Thai boxing, kickboxing and MMA are the focus at Russ Williams Martial Arts Centre, a martial arts gym in Wrexham. Classes are led by Russ Williams, a former world kickboxing and European Thai boxing champion, and include new starter sessions for adults and teenagers from 13, dedicated junior classes for children aged 4 to 12, and joint family-style sessions. One-to-one and private group training can also be arranged, and the club runs gradings and supports fighters in competition.

Striking gyms like this generally suit anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether or not they ever plan to compete. Beginners can usually expect structured technique work on pads and bags alongside conditioning.

Former world champion coach

Thai boxing, kickboxing, MMA

New starter classes

Junior classes

Private sessions available

Gradings and competitions

Thai boxing, kickboxing and MMA classes in Wrexham, with starter sessions for adults, junior classes for ages 4 to 12 and private training.

Russ Williams Martial Arts Centre

Set in Leeds, West Yorkshire, St Chad's Tennis Club is a long-established tennis club that welcomes players looking for both casual and competitive play. With over a century of tennis behind it, the club heads into its 102nd year in 2026 and offers social sessions where newcomers can try things out for free.

Alongside social play, the club runs a box league and fields teams in the Leeds League, plus coaching for those wanting to develop their game. A tennis club like this is a good fit if you want regular matches, a bit of friendly competition and the chance to meet other players locally.

Free taster sessions

Over 100 years old

Coaching available

League and team play

Social play sessions

St Chad's Tennis Club in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offers social play, box leagues, team tennis and coaching for players of all levels.

St Chad's Tennis Club

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Set up in Bradford in 2015, Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA) is a community focused martial arts and boxing set-up in West Yorkshire. It grew out of Tasif Khan's work engaging young people, and runs a personalised, holistic programme that can be tailored for schools, community centres or individuals.

Alongside boxing, the academy uses its activities to support health and wellbeing, character building, citizenship and learning, as well as helping with behavioural issues. The team is diverse and welcomes people of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with more experience, and has particular experience supporting individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.

All abilities welcome

Disability experience

Community focus

More than boxing

Established in 2015

Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA), a community boxing and martial arts academy in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy (TKCBA)

Tucked away in Aberdeen, The Fit Room is a fitness venue for people looking to train and work towards their goals. It offers a straightforward space for members across Aberdeen City to build a regular routine.

A fitness gym like this generally suits a range of ability levels, from those just getting started to people with more experience. Visitors can usually expect somewhere to focus on strength, conditioning and general health at their own pace.

The Fit Room is a fitness gym in Aberdeen, offering a space to train and work towards your health and fitness goals.

The Fit Room

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Based in Manchester, the Water Adventure Centre (WAC) brings together youth work, kayaking and water play to support communities across Greater Manchester. Its focus is on children and young people who have the least, helping them build confidence, self-esteem and new skills through time spent on and around the water.

The centre runs a range of youth and play projects, including youth clubs and sessions for young women, and works with several locations across the wider area. Outdoor and water-based activities like these are a good way for young people to try something new, be active outdoors and develop practical skills in a supportive setting.

Water Adventure Centre (WAC) in Manchester combines youth work, kayaking and water play to support young people across Greater Manchester.

Water Adventure Centre (WAC)

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Tucked away in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Aspire Boxing Club is a gym focused on boxing training for people across the local area. It offers a space to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are lacing up gloves for the first time or looking to sharpen skills you already have.

A boxing gym like this generally welcomes a mix of ages and abilities, with training that covers footwork, conditioning and pad or bag work. Many people take it up to get fitter, learn the fundamentals of the sport or simply try something new in a supportive setting.

Aspire Boxing Club is a boxing gym in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, welcoming newcomers and experienced boxers alike.

Aspire Boxing Club

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Based in Hull, Black Sheep Combat Seek and Destroy is a martial arts club serving Kingston upon Hull and the surrounding area. It offers a place to train, learn technique and build fitness alongside others working towards similar goals.

Martial arts training is a good way to develop discipline, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new to it or looking to sharpen skills you already have. Newcomers can usually expect to start with the basics and progress at a steady pace as they settle in.

Black Sheep Combat Seek and Destroy is a martial arts club in Hull, Kingston upon Hull.

Black Sheep Combat Seek and Destroy

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Based in Dundee, Blair Smith Personal Training offers coaching for people looking to work towards their fitness goals. Sessions are available on a one to one basis, with online coaching also on offer for those who prefer to train remotely.

A personal trainer can help with structured programmes tailored to your own starting point, whether you are building strength, improving general fitness or wanting some accountability. Options here include single sessions, personal training packages and monthly coaching memberships, so you can pick the level of support that suits you.

One to one coaching

Online coaching

Flexible options

Blair Smith Personal Training is a personal trainer in Dundee offering one to one and online coaching.

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