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Based in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scottish Hit Squad is a martial arts club listed in our directory for anyone in the area looking to take up training or find a new place to practise.

Martial arts clubs generally offer a mix of technique work, fitness conditioning and partner drills, and many welcome people of different ages and experience levels. If you're curious about getting started, it's worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about the sessions they run and how newcomers can join in.

Scottish Hit Squad is a martial arts club in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. Find out more and get in touch about training.

Scottish Hit Squad

Spirit SKF Dojo

Titan 365

Based in Wolverhampton, Zig Zag Dance Factory is a dance school offering classes across a range of styles, including ballroom favourites such as the waltz and cha-cha. Alongside group sessions, the school runs children's classes, private lessons and wedding dance lessons.

Dance classes like these are a friendly way to pick up new skills, keep active and build confidence on the floor, whether you are starting from scratch or preparing for a special occasion. Sessions are led by instructors and cater to different ages and abilities.

Range of styles

Children's classes

Private lessons

Wedding dances

Established 1994

Zig Zag Dance Factory is a dance school in Wolverhampton offering ballroom, children's classes, private and wedding dance lessons.

Zig Zag Dance Factory

Ambition Private Studio

Based in the West Midlands, Amplify Talent UK is a performing arts company working with children and young people across Walsall and the wider area. The company coaches boys and girls of all ages, combining quality technical training with a focus on each child's personal development.

Alongside performing arts, sessions also build life skills, taking a long-term approach to preparing children for the future (with plenty of fun along the way). A dance and performing arts programme like this is a good way for young people to grow in confidence, learn technique and develop as performers.

All ages welcome

Technical training

Personal development

Amplify Talent UK is a performing arts and dance company for children of all ages in the Walsall, West Midlands area.

Amplify Talent UK

Dundee Strength Unit

Teaching karate to students across Ipswich and the surrounding villages, Evolution Karate Academy welcomes all ages and abilities. Classes run in several locations including Ipswich, Kesgrave, Bucklesham and Waldringfield, with sessions for children from age three right through to older beginners and more experienced students.

As a martial arts club, karate is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning self defence in a structured setting. Newcomers can book a free trial class, and there are dedicated groups for younger children as well as classes geared towards competition.

Little Lions group

Free trial class

Competition classes

Several locations

Evolution Karate Academy, a karate club in Ipswich, Suffolk, with classes for ages 3 plus and a free trial lesson.

Evolution Karate Academy - Karate Club Ipswich

Family Martial Arts Centres Swinton

Glow Up

Ju jitsu classes in Thetford, Norfolk, are run by JU JITSU UK, an independent organisation whose Thetford club has been going since 2001. The group also has clubs across Norfolk and Suffolk, including Attleborough, Brandon, Dereham and Watton, and offers classes for all ages. New starters can try four free lessons before committing.

Ju jitsu is a traditional martial art built around throws, locks, strikes and practical self-defence. Students generally progress through a belt system with regular gradings, and many people find that training builds fitness, coordination and confidence. For children in particular, a structured martial arts class can be a good way to develop discipline and self-belief alongside new skills.

Four free lessons

Classes for all ages

Established in 2001

Clubs across the region

Gradings and championships

Safeguarding in place

Ju jitsu classes for all ages in Thetford, Norfolk, with JU JITSU UK, established in 2001 and offering four free lessons to new starters.

JU JITSU UK

KBT Academy of Martial Arts Bexleyheath

Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness

May Wellbeing

Based in Yokine within the City of Stirling, Perth Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school offering training across several disciplines. Its programmes cover mixed martial arts, jujutsu, karate and self defence, alongside fitness, strength and conditioning work and dedicated kids classes. Beginner programs are available for those starting out.

A martial arts academy is a good place to build fitness, learn practical self defence and develop confidence over time. Classes are typically coached in a group setting, with structured progression, so newcomers and returning students alike can train at a level that suits them.

Beginner programs

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Fitness and conditioning

Accredited instructors

Long established

Perth Martial Arts Academy in Yokine, City of Stirling, offering MMA, jujutsu, karate, self defence, fitness and kids classes.

Perth Martial Arts Academy

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Raushan Sandhu Coaching is a martial arts provider offering training in the local area. It gives people in the city a place to learn and practise martial arts skills.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new to it or looking to develop existing skills. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can learn techniques step by step at a manageable pace.

Raushan Sandhu Coaching is a martial arts provider in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering coached training in the local area.

Raushan Sandhu Coaching

Based in Pen-Y-Morfa, Llanelli, Satori Ju Jitsu is a martial arts academy teaching Jujitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to children and adults of all levels. Classes are split by age, starting with a group for three and four year olds and running through to a 12+ and senior class, with a ladies only option and Fighting Jujitsu sessions also on offer. The club serves as the Welsh regional head club for its governing association, and newcomers can claim four free classes.

Martial arts training in general tends to build fitness, coordination and confidence, with techniques taught progressively so beginners can learn safely alongside more experienced students.

Four free classes

Classes from age 3

Jujitsu and BJJ

Ladies only sessions

Fighting Jujitsu

Welsh regional head club

Jujitsu and BJJ classes in Llanelli for kids and adults of all levels, with age-specific groups, ladies only sessions and four free classes.

Satori Ju Jitsu Llanelli

Based on Bridgend Industrial Estate, Scorpion Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Bridgend offering programmes for both adults and children. Classes are designed to suit all abilities, and children can start from the age of four, with tailored programmes aimed at supporting families. The school also runs belt testing, and newcomers can book two free trial classes before deciding whether to commit.

Martial arts training in general can be a good way to build fitness, coordination, confidence and discipline. A structured grading system gives students clear goals to work towards, and family-friendly schools often make it easy for parents and children to train in the same place.

Two free trial classes

Kids from age 4

Adults and children

All abilities welcome

Family focused

Belt testing

Martial arts school in Bridgend for adults and children from age 4, with family programmes, belt grading and two free trial classes.

Scorpion Martial Arts

Shotokan Karate JKA Academy Watford

Stronger Studio

The Personal Touch

Based in Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, Boldon CA Swimming Club is a community swimming club for younger members from across South Tyneside and beyond. It offers swimming lessons, skill development, training sessions and competitive opportunities, welcoming swimmers aged 5 and over from areas including West Boldon, East Boldon, South Shields, Jarrow, Cleadon and Whitburn.

Founded in 1978, the club was set up on the idea of making swimming open to all in the local community, and it is run by a team of volunteers. A club like this is a good way for children to build confidence in the water, develop their technique and take part in friendly competition.

For young swimmers

Founded in 1978

Run by volunteers

Lessons to competition

Around 180 members

Boldon CA Swimming Club offers lessons, training and competition for younger swimmers in Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear.

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