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Upside Down Arts

Practising WadoKai karate at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex, this martial arts club in Worcester welcomes students of all ages, from children starting out to more advanced grades. Established in 2015, it puts an emphasis on the fundamentals and on creating a safe, friendly place to learn, with a team of instructors that includes a World WadoKai Kata Champion.

A karate club like this is a good fit for families and individuals looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Beginners can expect coached sessions covering the basics, with room to progress over time as part of an inclusive activity you can take up at almost any age.

Suitable for all ages

Family friendly

Beginners welcome

Experienced instructors

Established 2015

Central Worcester venue

WadoKai Worcester is a karate and martial arts club at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex in Worcester, welcoming all ages.

WadoKai Worcester

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Warrior Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school offering training in kickboxing and taekwondo. The academy focuses on health, education and helping students develop their potential through regular practice.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence, whether you are picking up a new skill or returning to the mat. Sessions are typically led by instructors and suit a range of ages and experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find a class that fits.

Disciplines taught

Focus on wellbeing

Warrior Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school in Bradford offering kickboxing and taekwondo classes.

Warrior Martial Arts Academy

Willaston Whitestar Football Club

Based in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, WKO Ltd is a martial arts academy focused on kickboxing, with points fighting and sport karate also on offer. Classes are open to ages four and up, and the programme covers Little Warriors, juniors, adults, a women's only class, a non-contact fitness session and a fight team. Newcomers can start with a free session, and the academy caters for everyone from complete beginners to those competing at international level.

A martial arts club like this is generally a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. Many people find the mix of technical training and a supportive group keeps them coming back, whether they want to compete or simply stay active.

Free first session

Ages four and up

Little Warriors classes

Women's only class

Non-contact fitness option

Competitive fight team

Kickboxing and sport karate academy in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, with classes for ages four and up and a free first session.

WKO Ltd

Woggle Goggle Swimming Pool and Activity Centre

World of Swimming at Regents Park Community College, Southampton

Wyre Forest Cheerleading

Yusufsfit Slough Personal Trainer

Set in the Neepsend area of Sheffield, this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence school is part of the wider Gracie Barra network of martial arts academies. Training is open to a broad mix of people, with programmes covering adults, women, and kids and teens, alongside private tuition for those who want more focused coaching.

As a BJJ school, it's a place to learn grappling, ground control and self-defence in a structured setting. Beginners are welcome, and a free trial class lets you try a session before committing. Members also benefit from being part of the international Gracie Barra community.

Gracie Barra Neepsend is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence school in Sheffield, with classes for adults, women, kids and teens.

Gracie Barra Neepsend, Sheffield: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defence School

Specialising in baby and toddler swimming, Little Turtle Swim Company runs lessons for young children in Milton Keynes. Sessions are aimed at little ones from around 6 weeks up to preschool age, using a play-based, child-led approach that helps build water confidence over time. Classes are held at venues including the Novotel Hotel and the Willison Centre.

Group lessons here are designed to be inclusive, welcoming children and parents with additional needs. Baby and preschool swim classes like these generally focus on gentle familiarisation with water, early skills and enjoyment rather than formal technique, making them a relaxed introduction for families.

Baby and toddler focus

Child-led approach

Inclusive classes

Specialist teacher training

Multiple venues

Little Turtle Swim Company offers baby and toddler swimming lessons in Milton Keynes for children from around 6 weeks to preschool age.

Little Turtle Swim Company

TheBox

Based in Nottingham, this boxing academy offers a mix of group boxing classes, one-to-one private sessions and a dedicated academy for younger members. It suits people who want to build boxing skills and general fitness in a focused setting.

A boxing gym like this is a good fit whether you are stepping into the ring for the first time or looking to sharpen your technique. Expect coached work on fundamentals, conditioning and pad drills, with sessions that can be scaled to different levels of experience.

Boxing classes

Private sessions

Kids academy

A Nottingham boxing gym offering group classes, private one-to-one sessions and a kids academy.

The Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy

7 Primal Krav Maga

Carlson Gracie Hackney

Gracie Barra Frome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Rebellion Jiu-Jitsu

CR Fitness

Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu

Sloan's Gym Belfast

Vale Gymnastics

Set in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Pure Art BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club teaching authentic BJJ in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The club runs eight classes a week, including sessions for beginners, private one to one lessons, and self defence, and welcomes people from across the area including Southsea, Havant, Fareham, Gosport and beyond.

BJJ is a grappling based martial art focused on ground control and submissions. It suits people looking to build fitness, confidence and practical self defence skills, and most clubs offer structured beginner classes so newcomers can start from scratch at their own pace.

Beginner friendly

Free trial session

Eight classes a week

Private lessons

Self defence

Easy to reach

Pure Art BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Portsmouth offering beginner classes, private lessons and a free trial session.

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