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Set in Norwich, The Dojo Norwich is a martial arts venue that serves as the home of ESKA Karate. Alongside karate, the centre runs Kendo and Iaido classes as well as fitness sessions, all supported by a team of qualified instructors.

The space covers over 3000 square feet, with a main training hall downstairs and a smaller studio upstairs for quieter wellbeing classes. Martial arts clubs like this generally suit anyone wanting to build fitness, discipline and technique, whether you are completely new or working towards the next grade through a structured syllabus.

Karate classes

Kendo and Iaido

Qualified instructors

Grading programme

Two training spaces

Fitness classes

The Dojo Norwich is a martial arts centre in Norwich offering karate, Kendo, Iaido and fitness classes.

The Dojo Norwich

Based in Thetford, Norfolk, this martial arts club teaches Kuk Sool Won, a Korean martial art. It is listed here for anyone in the Thetford area looking for a place to train, and the club has its own website where you can find out more about joining.

Kuk Sool Won is generally known as a broad, traditional system that combines strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws, falling techniques and forms, often alongside work on flexibility and breathing. Martial arts classes of this kind typically suit people looking to improve fitness, coordination and confidence, and many schools welcome complete beginners.

Thetford Martial Arts teaches Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial art, in Thetford, Norfolk. Find out more about training locally.

Thetford Martial Arts - Kuk Sool Won

Strength training sits at the heart of this independently owned gym in Fort William, in the Highlands. Wolfhouse Gym offers free weights, cardio and conditioning, with competition-standard powerlifting kit, a full range of bodybuilding machines and tools for hybrid and functional training. The gym is unmanned and open 24/7, and it is located on North Road with parking nearby. Memberships and day passes are available, and it is an 18+ space.

A gym like this generally suits people who want to train on their own terms, whether that means following a structured strength programme, building muscle or mixing lifting with conditioning work. Visitors passing through the area can often find a day pass a handy way to keep training while away from home.

Open 24/7

Powerlifting equipment

Hybrid and functional training

Day passes available

Central North Road site

Adults only

Independent 24/7 strength gym in Fort William with powerlifting kit, free weights, cardio, memberships and day passes for over-18s.

Wolfhouse Gym

Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, this martial arts centre brings together a wide range of disciplines under one roof. Adults and children of all abilities can train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (both gi and no gi grappling), Kick Boxing, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, Thai Boxing and Boxing, and it also serves as a training base for Doncaster's White Collar Boxing.

Martial arts centres like this suit anyone looking to build fitness, learn self defence or take up a new discipline in a coached setting. With several styles available, newcomers can find the right fit before committing.

Range of disciplines

All ages welcome

Free trial week

White Collar Boxing

Experienced instructors

Doncaster martial arts centre offering BJJ, MMA, Judo, Thai Boxing, Kick Boxing and boxing for all ages, with a free trial week.

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A mixed martial arts club based in Belfast, Fight Academy Ireland covers a broad range of disciplines under one roof. The timetable includes MMA, No Gi grappling, Muay Thai, BJJ, sparring and strength and conditioning, and the gym also runs a ten week beginners MMA course for those starting from scratch.

Martial arts clubs like this suit anyone wanting to build fitness, learn practical technique and train alongside others in a structured setting. Beginners and more experienced members alike can generally find sessions that match their level.

Beginner friendly

Coached sessions

Belfast location

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Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, GEHQ is a training gym in Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, listed here under gymnastics. It is an official CrossFit and HYROX affiliate, with CrossFit, HYROX, strength work and an open gym floor each given their own space and coaches. The club has been based at Ballybrakes for ten years, and children can train free alongside a parent.

Gyms that combine coached classes with open floor access generally suit a wide range of people, from those wanting structured group sessions to those who prefer training at their own pace. Visitors can usually expect a mix of conditioning, strength and functional fitness, with classes scaled to different levels of experience.

CrossFit and HYROX affiliate

Try a free class

Kids train free

Separate training spaces

Ten years in Ballymoney

24 hour gym in Ballymoney with official CrossFit and HYROX affiliation, separate training spaces, a free class to try and kids training free with a parent.

GEHQ

Based in Inverness, HMAC MMA is a martial arts club serving people across the Highland Council area. It offers a place to train mixed martial arts within the local community.

Martial arts training like this is generally a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical skills. Most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced members, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what sessions are available and how to get started.

HMAC MMA is a mixed martial arts club in Inverness, Highland Council, offering training for the local community.

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