The Strong Girl Collective

Set on Stokes Farm in Wokingham, Barn Built Fitness is a functional fitness gym housed in a converted chicken barn, with countryside views and both indoor and outdoor training space. The gym runs a mix of personal and group classes suited to a range of levels and goals.

Members can expect a varied timetable, including Workout of the Day, Hyrox, strength training and HIIT sessions. Functional fitness gyms like this generally focus on coached group workouts that build all-round strength and conditioning, making them a good fit for people who prefer structure and a bit of community while they train.

Free first week

Functional fitness classes

Indoor and outdoor training

Countryside setting

All levels welcome

Over 10 years running

Barn Built Fitness is a functional fitness gym in Wokingham, Berkshire, with indoor and outdoor classes and a free first week.

Barn Built Fitness

Beverley Combat Academy

Based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, Black Country Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts gym focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The club caters for a range of people, from newcomers taking their first class through to experienced athletes preparing for competition, with sessions built around technique, drilling and steady progress.

A BJJ gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn grappling and problem solving under pressure, and train in a structured, supportive setting. Whether you are curious about trying the sport or looking to sharpen your game for the mats, there is generally something to work towards at every level.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Beginner friendly

Competition focused

Black Country Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts gym in Stourbridge, West Midlands, for beginners and competitors alike.

Black Country Jiu-Jitsu

Cards or Die

Dynamic strength and fitness Bridgend

Implexus Gym

JUST.MOVE Gym - Leeds Bradford & Kirklees

K.A.W Academy of Boxing & Kickboxing

Sugar Rogue

The Club Gym

Titan's Lair Gym

Set in Aberdeen, this combat sports centre brings together several martial arts disciplines under one roof. Members can train in MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and wrestling, alongside functional fitness, with coached classes led by qualified instructors. Structured programmes are offered for adults, teens and children, so there is a route in whatever your starting point.

A martial arts gym like this suits people looking to learn self-defence, build fitness or work towards competition. Beginners can generally expect classes graded by level, from fundamentals sessions through to more advanced training, in a group setting.

Range of disciplines

Coached classes

Classes for all ages

Graded by level

A martial arts and combat sports gym in Aberdeen offering MMA, boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling for all ages.

Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre

Budminton Edinburgh @ Meadowbank Sports Centre

Jeon-sa Taekwondo (Stockport)

Purity Gym

Ted's Gym Health Studio

TF Fitness Centre & 24 Hour Gym

Affinity Dance School

Set up for women and marginalised genders, Athena Combat Club offers a welcoming place to train in striking arts in Bristol. Members practise K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai, with sessions open to everyone from complete beginners through to experienced fighters, plus dedicated training for those on the fight team.

A martial arts club like this suits anyone wanting to build fitness, technique and confidence in a supportive setting. Alongside coached classes there are regular socials, a group chat and post training coffee, so it is also a good way to meet new people.

Women and marginalised genders

Disciplines taught

Fight team

Regular socials

Venue

Athena Combat Club is a martial arts club in Bristol for women and marginalised genders, training in K1 Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Athena Combat Club

BKS Martial arts and fitness

Bodystreet Sutton Coldfield

Based in Glasgow, Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym teaches ITF Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing alongside a private fitness gym. Taekwon-Do classes are open from age 4 and up, while Kickboxing runs from age 5 and up, with sessions for adults of all ages too. The focus is on building confidence, discipline and useful skills in a family-friendly setting.

Martial arts clubs like this suit both those keen to compete and people who simply want to stay active and learn something new. Beginners are usually welcome, and a free trial can be a good way to see whether the training and atmosphere are the right fit before joining.

Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing

Classes for young children

Family friendly

Free trial

On-site fitness gym

Personal training

Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym in Glasgow teaches Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing for ages 4 up, plus a private fitness gym.

Braveheart Martial Arts & Gym

CC Dance Company

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