Based at Tettenhall College in Wolverhampton, LMA Martial Arts runs classes for both children and adults from age five upwards. Sessions focus on building confidence, self-defence skills and general fitness, with a friendly mix of male and female coaches and students, and there is free parking on site.

Martial arts training is a good way to stay active, learn practical self-defence and meet new people, whatever your starting level. Beginners are welcome here, and the club offers a no obligation free trial so you can try a session before committing.

Kids and adults

Beginners welcome

Free trial

Tuesday and Thursday classes

Tettenhall College venue

Self-defence focus

LMA Martial Arts in Wolverhampton offers classes for kids and adults age 5+, with a free trial and beginners welcome.

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Based in Leeds, Shape Club is a personal training gym offering coached fitness in a friendly, non-intimidating setting. The studio focuses on one to one and small group personal training, alongside programmes such as body transformation challenges, ladies and youths strength and conditioning, and baby and mum group sessions. There is also an injury and wellness clinic for those managing aches, pains and rehabilitation.

A personal training gym like this suits people who want structured, coached workouts and a programme built around their own goals. Sessions typically include guidance on strength and conditioning, with a coach on hand for support and accountability.

Personal training focus

Structured programmes

Ladies and youths sessions

Baby and mum PT

Injury and wellness clinic

Welcoming environment

Shape Club is a personal training gym in Leeds offering one to one coaching, small group PT and an injury and wellness clinic.

Shape Club Personal Training Gym

Based in Solihull, Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts school teaching karate and related disciplines to children, teens and adults. Its programmes are grouped by age, including Little Ninjas for ages 5 to 7 and Samurais for ages 7 to 12, with classes for grown-ups too. The focus is on building fitness, self defence skills and personal values in a positive setting.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to learn practical self defence while improving strength, focus and confidence. Sessions are suitable for all experience levels, so complete beginners can start alongside more seasoned students.

Kids classes

All ages welcome

Karate and self defence

Beginner friendly

Try a class

Strike Martial Arts is a karate and martial arts school in Solihull with classes for kids, teens and adults.

Strike Martial Arts

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Based in Nottingham, House of Fighters C.I.C. Real Fight Academy is a martial arts club offering kickboxing and boxing alongside other combat disciplines. Sessions are open to a range of abilities, with training that focuses on fitness, health and building self-confidence.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to learn striking technique, get fitter and develop discipline in a structured environment. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions that cover the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced work.

Kickboxing and boxing

Open to everyone

Fitness and confidence

House of Fighters Real Fight Academy is a kickboxing and boxing martial arts club in Nottingham.

House of Fighters C.I.C. Real Fight Academy

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Based in Hampton, Kaizen BJJ & MMA is a martial arts club in Peterborough teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts to both adults and children. The focus is on a friendly, community-minded setting where beginners and more experienced practitioners can train alongside each other, with sessions covering self-defence, personal development and competition progression.

A BJJ and MMA gym like this is a good option if you want to build fitness and confidence while learning grappling and striking skills. Classes are typically coached, so newcomers can expect guidance as they learn the fundamentals at their own pace.

BJJ and MMA

Experienced coaches

Kaizen BJJ & MMA in Hampton, Peterborough offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA classes for adults and kids of all levels.

Kaizen BJJ & MMA (Peterborough)

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Based in Harrow, Greater London, MCMA (Modern Combat Martial Arts) is a martial arts academy running classes for men, women and children. Training covers a range of disciplines including the club's own self defence system, Hybrid Krav Maga, K1 kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with women only sessions and personal training also on offer.

Sessions cater for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to more advanced students. A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical self defence and develop technique in a coached setting, with the academy also running from premises in Watford and Northwood.

Range of disciplines

Women only classes

Self defence training

Personal training

MCMA is a martial arts academy in Harrow offering classes in Krav Maga, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and BJJ for all ages.

MCMA - Modern Combat Martial Arts

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Based on Wedgwood Road in Bicester, Redline Fitness is an exercise and wellbeing facility offering coached sessions alongside a range of fitness services. Options include Box Fit gym membership, corporate boxing classes, personal training and the Race Fit programme, with body composition analysis also available.

A gym like this suits people looking to build strength and fitness with support from a coaching team, whether you prefer group classes or one to one guidance. Newcomers and regulars alike can find a mix of formats to match their goals.

Coached sessions

Boxing fitness

Corporate classes

Body composition analysis

Race Fit programme

Redline Fitness is a coached gym in Bicester, Oxfordshire offering Box Fit membership, personal training and more.

Redline Fitness

Based in Cippenham in Slough, Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts runs karate and MMA classes for both children and adults. Sessions take place at the Cippenham Baptist Church Youth Centre, with a minimum age of 7 and the option for parents to train alongside their children. Beginners are welcome, and instructors are first aid trained and DBS checked.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills, whether you are starting from scratch or returning after a break. A free taster class can be booked to try things out before committing.

Karate and MMA

Free taster class

Experienced instructors

Cippenham venue

Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts offers karate and MMA classes for kids and adults in Cippenham, Slough.

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Set in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, BoFit is a gym that leans into community and support rather than the usual commercial gym feel. It welcomes people of every background, body type and goal, with the aim of helping members improve both their physical health and their mindset.

Whether you want to build muscle, get fitter or simply find a space where you feel comfortable, this is the kind of place that tries to foster that. BoFit also runs a Doomslayers competition for members who fancy a challenge. A gym like this generally suits those looking for a friendly, judgment free environment to train in.

Welcoming community

Suits all goals

Doomslayers competition

Memberships available

BoFit is a community focused gym in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, welcoming all backgrounds, body types and fitness goals.

BoFit

Based in Coventry, Coach Flow offers strength and conditioning coaching and personal training for athletes and anyone keen to improve their fitness. Sessions run 1:1 online and follow individualised programmes rather than generic templates, with a focus on performance, resilience and recovery.

The coaching has been used by athletes across a range of sports, including combat sports, endurance and team sports. A performance coach like this is generally well suited to people with specific goals who want structured, tailored programming rather than a one size fits all plan.

Strength and conditioning

1:1 online coaching

Individualised programmes

For athletes and enthusiasts

Performance and recovery

Coach Flow is a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer in Coventry, offering individualised 1:1 online programmes.

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