Hazeltines dance school

Based in Stivichall, Coventry, this martial arts club teaches World Taekwondo, the Olympic style of the sport. Heart of England Taekwondo has been running since 1974 and has classes in both Coventry and Birmingham. The club is a member of British Taekwondo, the UK body recognised by World Taekwondo, and it aims to make newcomers feel welcome from their first session.

Taekwondo is known for its fast, dynamic kicking techniques and a structured grading system that lets students track their progress. Training generally builds fitness, flexibility, confidence and discipline, and many people find it a good fit for both children and adults looking for a sociable, goal-driven activity.

Established in 1974

Olympic style Taekwondo

British Taekwondo member

Welcoming to newcomers

Coventry and Birmingham

Grading syllabus

Olympic style World Taekwondo club in Stivichall, Coventry, established in 1974 and a member of British Taekwondo.

Heart of England - World Taekwondo - Stivichall

Hereford Judo Club

Hitsona Livingston

Based in Southampton, Horizon Gymnastics is a gymnastics club for children, offering classes for ages 2 to 16. Sessions cater to everyone from complete beginners to those working towards competitions, with a focus on building strength, coordination and confidence. The club runs General Gym, TeamGym and Rhythmic gymnastics, and follows the British Gymnastics Rise programme.

A gymnastics club like this is a good place for young children to develop balance, coordination and physical confidence in a structured setting. Coached classes give newcomers a gentle introduction, while clear pathways allow keener gymnasts to progress towards medals and competitions over time.

Classes for ages 2 to 16

Beginner friendly

Multiple disciplines

Competition pathways

British Gymnastics Rise

Taster class

Horizon Gymnastics is a children's gymnastics club in Southampton offering classes for ages 2 to 16.

Horizon Gymnastics

For anyone in Huddersfield looking to take up karate, Huddersfield Shukokai offers training in the Shukokai style, a branch of Shito-ryu karate. Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the club welcomes people from around age 7 to 70 and caters for everyone from complete beginners through to black belt and beyond.

People take up karate for all sorts of reasons, and this club aims to cover them. Whether you want to keep fit, learn self defence or compete in tournaments, sessions are structured to suit different goals and experience levels.

All ages welcome

Experienced instructors

Range of goals

Shukokai karate

Huddersfield Shukokai is a Shito-ryu karate club in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, welcoming beginners to black belts aged 7 to 70.

Huddersfield Shukokai

Hull Kingston Rowing Club

Based at Welkin Mill in Bredbury, Stockport, Hurricanes Cheerleading is a community-focused cheer club offering classes in Greater Manchester. It began in September 2015 with weekly kids' sessions at a local leisure centre, later forming a senior squad that made its competition debut in 2017 before moving to Offerton Community Centre in 2018 and growing steadily from there.

The club's ethos is that everyone should have the chance to get active. Cheerleading generally blends tumbling, jumps, stunts and dance, so it suits people who enjoy gymnastics-style movement alongside teamwork. Clubs like this typically offer a route from recreational classes through to competitive squads, with an emphasis on building confidence and team spirit.

Founded in 2015

Cheerleading classes

Competition experience

Community focused

Coach-led sessions

Bredbury venue

Hurricanes Cheerleading is a community cheer club at Welkin Mill, Bredbury, Stockport, running cheerleading classes since 2015.

Hurricanes Cheerleading

Inspire dance by Amy

This Dunstable listing covers the children's side of Inspirit Martial Arts, a club with venues in Dunstable, Hockliffe (its headquarters) and Pitstone in Central Bedfordshire. Programmes include Ninja Kids, family kickboxing for adults and children aged 8 and over, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing classes for kids and teens, with trial sessions available to book.

Martial arts classes for children generally blend physical skills with structure and focus. Young students can usually expect to work on fitness, flexibility and coordination while learning techniques step by step, and many families find that regular training helps build confidence and discipline both on and off the mat.

Classes for children

Family kickboxing

Kickboxing and BJJ

Trial session available

Several local venues

Open to ages 5+

Kids martial arts in Dunstable with Inspirit Martial Arts: Ninja Kids, family kickboxing and BJJ for children and teens, with trial sessions.

Inspirit Martial Arts - Kids

Based in Inverness, this martial arts club offers karate training for people across the Highland area. It provides a place for those in and around the city to take up karate, whether they are starting fresh or continuing their practice.

Karate clubs generally combine fitness, discipline and self defence, teaching techniques such as strikes, blocks and forms through regular practice. Sessions are usually coached in a structured way, making them suitable for a range of ages and experience levels.

Inverness Karate Academy is a karate martial arts club based in Inverness, Highland Council.

Inverness Karate Academy

Jai ~ Muay Thai Boxing Camp

Based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Jasmine Tui School of Dance is a friendly dance studio focused on children and young people. Classes cover several styles, including ballet, street dance and Little Groovers sessions, and are open to pupils from three years old. The school also offers dance tuition and hosts parties, with options for both children's celebrations and hen parties.

A children's dance school is generally a good place for young people to build confidence, coordination and musicality while making friends. Regular classes in styles like ballet and street dance tend to suit different personalities, and a supportive setting helps pupils enjoy themselves while working towards their own goals.

Classes from age three

Range of dance styles

Children's parties

Hen parties

Gosforth studio

Class uniforms

Children's dance school in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering ballet, street dance and Little Groovers classes from age 3, plus dance parties.

Jasmine Tui School of Dance

Jd Dance Studio

Jessica Leigh Dance Studios

Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Jets Dance Centre offers dance classes for children of all ages in a friendly and informal setting. The school opened in 2006, having previously run as the Wendy Hewitt School of Dance, and is a recognised member of the IDTA, giving pupils the chance to work towards recognised dance qualifications.

Students progress through graded examinations, from Preparatory Grade up to Intermediate, and some have gone on to study dance at university or professional academies. A children's dance school like this is a good way to build confidence, coordination and a love of performing, with opportunities to take part in annual shows.

Children of all ages

Dance qualifications

Annual performances

Established 2006

Coached progression

Jets Dance Centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire offers inclusive dance classes and IDTA qualifications for children of all ages.

Jets Dance Centre

Based in Clydebank, Jitsugi Martial Arts offers karate-based martial arts classes with a practical focus. Sessions cover fundamental striking, movement and sparring, alongside fitness work and self defence, and classes are open to both adults and kids from Clydebank and the wider Glasgow area.

Martial arts training of this kind generally suits people looking to get fitter, build confidence and learn useful skills in a structured setting. Karate-rooted classes typically start with basic stances and strikes before progressing to pad work and controlled partner drills, making them a sensible starting point for newcomers as well as those returning to training.

Karate-based training

Adults and kids

Striking and sparring

Self defence focus

Fitness built in

Practical karate-based martial arts classes in Clydebank for adults and kids, covering striking, sparring, fitness and self defence.

Jitsugi Martial Arts

JKS Bradford

Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, JL Football is a football coaching business running sessions at several locations across the North West. Coaching is led by UEFA B qualified coaches and is aimed at players of all ages and abilities. Programmes range from JL Kickers for children aged three to five through to one-to-one sessions, with camps, technical work and development centres in Bury, Bolton and Salford, plus a girls' centre.

Structured football coaching is generally a good way for young players to build ball skills, confidence and an understanding of the game in a supportive setting. Families looking for regular sessions, holiday camps or more focused individual training can usually find an option that suits their child's level.

UEFA B qualified coaches

All ages and abilities

JL Kickers for 3-5s

One-to-one sessions

Centres across the North West

Football camps

Football coaching in Bury with UEFA B qualified coaches, from JL Kickers for 3-5s to camps, development centres and 1-2-1 sessions.

JL Football

JLM Dance

JMDA

Based at PureGym Derriford in Plymouth, Jordan Cooper offers personal training with an evidence-based approach. The focus is on sustainable progress, whether that means building strength and muscle, losing fat, or improving how you feel in your own body, with education built into the coaching so you understand the reasons behind your plan.

Both in-person personal training and online coaching are available. A good personal trainer can help you set realistic goals, learn proper technique, and stay accountable, tailoring the work to fit around everyday life rather than short-term extremes.

Personal training

Online coaching

Based at PureGym Derriford

Evidence-based approach

Jordan Cooper Personal Training in Plymouth offers evidence-based coaching for sustainable fitness at PureGym Derriford.

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