Lichfield Martial Arts

Lincs Aiwakai Karate Do

Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, the Linda Shipton School of Dancing teaches classical dance including ballet, tap, jazz and modern. Classes cover a range of levels, from Tots sessions for children from age three on Saturday mornings through to more intermediate work for dancers building on their ballet and tap skills.

A dance school like this is a welcoming way to learn technique, build confidence and progress at your own pace, whether you are just starting out or already have some experience. Newcomers can try a class free before enrolling.

Ballet, tap, jazz and modern

Classes from age three

Free trial class

Levels for all

Long-established school

Held at Copleston High School

Linda Shipton School of Dancing in Ipswich, Suffolk teaches ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance for all ages, with a free trial class.

Linda Shipton School of Dancing

LionsHeart Martial Arts

Based in Liverpool, Merseyside, Liverpool GBTF Family Taekwondo is a martial arts club listed in our directory. As the name suggests, it focuses on Taekwondo, and it has its own website where you can find out more about what it offers and how to get involved.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its kicking techniques, and training generally builds fitness, flexibility, coordination and confidence. Clubs with a family focus often appeal to parents and children who want to train together, though it is worth contacting the club directly to check session details and whether it suits your age and experience.

Liverpool GBTF Family Taekwondo is a martial arts club in Liverpool, Merseyside. Find out more about Taekwondo training locally.

Liverpool GBTF Family Taekwondo

Lizzie Woodward Fitness & Massage

Based in central London, London City Voices is a community choir open to singers of all backgrounds. This City branch is part of a non-audition, non-religious choir that mixes singing with social activities, welcoming people who simply enjoy getting together to sing.

Rehearsals run weekly, both in London and online, and new members can join throughout each term until the run-up to a concert. A community choir like this is a good fit for anyone wanting to sing regularly, meet new people and take part in performances, whatever their level of experience.

No audition needed

Weekly rehearsals

Free taster

Join mid-term

Student concessions

Central London

London City Voices is a non-audition community choir in central London, welcoming singers of all backgrounds.

London City Voices Choir (City branch)

Set up in London's East End in 2017, London Sportif is a multi-sports club that brings together several activities under one roof. It runs three clubs covering football, cricket and badminton, with sessions for both youth and adults taking place across weekdays and weekends.

Badminton includes junior sessions alongside the adult ones, and the club has taken part in and won a number of tournaments over the years. A multi-sports club like this suits people looking to play a specific sport regularly or to try more than one, whether as a young player or an adult.

Multiple sports

Youth and adults

Junior badminton

Regular sessions

Founded in 2017

East London base

London Sportif is a multi-sports club in London offering football, cricket and badminton for youth and adults.

London Sportif

London Taekwondo Warriors

Loughborough Judo Club

Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Maccio's Dance Academy is a local dance school offering a place to learn and practise dance in a friendly setting.

Dance classes are a good way to build coordination, rhythm and confidence while keeping active, and they often suit a range of ages and abilities. Whether you are picking it up for the first time or returning after a break, a class-based environment can help you improve steadily alongside others.

Maccio's Dance Academy is a dance school in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, offering classes in a friendly local setting.

Maccio's Dance Academy

MANCHESTER HAWKS KORFBALL CLUB

Mar ao luar is a martial arts club based in Inverness, in the Highland Council area. It offers a place for people in the local area to train and take up a martial art.

Martial arts clubs are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical skills in a structured setting. Sessions are usually suited to a range of experience levels, so newcomers and those with some background can find a place to train. If you are looking to get started in Inverness, it is worth contacting the club directly for current details.

Mar ao luar is a martial arts club in Inverness, offering training for people in the Highland area.

Mar ao luar

Margate BJJ

Martial Arts Mastery - Hinckley

This martial arts club in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, teaches a practical style that links the structure of Japanese Karate with its older Chinese roots. Training focuses on violence prevention, realistic self-defence and overall health rather than competition, and classes run in small, committed groups. New members join by applying for an induction, and the club looks for people with an open, curious attitude.

Martial arts training in general can build coordination, confidence and fitness while teaching useful ways to stay safe. Clubs that prioritise self-defence over sport tend to suit people who want steady, focused practice instead of tournaments, belts as a goal, or casual drop-in sessions.

Small group training

Karate with Chinese roots

Self-defence focus

Induction to join

Not a sports club

Practical martial arts in East Kilbride, blending Japanese Karate with Chinese roots for self-defence, violence prevention and health in small groups.

MartialArts.Scot in East Kilbride - Missing Link Martial Arts

Matrix Martial Arts

Based at Panshanger Community Centre in Welwyn Garden City, Matsuri Dojo Welwyn teaches karate and kobudo to both children and adults. Junior classes cater for ages 6 to 13, while a combined adult and cadet class welcomes students aged 13 and over. Your first lesson is free, and new members receive a free karate uniform when they join. The dojo also stays open through the school holidays.

Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art that generally combines striking techniques, forms (kata) and partner work, helping to build fitness, coordination and focus. Kobudo, often taught alongside it, typically introduces traditional Okinawan weapons, giving students another dimension to their training.

Free first lesson

Free uniform on joining

Children's classes

Adult and cadet class

Open in school holidays

Community centre venue

Karate and kobudo classes for children and adults at Panshanger Community Centre, Welwyn Garden City. First lesson free.

Matsuri Dojo Welwyn - Karate & Kobudo

Based in Glasgow, this personal training service is run by Michael Jessop, offering both one to one sessions and online coaching. The focus is on helping people build muscle, lose fat and work towards sustainable fitness results with guided support along the way.

Working with a personal trainer suits anyone who wants structured guidance and accountability rather than training alone. Sessions are tailored to individual goals, whether that means getting stronger, moving better or feeling more confident, with a free consultation available to talk things through before you begin.

One to one training

Online coaching

Free consultation

Goal focused

Personal trainer in Glasgow offering one to one sessions and online coaching for building muscle, losing fat and lasting results.

Michael Jessop - Personal Trainer Glasgow

Microgyms Fazakerley

Mishima Martial Arts Academy

Miss Jamie Ballet

Tucked away in Sunderland, Momentum Striking Academy is a martial arts gym with a focus on stand-up fighting disciplines. It offers a place for people across Tyne and Wear to learn striking skills in a coached setting, whatever their starting point.

Striking academies like this one generally suit anyone looking to build fitness, learn self-defence or work towards competition. Sessions are usually led by instructors, so beginners can pick up the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced drills and sparring at their own pace.

Momentum Striking Academy is a striking-focused martial arts gym in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

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