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Based in Port Talbot, Raptors Kickboxing is a martial arts club focused on kickboxing, serving people across Neath Port Talbot. The club's own page highlights children's kickboxing, including sessions aimed at beginners, so younger newcomers have a clear starting point.

Kickboxing is generally a good all-round workout, building fitness, coordination and confidence alongside striking technique. Visitors to a kickboxing club can usually expect warm-ups, pad and bag work, and drills that develop punches and kicks, with beginners introduced to the basics at a manageable pace. If you're considering joining, it's worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about current sessions and how to get started.

Kids kickboxing

Beginner friendly

Three training days

Raptors Kickboxing is a martial arts club in Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, offering kickboxing including children's beginner sessions.

Raptors Kickboxing

Based in the Holywood area of Ards and North Down, RAPTR Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering classes for both children and adults. The club describes itself as beginner friendly and open to all, so you don't need any previous experience to get started. Its website also mentions a training base at Inspire Business Park in Dundonald, and newcomers can get in touch to arrange a free trial class.

Martial arts training generally combines fitness, coordination and practical skill, and many people find it builds confidence and discipline over time. Clubs that welcome all levels usually introduce techniques gradually, making it a good option for families and adults trying something new.

Kids and adults classes

Free trial class

Dundonald venue

RAPTR Martial Arts runs beginner friendly martial arts classes for kids and adults near Holywood, with a free trial class available.

RAPTR Martial Arts

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Focused on water safety and lifesaving skills, Rawmarsh Lifesaving Club trains near Sheffield in South Yorkshire. The club offers Rookie Lifeguard awards for children aged 7 to 12 and National Lifesaving Academy Awards for those aged 13 and over, all delivered in line with Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) guidelines.

Sessions take place at Aston-Cum-Aughton Leisure Centre in Swallownest. A lifesaving club is a good place to build confidence in and around water, learn practical rescue techniques and work towards recognised awards. Newcomers are welcome to come along to the pool or make contact beforehand.

Recognised awards

For ages 7 and up

RLSS guidelines

Friday sessions

Pool venue

Newcomers welcome

Rawmarsh Lifesaving Club near Sheffield teaches water safety and RLSS lifesaving awards for ages 7 and up.

Rawmarsh Lifesaving Club

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, React Dance Academy is a dance school focused on children, with an emphasis on building confidence as much as teaching movement. The academy describes its aim as helping shy youngsters grow in self-assurance, and it offers a Mini Stars group for ages 4 to 6. Families can book a trial class to see whether it suits their child.

Dance classes for children generally combine music, coordination and creativity in a group setting. Many parents find they help with fitness, listening skills and making friends, while giving young children a fun, structured activity to look forward to each week.

Classes for children

Mini Stars group

Trial class available

Supportive setting

React Dance Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne offers confidence-building dance classes for children, including Mini Stars for ages 4 to 6.

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Based in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Sanshirokwai Dojo is a martial arts club serving people in the town and the surrounding area. If you are looking for a place to train locally, it is worth getting in touch to find out what the dojo offers and how to get started.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners to those returning after a break. Most dojos focus on technique, fitness, discipline and respect, and many welcome newcomers to watch or try a session before committing. It is a good idea to ask about class levels and what to wear before your first visit.

Sanshirokwai Dojo is a martial arts club in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, offering a local place to train in the town.

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