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Set on Mosley Street in central Manchester, V1BE is a boutique gym that combines a fitness studio with a range of V1BE classes. The site is part of Lifestyle Fitness and is under new ownership by Gym AMC, with changes on the way. Memberships are flexible and non-contract, and class packs and day passes are available.

A boutique gym like this suits people who want group classes alongside their own workouts, with facilities on hand for both. Booking a tour is usually a good way to see the space and get a feel for how sessions run before joining.

Group classes

No-contract membership

Day passes available

Central location

Changing facilities

V1BE Mosley Street is a boutique gym in central Manchester offering V1BE classes and flexible, non-contract memberships.

V1BE Mosley Street

A community-rooted martial arts club in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Black Scorpion Karate CIC is a family-run Community Interest Company that teaches traditional Shotokan Karate alongside a wider range of community programmes. Sessions run across several locations, including Wigan, Rainhill and St Helens, with a focus on building confidence in people of all ages and abilities.

As well as karate classes, the CIC runs inclusive SEND programmes, Short Breaks, holiday activity camps and a home education group. A karate club like this generally suits both newcomers and those wanting to progress through the grades, with coached sessions in a supportive setting.

Shotokan karate

Family run CIC

Inclusive SEND programmes

Community programmes

Multiple locations

Black Scorpion Karate CIC in Wigan offers Shotokan karate plus SEND, Short Breaks and holiday programmes for all ages.

Black Scorpion CIC Community Hub

Bojangles Dance School

Elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Forth River Bowling & Tennis Club

GKKC Club

Jack's Theatre School

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club

Keri Hill Dance

Northamptonshire School of Dance

Based in Blackpool, Savage MMA is a martial arts gym serving the local area. It offers training for those looking to take up mixed martial arts and related disciplines in the town.

MMA gyms typically bring together several combat sports under one roof, with coached sessions where you can build fitness, technique and confidence at your own pace. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, a class based setting like this gives you a structured way to learn and a group to train alongside.

Savage MMA is a martial arts gym in Blackpool offering mixed martial arts training for the local area.

Savage MMA Blackpool

Scorpion Kickboxing Gym

Soccer Stars Academy Manchester runs football classes for children in Manchester, Greater Manchester, as part of a wider network of classes across Scotland, England and Wales. The programme covers kids and toddler football, and the organisation also lists baby classes, ASN (additional support needs) classes and birthday parties among its offerings.

Children's football classes like these are generally a relaxed way for young ones to build coordination, confidence and social skills while getting active. Sessions for younger age groups tend to focus on fun, movement and basic ball skills rather than competition, making them a gentle introduction to the game for families.

Toddler football classes

Baby classes

ASN classes

Birthday parties

Classes across the UK

Branded training kit

Kids and toddler football classes in Manchester, Greater Manchester, with baby classes, ASN sessions and football birthday parties.

Soccer Stars Academy Manchester

Based on Frensham Road in Norwich, Spring Gymnastics is a community gymnastics club welcoming children and adults of all ages. Classes range from recreational sessions through to more advanced levels, led by coaches in a safe and friendly setting. The club places real weight on members enjoying their time there, and also offers birthday parties and a badge scheme. Families waiting during sessions can use the onsite café, while younger children have Sprouts, a role play centre.

Gymnastics is a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Recreational classes generally suit anyone wanting to try the sport for fun, while those who catch the bug can often progress to more structured, skill-focused training over time.

All ages welcome

Recreational to advanced

Coached classes

Onsite café

Sprouts role play centre

Community gymnastics club in Norwich for children and adults, with recreational to advanced classes, an onsite café and Sprouts role play centre.

Spring Gymnastics

Based in Southend-on-Sea, Tina Phelps Stage School offers dance and performance classes for a wide range of ages. Tuition covers Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Gymnastics, with classes available for children from the age of two and upwards.

Students can work towards ISTD examinations in Ballet, Modern and Tap, and the school is staffed by a mix of experienced teachers and performers. A stage school like this is a good fit for anyone wanting to build technique and confidence across several styles, whether just starting out or preparing for exams and performances.

Wide range of styles

All ages from 2+

ISTD examinations

Experienced teachers

Tina Phelps Stage School in Southend-on-Sea offers Ballet, Tap, Modern and more for all ages, with ISTD exams.

Tina Phelps Stage School

UK Kung Fu and Tai Chi Allington

Wessex School of Dancing

West Coast Taekwondo is a martial arts club based in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, offering taekwondo training for people in the local area. The club has its own website, where you can find out more about how it runs and how to get involved.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicking techniques, and clubs generally teach a mix of patterns, sparring and self-defence. Training of this kind tends to build fitness, flexibility, coordination and confidence, and many clubs follow a coloured belt grading system so students can track their progress over time.

West Coast Taekwondo is a martial arts club in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, offering taekwondo training for the local community.

West Coast Taekwondo

In the heart of Edinburgh, Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Academy teaches the traditional martial system of Hung Ga, a style that traces its roots to the Shaolin Temple in Southern China. Training covers self-defence, fitness, hand forms, weapon forms, lion dance, qi gong and body conditioning, with classes for both adults and children.

A traditional kung fu school like this one suits people looking to build fitness and self-defence skills while learning the forms and philosophy behind the art. Beginners are welcome, and a free introductory class gives newcomers a chance to try it before committing.

Adults and kids classes

Free first class

Traditional Hung Ga

Wide range of training

Lion dance team

Weekend classes

Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu is a traditional Hung Ga martial arts academy in Edinburgh, with adult and kids classes.

Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu

British Judo Association

Based at Parkhall Business Village in Stoke-on-Trent, Hannah Jones Swim Academy is a swim school teaching both children and adults from its own purpose built pool. Lessons cover all abilities, from complete non-swimmers through to competitive athletes, with groups arranged by ability and progress assessed against the Swim England framework.

Alongside small group and private sessions, the academy runs specific skill classes such as diving and life saving, plus Mermaid sessions during school holidays. A swim school like this generally suits families wanting to build water confidence and safety, as well as adults looking to learn or improve.

All abilities welcome

Children and adults

Group and private sessions

Skill classes

Own swimming pool

Swim England framework

Hannah Jones Swim Academy offers swimming lessons for children and adults of all abilities in Stoke-on-Trent.

Hannah Jones Swim Academy

Based in Woking, Surrey, Prime Acrobatics is a gymnastics and acrobatics centre that also runs a second site in Camberley. Its facilities include specialised circus equipment, a foam pit and soft play, and the club offers several adult class options alongside its wider programme. Members can use an online Club Portal to book make up sessions and short courses, and to access a video library.

A gymnastics and acrobatics centre is generally a good place to build strength, flexibility, balance and body control. Many people start with structured classes that introduce skills step by step, while equipment such as foam pits helps learners practise new moves with more confidence.

Adult classes

Foam pit and circus kit

Two centres

Online booking

Member portal

Prime Acrobatics is a gymnastics and acrobatics centre in Woking, Surrey, with circus equipment, a foam pit and adult classes.

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