional needs.

Taekwondo classes are a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence while learning striking and self defence in a structured, coached setting. Newcomers can arrange a free trial before committing, so it is easy to see whether the club suits you.

All ages welcome

Free trial

Cubs classes

Ability and disability sessions

Hampshire clubs

TaeKwonDo Academy in Hilsea, Portsmouth, martial arts and self defence classes for all ages, with a free trial available.

Martial Arts clubs