Hometown Martial Arts

Karate International of West Raleigh

Based in Nottingham, Solid MMA is a martial arts gym that welcomes people of all experience levels and backgrounds. Classes cover MMA, striking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught by experienced coaches in a friendly, ego-free setting where beginners and more advanced members alike are supported. Free taster sessions are available for anyone who wants to give it a go.

For those with bigger goals, the gym also offers advanced training pathways, sparring and competition preparation. A mixed martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills across several disciplines and find a supportive training community, whether you're starting out or looking to compete.

Solid MMA is a martial arts gym in Nottingham offering MMA, striking and BJJ classes for all levels, with free taster sessions available.

Solid MMA

Castle Martial Arts East

Based in the Woolston area of Southampton, NGMA (New Generation Martial Arts) is a martial arts gym catering to everyone from complete beginners to competitive fighters. The focus is on building strength, confidence and resilience while training across a range of disciplines, with a supportive community atmosphere on the mats.

Classes cover Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and NoGi), kickboxing, boxing, mixed martial arts and wrestling. A gym like this suits people looking to get fitter, learn self-defence, meet new people or test themselves in competition, with coached sessions to guide you along the way.

Beginner friendly

Range of disciplines

Free trial

Coached sessions

Beginners Academy

Southampton location

NGMA is a martial arts gym in Woolston, Southampton, offering MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, kickboxing and wrestling for all levels.

NGMA - New Generation Martial Arts

Silverbacks BJJ & MMA

B4MMA

Fight Flow Academy

LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS

A1 Judo Club

Black Badger Jiu Jitsu

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

Private sessions

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

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Didcot Boxing Academy

Dragon Martial Arts Gloucester

EPiC Martial Arts Brislington

Evolution MMA

Set in Liverpool, Merseyside, Fat Fight Camp is a martial arts club welcoming those looking to train and take on something new. It offers a place to develop skills, build fitness and work towards personal goals in a supportive setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to improve strength, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Sessions typically suit a range of experience levels, so newcomers and more seasoned members can both find their footing.

Fat Fight Camp is a martial arts club in Liverpool, Merseyside, welcoming all experience levels.

Fat Fight Camp

Gorilla Kickboxing

Hybrid Combat Martial Arts

IRONWORKS MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS

Jack Craig PT (Boxerciselincoln)

Set in Glasgow, JKS Glasgow Dojo is a family-friendly karate club welcoming students of all ages and abilities. The club teaches Shotokan karate and is part of the Japan Karate Shotorenmei (JKS), giving it direct connections to Japan. Members can also take part in competitions.

A karate club like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and coordination while learning a structured martial art. Sessions are typically coached, with newcomers, children and adults all able to find a place to train and progress at their own pace.

All ages welcome

Shotokan karate

JKS affiliated

Competitions

Family friendly

JKS Glasgow Dojo is a family-friendly Shotokan karate club in Glasgow for all ages, with competitions and links to Japan.

JKS Glasgow Dojo

JT Martial arts

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