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Based in Manchester, M31 Boxing Academy is a boxing gym in the Greater Manchester area. It runs classes for those looking to train, and the coaches are DBS registered. The gym is also affiliated to the international boxing body AIBA.

A boxing gym like this is generally a good place to build fitness, learn technique and develop discipline, whether you are new to the sport or want to keep sharpening your skills. Sessions are typically coached, so there is guidance on hand as you progress.

Coached sessions

AIBA affiliated

Boxing classes

M31 Boxing Academy is a boxing gym in Manchester with DBS registered coaches and AIBA affiliation.

Manchester M31 Boxing Academy

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Based in Leyland, Lancashire, the National Karate Association is a martial arts club listed for those looking to take up karate in the area. If you live nearby and are curious about training, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out more about how the club works and who its sessions are aimed at.

Karate is generally a good fit for people wanting to improve fitness, coordination and confidence. A typical club teaches basic techniques, set patterns known as kata, and controlled partner work, with students often progressing through a belt grading system. Many karate clubs welcome a broad range of ages and abilities, so beginners usually have a clear starting point.

National Karate Association is a martial arts club in Leyland, Lancashire, offering karate for people in and around the area.

National Karate Association

Based in Isleworth, Greater London, NBNC Flames is a competitive netball club with both junior and senior sections. The club aims to keep things friendly and fun while helping its players develop, and training takes place at Bolder Academy on Macfarlane Lane. A senior section was added in 2021, and several junior players have progressed into the Middlesex pathways.

Joining a competitive netball club is generally a good way to build fitness, sharpen skills and enjoy regular league matches as part of a team. Clubs like this often hold trials ahead of each season, so it is worth getting in touch early if you are interested in a place.

Junior and senior teams

Qualified Level 2 coaches

Seasonal trials

League netball

Player pathways

Bolder Academy venue

NBNC Flames is a friendly, competitive junior and senior netball club training at Bolder Academy in Isleworth, Greater London.

NBNC Flames

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Based in Lurgan and Craigavon, ONeill Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club teaching Jeet Kune Do (Jun Fan Gung Fu), kickboxing and self defence. Sessions run at South Lakes Leisure Centre in Craigavon and at Clann Eireann in Lurgan, with classes for adults, teens and children.

Alongside the fundamentals classes, the academy offers Doyle style Irish stick fighting, a Little Dragons programme for children aged five and up, and JKD cross training that mixes disciplines such as Kali, Wing Tzun, kickboxing, wrestling and grappling. Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build fitness, confidence and practical self defence skills, whether you are starting out or already experienced.

Beginner friendly

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Irish stick fighting

Two locations

Adult and teen sessions

ONeill Martial Arts Academy in Lurgan and Craigavon teaches Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing and self defence for all ages.

ONeill Martial Arts Academy, Lurgan, County Armagh.

For anyone looking to take up boxing in Manchester, OnPoint Boxing Club offers a place to train in the sport within Greater Manchester. It caters to people wanting to build skills, fitness and confidence through the discipline of boxing.

Boxing clubs like this one generally suit a range of abilities, from complete beginners learning the basics to those keen to develop their technique over time. Sessions typically combine conditioning work with practical training, giving members a structured way to stay active and improve.

OnPoint Boxing Club is a boxing and martial arts club in Manchester, Greater Manchester.

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