Set in Southsea, Portsmouth, the Amy Hackett School of Dance is a friendly and inclusive dance school that has been teaching since 2009. It offers thorough tuition across a variety of dance styles, with a focus on making classes both enjoyable and rewarding for young dancers.

A dance school like this can be a good place for children to build coordination, fitness, strength, good posture and confidence through movement. Alongside the physical benefits, classes also offer a chance to express yourself and meet new friends in a supportive setting.

Founded in 2009

Variety of styles

Friendly and inclusive

Exams offered

Based in Southsea

Amy Hackett School of Dance is a friendly, inclusive dance school in Southsea, Portsmouth, teaching a variety of styles since 2009.

Amy Hackett School of Dance

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Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, BC Personal Training offers one to one coaching for people who take their health and fitness seriously. Sessions cover a range of goals, from general fitness and wellbeing through to muscle building, fat loss, toning and strength work, with support around nutrition and effective movement.

A personal training service like this suits anyone wanting structured, accountable coaching tailored to their own goals rather than following a generic plan. Sports massage is also available alongside the training.

One to one coaching

Range of goals

Nutrition support

Sports massage

Suits all levels

BC Personal Training is a personal trainer in Bradford, West Yorkshire, offering one to one coaching, nutrition support and sports massage.

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Based in Newtownabbey, Belfast Karate Academy is a martial arts club serving people in and around Antrim and Newtownabbey. As the name suggests, karate is at the heart of what the academy is about, and it has its own website where prospective members can find out more and get in touch.

Karate clubs generally offer a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, with training that typically combines technique, conditioning and discipline. Many people take up a martial art to learn self-defence skills, set personal goals through grading, or simply enjoy regular exercise alongside others. If you are curious about starting, contacting the club directly is the best way to learn how sessions work.

Belfast Karate Academy is a martial arts club in Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey, focused on karate training.

Belfast Karate Academy

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Based in Belfast, Brian Fay Martial Arts and Self Defence is a martial arts club offering training for those looking to build skills in self defence and related disciplines. It provides a place for people across the city to learn and practise in a structured setting.

Martial arts training generally suits people wanting to improve fitness, confidence and coordination while picking up practical techniques. Beginners can usually expect coached sessions that introduce the fundamentals at a manageable pace, with room to progress over time.

Brian Fay Martial Arts and Self Defence is a martial arts club in Belfast offering coached training and self defence.

Brian Fay Martial Arts and Self Defence

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Based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Charoen Muay Thai is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train in the Thai art of striking. Anyone in the Paisley area interested in picking up a combat sport or adding variety to their fitness routine may find it worth a look.

Muay Thai clubs generally focus on punches, kicks, knees and elbows, often combined with pad work, bag work and conditioning drills. Sessions at this kind of gym tend to suit a range of goals, from general fitness and confidence building to technical development for those who want to go further. It is usually a good idea to get in touch before a first visit to ask about suitable sessions.

Charoen Muay Thai is a martial arts club in Paisley, Renfrewshire, offering a place to train in the Thai striking art of Muay Thai.

Charoen Muay Thai

Based in Congleton, Cheshire East, Cheshire Sambo/Judo is a martial arts club whose name points to two grappling disciplines: sambo and judo. It is listed here for anyone in the Congleton area looking for a local place to train in throwing and ground-based martial arts.

Generally speaking, sambo and judo both focus on throws, takedowns and controlling an opponent on the mat, and are often practised by people of varied ages and experience levels. Training in grappling arts like these can help build strength, balance, coordination and confidence. If you are thinking of joining, it is worth contacting the club directly to ask about sessions and getting started.

Cheshire Sambo/Judo is a martial arts club in Congleton, Cheshire East, for those interested in sambo and judo grappling training.

Cheshire Sambo/Judo

Based in Manchester, City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST) is a competitive swimming club serving swimmers across Greater Manchester. The club is organised into a range of squads, from Development and Academy levels through to County, Regional and National squads, along with a Masters group and a Disability Academy.

COMAST hosts a number of open meets during the year and swimmers train under a dedicated coaching team. A club like this is a good fit for those looking to develop their swimming through structured, coached sessions and progress towards competitive events.

Squads for all levels

Masters swimming

Disability Academy

Coached sessions

Hosts open meets

City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST), a competitive swimming club with squads for all levels in Manchester.

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