Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Ultimate Taekwondo Club has been running since 1996 and welcomes students of all ages and abilities. The club is British Taekwondo affiliated, holds CLUBMARK accreditation and is recognised as a GB Talent Club, with a team of qualified instructors covering both the traditional martial art and the Olympic sport.

A Taekwondo class is a good way to build fitness, coordination and self-defence skills in a structured, coached setting. Whether you want to train recreationally or work towards competition, sessions here cater for beginners through to more experienced students.

All ages and abilities

Established 1996

Qualified instructors

Recreation or competition

Accredited club

Taster session

Ultimate Taekwondo Club in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, offering classes for all ages and abilities since 1996.

Ultimate Taekwondo Club

United Krav Maga Doncaster

Set up for Muay Thai training in Rochdale, Lancashire, Valley Thai Boxing Club welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Whether you are getting involved for fun, fitness or competition, there are classes to suit, with sessions taught by experienced instructors and grouped by level from beginner through to advanced.

A Muay Thai club like this is a good place to build fitness and learn striking and clinch techniques in a structured setting. Junior classes mean younger members can take part too, and those keen to test themselves can work towards fights and tournaments.

All levels welcome

Junior classes

Experienced instructors

Fitness or competition

Valley Thai Boxing Club is a Muay Thai martial arts gym in Rochdale, Lancashire, with classes for all ages and abilities.

Valley Thai Boxing Club

Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College teaches a wide spread of martial arts across several dojos. Alongside karate styles such as Wado Ryu, Uechi Ryu and Kyokushin kai, the college also covers Judo, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Tae-Kwon-Do and more, with a dedicated Junior Dragons programme for younger members.

A martial arts college like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, learn self defence and work towards recognised grades. Beginners are welcome, and training typically runs across regular coached sessions suited to different ages and abilities.

Many disciplines

Multiple dojos

New starters welcome

Coached instruction

Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College teaches karate, judo, kung fu, Krav Maga and more across dojos in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Wakefield Karate & Martial Arts College

Weston Dance Academy

Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, White Rose Rhythmic Gymnastics Club offers coaching in rhythmic gymnastics, a discipline that combines elements of dance, flexibility and apparatus work. It is a good fit for anyone in the local area looking to take up the sport.

Rhythmic gymnastics clubs generally welcome children and young people, building coordination, balance and confidence over time through regular practice. New participants can usually expect a structured, coached approach that develops skills step by step. If you are considering getting started, it is worth contacting the club directly to ask about joining.

White Rose Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is a rhythmic gymnastics club in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

White Rose Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Based near Penistone at Willow Lodge, Willow Babes Swim School offers swimming lessons for school aged children across the Sheffield and South Yorkshire area. Classes take place in a warm indoor pool within a private setting, with small group sessions or one to one tuition available. The school operates five days a week, including weekends, and holds recognition as an STA Swim Star School.

A swim school like this is a good starting point for children learning water confidence and building technique, with lessons structured around current teaching standards. Its location also suits families travelling from Barnsley, Holmfirth and Denby Dale.

Small classes

For school aged children

Open five days a week

Warm indoor pool

STA Swim Star School

Near Penistone

Willow Babes Swim School offers small group and one to one swimming lessons for children near Penistone and Sheffield.

Willow Babes Swim School

Wimbledon Gymnastics Centre

Yang's Martial Arts Centre

Yeovil Martial Arts Academy

Based in York, York Elite is a Shotokan karate club affiliated to the KUGB. It welcomes students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to those competing at national level. The focus is on developing both physical skill and mental discipline through regular practice.

Karate clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a traditional martial art. Newcomers are usually able to arrange a first class to see whether it suits them before committing.

Shotokan karate

KUGB affiliated

Coached sessions

Come along to try

York Elite is a Shotokan karate club in York offering KUGB-affiliated tuition for all ages and abilities.

York Elite

Based in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Zanshin Karate Academy teaches practical, traditional karate adapted for the modern world. Classes are tailored for both adults and children, and the academy also runs clubs in nearby areas, including a Luton club offering karate and aikijujutsu alongside a dedicated juniors programme. Instructors are qualified, insured, DBS checked and first aid certified, and the club is affiliated with the British Combat Karate Association.

A martial arts club like this is generally a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning self-defence skills. Traditional karate training usually combines technique drills, kata and partner work, with an emphasis on discipline, respect and steady progression through the grades.

Adults and children

Practical karate focus

Vetted instructors

BCKA affiliated

Aikijujutsu available

Multiple club locations

Practical traditional karate in Dunstable for adults and children, with qualified, DBS checked instructors and a juniors programme.

Zanshin Karate Academy

Zoë Taylor Dance Academy

The Gym Group Cambridge

Arcade Club Leeds

Flip Out Leeds

Cornwall FootballGolf Park

Set over three floors in the heart of Soho, this health club offers a large amount of training space fitted with performance equipment, including a functional rig and a dedicated strength area. Facilities extend to a cycle studio, a combat training area and a distinctive glass floor training space, alongside recovery, spa and nutrition support.

A full-service gym like this suits people who want variety in one place, from strength and conditioning to studio classes and wellness. Personal training and a range of timetabled classes are available for members working towards different goals.

Three floors of training

Studios and combat area

Personal training

Class timetable

Recovery and spa

Central Soho location

Third Space Soho is a health club in central London with three floors of equipment, classes, personal training and recovery.

Third Space Soho

HarroWall Climbing Centre

The Climbing Hangar Liverpool North

The Climbing Works

The Reach Climbing Wall

Set in the City of London (EC3), Third Space City is a health club a few minutes' walk from Fenchurch Street Station. The gym pairs serious training with a range of wellness facilities, built around a custom rig in a large open-plan training space.

Alongside the main gym floor, members have access to a 20 metre swimming pool, group classes and personal training. A gym like this generally suits people who want a mix of strength work, cardio, coached sessions and recovery under one roof.

City centre location

Swimming pool

Group classes

Wellness and recovery

Book a tour

Third Space City is a health club and gym in the City of London (EC3), near Fenchurch Street Station.

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