The Combat Institute

Based in West Bromwich, BC Tigers Martial Arts is a martial arts club serving the West Midlands. Appointments and sessions can be arranged through the club's online booking system.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new to it or looking to develop existing skills. Most clubs welcome a range of ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions might suit you.

Online booking

BC Tigers Martial Arts is a martial arts club in West Bromwich, West Midlands, with online appointment booking.

BC Tigers Martial Arts - West Bromwich

Andy Roberts BJJ

Based in Coventry, Lions Gym Mixed Martial Arts is a martial arts club serving people across the West Midlands. It offers a place to train, learn technique and build fitness in a group setting.

Martial arts gyms like this one suit anyone looking to pick up a new skill, improve their conditioning or work towards personal goals at their own pace. Sessions are typically coached, and newcomers can usually expect a supportive environment where they can start from the basics and progress over time.

Lions Gym Mixed Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Coventry, West Midlands, offering coached training for all levels.

Lions Gym Mixed Martial Arts Coventry

Based in Reading, Berkshire, Mathouse BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy that has been running since 2015. The academy offers a range of classes including adult BJJ, kids BJJ, No-Gi and kettlebells, along with a dedicated beginners course and private lessons for those who want focused instruction.

A BJJ gym like this is a good place to build fitness, technique and confidence on the mat, whether you are completely new to grappling or looking to develop an existing game. Sessions typically cover both gi and no-gi work, with structured classes suited to different experience levels.

Beginner friendly

Free trial class

Kids classes

Range of classes

Established 2015

Academy app

Mathouse BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Reading, Berkshire, offering adult, kids, No-Gi and beginners classes.

Mathouse BJJ

Empire Fitness

Based in Manchester, Predators MMA and BJJ Academy is a martial arts club teaching mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Founded by Gavin Boardman in 2006, it caters to beginners and more experienced students alike, with classes run by trained coaches in a friendly setting.

Martial arts training like this can be a good way to build fitness, strength, balance and confidence while picking up practical self-defence skills. Sessions are typically suitable for newcomers, and many clubs of this kind welcome people trying a class before committing.

Predators MMA and BJJ Academy in Manchester teaches MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing for beginners and experienced students.

Predators MMA and BJJ Academy Manchester

Based in Telford, Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre offers a range of martial arts alongside a fully equipped gym. Classes cover Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, with programmes for kids, teens and adults. The centre also focuses on wider values such as confidence, respect and self-discipline.

A martial arts centre like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness and learn self-defence in a structured, coached setting. With options for different ages and disciplines, newcomers can find a style that suits them and progress at their own pace.

Range of disciplines

Classes for all ages

On-site gym

Kids programme

Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Telford offers Karate, Kickboxing, BJJ and MMA classes plus a gym.

Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre

Elite Strength and Fitness

Set in Edinburgh, Rick Young Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school offering a broad mix of disciplines under one roof. Members can train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi grappling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Kali Escrima, Jeet Kune Do and Yoga, with classes available for both adults and children.

A martial arts academy like this suits people looking to build self-defence skills, fitness and confidence, whether you are starting out or already have experience. Alongside the physical benefits such as strength and cardiovascular improvement, training here is framed around discipline, personal growth and stress relief.

Adults and children

Two free classes

Established academy

Rick Young Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school in Edinburgh teaching BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and more.

Rick Young Black Belt Academy

Based in Edinburgh, Martial Fitness Coaching combines martial arts with strength and conditioning to build training plans around each person's goals. Whether you are new to training or already experienced, the coaching is tailored to help you make progress at your own pace.

Sessions are offered as one to one training, small group work and online coaching plans, giving different options depending on how you prefer to train. This kind of coaching suits people who want structured, personalised guidance rather than following a fixed group programme.

All experience levels

One to one coaching

Small group training

Online coaching

Martial arts and S&C

Martial Fitness Coaching in Edinburgh offers martial arts and strength coaching through 1to1, small group and online plans.

Martial Fitness Coaching

Rising Phoenix BJJ

Scunthorpe Boxing Club

Stratford Judokwai

Based in the Hampton area of Peterborough, Inspired Martial Arts is a martial arts club running classes for children, teens and adults. Programmes span age-based groups for younger children (Mini Heroes, Little Heroes and Inspired Heroes) alongside kickboxing for teens, adults and a dedicated ladies session.

Alongside regular training, the club offers extras such as birthday parties and a holiday club. Martial arts classes like these are a good way to build fitness, confidence and coordination, whether you are starting out as a complete beginner or looking for a structured activity for your child.

Kickboxing programmes

Age-based kids groups

Holiday club

Birthday parties

Inspired Martial Arts in Peterborough runs martial arts and kickboxing classes for kids, teens and adults.

Inspired Martial Arts Hampton

Based in Manchester city centre, Fighting Fit Manchester is a martial arts and fitness gym covering a wide range of disciplines. Training here spans Brazilian jiu-jitsu (including no-gi and competition classes), MMA, boxing, kickboxing, capoeira and kobudo, alongside Hyrox and strength and conditioning work. There are beginners' courses across several of these disciplines, as well as kids' and youth martial arts sessions.

A martial arts gym like this suits those wanting to learn a new discipline from scratch or build fitness through structured, coached sessions. The mix of striking, grappling and conditioning means there's usually something to match different goals and experience levels.

Fighting Fit Manchester is a city-centre martial arts gym offering BJJ, MMA, boxing, kickboxing, capoeira, Hyrox and beginners' courses.

Fighting Fit Manchester

Set in Glasgow, The Griphouse is a martial arts gym covering a broad mix of disciplines under one roof. Training spans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (including NoGi and wrestling), Muay Thai and boxing, and mixed martial arts, with dedicated classes for children as well as adults.

A gym like this suits people who want to build fitness, learn practical skills and train alongside others working towards the same goal. Whether you fancy grappling, striking or a combination of the two, there is usually a class to match your interests and experience level.

Open seven days

Based in Glasgow

The Griphouse is a martial arts gym in Glasgow offering BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, MMA and kids' classes.

The Griphouse

Gracie Barra Bellevue

Aura MMA

Based in Harehills, Alliance Boxing Academy is a boxing gym in Leeds that welcomes people of all fitness levels and experience. As an affiliated England Boxing amateur club, it offers both amateur boxing and boxing fitness in a friendly, positive setting, and recently moved into a larger 3,500 square foot space.

A boxing gym like this suits anyone wanting to build fitness, manage their weight or learn the sport. Sessions are typically full body workouts that let you go at your own pace, whether you are stepping in for the first time or training more seriously.

All levels welcome

Amateur boxing club

Boxing fitness classes

Larger new gym

Work at your own pace

Harehills location

Alliance Boxing Academy is an England Boxing affiliated amateur club in Harehills, Leeds, open to all levels.

Alliance Boxing Academy

Based in Luton, Legends MMA & Fitness Centre is a martial arts gym for people looking to train, get fit and pick up new skills. It welcomes those living in and around the town who want a friendly place to learn.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline, and many gyms cater to a range of experience levels. Whether you are completely new or returning after a break, a class-based setting can help you progress at a steady pace while meeting others along the way.

Legends MMA & Fitness Centre is a martial arts gym in Luton offering training for a range of experience levels.

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