Based in Maryhill, NewLife Gym is a mixed martial arts club serving Glasgow and the wider Scotland area. Set up in 2013 with a focus on grassroots MMA, it aims to offer a warm, welcoming environment where anyone can train regardless of ability. Classes cover disciplines including MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu and wrestling, with options for adults, teens, children and women only.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you want to compete or simply get moving. A club that caters for all experience levels means newcomers can start at a comfortable pace and progress over time.

Range of disciplines

Classes for all ages

Women only classes

All experience levels

Established 2013

One to one training

NewLife Gym is an inclusive MMA club in Maryhill, Glasgow, offering classes for adults, teens, kids and women.

NewLife Gym Glasgow - MMA

Primal Combat Fitness

Teaching martial arts to adults and children across Bristol, Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs classes in four locations covering Bishopston, Henleaze, Horfield and Pill. Kickboxing sits at the heart of the timetable, with sessions built around fitness, discipline and having fun. There are dedicated classes for adults, children and ladies, along with Pilates courses.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, classes are usually run in groups and suit a range of ages and abilities.

Adults and kids

Four Bristol venues

Kickboxing focus

Free trial

Pilates courses

Red Dragons Martial Arts School runs kickboxing and martial arts classes for adults and children across four Bristol venues.

Red Dragons Martial Arts School Bristol

Based in Broadheath, Altrincham, SRMT is a martial arts gym focused on Muay Thai. Training is welcoming to newcomers, with coached sessions built around a supportive community atmosphere and instructors who guide members through the fundamentals.

Muay Thai combines striking, footwork and conditioning, so a typical class blends technique work with a solid fitness workout. It suits people looking to build confidence and stay active, whether they are completely new to the sport or want to develop their skills further.

Muay Thai focus

Beginner friendly

Coached sessions

Free trial class

Broadheath location

Growing community

SRMT is a beginner-friendly Muay Thai gym in Broadheath, Altrincham, with expert coaching and free trial classes.

SRMT

Studio Three

True Fitness

Based in Victoria, Wing Tsun London is a martial arts club teaching authentic Wing Tsun Kung Fu, an independent association focused on this traditional self defence system. Students are guided from the basics through to more advanced material, with an emphasis on technique as well as mutual respect within the group.

Wing Tsun is often chosen as a practical self defence system, and this style is generally open to people of different ages and fitness levels. Alongside learning to defend yourself, a martial arts class like this can help you stay active, clear your mind and become part of a supportive training community.

Wing Tsun Kung Fu

Open to all

Self defence focus

Structured progression

Supportive community

Wing Tsun London in Victoria is a martial arts club teaching authentic Wing Tsun Kung Fu and self defence.

Wing Tsun London - Victoria

360 Fitness Bury

Based in Stafford, Staffordshire, Carb Nation is a personal training service focused on strength, fitness and flexibility coaching. The team aims to make training feel supportive, enjoyable and realistic, helping clients build confidence and form healthy habits that suit everyday life. Coaching is personalised, and the club welcomes both complete beginners and people who already train regularly.

Personal training in general suits anyone who wants structured guidance rather than working things out alone. A trainer can usually help set realistic goals, adapt sessions to your current ability and keep you accountable, which often makes steady progress easier to maintain over time.

Personalised coaching

Strength and flexibility

Supportive environment

Carb Nation offers personalised strength, fitness and flexibility coaching in Stafford, Staffordshire, for beginners and regular trainers alike.

Carb Nation

Chamber Thirty Seven

Based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, Deacons Martial Arts (DMAF) is a martial arts academy running classes for a range of ages and abilities. The programme is split into age and interest groups, including sessions for younger children, older children, ladies and mixed adult classes, with a focus on building confidence.

Martial arts training is a good way to develop fitness, discipline and self-defence skills in a structured, coached setting. Whether you are looking for something for your child or want to start yourself, a free trial class is a straightforward way to see whether it suits you before committing.

Kids classes

Ladies classes

Adult classes

Two locations

Deacons Martial Arts (DMAF) is a martial arts academy in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, with classes for children, ladies and adults.

Deacons Martial Arts Lutterworth

DNA Gym

Focused entirely on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Evolve BJJ is a martial arts academy in Stockton-on-Tees. The club describes itself as a supportive community with a positive, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, where coaches tailor sessions to suit a wide range of levels. Classes cater for both experienced athletes and complete beginners, with a weekly timetable covering both kids and adults.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art that offers a good way to build mental and physical strength while learning practical technique. It also tends to be a sociable pursuit, making it a straightforward way to meet like-minded people as you train.

Kids and adults

20 classes weekly

Experienced coaches

Evolve BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Stockton-on-Tees, with classes for kids and adults of all levels.

Evolve BJJ

Gain Forth Barbell Club

HTK Academy

Ju Jitsu classes at Watton Sports Centre form part of Norfolk Martial Arts, a martial arts club listed here under Thetford, Norfolk. The club teaches Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu, with a focus on preparing students to handle real-life threats quickly and effectively. It has been teaching since 1990 and runs separate classes for children and adults across several towns, including Watton and Thetford.

Ju Jitsu generally combines throws, locks, strikes and groundwork, making it a practical choice for anyone interested in self-defence. Classes in this style tend to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and are often suitable for complete beginners as well as those returning to training.

Teaching since 1990

Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu

Real-life self-defence

Children and adult classes

Multiple local venues

Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu for children and adults at Watton Sports Centre, near Thetford, Norfolk, with self-defence training and a free trial class.

Ju Jitsu - Watton Sports Centre - Norfolk Martial Arts

Based in Basford, Nottingham, this personal training service offers one to one coaching for people looking to build strength, improve fitness or work towards specific goals. Sessions are tailored to the individual, making it a good option whether you are new to training or want structured support to progress.

Working with a personal trainer generally means a plan built around your ability and aims, along with guidance on technique and steady accountability along the way. It suits anyone who prefers focused, individual attention rather than following a routine on their own.

Personal training and gym coaching in Basford, Nottingham, with one to one sessions tailored to your goals.

Malachi.T PT/Gym Coach Nottingham Basford

Based in Dudley, West Midlands, Martial Arts Success School is a family focused martial arts club serving the local area and nearby Oldbury. It runs programmes aimed at children and teenagers, with a focus on self defence alongside life skills such as focus, discipline and respect.

Martial arts classes like these are a good way for young people to build confidence and coordination while learning practical self defence in a structured setting. Sessions are typically suited to different age groups, so newcomers can start at a level that fits them.

Teen classes

Family focused

Martial Arts Success School in Dudley, West Midlands, offering family focused kids and teen martial arts classes.

Martial Arts Success School - Dudley

Based in Nottingham, this martial arts gym brings a range of disciplines together under one roof, including mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Muay Thai and Olympic wrestling. It welcomes complete beginners and more experienced practitioners alike, with all levels and abilities catered for.

Classes can be booked online in advance or attended on a drop-in basis, and membership options are available. A mixed martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn striking and grappling, and train across several styles with the guidance of experienced coaches.

Nottingham Mixed Martial Arts is an MMA gym in Nottingham offering BJJ, grappling, Muay Thai and wrestling for all levels.

Nottingham Mixed Martial Arts

Pole2fitness

RM Boxing and Fitness

Studio Barre

Based in the Dairy Farm Shopping Centre on Stewartstown Road, Talos Grappling is a martial arts academy in West Belfast specialising in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling. It welcomes students of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced grapplers, and is open to new members as well as visitors dropping in from other academies and disciplines.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on ground fighting, control and submissions, and it suits people looking to get in shape, learn self defence, or train towards competition. Sessions are run across the week from morning to evening, so there is flexibility to fit training around your day.

All levels welcome

Free week trial

No contracts

UKBJJA accredited

Seven days a week

Drop-ins welcome

Talos Grappling is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling academy in West Belfast, open to all levels and to drop-in visitors.

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