O'Tooles Health and Fitness

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Unrivalled MMA is a martial arts gym for those looking to train in mixed martial arts and related disciplines. It offers a place to build skills, fitness and confidence in a structured setting.

Martial arts training like this is generally suited to a wide range of goals, from learning self defence and technique to improving overall fitness. Newcomers and more experienced practitioners alike can usually find sessions to match their level and pace.

Unrivalled MMA is a mixed martial arts gym in Sheffield, South Yorkshire offering training for all levels.

Unrivalled MMA

Bangor Barbell - OLD SCHOOL IRON GYM

Fitter Body Ladies Norwich

Set in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Guts Over Fear is a martial arts gym offering training across several disciplines including Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and mixed martial arts. Classes cater to all levels, and the gym places a particular focus on children's development alongside supporting adults and families across Wakefield and Leeds.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence in a supportive setting, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning to regular training. With a range of classes on offer, there are options to suit different interests and schedules.

Range of disciplines

All levels welcome

Kids classes

Family friendly

Fitness classes

Guts Over Fear is a martial arts gym in Wakefield offering Muay Thai, BJJ, boxing and MMA classes for all levels.

Guts Over Fear Muay Thai & Mixed Martial Arts Gym

Gymophobics Harrogate

Intensity MMA

Ironside Fitness

Based in Manchester, Mo's Martial Arts Centre is a martial arts club serving the local community across Greater Manchester. It offers a place to train, build fitness and develop technique in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good option for anyone looking to learn self defence, improve discipline and stay active, whether you are completely new to training or returning after a break. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can pick up the basics at a steady pace.

Mo's Martial Arts Centre is a martial arts club in Manchester, Greater Manchester, offering coached training for all levels.

Mo's Martial Arts Centre

MV/FIT - Personal Training

Northwest Mecca Keighley

Re:Form Health and Performance Unit

Based in the Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle upon Tyne, Team Phoenix Martial Arts is a school that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds. The team teaches a range of disciplines, including Muay Thai, Shoot Wrestling, Kali Sikaran and Ju-jitsu, and aims to help students improve both physically and mentally while building confidence.

Martial arts training suits a variety of goals, whether that is fitness, self-defence, learning new skills or simply having fun. A good school offers a friendly setting where beginners and more experienced students alike can progress at their own pace with guidance from experienced instructors.

All ages welcome

Ouseburn Valley venue

Established 2002

Experienced instructors

Beginner friendly

Team Phoenix Martial Arts is a martial arts school in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, teaching a range of disciplines.

Team Phoenix Martial Arts

Ashford Vale Tudo - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Fitness Inferno Paisley

Based in Reading, Berkshire, GBS Swim School is a family run swim school that has been teaching in the local area since 2003. It offers lessons for both children and adults, with a focus on building confidence, technique and skill in the water. The school also runs summer intensive crash courses.

Swim schools like this one are a good starting point whether you are learning to swim for the first time or looking to improve your stroke. Lessons are typically grouped by age and ability, so beginners and more confident swimmers can progress at their own pace.

Established since 2003

Children and adults

Family run

Summer crash courses

Focus on technique

GBS Swim School is a family run swimming school in Reading, Berkshire, teaching children and adults since 2003.

GBS Swim School

Liverpool Strength Company

Based in Middleton, Milton Keynes, NCMA New City Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering training across several disciplines. Sessions include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and dedicated classes for different age groups, with programmes running for younger children right through to teenagers and adults.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good place to build fitness, confidence and coordination while learning practical technique in a structured, coached setting. With separate classes for various ages, there are usually options to suit both complete beginners and those looking to progress.

Free trial session

Classes for all ages

BJJ and kickboxing

Kids programmes

Personal training

Milton Keynes venue

NCMA New City Martial Arts in Milton Keynes teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing, with classes for children, teens and adults.

NCMA New City Martial Arts

PB Gym

A family friendly martial arts school in Norwich, SESMA teaches karate, kickboxing, self-defence and kung fu to both children and adults. Classes are open to all, with a welcoming approach that includes SEN and LGBTQ members, plus specific courses covering anti-bullying and women's self-defence.

There are also programmes tailored to younger children, such as the Little Dragons sessions for ages 3 to 5. A martial arts school like this is generally a good place to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether you are starting as a complete beginner or returning to training.

For all ages

Multiple disciplines

Free trial classes

Welcoming to all

Self-defence courses

Works with schools

SESMA Martial Arts in Norwich teaches karate, kickboxing, self-defence and kung fu for children and adults, with free trials.

SESMA Martial Arts Norwich

SSA - Personal Training Gym

Based in Oxford, The Self Defence Academy teaches martial arts and Krav Maga self defence to men, women and children. Sessions focus on realistic street self defence alongside building fitness, strength and confidence, with classes for both adults and teens as well as dedicated children's programmes. Private one to one lessons are also available, and the academy runs at locations in Oxford and Northwood.

A martial arts and self defence school like this generally suits people who want to learn practical skills in a structured setting, whether they are complete beginners or looking to progress. Coached sessions cover technique, gradings and practical application, and taster classes let you try things before committing.

Krav Maga self defence

Private one to one

Two locations

Trial class

Gradings offered

The Self Defence Academy in Oxford runs martial arts and Krav Maga self defence classes for adults, teens and children.

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