Konjaku Shin National School of Karate

Based in Hounslow, London Taekwondo Warriors is a Taekwondo school teaching this Korean martial art across several venues in Greater London and beyond. Its Heston sessions run at Heston Pools and Fitness, a modern venue, with classes held twice a week. The club offers programmes for children and adults, along with mixed ability and female only sessions, plus Kukkiwon grading and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Taekwondo is known for its kicking techniques, discipline and structured belt progression, making it a good fit for those looking to build fitness, confidence and coordination. Classes usually cater to a range of ages and experience levels, so newcomers can start alongside more experienced students.

Kids and adult classes

Female only sessions

Mixed ability classes

Twice weekly training

Modern venue

Grading and DofE

London Taekwondo Warriors is a Taekwondo school in Hounslow, Greater London, with classes for kids, adults and mixed ability groups.

London Taekwondo Warriors

Set in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Rijal Cave is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a place to train and develop skills in a structured setting.

Martial arts training is generally a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence, whether you are completely new or have some experience behind you. Many clubs welcome beginners alongside more seasoned members, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what fits you.

Rijal Cave is a martial arts club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Rijal Cave

Selby Shotokan Karate Club

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this martial arts centre runs classes for adults and teenagers across two main disciplines: Combined Fighting Arts (CFA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Sessions focus on self-defence, fitness and confidence, and the club welcomes complete beginners as well as those returning after a break. Private one-to-one lessons are also available for more personalised coaching.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and practical self-defence skills, and grappling styles like BJJ reward steady progress over time. Structured, beginner-friendly classes make it easier to start with no prior experience.

Sheffield Martial Arts Centre offers CFA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and teens in Sheffield, plus private lessons.

Sheffield Martial Arts Centre

Based in Stourport-on-Severn, this martial arts club has been part of the Wyre Forest community for over 20 years. It teaches both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with classes for adults as well as dedicated kids kickboxing sessions, all held on a fully matted training area.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Kickboxing focuses on striking and footwork, while Brazilian Jiu Jitsu centres on grappling and groundwork, so newcomers can try different styles as they progress.

Kickboxing and BJJ

Kids classes

Established club

Fully matted area

Adult training

Competitions

Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, with adult and kids classes.

Stourport UK Kickboxing

Worcester Judo Club

Based in Manchester, North West Chinese Kickboxing is a martial arts club serving people across the North West of England. It caters for complete beginners as well as those wanting to progress towards competitive kickboxing, all within a wider kickboxing community in Greater Manchester.

A kickboxing club like this is generally a good way to build fitness, learn striking technique and grow in confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to test yourself in competition.

Beginner friendly

Competitive pathway

North West community

North West Chinese Kickboxing is a martial arts club in Manchester offering tuition from beginner to competitive level.

Kickboxing

Bu’sen Martial Arts and Sports Trust Teddington

Phoenix Martial Arts Castleford

ATA Kilmarnock

Colchester JKA Karate Club

Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club

Based in Inverness, this boxing club offers training in the Highland area for those wanting to learn the sport or get fitter through it. It caters to people looking to take up boxing whether as a hobby or with more competitive goals in mind.

Boxing clubs like this one generally combine fitness work with technical instruction, covering footwork, defence and combinations. Sessions are typically coached, and most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced members, so it can suit a range of ages and abilities.

Inverness Boxing Club is a martial arts and boxing club in Inverness, Highland, offering coached training for all levels.

Inverness Boxing Club

Inverted Diamond Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Kirkcaldy)

Based in Bolton, Ippon Karate Academy is a martial arts school serving students across Greater Manchester. The academy operates across several venues in the area, with a full timetable of classes running through the week.

Karate suits people who want to build discipline, fitness and self-confidence alongside practical technique. Sessions are typically coached and welcome a range of ages and abilities, so newcomers can start at a comfortable level and progress at their own pace.

Multiple venues

Weekly timetable

Free trial available

Growing community

Ippon Karate Academy is a martial arts school in Bolton, Greater Manchester, offering karate classes across multiple venues.

Ippon Karate Academy Bolton

Kodokai Karate Club

Based in Aberdeen, Mindsparx Health and Wellbeing Center is a martial arts club serving the local Aberdeen City area. It offers a space for people looking to take up martial arts training close to home.

Martial arts clubs are generally a good place to build fitness, learn self defence and develop discipline, whether you are starting out or already have experience. Sessions are typically coached, and many clubs welcome newcomers alongside more seasoned members.

Mindsparx Health and Wellbeing Center is a martial arts club in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City.

Mindsparx Health and Wellbeing Center

TISKA Shepshed Karate School

Set in Wolverhampton, this Brazilian jiu jitsu club has been teaching students across the West Midlands since 2012. Sessions welcome men and women of all abilities and fitness levels, with no particular age requirement, so beginners and more experienced grapplers alike can find a place on the mats.

BJJ is a grappling based martial art focused on ground work, technique and control rather than strength alone. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions that build up fundamentals step by step, making it a good option for fitness, self defence and a bit of fun.

Established 2012

All abilities welcome

Holiday programmes

Free holiday class

Wolverhampton BJJ is a Brazilian jiu jitsu club in Wolverhampton for all ages and abilities, training since 2012.

Wolverhampton BJJ

Newry Street Unite

Main's Martial Arts

Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre, Bristol Krav Maga (KMG) is a self-defence and combat school teaching Krav Maga to students of all abilities. It is a Krav Maga Global certified affiliate, with sessions also running in Horfield, and offers weekly classes, private tuition, workshops and tailored courses.

Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system that focuses on realistic responses to everyday threats. Classes generally suit people looking to build confidence and fitness while learning to protect themselves, and most schools welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students.

All skill levels

KMG certified

City centre location

Range of options

One to one sessions

Bristol Krav Maga (KMG), a certified self-defence and combat school in Bristol City Centre offering classes for all levels.

Martial Arts clubs