Based in Thetford, Norfolk, Verve Martial Arts Thetford Dojo is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. It also has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before visiting.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and practical skill, with sessions often built around technique drills, partner work and conditioning. Many clubs welcome complete beginners as well as experienced students, and newcomers usually find it helpful to get in touch first to ask about suitable classes and what to wear.

Verve Martial Arts Thetford Dojo is a martial arts club in Thetford, Norfolk. Find out more about training locally.

Verve Martial Arts Thetford Dojo

VOLT Studio Fitness

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Based in York, the York School of Defence teaches a wide range of martial arts and combative systems under one roof. Training covers historical fencing with the longsword, single handed sword and quarterstaff, alongside catch wrestling, classical pugilism, Bartitsu and Suffrajitsu, sambo, eskrima and practical self defence.

The club welcomes everyone and asks for no previous experience, with an emphasis on learning at your own pace and enjoying each session. A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness and coordination while picking up new skills in a friendly setting.

York School of Defence is a martial arts club in York teaching historical fencing, wrestling, pugilism, eskrima and self defence.

York School of Defence

Zheng Dao Lo Martial Arts Academy

Based at The Old School in Newton Flotman near Norwich, Anglia Region Theatre School (ARTS) is a family-run dance and performing arts school for young people. Founded in 1986, it teaches dance alongside acting, singing and musical theatre, with a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, street and commercial.

A theatre school like this suits children who want to build confidence and make friends while learning to perform. Alongside regular classes there are opportunities to take part in shows, and one to one and pre-school sessions are also part of the mix.

Established 1986

Family run

Many dance styles

Performing arts too

First lesson free

Classes for all ages

Anglia Region Theatre School (ARTS), a family-run dance and performing arts school in Newton Flotman, Norwich.

Anglia Region Theatre School

Body Hub Core

CrossFit Stirling

Danceforce School of Dancing

EWF Martial Arts Market Harborough

Mind Body and Pole

Panthers Martial Arts Academy

Based in Derby, SAF MMA is a martial arts gym offering training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), mixed martial arts (MMA) and wrestling. Classes are led by coaches, and the club welcomes people looking to build their skills across these grappling and striking disciplines.

A mixed martial arts gym is a good place to develop fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are new to combat sports or looking to sharpen an existing skill set. Sessions typically combine coached instruction with practical drilling and sparring in a supportive group setting.

Disciplines taught

Coached sessions

Derby location

SAF MMA is a martial arts gym in Derby offering coached BJJ, MMA and wrestling classes.

SAF Mixed Martial Arts

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sound Mind and Body is a boutique personal training gym that combines fitness with a wider approach to wellbeing. Alongside personal and group training, it offers therapy, rehabilitation and beauty treatments under one roof, with programmes built around individual health and fitness goals.

A gym like this suits people who want more than a standard workout space. Personal training gyms generally offer close guidance and structured sessions, and here that is paired with in-house physical and mental health support, making it a good fit for anyone looking to train and recover in one place.

Personal training

Therapy and rehab

Group classes

Mental health support

Nutrition and diet

Fitness testing

Sound Mind and Body is a boutique personal training gym in Newcastle upon Tyne offering fitness, therapy and rehab.

Sound Mind and Body

The Combat Academy Sleaford

the STRENGTH therapy

TSC Centre

Located in Andover, Hampshire, Xion Gym is a fitness facility for people looking to train and work towards their goals in a local setting.

A gym is a flexible option whether you want to build strength, improve fitness or simply keep active on your own schedule. Members can generally expect space to train at their own pace, with the freedom to fit sessions around daily life.

Xion Gym is a gym in Andover, Hampshire, offering a local space to train and work on your fitness.

Xion Gym Andover

ACE MMA Elite Training Centre

Body Reach - Gym & Fitness Classes

Based at Kettering Rugby Football Club, Limitless Training Club is a gym in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, with a focus on functional training and sports performance. Its spot close to the A14 and A45 makes it straightforward to reach whether you live locally or are travelling in from further away. The club aims to offer a safe space for people working towards better overall fitness and a healthier lifestyle, and says it can tailor training to different fitness levels and lifestyles.

A gym built around functional training generally suits people who want strength, mobility and conditioning that carry over into sport and everyday life. Visitors can usually expect a mix of classes and guided training alongside time on the gym floor.

Rugby club setting

Functional training focus

Youth performance

Classes available

Tailored training

Easy road access

Functional training and sports performance gym at Kettering Rugby Football Club, Kettering, with easy access from the A14 and A45.

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