The Core

The Dance Factory

The Dojang Martial Arts Academy

The Dojo

The Dungeon BJJ And MMA Thornaby

Based at The Activity Warehouse in Bridgwater, Somerset, The Fight Society CIC is a community interest company listed here under gymnastics, though its coaches teach MMA, kickboxing, boxing and ju-jitsu. The club puts friendship and health alongside hard training, and it runs MMA sessions for teenagers as well as adults. It also organises and takes part in fundraising events such as fight shows and bingo nights.

Combat sports clubs like this generally suit anyone wanting to build fitness, confidence and discipline in a supportive group setting. Newcomers can usually expect structured coached sessions where technique is taught step by step, with competition an option rather than a requirement.

Several combat disciplines

Teens MMA

Community focused

Team of coaches

Fundraising events

Activity Warehouse venue

Community-focused club in Bridgwater, Somerset teaching MMA, kickboxing, boxing and ju-jitsu, with teen MMA sessions at The Activity Warehouse.

The Fight Society CIC

Set in Wokingham, Berkshire, The Fit Pod is a gym built around structured coaching for adults wanting to build strength, improve fitness and feel more confident. It offers small group coaching, Strength and Conditioning classes and one to one personal training, with coached guidance throughout every session.

The focus here is on support and accountability, so it suits people who are new to training as well as those looking to progress. A coached gym like this generally means you follow a clear plan rather than working out on your own, alongside others with similar goals.

Coached sessions

Small group training

Personal training

Beginner friendly

Strength and conditioning

Community focus

The Fit Pod is a coaching-led gym in Wokingham, Berkshire, offering small group classes, Strength and Conditioning and personal training.

The Fit Pod

The Functional Coach Dumfries

The Joanna School Of Dance & Performing Arts

THE JONAS ACADEMY

Thekickstop

The London Archers

Based in Folkestone, Kent, The Movement Lab is listed as a dance venue and runs a fitness studio offering adult classes. Its programme brings together gymnastics, yoga and circuit training, giving grown-ups a few different ways to build strength, flexibility and fitness under one roof.

Studios like this generally suit people who want structured, coached sessions rather than training alone. Movement-based classes such as gymnastics and yoga can help with balance, mobility and body control, while circuits tend to focus on stamina and all-round conditioning. It is usually worth getting in touch beforehand to find out which sessions best match your experience and goals.

Adult fitness classes

Gymnastics sessions

Yoga classes

Circuit training

The Movement Lab is a Folkestone studio offering adult gymnastics, yoga and circuit training classes in Kent.

The Movement Lab

The Pilates Project, Fife

The PT Room

The Rising Sun School Of Aikido

The Secret Stage School

Based in Nottingham city centre, The Spirit Eagle Cheerleaders is a competitive cheerleading squad working at levels 1 and 2, listed here under gymnastics. The club gives children and young people the chance to take part in cheer, training every week with a mix of fun and hard work. Athletes compete twice a year against teams from across the region, and there are shows put on for parents too.

Cheerleading generally blends gymnastics skills, stunting and choreographed routines, so it suits young people who enjoy moving, performing and working as a group. Beyond the physical side, team sports like this often help children build confidence, discipline and a sense of looking out for one another.

Children and youth squad

Level 1-2 competitive cheer

Weekly training

Regional competitions

Three competitive teams

Formed in 2017

Competitive level 1-2 cheerleading squad for children and youth in Nottingham city centre, with weekly training and regional competitions.

The Spirit Eagle Cheerleaders

The Starlight Company

The Studio Shrewsbury

The Training Floor

ThreeSixtyFitness

Freestyle Tae Kwon-Do for children is the focus at Tiger Martial Arts, a martial arts organisation with clubs in Bath and across Bristol, Wiltshire and North East Somerset. Its own syllabus blends sparring training at a competition level, a progressive fitness programme and self-defence, with an emphasis on values, focus and confidence. New families can try it out with a no-obligation free month.

Martial arts classes for kids generally aim to build coordination, discipline and self-control alongside physical skills. Children usually progress through a grading system, learning techniques step by step, and many parents find the structure and respectful atmosphere help with confidence both in and out of the training hall.

One month free trial

Freestyle Tae Kwon-Do

Classes for children

Sparring and self-defence

Progressive fitness programme

Clubs across the South West

Freestyle Tae Kwon-Do classes for kids in Bath, with sparring, fitness and self-defence training plus a no-obligation one month free trial.

Tiger Martial Arts