Based in Birkenhead on the Wirral, Next Generation MMA is a martial arts club teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The timetable covers both gi and no-gi BJJ, with separate classes for kids, beginners and more advanced students, plus dedicated MMA sessions for adults and children. Newcomers can start with an intro programme built around the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu.

A martial arts gym like this generally suits people with a range of goals, from learning to defend themselves to getting fitter or simply finding a friendly training community. Grappling classes tend to reward steady attendance, and structured beginner sessions are a sensible way to ease in before joining the wider mat.

BJJ and MMA

Gi and no-gi training

Intro programme

Kids classes

Beginner to advanced

Six days a week

Martial arts club in Birkenhead offering gi and no-gi BJJ and MMA classes for kids, beginners and advanced students.

Next Generation MMA

Old Tyme Strength

Bristol Bowling Club

In Harlow, Essex, Shinseikyu Karate Academy teaches a blend of Shotokan and Goju Ryu karate alongside self-defence. Classes are open to children, young people and adults, and the academy aims to offer a safe, friendly setting where everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, learning needs, race, religion or sexuality. The lead instructor has trained under Japanese, European and UK-based senseis and has years of experience teaching self-defence locally.

Karate is a striking art that generally builds fitness, coordination, focus and confidence. A typical class at a traditional karate club involves basics, forms (kata) and partner work, with students progressing through graded belts at their own pace, which makes it a good choice for families training together.

Shotokan and Goju Ryu

Self-defence training

Children and adults

Inclusive environment

Experienced lead instructor

Shinseikyu Karate Academy in Harlow, Essex teaches a blend of Shotokan and Goju Ryu karate and self-defence for children and adults.

Shinseikyu Karate Academy

The Joanne Banks Dancers

Set among mature woodland on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Whiteley Woods Outdoor Activity Centre sits just five miles from Sheffield city centre. It offers camping across four fields, residential stays in three equipped buildings, and a range of activities that can be booked as part of a stay or as a day or evening visit.

Outdoor activity centres like this are well suited to schools, youth groups and families looking for adventure in the countryside, whether that means a camping trip, a residential stay or a day out. Its location makes it easy to combine time outdoors with a visit to Sheffield.

Whiteley Woods Outdoor Activity Centre near Sheffield offers camping, residential stays and activities on the edge of the Peak District.

Whiteley woods OAC

Abbey Studios

Based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Dewsbury Rangers Football Club is a local football club with its own official website, where prospective players and families can find out more about the club and how to get involved.

Football clubs like this generally offer a way to play regular, organised football as part of a team, whether you are looking for competitive matches, a chance to improve your skills or simply a sociable way to stay active. If you are interested in joining, it is worth contacting the club directly to ask about teams, age groups and how to get started.

Dewsbury Rangers Football Club is a local football club in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Find out more about the club and how to get involved.

Dewsbury Rangers Football Club

Marylebone Badminton Club

Set in Salford, Greater Manchester, Oliver's Gym is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a space for people wanting to take up a discipline or continue their training.

Martial arts clubs are generally a good way to build fitness, learn practical technique and grow in confidence, whatever your starting point. Many welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced members, so it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions might suit you.

Oliver's Gym is a martial arts club in Salford, Greater Manchester, offering training for beginners and experienced members alike.

Oliver's Gym

Penarth Bowling Club

R. K. Judo

Set in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, TGS Gym is a private gym that keeps things deliberately small. Membership is capped at 300 people, with the gym floor limited to 20 at any one time, so the space stays quiet and unrushed while you train.

The equipment covers cardio machines including treadmills, cross trainers, rowers and bikes, alongside a full strength set up with pin loaded, plate loaded and free weights plus functional gear. Personal training is available, and small group micro PT sessions run with a trainer. A gym like this suits anyone who prefers a calmer, less crowded environment for their workouts.

Membership capped

Full equipment range

Personal training

Small group training

TGS Gym is a private gym in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, capped at 300 members with cardio, strength kit and personal training.

TGS Gym Mansfield

The Dance House

Based in Hartlepool, 1921 Private Training for Girls is a football development service aimed at girls and women. Its name nods to 1921, the year the FA banned female participation in the game, and its aim is to encourage more girls into football and keep breaking down barriers. Sessions are offered one-to-one or in groups, with a focus on football intelligence, confidence, a positive attitude and mental skills such as motivation and visualisation.

Private football coaching can suit players at very different stages, from complete beginners to those returning to the sport. Smaller or individual sessions generally allow more attention on technique and personal goals than a standard team training night.

Girls and women only

One-to-one sessions

Group sessions

All abilities welcome

Mindset development

Inspired by 1921

Girls' football training in Hartlepool offering one-to-one and group sessions focused on skills, confidence and mindset for all levels.

1921 Private Training for Girls

Brent Valley Archers

Based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, the British Karate & Kickboxing Association (BKKA) runs family oriented martial arts clubs teaching Wado Ryu, sport karate and kickboxing. Students range in age from 4 to 70, and the association welcomes people who come for all sorts of reasons, from working towards a black belt to building confidence, making friends or getting fitter.

Martial arts clubs like this one suit both complete beginners and those keen to compete. Sessions cater for a mix of ages and abilities, so you can generally expect coached training in technique, discipline and fitness in a group setting.

All ages welcome

Family oriented clubs

Disciplines taught

Competition pathway

Beginner friendly

British Karate & Kickboxing Association, a family oriented martial arts club in Chesterfield, Derbyshire teaching karate and kickboxing.

British Karate & Kickboxing Association

Cheadle Hulme Badminton Club

Dance For All Studios

Based in Hounslow, Greater London, Global MMA is a martial arts club specialising in kickboxing for both children and adults. Younger students from around 5 to 11 years old have their own classes, while adult sessions cover stretching, basic punches and kicks, combinations and pre-arranged techniques. The club's style draws on Taekwondo for its kicking and footwork and Western boxing for its punching.

Kickboxing is practised as a contact sport, with technical work alongside light continuous sparring for points. A club like this can be a good way to build coordination, flexibility, stamina and focus while learning practical self-defence skills.

Adult classes

Kickboxing focus

Skills and fitness

Belt progression

Global MMA is a kickboxing martial arts club in Hounslow, Greater London, with classes for children and adults.

Global MMA

Greenwood Osterley Archers

Kavaology Fitness and Wellbeing Centre

Based in Lurgan, in the Craigavon area of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Kyoujin/BJJ Revolution Lurgan is a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy. The club is affiliated with Team Ryano/BJJ Revolution, linking local members to a wider grappling network.

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling martial art built around takedowns, positional control and submissions, with much of the work done on the ground. Academies like this generally suit a broad mix of people, from complete beginners looking to get fitter and learn self-defence to those keen to roll competitively. Classes typically combine technique instruction with live sparring.

Brazilian jiu jitsu academy

Team affiliation

Kyoujin/BJJ Revolution Lurgan is a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy in Lurgan, Craigavon, affiliated with Team Ryano/BJJ Revolution.

Kyoujin/Bjj Revolution Lurgan

Based in Telford, Laura Deighton Dance Company offers dance for people who want to learn, train and perform in a supportive setting.

Dance classes are a good way to build coordination, confidence and fitness while picking up new skills, and most schools welcome a range of ages and abilities. Whether you are just starting out or looking to develop existing technique, it is worth getting in touch to find out which sessions would suit you best.

Laura Deighton Dance Company is a dance school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin.

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