Aimup Fitness

AW Muscle and Fitness

Strength Box

The Bodybuilding and Fitness Gym Edinburgh

Barerooms

Crossfit Pendle

Energize Fitness

Family Martial Arts Leadership Academy (Leigh)

Fitter Body Ladies

Karate International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Lambos Gym

Based in Nottingham, Shudokan Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school teaching Aikido and self-defence. Classes are organised by age group, with programmes for young children, juniors and adults, so there's a route in whether you're just starting out or continuing your training.

The children's classes place an emphasis on qualities like courtesy, respect and discipline, while adult sessions combine self-defence skills with general fitness. Aikido focuses on using an opponent's movement and balance rather than brute strength, making it a good choice for anyone interested in a technical, mind-and-body approach to martial arts. A free trial class is available for those who want to try it first.

Shudokan Black Belt Academy is an Aikido and self-defence school in Nottingham, with classes for children, juniors and adults.

Shudokan Black Belt Academy

The Crunch Gym

Fortitude Fitness

Set in the Nottinghamshire countryside, Into The Forest Events is an outdoor activities venue offering a range of experiences for groups, couples and families. Popular sessions include archery, axe and knife throwing, air rifle shooting, crossbow, laser tag and a kids bushcraft course, plus combo packages that mix several activities together.

The venue caters for family and friends days out, birthday parties, corporate away days, team building and stag or hen celebrations. Outdoor activity centres like this are a good option when you want an active day in the fresh air with something a little different, whether you are marking an occasion or just trying something new. Gift vouchers, accommodation and venue hire are also available.

Range of activities

Good for groups

Kids bushcraft course

Countryside setting

Accommodation and venue hire

Gift vouchers

Into The Forest Events is an outdoor activities venue in Nottinghamshire offering archery, axe throwing, air rifle and more.

Into The Forest Events

Kinetic Zen Krav Maga

Legion MMA

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, The Body Engineer is a fitness offering focused on one to one personal training. The set up centres on individual coaching, so sessions are built around a single client rather than group classes.

One to one training generally suits people who want tailored guidance and close attention to their technique and progress. Working with a coach on an individual basis can help you set clear goals and keep on track, whether you are new to training or looking to move forward from where you are now.

One to one coaching

Apply to train

The Body Engineer is a fitness and one to one personal training service based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The Body Engineer

Set in Fleet, Hampshire, The Club offers small group personal training for people who want structure and support rather than a busy, impersonal gym floor. Sessions are coached from start to finish, with a focus on getting stronger, fitter and healthier and supporting fat loss over the longer term.

The emphasis here is on beginners and anyone who has never felt confident in a gym, training in small groups within a friendly, no pressure environment. Small group coaching generally suits those who want proper guidance and a bit of accountability without the cost of one to one training.

Small group training

Coach-led sessions

Beginner friendly

Supportive community

6-week programme

Focus on health

Small group personal training in Fleet, Hampshire, with coach-led sessions built for beginners and long-term health.

The Club

Based in Coventry, The MMA Unit is a martial arts gym serving the West Midlands. It offers a space for people in the area looking to train in mixed martial arts and related disciplines.

Martial arts gyms like this one are generally a good fit for anyone wanting to build fitness, learn practical technique and train alongside others. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, most clubs welcome a range of experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you.

The MMA Unit Coventry is a martial arts gym in Coventry, West Midlands, for people wanting to train in mixed martial arts.

The MMA Unit Coventry

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of South Austin

Focused on Krav Maga and self defence, this martial arts club in Edinburgh runs classes for adults, teenagers and children, along with women only courses. Sessions cover practical self defence techniques as well as the mindset behind staying safe, taught by an experienced team.

Krav Maga is a self defence system built around simple, effective responses to real situations. Newcomers can generally expect coached classes that build fundamentals gradually, covering striking, blocking, grappling and ways to avoid or deescalate trouble, so it suits people looking to grow their confidence.

Classes for all ages

Women only courses

Beginners course

Self defence focus

Seminars and regular training

United Krav Maga Edinburgh offers self defence classes for adults, teenagers, children and women only courses.

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