Kingston Jiu Jitsu - Mauricio Gomes Legacy

West Brom Basketball Club

Based in Leeds, OriGym provides personal trainer courses and fitness qualifications for people looking to start a career in the industry. The training combines part time, flexible study with practical workshops and face to face support from local tutors, and courses are accredited and internationally recognised.

As well as personal training, OriGym offers specialist fitness courses, sports massage, yoga teacher training and CPD options. A course provider like this is a good fit if you want a recognised qualification while studying around other commitments, with tutor support throughout and a guaranteed job interview on completion.

Accredited qualifications

Flexible part time study

Local tutor support

Range of courses

Career support

Payment plans

OriGym Leeds offers accredited, flexible personal trainer and fitness courses in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with local tutor support.

OriGym Leeds

Strength Shack

Set in Warrington, HardLabour Gym is a fitness gym for anyone looking to train and work towards their goals. It offers a place to build strength and fitness at your own pace.

Gyms like this generally suit a mix of members, from those just starting out to people with more experience. Whether you prefer to follow your own routine or work towards a specific goal, a local gym gives you a space to train regularly.

HardLabour Gym is a fitness gym in Warrington offering a place to train and work towards your goals.

HardLabour Gym

Based in Oxford, Rising Spirit Academy is a martial arts school teaching Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Karate-based arts, alongside a range of other disciplines. Classes run for children and adults from age four upwards, with families made welcome and beginner sessions available for those starting from scratch.

The academy has been running for around 20 years and takes a personal development approach, working with students towards their own goals in a friendly and structured setting. A martial arts club like this is a good option for building fitness, confidence and self-discipline, whether you are training for the first time or returning after a break.

Disciplines taught

Ages 4 and up

Families welcome

Beginner friendly

Free 30-day trial

Around 20 years

Rising Spirit Academy in Oxford teaches Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and more for ages 4+, with families welcome and a free 30-day trial.

Rising Spirit Academy

SWL Gymnastics

Charlotte Martial Arts Academy

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Journey Martial Arts Academy

Based in Nottingham, Tek Kickboxing (Team Elite Kickboxing, or TEK) is a kickboxing academy that has been running since 2008. It works with people of all ages, from complete beginners through to competitive champions, with a focus on technical detail, personal growth and steady progress.

A kickboxing academy like this can suit anyone looking to build fitness, learn striking technique and develop confidence at their own pace. With coached programmes grouped by age and experience, newcomers and more experienced martial artists alike can find a session that fits.

Founded in 2008

All ages welcome

Coached programmes

Personal training

Seminars and workshops

Tek Kickboxing (TEK) is a kickboxing academy in Nottingham for all ages, from beginners to competitors.

Tek Kickboxing

Advantage Fitness

Based in Leyland, Lancashire, Family Martial Arts Centres is a martial arts school that welcomes children, parents and adults from age 5 upwards. Many families choose to train together, and there is a separate Tiger Tots programme for younger children aged 3 to 4. Alongside its beginners and children's classes, the centre runs adult and parent sessions and a blackbelt leadership pathway.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills at your own pace, whatever your starting point. A free trial class is available, giving you a chance to see how a session works before committing.

For all the family

Tiger Tots programme

Free trial class

Established 2007

Leadership pathway

Family Martial Arts Centres in Leyland, Lancashire, offering classes for children, parents and adults from age 3 upwards.

Family Martial Arts Centres

Krav Maga Martial Arts - Land O' Lakes

London Taekwondo Falcons - Olympic Martial Art

Set in Slough, Berkshire, Blackbeard Academy is a mixed martial arts club and gym covering a broad range of disciplines. Members can train in MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, K-1 kickboxing and submission wrestling, alongside personal training and dedicated women's fitness sessions. There are also junior programmes, with classes grouped for boys and girls across different age ranges.

A martial arts gym like this suits people looking to build fitness, learn self defence and pick up new skills in a structured setting. Programmes are usually organised by level, from beginner through to more advanced, so newcomers and experienced trainers alike can find a suitable starting point.

Range of disciplines

Junior classes

Women's fitness

Levels for everyone

On-site gym

Blackbeard Academy is a mixed martial arts gym in Slough offering MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling and junior classes.

Blackbeard Academy

Based in the north of Leicester, MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school running classes for children, teens and adults. Training takes place at Beaumont Leys School on Anstey Lane, with sessions in Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu. Younger children are catered for through age-specific programmes, with separate groups for 5 to 6 year olds and 7 to 12 year olds.

Alongside physical fitness, the academy focuses on self-defence skills, confidence and focus. A martial arts club like this is a good place to build discipline and coordination while learning practical technique, whether you are training from scratch or looking to develop existing skills.

Kids classes

For all ages

Coached sessions

Where it meets

Intro offer

MG Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school in Leicester offering Karate, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens and adults.

MG Black Belt Academy

Set in Havant, South Coast Fitness is a locally owned and operated gym serving people across the Portsmouth area and wider Hampshire. Based in a purpose built space, it offers a range of group exercise classes run in dedicated studios, with experienced instructors on hand to guide your sessions.

The gym takes a community first approach, with flexible membership that works without contracts or cancellation fees. Gyms like this are a good fit if you want somewhere local to train regularly, whether you prefer structured group classes or building your own routine.

Group exercise classes

Experienced instructors

No contracts

Locally owned

Purpose built gym

Community focused

South Coast Fitness is a locally owned gym in Havant, Hampshire, offering group exercise classes with experienced instructors.

South Coast Fitness

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Horsham, PA)

Apex Martial Arts Center

Set in Aberdeen, Barry Stephen Personal Training is a fitness studio built around coached, personalised support. Alongside one to one personal training, the team offers buddy sessions, group PT and online coaching, plus group classes, youth classes and gym membership, so there are options whether you prefer individual attention or training in a group.

A personal training setup like this suits people who want structured guidance rather than working out alone, particularly if starting out or fitting fitness around a busy work and family life feels daunting. Coached sessions can help build consistency and confidence over time.

Personal training options

Group classes

Youth classes

Gym membership

Online coaching

Barry Stephen Personal Training in Aberdeen offers one to one and group PT, classes, youth classes and gym membership.

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