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A dance school based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Body in Motion Dance welcomes people who want to learn to move, keep active and enjoy dancing in a friendly setting.

Dance classes are a good way to build coordination, confidence and fitness while picking up new skills at your own pace. Whether you are completely new or returning after a break, a local dance school like this offers a sociable space to get started and progress over time.

Body in Motion Dance is a dance school in Bolton, Greater Manchester, offering classes for all levels.

Body in Motion Dance

Set in the heart of Bolton, this Muay Thai training centre welcomes people of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those aiming to compete. The club offers a range of options including family sessions, kids' classes, adult training, fighter development and one to one coaching.

Muay Thai is a striking-based martial art that uses punches, kicks, elbows and knees, and it can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence. A club like this in Bolton generally suits both those training for general fitness and those with an interest in the competitive side.

All ages and levels

Kids and family classes

Adult training

Fighter development

1-to-1 coaching

Central location

Bolton Thai Boxing Club is a Muay Thai martial arts centre in Bolton, Greater Manchester, welcoming all ages and abilities.

Bolton Thai Boxing Club

Bruces Gym

Based in Irvine, Orange County, Dynamic Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching Taekwondo and Hapkido. Its programmes are split by age, with classes for kids, teens and adults, and the school pitches its training at all fitness levels as a route to self-defence, discipline and general fitness. It also runs a transported afterschool programme and a summer camp, and newcomers can try a free class.

Taekwondo is generally known for its fast, dynamic kicking, while Hapkido tends to focus on joint locks, throws and practical self-defence. Together they can offer a well-rounded introduction to martial arts, and many people find regular classes build confidence, coordination and fitness alongside the technical skills.

Taekwondo and Hapkido

Classes for all ages

Free trial class

Transported afterschool programme

Summer camp

All fitness levels

Taekwondo and Hapkido school in Irvine, Orange County, with kids, teen and adult classes, afterschool care, summer camp and a free trial class.

Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido

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Fight Force Fitness

Traditional Shotokan karate is taught here in Harrow, Greater London, with instruction rooted in a JKS lineage linked to Japan. The club welcomes kids, teens and adults, and offers a clear path for both newcomers and more experienced students working through the syllabus.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, self-defence and confidence within a structured, supportive setting. Sessions are coached, and beginners can expect a welcoming, disciplined environment with steady progression as their skills develop.

All ages welcome

Beginner friendly

JKS Japan lineage

Traditional Shotokan

Clear syllabus

Traditional Shotokan karate classes in Harrow for kids, teens and adults, with JKS Japan-linked instruction and a free trial.

Harrow Shotokan Karate

Based on Westgate Street in Ipswich, this martial arts academy covers a range of striking and movement disciplines. Alongside kickboxing, the timetable takes in Muay Thai, K1, boxing and Capoeira, with classes for children as well as adults.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to develop existing skills. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can learn technique in a structured setting.

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Coached sessions

Ipswich location

Ipswich Kickboxing Academy in Suffolk offers Muay Thai, K1, boxing, Capoeira and kids classes on Westgate Street.

Ipswich Kickboxing Academy

Based in Brentwood, Essex, Kazen Kai Martial Arts is a martial arts club listed here for anyone in the area looking to take up training or find a new place to practise. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before visiting.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Many clubs focus on building fitness, coordination, discipline and confidence, and sessions often combine technique work with conditioning. If you are new, it is usually worth getting in touch first to ask about the styles taught and which sessions suit your level.

Kazen Kai Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Brentwood, Essex. Find out more and get in touch to start training.

Kazen Kai Martial Arts

Based in Kenton, Harrow, this martial arts club specialises in Choi Kwang Do, a modern discipline that puts personal and social development ahead of sports competition. Opened in 2003, it welcomes people of all ages, with dedicated sessions for young children, older children, teenagers and adults, alongside self defence workshops.

The focus here is on a safe, non-competitive setting where members can work on fitness, self confidence and practical self defence. Martial arts classes like these generally suit anyone wanting to learn something new at their own pace, whether you are a complete beginner or bringing the whole family along.

Choi Kwang Do

Free trial available

Self defence workshops

Non-competitive setting

Established 2003

Kenton Martial Arts is a Choi Kwang Do club in Harrow with self defence classes for children, teens and adults.

Kenton Martial Arts

Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, KNT Danceworks is a dance school welcoming students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The studio offers a broad range of styles, including ballet, pointe work, jazz, tap, contemporary and commercial dance, along with progressing ballet technique. There are also classes for children aged 3 to 16, plus fitness sessions.

A dance studio like this is a good place to try something new or build on existing skills, whether you are stepping into your first class or returning after time away. With varied styles on offer, there is scope to find something that suits your interests and level.

All ages and abilities

Range of styles

Fitness classes

Progressing ballet technique

KNT Danceworks is a dance school in Salford, Greater Manchester, offering ballet, jazz, tap and more for adults and children.

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Legacy Fitness

Based in Feltham, Greater London, Legends Taekwon-do Academy at Bedfont teaches Taekwon-Do in the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) tradition. The club is affiliated with United Kingdom ITF, taking part in the wider network of gradings, regional championships and training events.

A Taekwon-Do class generally combines patterns, sparring and self defence, building fitness, coordination and confidence over time. The ITF grading system gives students clear goals to work towards, with the chance to progress through coloured belts and, in time, towards black belt.

ITF Taekwon-Do

UK ITF affiliated

Grading pathway

Legends Taekwon-do Academy in Feltham, Greater London, teaches ITF Taekwon-Do and is affiliated with United Kingdom ITF.

Legends Taekwon-do Academy, Bedfont

McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts

Physique Gym

Rothwell Athletic & Squash Club

Simply Dance Stafford

Suffolk Punch boxing club

Based in Plymouth, Vitruvian Fitness offers private one-to-one personal training focused on building strength, improving movement, and training with confidence. Sessions run in a private studio with one client at a time, so there are no crowded gym floors or waiting for equipment.

The coaching is structured rather than random, with an emphasis on technique before adding load. It suits people returning after time off, injury or a break, as well as those who have trained before but never felt sure of their technique. A free consultation is available for anyone wanting to find out more.

Private studio

One to one coaching

Free consultation

Strength focused

Suits returning trainers

Technique first

Private 1-to-1 personal training and strength coaching in Plymouth, run in a focused private studio setting.

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