Top Martial Arts Charlotte (TMA Charlotte) - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Based in Ancoats, Manchester, Totem Gymnastics Club is a children's gymnastics club for ages 18 months to 16 years. Preschool sessions build basic movement skills through play, with parent and child classes for the youngest and an independent class for slightly older preschoolers. From age 4, recreational classes are split by age group and focus on skill development and confidence, with small groups and a structured, progressive approach.

Gymnastics is a great all-round activity for young people, generally helping with coordination, strength, balance and body awareness. Many families find that regular classes also give children a sociable setting in which to grow in confidence as they learn new skills.

Ages 18 months to 16

Parent and child sessions

Age-grouped recreational classes

Small class sizes

Free trial class

Based in Ancoats

Children's gymnastics club in Ancoats, Manchester, offering preschool and recreational classes for ages 18 months to 16 years, with free trials.

Totem Gymnastics Club

Located in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, TrainedbyDP is a fitness offering for people looking to work on their strength, conditioning and general health.

A fitness setting like this can suit a range of goals, whether you want to build a regular training habit, improve your fitness or work towards something more specific. It is usually worth getting in touch first to find out what is on offer and how sessions are structured before you start.

TrainedbyDP is a fitness offering in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, for those wanting to work on strength and general fitness.

TrainedbyDP

Based in Plympton, Transform Fitness is a gym serving the wider Plymouth area in Devon. The club combines gym access with group training and personal coaching, giving members a few different ways to work towards their goals.

A setup like this suits a range of people, from those who prefer training on their own to anyone who benefits from a coach guiding their sessions. Group training and one to one options mean you can pick the level of support that fits how you like to exercise, and drop-in access offers a flexible way to get started.

Group training

Personal training

Free trial

Drop-in access

Plympton location

Transform Fitness is a gym in Plympton, Plymouth offering group training, personal coaching and gym membership.

Transform Fitness

Based in Newton Heath, Advanced Basics MMA Gym is a martial arts club serving the Greater Manchester area. It runs a broad mix of disciplines, including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and wrestling, with sessions open seven days a week. There are also women's classes, MMA for teenagers and juniors, personal coaching and more advanced grappling and striking options.

A martial arts gym like this suits a range of goals, from building fitness and confidence to learning practical technique. With classes catering to both newcomers and more experienced students, there's usually a route in whatever your starting point.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym in Newton Heath, Greater Manchester, offering MMA, boxing, BJJ, kickboxing and wrestling classes seven days a week.

Advanced Basics MMA Gym Manchester

Based in Pontypool, Amos Martial Arts is a martial arts gym serving the Torfaen area. Membership plans are offered for adults, kids and families, with children's options covering ages 4 to 14 and a choice of one or two sessions a week. Plans also cater for households with more than one child training.

Martial arts gyms like this generally suit people looking to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. Children often benefit from the discipline and routine of regular classes, while adults can enjoy a focused workout alongside learning a skill. Training together as a family can also be a good way to stay active.

Kids memberships

Family memberships

Adult memberships

Flexible weekly sessions

Amos Martial Arts is a martial arts gym in Pontypool, Torfaen, with membership plans for adults, kids aged 4 to 14 and families.

Amos Martial Arts

Chan Academy of Martial Arts

Based in Cardiff, Craig Ewers Academy is a full time martial arts gym covering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA. Running since 2012, it grew from a focus on BJJ into a wider academy with coaching across several grappling and striking disciplines. There is also a children's programme for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

A martial arts academy like this suits people who want to learn practical techniques, build fitness and take part in a structured, coached environment. Whether you are completely new to the mats or an experienced competitor, sessions tend to cater for a range of experience levels.

Multiple disciplines

Kids classes

Experienced coaching

Running since 2012

Full time academy

Craig Ewers Academy is a Cardiff martial arts gym offering BJJ, Judo, freestyle wrestling and MMA for adults and children.

Craig Ewers Academy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA)

Farnham Martial Arts

Invisible Jiu Jitsu

Based in Glasgow, Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy teaches a range of striking and weapon-based disciplines. Its own Kmax system draws together Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Wing Chun and Kick Boxing (both using the Jun Fan Method), French Savate, Filipino Kali and Pentjak Silat.

Alongside Kmax, the academy runs classes in Filipino Kali, a weapon and empty hand training system, and Muay Thai kickboxing. There are also sessions aimed at children. Martial arts training like this can suit anyone looking to build fitness, coordination and self-defence skills, with coached classes and personal coaching available.

Disciplines taught

Personal coaching

Kmax system

Glasgow location

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy in Glasgow teaching Kmax, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai kickboxing and kids classes.

Mike Krause Martial Arts Academy

Based in Swindon, Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club that welcomes children, adults and families of all abilities. Classes run throughout the week in a training environment the club describes as safe, friendly, supportive and inclusive, with structured sessions designed to build focus, respect, resilience and self belief. The club draws on over two decades of coaching experience and treats students as individuals within a wider team.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good option for anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether they are starting from scratch or working towards their next belt. Progress is encouraged at every stage, from a first grading to taking on a junior coaching role.

Free two week trial

Family friendly

All ages and abilities

Life skills focus

Junior coaching pathway

Success Martial Arts is a family friendly martial arts club in Swindon with classes for all ages and abilities.

Success Martial Arts

A martial arts and strength training club in Slough, Berkshire, Thaifight Kettlebell London (also known as Move Strong) teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai alongside kettlebell and conditioning work. Sessions run for adults and teens, with group and private options as well as ladies' combat fitness and online workshops.

The club follows the Carlson Gracie BJJ lineage and covers striking, self-defence and strength training. A mat-based martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or have trained before.

Adults and teens

Carlson Gracie lineage

Ladies combat fitness

Private and group classes

Thaifight Kettlebell London in Slough offers BJJ, Muay Thai and kettlebell classes for adults and teens.

Thaifight Kettlebell London

Thanet Academy of Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing

The Fitness Boxx Ltd

Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, The Strike Centre is a martial arts club offering training in a friendly setting. It caters to people who want to build their skills, fitness and confidence through structured practice.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good option whether you are completely new to training or looking to develop existing technique. Coached sessions typically cover the fundamentals as well as more advanced work, and many people find the classes a rewarding way to stay active and meet others.

The Strike Centre is a martial arts club in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, welcoming beginners and experienced students alike.

The Strike Centre

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Vitality & Mind Personal Training

Win Fitness | CrossFit Hamilton

Xfitness

Set in the middle of Bracknell, Zensoma Studio is a dedicated Reformer Pilates space in the Berkshire town centre. The name brings together zen (mindful presence) and soma (the body in motion), and the sessions are built around movement that aims to strengthen the body and calm the mind.

Classes are structured for different levels, including a Foundation class for complete beginners or anyone wanting to revisit the basics. A reformer studio like this generally suits people looking for low impact, guided work on strength, mobility and posture.

Reformer Pilates

Beginner friendly

Town centre location

Intro offer

Zensoma Studio is a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio in the heart of Bracknell, Berkshire.

Zensoma Studio

Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy is a martial arts academy focused on jiu jitsu. The club's own website points to a strong love of training in the gi, the traditional uniform worn in Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Jiu jitsu is a grappling art built around positional control, takedowns and submissions, and gi training in particular tends to reward patience and technique, with grips on the jacket and trousers adding extra layers to learn. Academies like this generally suit people looking for a challenging way to get fit, solve problems on the mat and train alongside a regular group of partners.

Gi focused training

Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy is a martial arts academy in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with a focus on jiu jitsu training in the gi.

Black Label Jiu Jitsu Academy

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Based in Cannock, Staffordshire, Elevate Hybrid Performance Centre is a gym built around performance-focused classes aimed at building strength and fitness. It is closely associated with Hyrox-style hybrid training, and members can book classes and gym sessions as part of a monthly membership. A team of coaches also offers personal training for those who want a programme shaped around their own goals.

Alongside the main gym, there is a Reformer Pilates studio with classes intended for all levels, from first timers to more experienced practitioners. Hybrid gyms like this generally suit people who enjoy mixing strength and conditioning work, and who like training in a group setting with others pursuing similar goals.

Performance classes

Reformer Pilates studio

Hyrox focused

Monthly memberships

Hybrid performance gym in Cannock, Staffordshire offering strength-focused classes, personal training and a Reformer Pilates studio.

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