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Emmi-Lou Dance Academy

Serving families across Wigan and the wider north west, Family Martial Arts Centres runs martial arts classes for a range of ages, from tots and children through to adults and whole families. Programmes are organised around different age groups, with dedicated beginner sessions to help newcomers get started.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and self discipline in a structured, supportive setting. Sessions here are grouped by age, so students can train alongside others at a similar stage.

Classes for all ages

Beginner friendly

Tiger Tots programme

30 day free trial

Part of a wider network

Family Martial Arts Centres offers martial arts classes for tots, children, adults and families in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Family Martial Arts Centres

Based in Derby, First Stage Dance and Theatre Academy is a dance and theatre school offering classes for both children and adults. The timetable spans a wide range of styles, including ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, commercial dance, musical theatre, acrobatics and aerial training, with sessions to suit everyone from beginners to advanced students.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and performance skills at your own pace. With classes for different ages and levels, there is usually a route in whether you are trying dance for the first time or looking to progress further.

Wide range of styles

Children and adults

All levels welcome

Free trial

Established 1996

First Stage Dance and Theatre Academy in Derby offers ballet, tap, modern, aerial and more for children and adults.

First Stage Dance & Theatre Academy

Based in Workington, Cumberland, HFAMMA / SUKATA BJJ is a martial arts club listed with an established date of 2000. The name points to a focus on mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, making it one to consider for anyone in the area looking to train in combat sports.

Martial arts clubs like this generally offer a mix of technique, fitness and structured progression. Visitors can usually expect to learn foundational movements, practise with training partners and build confidence over time. It is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions, experience levels and what to bring for a first visit.

HFAMMA / SUKATA BJJ is a martial arts club in Workington, Cumberland, with a focus on MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu training.

HFAMMA / SUKATA BJJ / Est: 2000

Based in Telford, JBS Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club serving the Telford and Wrekin area. It describes itself as one of the town's growing clubs, welcoming people from across the local community.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence at your own pace. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can pick up the basics with guidance before working towards more advanced techniques.

Telford based

Growing local club

JBS Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, welcoming the local community.

JBS Martial Arts Academy

Kingsway Fitness Suite

Kore Fitness

LMDA - Laura Melv's Dance Academy

Based in Perth, Omega MMA, Strength and Conditioning combines mixed martial arts training with a strong focus on Olympic weightlifting and strength work. Alongside its classes, the gym is an independent provider of British Weightlifting courses, offering coaching qualifications and continual professional development for those wanting to develop their own skills.

A martial arts and strength gym like this suits people looking to build fitness, learn technique and train in a coached environment. Whether you are starting out or aiming to progress, sessions are typically structured around regular classes and guided instruction.

British Weightlifting provider

Olympic weightlifting

Strength and conditioning

CPD courses

Regular classes

Omega MMA, Strength and Conditioning in Perth, offering martial arts classes, Olympic weightlifting and British Weightlifting courses.

Omega MMA, Strength and Conditioning

Reshapers Health & Fitness / LE Karate Academy

Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Rik Fitness is a personal training service run from a fully equipped home studio. Sessions focus on weight loss, toning and general lifestyle improvement, with running sessions, classes and group training also offered around the county. The trainer holds certifications in areas such as postural retraining, corrective exercise, rehabilitation, back care and training for specific populations, including older adults, pregnancy and post-natal clients.

Personal training generally suits people who want a plan built around their own goals, whether that means building confidence, managing a health condition or simply getting more active. Working one to one usually means closer guidance on technique and steadier progress than training alone.

Home training studio

Weight loss and toning

Running and group sessions

Specialist certifications

Support for specific needs

Initial consultation

Personal training in Shrewsbury, Shropshire from a home studio, covering weight loss, toning, running sessions and group classes.

Rik Fitness

Rough N Ready

SHOTOKAN KARATE SAMURAI CRAWLEY DOJO

Teaching Kung Fu and kickboxing in Stoke-on-Trent, this martial arts club has been running since 1974 and is based at Spode Works on Church Street. Its classes bring together people from all walks of life, from doctors and teachers to builders and pensioners, in a supportive setting.

Separate sessions run for adults and children, so there is scope for the whole family. As with most martial arts clubs, expect a mix of fitness, technique and confidence building, with beginners welcomed at any age alongside more experienced members.

Kung Fu and kickboxing

Established 1974

Adult and kids classes

Based at Spode Works

Stoke Kung Fu & Kickboxing is a martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent running adult and children's classes since 1974.

Stoke Kung Fu & Kickboxing

Sylvan School of Dance

Based on Chepstow Road in Maindee, Newport, The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre (MAFC) teaches ITF Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and fitness and sparring classes. Alongside its Newport base, the centre runs clubs in Caldicot, Llanfoist, Newbridge, Risca, Rogerstone and Undy, and classes are open to students from four years old upwards.

The centre is a member of several governing bodies, including the UK ITF, the International Taekwon-Do Federation, the British Taekwon-Do Council and the World United Martial Arts Federation. Martial arts training of this kind generally builds fitness, coordination and confidence, with structured grading that gives students of all ages clear goals to work towards.

ITF Taekwon-Do

Kickboxing and sparring

Classes from age 4

Clubs across the area

Federation member

Martial arts centre in Maindee, Newport, offering ITF Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and fitness classes for ages 4 and up.

The Martial Arts and Fitness Centre

Totton & Eling Bowls Centre

Based in Solihull, West Midlands, the Combat Sports Centre is a martial arts venue that serves as the home of the International Kickboxing Academy and West Warwicks Amateur Boxing Club. It offers a broad mix of disciplines, including kickboxing, boxing, grappling and fitness classes, with sessions for children and adults alike.

A martial arts centre like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence while learning practical skills. With options ranging from junior classes to ladies only boxing, there is generally something to suit different ages and starting points, whether you are completely new or already training.

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Ladies only boxing

Free taster session

Club HQ

Combat Sports Centre in Solihull offers kickboxing, boxing, grappling and fitness classes for children and adults.

Combat Sports Centre

The MAC

Based in Blackburn, Combat Performance & Blackburn Predators MMA is a martial arts club offering mixed martial arts along with Brazilian jiu jitsu and kickboxing. Training takes place at Chadwick St Mill, and there are dedicated classes for children as well as sessions for adults.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, confidence and technique whatever your starting point. A free trial gives newcomers a chance to try a session before committing, so you can find out whether the sport suits you.

Disciplines taught

Coached sessions

Blackburn location

MMA, BJJ and kickboxing club in Blackburn offering kids classes and a free trial session for newcomers.

Combat Performance & Blackburn Predators MMA

Ewart's Bowling Club

Legacy Gym | Pontypool

Set within the Heritage Exchange at Wellington Mills in Lindley, Huddersfield, Reform Gym combines personal training, fitness classes and a well stocked gym floor. The space caters for people working towards their own goals, whether that means structured coaching or training at your own pace.

The gym has a range of cardiovascular equipment, including rowers, assault bikes, treadmills, cross trainers and watt bikes, alongside a weights room with free weights and resistance machines. A gym like this suits anyone looking to build strength, improve fitness or follow a guided training plan in one place.

Personal training

Fitness classes

Cardio equipment

Weights room

3D body scanning

Lindley location

Reform Gym is a gym in Lindley, Huddersfield offering personal training, fitness classes and cardio and weights equipment.