China Spirit UK

Based in Swansea, CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy where members can train the discipline alongside general fitness work. It offers a place to develop technique and conditioning in the heart of the city.

A BJJ academy is a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn grappling, whether they are completely new to the mats or looking to build on existing experience. Sessions typically cover fundamentals as well as more advanced techniques, and the training suits a range of fitness levels.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Martial arts and fitness

Swansea based

CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Swansea offering BJJ training and fitness.

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TrainedbyDP

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

Transform Fitness

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

Optimum Fitness Leicester

THE ORANGE SOCCER ACADEMY

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)

Impact Fitness Boxing Club

Based in Middlesbrough, JRD Fitness is a gym focused on personal training and small group sessions for everyday people looking to build strength and fitness. The emphasis is on coaching, community and sustainable results, with support that covers both training and nutrition.

The small group personal training approach combines the individual attention of one to one coaching with the friendly atmosphere of a wider fitness community. Nutrition support is also part of the offering, including weekly check ins, diet plans and guidance on healthy eating. A gym like this suits those who want structured, coached workouts rather than training alone.

Small group training

Expert coaching

Nutrition support

30 day trial

Supportive community

JRD Fitness is a Middlesbrough gym offering personal training, small group sessions and nutrition support.

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