Lancashire Tang Soo Do - Karate & Martial Arts

Lazy Sports

Leandro Charanga Dance School

Limitless Coaching

Traditional karate has a long home in Lincoln through Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate, one of the county's longer established clubs. Training in and around the city for more than 40 years, the club practises the Shito-Ryu style, one of the four recognised styles in Japan, with a focus on both tournament competition and self-defence. It is a member of Kofukan International and the English Karate Federation.

Adults and children are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced karate-ka. A martial arts club like this generally offers a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning in a supportive group.

Traditional Shito-Ryu

Adults and children

Beginner friendly

Free trial

Recognised memberships

Over 40 years

Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate is a traditional Shito-Ryu karate club in Lincoln welcoming adults and children of all levels.

Lincolnhire Kofukan Karate

Preschool football classes in Rochdale are the focus of Little Kickers NE Manchester, part of the wider Little Kickers network. Sessions are grouped by age, starting with Little Kicks for children from 18 months and running through Junior Kickers, Mighty Kickers and Mega Kickers up to a child's eighth birthday. The approach is described as "Play not Push", keeping football fun and free of pressure.

Classes like these generally use football as a way to support early development, helping young children practise following instructions, recognising colours and numbers, and playing alongside others. For families in Greater Manchester, they can be a gentle first introduction to sport and group activity.

Ages 18 months to 8

Age-grouped programmes

Pressure-free approach

Early development focus

Birthday parties

Nursery sessions

Fun, pressure-free preschool football classes in Rochdale for children aged 18 months to 8 years, with Little Kickers NE Manchester.

Little Kickers NE Manchester - Rochdale

London Otters Rowing Club

L School Of Dance

Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, LS Fitness and Performance is a gym listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. If you live or work in the Newark area and want somewhere to build fitness, it is worth considering as an option close to home.

Gyms in general suit a wide range of goals, from improving strength and general fitness to supporting performance in other sports. Visitors can usually expect a mix of training approaches, and it is a good idea to get in touch directly to ask about membership options, facilities and anything else you would like to know before your first visit.

LS Fitness and Performance is a gym in Newark, Nottinghamshire, offering a local place to train and work on your fitness.

LS Fitness and Performance

Lucas.pt.fitness

Based in Southsea, Portsmouth, Lucy Kate Star Academy is a dance school offering a wide range of styles for children, from ballet and tap to jazz, acrobatic arts and musical theatre. There are also classes for tots and adults, along with a competition team, school shows and ISTD examinations. The academy also runs sessions at a Havant location.

Dancing is a great way to build confidence, stay active and make friends, and this kind of school welcomes both those dancing for fun and those with ambitions of a career in performing arts. Beginners and more experienced dancers alike can find something to suit them.

Range of dance styles

Classes for all ages

Experienced teachers

ISTD examinations

Competition and shows

Two locations

Lucy Kate Star Academy is a dance school in Southsea, Portsmouth, offering ballet, tap, jazz and more for all ages.

Lucy Kate Star Academy

Luxe pole fitness

Macclesfield Korean-Kickboxing Academy

Maidstone Dance Studios

Manchester Squash

MAP Fitness UK

Based in Brighton and Hove, The Choi Foundation is a martial arts and self-defence school teaching Choi Kwang Do, part of the wider Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International network. Classes take place at the Dorothy Stringer School Sports Complex on Loder Road, with a focus on personal growth, confidence and practical self-defence skills.

The approach here brings mind and body together, so training is about mental wellbeing as much as technique. A martial arts school like this is generally a good fit for anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and self-defence ability in a structured, coached setting.

Choi Kwang Do

Self-defence focus

Brighton venue

International network

The Choi Foundation is a Choi Kwang Do martial arts and self-defence school in Brighton and Hove.

Martial Arts Brighton - The Choi Foundation

Martial Arts Mastery - Burbage

Martial Arts Mastery - Glenfield

Martin Stamper Taekwondo Academy

Martyn Harris Karate Academy

ME Dance Company

Based in Dundee, Megan Osborne is a fitness coach working specifically with women. The focus is on personal coaching tailored to female clients rather than a general gym setting.

Working with a coach can suit people who want guidance and accountability with their training, whether they are starting out or looking to build on existing routines. If you are in the Dundee area and prefer a supportive, women focused approach to fitness, it is worth getting in touch to find out what is on offer.

For women

Personal coaching

Megan Osborne is a fitness coach for women based in Dundee, offering personal coaching tailored to female clients.

Megan Osborne: The Female’s Fitness Coach

Meridian Kung Fu Basildon

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