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Roller's Jiu-Jitsu Yorkshire

Focused on Krav Maga and practical self defence, RSDA (The Reality Self Defence Academy) runs classes in Northampton as part of a group that also teaches in Milton Keynes, Hitchin and Bedford. The academy welcomes people of all backgrounds, from complete beginners to fitness enthusiasts, and offers sessions for children alongside its adult training.

A reality-based self defence class like this generally covers practical techniques for real-world situations, and can help build confidence and fitness at the same time. Newcomers are usually eased in gradually, so no prior experience is needed to start.

Krav Maga classes

Beginner friendly

Kids classes

Multiple locations

Intro offer

Krav Maga and reality-based self defence classes for adults and children in Northampton, from beginner to experienced.

RSDA - The Reality Self Defence Academy Northampton

Runway Fitness

Sanctus Gym

Savage Fight Gym

Shotokan Karate Online

Skydance NI

Solstice Studios

Stephen Tomlinson - Rewired Coaching

Strength in Movement

Based in Winnall, Winchester, STRONGER Personal Training Club is a personal training gym built around coached, individualised workouts. With a boutique setting and a focus on a welcoming, judgement free atmosphere, it aims to suit people fitting fitness around busy everyday lives.

A personal training gym like this generally means smaller, coach led sessions where your workout is tailored to your goals rather than left to you to figure out alone. It is a good option if you prefer structure, guidance and a supportive community over training on your own in a large open gym.

Personal training focus

Free taster session

Friendly community

Boutique setting

Based in Winnall

STRONGER Personal Training Club is a coach led gym in Winnall, Winchester, offering individualised workouts and a free taster session.

STRONGER Personal Training Club Winchester

Strong Vibes

Studio 32

Swim Now offers private swimming lessons in Middlesbrough for both adults and children. Whether you are just starting out or looking to build on skills you already have, the coaching is delivered on a one to one basis and covers a range of ages and abilities.

Alongside general lessons for adults and children, the service includes support for those working through a fear of water. Private lessons like these suit people who prefer focused attention and want to progress at their own pace in a calm setting.

Private lessons

Adults and children

Water confidence

For all levels

Swim Now provides private one to one swimming lessons for adults and children in Middlesbrough, including water confidence support.

Swim Now

Temple Kickboxing Hyde

Set in Redditch, Worcestershire, Thaitans Martial Arts Academy is a family run martial arts club focused on Muay Thai (Thai boxing). It offers classes for both juniors and adults, along with circuits and fitness training and one to one private tuition, plus a small weights gym on site.

A Muay Thai academy like this is a good fit for anyone wanting to build fitness, strength and technique through coached striking sessions. Junior and adult classes mean different age groups can train, and private tuition suits those who prefer focused one to one work.

Junior and adult classes

Muay Thai focus

Circuits and fitness

Private tuition

Weights gym on site

Family run

Thaitans Martial Arts Academy is a family run Muay Thai and fitness club in Redditch, Worcestershire, with junior and adult classes.

Thaitans Martial Arts Academy

The Black Belt Academy Bournemouth

The Dance Company

Based in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, The Den is a gym that describes itself as a local gym for local people. It positions itself as a place for the people of Winsford, with a focus on serving its own community.

Gyms like this generally offer a straightforward place to train, whether you are building strength, improving fitness or keeping up a regular routine. A community-focused local gym can suit people who want somewhere close to home, with familiar faces and a relaxed atmosphere. It is worth getting in touch or visiting to find out what the gym offers and how membership works.

Community focused

The Den is a community-focused gym in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, set up as a local gym for local people.

The Den

In Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, The Grappling Academy is a martial arts club focused on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Training takes place on a dedicated, climate-controlled matted floor of around 140 square metres, with showers on site. There are fundamentals classes for complete beginners, sessions for adults and kids from age 5, plus Open Mat and All Levels classes for those ready to progress. The academy is part of Draig, a network of affiliated academies in several countries.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is generally a good choice for anyone wanting a practical, technical martial art that builds fitness, problem solving and confidence. Newcomers can usually expect a friendly start, learning core positions and escapes before moving on to live rolling.

Kids from age 5

Dedicated matted space

Showers on site

Open mat sessions

Trial available

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, with beginner fundamentals, kids classes from age 5 and open mat sessions.

The Grappling Academy

Based in Stirling, The Jungle Academy BJJ is a martial arts club focused on Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It is listed here for anyone in the Stirling area looking for a place to train on the mats, and the club has its own website where you can find out more before visiting.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling art built around positions, control and submissions, and it is often practised with a partner through drilling and sparring (known as rolling). Clubs of this kind generally welcome people of different fitness levels, and many newcomers find it a good way to build strength, confidence and problem-solving skills. It is worth getting in touch with a club first to ask about getting started.

The Jungle Academy BJJ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts club in Stirling. Find out more about training on the mats locally.

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