Ippon Gym

One Mind Martial Arts Academy

Based in Newton Heath, Advanced Basics MMA Gym is a martial arts club serving the Greater Manchester area. It runs a broad mix of disciplines, including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and wrestling, with sessions open seven days a week. There are also women's classes, MMA for teenagers and juniors, personal coaching and more advanced grappling and striking options.

A martial arts gym like this suits a range of goals, from building fitness and confidence to learning practical technique. With classes catering to both newcomers and more experienced students, there's usually a route in whatever your starting point.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym in Newton Heath, Greater Manchester, offering MMA, boxing, BJJ, kickboxing and wrestling classes seven days a week.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym Manchester

Amos Martial Arts

Based in Swindon, Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club that welcomes children, adults and families of all abilities. Classes run throughout the week in a training environment the club describes as safe, friendly, supportive and inclusive, with structured sessions designed to build focus, respect, resilience and self belief. The club draws on over two decades of coaching experience and treats students as individuals within a wider team.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good option for anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether they are starting from scratch or working towards their next belt. Progress is encouraged at every stage, from a first grading to taking on a junior coaching role.

Free two week trial

Family friendly

All ages and abilities

Experienced coaching

Life skills focus

Junior coaching pathway

Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club in Swindon with classes for all ages and abilities.

Success Martial Arts

A martial arts and strength training club in Slough, Berkshire, Thaifight Kettlebell London (also known as Move Strong) teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai alongside kettlebell and conditioning work. Sessions run for adults and teens, with group and private options as well as ladies' combat fitness and online workshops.

The club follows the Carlson Gracie BJJ lineage and covers striking, self-defence and strength training. A mat-based martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or have trained before.

Disciplines taught

Adults and teens

Carlson Gracie lineage

Ladies combat fitness

Free trial

Private and group classes

Thaifight Kettlebell London in Slough offers BJJ, Muay Thai and kettlebell classes for adults and teens.

Thaifight Kettlebell London

Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy

Set in Hoxton, just a minute from the Overground station, Legacy Academy Martial Arts London is a full-time martial arts gym serving Hackney and the wider capital. The academy covers a broad mix of systems, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing, Dutch kickboxing, JKD, Kali and Filipino stick fighting, and was formerly known as the Bob Breen Academy.

A martial arts club like this suits anyone wanting to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new or looking to progress through grades. Sessions are typically coached, and many places offer options for both adults and children.

Wide range of disciplines

Grading system

Kids classes

Trial class available

Close to transport

Established community

Legacy Academy Martial Arts London is a full-time martial arts gym in Hoxton, Hackney, teaching BJJ, boxing, kickboxing, JKD and Kali.

Legacy Academy Martial Arts London

Womens Boxing Northampton

Focused on no-gi jiu jitsu, 10th Planet Milton Keynes is a submission grappling gym serving the Milton Keynes area. Part of the wider 10th Planet family and built on the work of the Banbury academy, it welcomes complete beginners through to experienced competitors, with classes for both adults and younger students.

A no-gi grappling gym like this is a good place to learn submission wrestling and ground fighting in a coached setting, whether your aim is fitness, self defence or competition. Sessions typically bring together a mix of ages and experience levels in a friendly training community.

No-gi jiu jitsu

All levels welcome

Adult and youth classes

Free trial class

Part of 10th Planet

10th Planet Milton Keynes is a no-gi jiu jitsu gym welcoming all levels, with adult and youth classes and a free trial.

10th Planet Milton Keynes

Based in Heath, Cardiff, Celtic Warriors: School of Combat is a martial arts club focused on K1 kick-boxing (in the Dutch style) and amateur boxing. Sessions are open to people looking to build skills and fitness through structured striking training.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to learn technique, improve conditioning and gain confidence, whether you are new to combat sports or want to develop your existing skills. A free trial gives newcomers a chance to try a class before committing.

Kick-boxing training

Amateur boxing

Free trial session

Based in Heath

Celtic Warriors: School of Combat is a K1 kick-boxing and amateur boxing club in Heath, Cardiff, with a free trial available.

Celtic Warriors: School of Combat

Based in Cardiff, Craig Ewers Academy is a full time martial arts gym covering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA. Running since 2012, it grew from a focus on BJJ into a wider academy with coaching across several grappling and striking disciplines. There is also a children's programme for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

A martial arts academy like this suits people who want to learn practical techniques, build fitness and take part in a structured, coached environment. Whether you are completely new to the mats or an experienced competitor, sessions tend to cater for a range of experience levels.

Multiple disciplines

Running since 2012

Full time academy

Craig Ewers Academy is a Cardiff martial arts gym offering BJJ, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA for adults and children.

Craig Ewers Academy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA)

Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Impact Fitness Boxing Club is a martial arts and boxing gym for people who want to learn the sport and build fitness at the same time. It offers a place to train whether you are new to boxing or looking to sharpen skills you already have.

Boxing clubs like this one are generally good for improving cardiovascular fitness, coordination and confidence, with training that can be scaled to suit different ability levels. If you are considering giving it a go, it is worth getting in touch to find out about sessions and what to bring along.

Impact Fitness Boxing Club is a boxing and martial arts gym in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Impact Fitness Boxing Club

Newport MMA

Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, the Oxford School of Martial Arts is a place to learn and train in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or building on existing experience, a martial arts school offers a way to develop skill, fitness and confidence over time.

Martial arts training generally suits a wide range of ages and abilities, with an emphasis on technique, discipline and steady progress. Sessions are typically taught by instructors who guide students through drills and practice at a pace suited to their level.

Oxford School of Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Oxford, Oxfordshire offering coached training for a range of abilities.

Oxford School of Martial Arts

Science Fitness & Boxing

Based in High Barnet, North London, The Resistance is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy that also runs a classical reformer Pilates studio. It caters to both children and adults, with BJJ classes suited to self defence, fitness and getting to grips with grappling. Alongside the mat work, the studio offers reformer and tower Pilates, along with personal training, group classes and duet sessions.

BJJ is a grappling based martial art focused on ground fighting, using leverage and technique so a smaller person can control a larger opponent. Sessions generally build fitness and self defence skills, and can lead towards sport grappling or MMA for those who want it.

BJJ for all ages

Reformer Pilates

Personal training

Self defence focus

Childrens martial arts

Intro BJJ class

The Resistance in Barnet, North London, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy and reformer Pilates studio for adults and children.

The Resistance BJJ (Barnet)

Adrenaline Martial Arts Academy

Iceni Warriors Gym

Based in Glasgow, Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy teaches a range of striking and weapon-based disciplines. Its own Kmax system draws together Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Wing Chun and Kick Boxing (both using the Jun Fan Method), French Savate, Filipino Kali and Pentjak Silat.

Alongside Kmax, the academy runs classes in Filipino Kali, a weapon and empty hand training system, and Muay Thai kickboxing. There are also sessions aimed at children. Martial arts training like this can suit anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and self-defence skills, with coached classes and personal coaching available.

Personal coaching

Kmax system

Glasgow location

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy in Glasgow teaching Kmax, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai kickboxing and kids classes.

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy

Teaching martial arts to adults and children across Bristol, Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs classes in four locations covering Bishopston, Henleaze, Horfield and Pill. Kickboxing sits at the heart of the timetable, with sessions built around fitness, discipline and having fun. There are dedicated classes for adults, children and ladies, along with Pilates courses.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, classes are usually run in groups and suit a range of ages and abilities.

Adults and kids

Four Bristol venues

Kickboxing focus

Pilates courses

Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs kickboxing and martial arts classes for adults and children across four Bristol venues.

Red Dragons Martial Arts School Bristol

Based in Bedworth, Warwickshire, Sil Lum Kune is a martial arts club and the UK branch of Siu Lum Kune and Siu Lum Hark Fu Mun. It offers a place to learn traditional Chinese martial arts in the local area.

Martial arts training generally builds fitness, coordination and confidence, and clubs like this often welcome newcomers alongside more experienced students. Getting in touch beforehand is a good way to find out about class times and what to expect on your first visit.

UK branch

Based in Bedworth

Sil Lum Kune is a martial arts club in Bedworth, Warwickshire, and the UK branch of Siu Lum Kune and Siu Lum Hark Fu Mun.

Sil Lum Kune

West Herts ABC and Educational Support CIC

Based in Twickenham, Greater London, Emar Dojo is a martial arts academy teaching Kyokushin karate to both children and adults. Alongside regular group classes, the academy offers personal training, seminars, summer camps and a coach development programme, with separate sessions tailored for kids and grown ups.

A karate dojo like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence while learning a structured martial art. Sessions are typically coached and grouped by age and experience, so newcomers can usually try a class before committing to regular training.

Kids and adults

Kyokushin karate

Coach development

Extra activities

Emar Dojo is a Kyokushin karate academy in Twickenham offering group classes and coaching for kids and adults.

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