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In Sutton Coldfield, Gracie Barra Sutton Parade is a martial arts club focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both children and adults. Classes are open to complete beginners, with dedicated groups for younger children through to teenagers alongside sessions for grown-ups.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art built around technique, control and problem solving on the mat. A typical club welcomes newcomers into structured, coached sessions where you build fitness, confidence and self-defence skills at your own pace, in a supportive group setting.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Kids classes

Adult classes

Beginner friendly

Free trial

Gracie Barra Sutton Parade is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Sutton Coldfield with classes for kids and adults.

Gracie Barra Sutton Parade

Based in St Helens, Merseyside, HAMMA Academy of Sports & Martial Arts CIC is a family-run mixed martial arts academy that also operates a full fitness gym. It aims to serve the local community and welcomes everyone from complete beginners to professional fighters, with coached MMA training alongside a gym offering a wide range of equipment and personalised fitness programmes.

Mixed martial arts gyms generally combine striking and grappling, so newcomers can expect to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning techniques step by step. Having a general gym on site also makes it easier to work on strength and cardio between classes.

Family-run academy

All levels welcome

Mixed martial arts

Full fitness gym

Personalised fitness programmes

Coached sessions

Family-run MMA academy and full fitness gym in St Helens, Merseyside, welcoming complete beginners through to professional fighters.

HAMMA Academy of Sports & Martial Arts CIC

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Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, KMAA (Kacperski Martial Arts Academy) is a martial arts club running classes for children and young people. Sessions take place at Ravensdale Farm on Blake Crescent, with separate groups for younger children from age five and older children from age twelve.

Martial arts classes like these are a good way for children to build coordination, discipline and confidence in a structured, coached setting. Newcomers can book a free trial lesson to see whether it suits them before committing.

Free trial lesson

Regular weekly sessions

Mansfield venue

KMAA Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with children's classes and free trial lessons.

KMAA Martial Arts

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Based in Peterborough, Saldance Theatre Arts is a dance school focused on theatre dance and musical theatre. Students of all ages and abilities are welcomed, whether they are looking to pursue dance as a career or simply take it up for enjoyment.

The school holds regular examination sessions with the International Dance Teachers' Association at its own studios, and students have opportunities to take part in theatre productions, competitions and workshops. A dance school like this can suit both complete beginners and those working towards formal qualifications.

All ages and abilities

Theatre dance focus

Dance examinations

Performance opportunities

Own studios

Saldance Theatre Arts is a theatre dance and musical theatre school in Peterborough for students of all ages and abilities.

Saldance Theatre Arts

A gymnastics club in Winchester, Hampshire, Treasure Gymnastics offers classes for children of all ages, from beginners through to more advanced gymnasts. Sessions are led by qualified coaches and the club is registered with British Gymnastics. Programmes cover a range of activities, including structured classes, freestyle and trampolining.

Gymnastics classes like these can help children build strength, coordination and confidence, whether they are taking their first steps or working towards more advanced skills. With options spanning babies and young children up to teenagers, there is scope for gymnasts to progress as they develop.

All ages welcome

Beginner to advanced

Qualified coaches

British Gymnastics registered

Freestyle and trampolining

Squad pathway

Treasure Gymnastics in Winchester, Hampshire runs gymnastics classes for children of all ages, from beginners to advanced.

Treasure Gymnastics

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Based in Newport, South Wales, Flawless Combat Club is a martial arts gym with a strong focus on grappling. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling sit at the heart of the timetable, alongside kickboxing and MMA classes, and there are sessions for children too. Newcomers can book a free trial class to see how things work before signing up.

A martial arts gym like this generally suits a wide range of people, from complete beginners looking to get fitter and more confident to those keen to train towards competition. Grappling styles such as BJJ tend to reward patience and steady practice, while striking and MMA sessions add variety for anyone wanting a more rounded skill set.

Free trial class

BJJ and grappling

Kickboxing and MMA

Langland Parc West unit

Martial arts gym in Newport, South Wales offering BJJ, submission grappling, kickboxing, MMA and kids classes, with a free trial class.

Flawless Combat Club

Based in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, Fundamental Football is a football coaching set-up built around enjoyment, friendship and player development. It began in 2016 with a group of 14 players seeking extra high level coaching, and it now operates as a charity. A family-run project at heart, it also encourages players to stay with their community clubs. Younger beginners can join the mini-fundas Saturday sessions.

Football coaching outside of regular club training can generally help players sharpen their technique, build confidence on the ball and enjoy the game with friends. Sessions of this kind usually suit young players who want to progress at their own pace alongside their weekend team.

Founded in 2016

Registered charity

High level coaching

Saturday beginners club

Supports community clubs

Trials available

Football coaching charity in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, focused on fun, friendship and player development since 2016.

Fundamental Football (Northants)

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Set in the heart of Nelson, this boxing and athletics club welcomes people from all walks of life who share an interest in boxing, fitness and personal growth. Alongside boxing, the club runs athletics and fitness sessions as well as yoga, and puts a strong emphasis on being a supportive community where members encourage one another.

A boxing club is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are new to the sport or looking to keep working towards your own goals. On-site facilities include a boxing gym, a fitness gym, and showers, lockers and a change room.

More than boxing

On-site facilities

Community focused

Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club is a community boxing, fitness and athletics club in Nelson, BC.

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