Warwick Fitness Therapy

In Wallasey, Merseyside, China Spirit UK is a Shaolin martial arts club that describes itself as a Chinese cultural health and well-being centre. Its classes cover tai chi (including children's tai chi), kung fu, Kung Fu Cubs, San Shou kickboxing, acrobatic kung fu and Chinese lion dance. Newcomers can follow a four-step introduction to the club, and beginners are welcome from age 6.

Martial arts clubs like this generally offer a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, often with a grading system that marks progress over time. Traditional Chinese styles also tend to bring in elements of culture and mindful movement alongside the physical training.

Shaolin martial arts

Kids from age 6

Four-step introduction

Chinese lion dance troupe

Grading system

Cultural well-being centre

Shaolin martial arts club in Wallasey, Merseyside offering kung fu, tai chi, San Shou kickboxing and lion dance, with beginners welcome from age 6.

China Spirit UK

Based in Swansea, CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy where members can train the discipline alongside general fitness work. It offers a place to develop technique and conditioning in the heart of the city.

A BJJ academy is a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn grappling, whether they are completely new to the mats or looking to build on existing experience. Sessions typically cover fundamentals as well as more advanced techniques, and the training suits a range of fitness levels.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Martial arts and fitness

Swansea based

CRA Martial Arts and Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Swansea offering BJJ training and fitness.

Empowered Martial Arts & Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Tampa

FitRoots

Five Star Wedding Dance

KIK PT STUDIOS Brighton Personal training

Kilo Club

Powered by Hip Hop CIC

Based in Liverpool, Reshape Infinity Fitness offers personal training and group PT sessions for people looking to work towards their fitness and weight loss goals. Sessions can be delivered one to one or in a group, with the option of gym or home visits, so you can choose the approach that suits you.

A fitness setup like this suits anyone wanting structured, coached workouts, whether that means focused one to one attention or the sociable, team based feel of group training. One to one sessions are tailored around your individual goals, while group options tend to be more budget friendly per session.

Personal training

Group PT sessions

6 week bootcamp

Gym and home visits

Weight loss focus

Reshape Infinity Fitness in Liverpool offers personal training and group PT sessions, with gym and home visit options.

Reshape Infinity Fitness

Based in Birkenhead on the Wirral, Team Kilbride Muay Thai Kickboxing is a martial arts club that welcomes people of all ages, sizes and abilities. Some members train simply to keep fit, while others come in to compete, and the club caters for complete beginners through to experienced fighters. Classes now run out of 12 Quays Boxing Gym, following a partnership between the two.

Muay Thai is often called the art of eight limbs, using punches, kicks, knees and elbows. A typical session at a Muay Thai or kickboxing gym generally mixes conditioning, technique drills and pad work, making it a demanding all-round workout whether or not you ever plan to step into the ring.

All ages and abilities

Beginner friendly

Fitness or competition

Three training days

Based at 12 Quays

Muay Thai kickboxing club in Birkenhead for all ages and abilities, from beginners keeping fit to competitive fighters, based at 12 Quays.

Team Kilbride Muay Thai Kickboxing

Thrive Warwick

Based at Simply Gym in Coventry, Absolute Fitness UK offers personal training for people who want a bit more structure and support with their fitness. Alongside face to face sessions in the West Midlands, it also runs online coaching programmes and group classes, so there are a few ways to train depending on what suits you.

Personal training set-ups like this suit anyone who feels short on motivation or consistency and wants tailored guidance rather than working out alone. Sessions are generally shaped around your own goals, whatever your age, background or starting point.

Online coaching

Group classes

Based at Simply Gym

HYROX training

All levels welcome

Absolute Fitness UK offers personal training, online coaching and group classes at Simply Gym in Coventry.

Absolute Fitness UK

Adrenaline Martial Arts Academy

B5 Martial Arts Academy

JPTraining

One Mind Martial Arts Academy

OWJ Health and Fitness

PA Fitness

Powher Gym Liverpool

Prime Gym

Based on Station Road in Ecclesfield, Sheffield, RAW Kids Gymnastics Forge runs fun gymnastics classes for children from the time they start walking up to age eight. Sessions focus on building confidence, new skills and the basic fundamentals of movement. Classes are split by age, from parent and child sessions for toddlers to a structured pre-school group and recreational Foundation classes for older children.

Early years and recreational gymnastics is generally a great way for young children to develop coordination, balance and body awareness through play. Many families also find it helps little ones gain independence and social confidence alongside their physical skills.

Ages walking to 8

Parent and toddler class

Pre-school gymnastics

Recreational Foundation classes

Learning through play

Ecclesfield venue

Kids gymnastics classes in Ecclesfield, Sheffield for children from walking to 8 years, from parent and toddler sessions to recreational gymnastics.

RAW Kids Gymnastics Forge

Roger Gracie Academy Central Bristol

Shapesmart Fitness

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