Bosson Dance and Fitness School

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Bridge Academy of Performing Arts

Based in Bristol, this sports academy focuses on gymnastics and trampolining for children. Its recreational trampolining sessions are coached in a structured, supportive setting, with small groups of around four children per trampoline and hour-long classes so each young gymnast can build confidence, coordination and technique at their own pace. There are also trampolining squads for those who want to compete.

Alongside regular classes, families can book holiday clubs, parties and one-to-one sessions, and a free trial is available for newcomers. Gymnastics and trampolining in general are a good way for children to develop balance, body awareness and strength while having fun, and coached clubs usually help youngsters move through skills progressively as they gain experience.

Free trial session

Small coaching ratios

Competitive trampolining squads

Hour-long sessions

Holiday clubs and parties

One-to-one sessions

Children's gymnastics and trampolining academy in Bristol offering recreational classes, competitive squads, holiday clubs and a free trial.

Bristol Trampoline and Gymnastics Academy

Brogan’s School of Dance

Based in London, Brompton Swimming Club welcomes swimmers looking to develop their technique and confidence in the water. As a swimming club in Greater London, it offers a place to train and improve alongside others.

A swimming club is a good option for anyone wanting structured time in the pool, whether building fitness, working on stroke technique or simply enjoying regular sessions. Newcomers can typically expect a supportive environment where progress happens at a steady pace.

Brompton Swimming Club is a swimming club in London, Greater London, offering sessions for swimmers wanting to build technique and confidence.

Brompton Swimming Club

Brown's Fitness Centre

Budo Ju Jitsu - Wales is a martial arts club based in Llanelli, Sir Gaerfyrddin, offering a local option for anyone in the area interested in training in ju jitsu. If you're looking for a place to learn self-defence or take up a new discipline in Carmarthenshire, it's worth getting in touch to find out more.

Generally speaking, ju jitsu clubs focus on practical techniques such as throws, joint locks, holds and escapes, with training that builds fitness, coordination and confidence. Many people find a martial arts club a welcoming way to stay active, learn useful skills and meet others with a shared interest.

Budo Ju Jitsu - Wales is a martial arts club in Llanelli, Sir Gaerfyrddin, offering a local place to train in ju jitsu.

Budo Ju Jitsu - Wales

Busy Toes Gymnastics

Based in Cardiff, this martial arts club focuses on Japanese Jiu Jitsu, a traditional style that combines throws, strikes, joint locks and self defence techniques. It offers a place for people across the city to learn and practise the art in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally good for building fitness, coordination and confidence, while also teaching practical self defence skills. Sessions are usually coached, and most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced students.

Cardiff Japanese Jiu Jitsu Club is a martial arts club in Cardiff teaching traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu.

Cardiff Japanese Jiu Jitsu Club

Based in Cardiff, Cardiff Martial Arts began in 2005 as an ITF Taekwon-do school and has grown to teach across several venues around the city. The club welcomes beginners of any age and runs three programmes: Little Dragons, Taekwon-do and Kickboxing.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence at your own pace. New starters are supported from their first session, and there is guidance available on what to expect before you begin.

Beginner friendly

Three disciplines

Multiple venues

Established 2005

Kids classes

Know before you go

Cardiff Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Cardiff teaching Taekwon-do, Kickboxing and Little Dragons since 2005.

Cardiff Martial Arts

Carlton Superior Fitness Gym

Based in Telford, the Carmichael School of Dance and Theatre Arts is a family run dance school that has been teaching in the area for over 35 years. Classes run at its Telford studios and cater to a wide range of ages and stages, from complete beginners through to advanced levels. The school is also an approved centre for examinations and teacher training.

A dance and theatre arts school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and performance skills. Students can generally expect coached classes, opportunities to work towards examinations, and chances to take part in performances.

All levels welcome

Long established

Family run

Exams and training

Performance opportunities

Telford studios

Carmichael School of Dance and Theatre Arts is a family run dance school in Telford teaching all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts

Caroline Dean School of Dance

Carpe Diem Krav Maga - Camberley

Carpe Diem Krav Maga - Woking

Based in Worcester, Worcestershire, Carters Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club serving the local area. It offers a place to train, build fitness and develop technique in a structured setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to improve strength, coordination and confidence, and most academies welcome newcomers alongside more experienced students. If you are looking to start or continue your training in the Worcester area, this is one option worth considering.

Carters Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Worcester, Worcestershire.

Carters Martial Arts Academy

CF44 Gym

Champion Dance and Cheer

Chaos + Order Ltd

Based at the Cardiff Netball Arena, Cherubs Angels is an established netball club in Cardiff for adults and juniors alike. Founded by two sisters, it focuses on giving children a safe, fun route into the game while building the basic movement skills that help with many sports. Sessions run for Mini's from age two upwards, alongside junior and adult options.

The club fields eight teams in the Cardiff and District League, spread across divisions 1 to 8, so there is room for both experienced players and newcomers. Netball clubs in general offer a sociable way to stay active, improve teamwork and enjoy regular competitive matches.

Classes from age two

Junior and adult netball

Eight league teams

Cardiff Netball Arena base

All abilities welcome

Founded by sisters

Cherubs Angels is a netball club at the Cardiff Netball Arena with classes for Mini's from age two, juniors and adults, plus eight league teams.

Cherubs Angels Netball

Based in Liverpool, Chiltern Dance Studio is a performing arts centre for young people aged 2 to 18. Established in 1989, it focuses on discovering and developing each student's individual talents, and has a track record of guiding students towards full time training at colleges such as London Studio Centre, Arts Educational, Guildhall and LIPA.

A dance and performing arts school like this gives children and teenagers a place to build technique, confidence and stage experience. Newcomers can try a free taster class to see whether it suits them before committing.

For ages 2 to 18

Free taster class

Established 1989

Youth theatre company

Pathway to training

Chiltern Dance Studio is a performing arts centre in Liverpool for young people aged 2 to 18, established in 1989.

Chiltern Dance Studio Liverpool

Based in Hull, Chokecity Dojo Mixed Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Kingston upon Hull. As the name suggests, its focus is mixed martial arts, and the club has its own website where you can find out more before visiting.

Mixed martial arts training generally blends striking with grappling, drawing on disciplines such as boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Classes at MMA gyms typically help build fitness, coordination and confidence, and many people train purely for self-improvement rather than competition. If you are new, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about beginner options and what to bring to your first session.

Chokecity Dojo Mixed Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, focused on mixed martial arts training.

Chokecity Dojo Mixed Martial Arts

Based in Chorley, Lancashire, this community foundation linked to Chorley FC uses football and other activities to support people of all ages. Its programmes span early years sessions for toddlers, junior football for children aged 5 to 12, holiday clubs, teen provision and in-school delivery. Adults can join social football, walking football or veterans' sessions, and there are friendship groups for the over 50s.

Community foundations attached to football clubs generally focus on health, wellbeing and inclusion rather than elite competition. They are often a good starting point for anyone wanting to get active, meet new people or find a welcoming, low-pressure way back into sport, whatever their age or ability.

Sessions for young children

Holiday and teen clubs

Adult social football

Walking and veterans football

Over 50s friendship group

Work in local schools

Football community foundation in Chorley, Lancashire, offering kids' sessions, social and walking football, veterans' groups and school programmes.

Clubs