Scarborough Judo Club

Scorpion Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to train, this listing is a useful starting point for finding out more and getting in touch.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and practical skill, and many clubs welcome people of different ages and experience levels. Classes often build discipline, confidence and focus alongside physical conditioning. It is usually worth contacting a club directly to ask about the styles taught, session options and whether beginners can come along to try a class.

Scorpion Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Find out more and get in touch about training.

Scorpion Martial Arts Academy

Based in Inverness, the Scottish Budo Association is a martial arts club serving the Highland Council area. It offers a space for people in and around the city to train and develop their skills.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good place to build fitness, discipline and confidence at your own pace. Whether you are completely new or have trained before, sessions are usually structured to help you progress step by step in a supportive environment.

Scottish Budo Association is a martial arts club in Inverness, serving the Highland Council area.

Scottish Budo Association

Based in Ferryhill, County Durham, Seconds Out is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people in the local area looking for somewhere to train. If you live nearby or commute through Ferryhill, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what is on offer and how to get started.

Martial arts clubs generally offer a mix of technique work, fitness conditioning and partner drills, and many welcome complete beginners as well as experienced students. Training can help build confidence, coordination and discipline, and it is a sociable way to stay active. Contacting the club before your first visit is usually the best way to check what to bring and which sessions suit you.

Seconds Out is a martial arts club in Ferryhill, County Durham. Find details and get in touch to start training locally.

Seconds Out

Seishin Shotokan Karate Club -Brighton based at university and brighthelm centre

Sensation Dance Studio

Senshi Karate Dojo

Based in Port Talbot, Sentai Judo Club is a martial arts club focused on judo, training at the YMCA on Talbot Road. Founded in 2015, it has already picked up results at national level and counts several Welsh squad members among its judoka. The head coach is a qualified, high-grade black belt with decades of competitive experience, and is registered with the Welsh Judo Association as an examiner and referee. Sessions are offered for both juniors and seniors.

Judo is a grappling art built around throws, holds and controlled falling, so it tends to suit people looking to build balance, strength and confidence. Clubs like this usually welcome newcomers alongside those aiming to grade or compete.

Established in 2015

Experienced head coach

Welsh squad members

Juniors and seniors

YMCA venue

Welsh Judo registered

Sentai Judo Club is a judo club in Port Talbot, training at the YMCA with junior and senior sessions and Welsh squad members.

Sentai Judo Club

Based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Sharecroft Gymnastics Club is a child friendly club that helps young people in the local community learn and develop skills in gymnastics. The focus is on children having fun while they progress in the sport. The club has been running for over 40 years and holds British Gymnastics Gymmark accreditation, gained in 2007.

A gymnastics club like this is a good place for children to build strength, coordination and confidence through coached classes, with sessions typically grouped by age and ability so newcomers can start at the right level.

Child friendly club

Gymmark accredited

Long established

Runs in terms

Sharecroft Gymnastics Club is a child friendly gymnastics club in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, established over 40 years ago.

Sharecroft Gymnastics Club

Based in Aberdeen, Sharon Gill School of Dance is listed here under sports and fitness for those looking to get active through dance in the city. The school has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting in touch.

Dance schools generally offer a welcoming way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are a complete beginner or returning after a break. Many people also find that regular classes bring a social side, with the chance to learn alongside others and work towards shared goals. If you are exploring options for yourself or a family member in Aberdeen, it is worth contacting the school directly to ask what suits you.

Sharon Gill School of Dance in Aberdeen: a local dance school offering a way to get active. Find out more and get in touch.

Sharon Gill School of Dance

Sherwood Bowls Club

Shikukai Wado Ryu Karate

Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club is a football club listed in our directory for the town. As the name suggests, it is set up with younger players in mind, making it a natural one to look at for families searching for junior football locally.

Junior football clubs in general give children a chance to build skills, fitness and confidence while playing as part of a team. Many offer training alongside matches, and they can be a good way for young players to make friends and enjoy regular exercise. It is worth contacting the club directly to ask about age groups, availability and how to get involved.

Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club is a junior football club in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Find out more and get in touch about joining.

Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club

Founded in 1977, Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club has spent close to five decades helping young people in Shrewsbury, Shropshire enjoy the game. The club fields boys' teams across age groups from under 8s to under 14s, a girls' side at under 12 level and an adult team, with children able to get involved from around four years old.

Junior football clubs like this are generally a good way for children to build confidence, make friends and learn the basics of teamwork in a structured setting. Families looking for a local grassroots club in Shropshire will usually find regular training and league matches at the centre of club life.

Established in 1977

Starts from age four

Boys teams U8 to U14

Girls team

Adult team

Shrewsbury Juniors FC, a grassroots football club in Shrewsbury, Shropshire since 1977, with boys', girls' and adult teams from age four.

SHREWSBURY JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB

Shropshire Combat Hub

Based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, Sisters n Sport is a sports organisation focused on netball for girls. It runs coaching programmes and camps for girls aged roughly 6 to 15, working with schools and clubs, and also organises competitions that teams can enter. Netball kit can be ordered through the organisation too.

Netball coaching courses and camps are generally a good way for young players to build skills, confidence and fitness in a supportive setting. Competitions give girls the chance to put training into practice alongside teammates, and many families find that structured sessions like these help children stay active and make friends through sport.

Netball for girls

Coaching courses and camps

Team competitions

Kit available

Sisters n Sport in Ellesmere Port offers netball coaching, camps and competitions for girls aged 6 to 15, working with schools and clubs.

Sisters n Sport

Based in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, SKA Scotland is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. If you live in or around Prestwick and are thinking about taking up a martial art, it is worth getting in touch to find out more about what the club offers and how to get started.

Martial arts training in general can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Many clubs welcome complete beginners, and sessions often combine technique practice with conditioning work. Most people find it helpful to ask about beginner options and what to wear before their first visit.

SKA Scotland is a martial arts club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire. Find out more about training locally and how to get started.

SKA Scotland

S.K.A Shires Karate/Kickboxing Academy

Based in Livingston, West Lothian, SK GYM is a martial arts gym serving people across the local area. It keeps an active social media presence, which is a handy place to look for updates and to get in touch before a first visit.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, technique and discipline, and many gyms welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students. A visitor to a martial arts gym can usually expect a structured session with a warm-up, skills practice and some conditioning work. If you are thinking of starting, it is worth contacting the gym directly to ask about the classes available and how best to begin.

SK GYM is a martial arts gym in Livingston, West Lothian. Find out more and get in touch about training.

SK GYM

Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, Skipton Community Sports Hub is a football venue listed in our directory for players in and around the town. If you are looking for somewhere local to get involved with the game, it is worth a look, and the hub has its own website where you can find out more.

Football clubs and community sports venues generally offer a chance to play regularly, stay active and meet people who share an interest in the sport. Many cater for a range of ages and abilities, so it is usually a good idea to get in touch beforehand to ask what sessions or teams might suit you.

Skipton Community Sports Hub is a football venue in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Find out more about playing football locally.

Skipton Community Sports Hub

Skipton Karate Centre

Based in Droylsden, Solid MMA Manchester is a mixed martial arts gym serving the Greater Manchester area. Training covers a range of striking and grappling disciplines, including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and boxing, with coached sessions on offer.

A martial arts gym like this suits people looking to build fitness and technique across both stand-up and ground fighting. Newcomers can try a free taster class, and structured, age-appropriate classes are planned for children to help develop discipline, focus and confidence.

Disciplines taught

Coached sessions

Free trial class

Kids classes

Manchester location

Solid MMA Manchester is a mixed martial arts gym in Droylsden, teaching MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai and boxing.

Solid MMA Manchester

Solihull Young Dancers

On Cheap Street in Newbury, this SOLO60 venue is a private gym you can book by the hour rather than a traditional membership space. It suits people who prefer to train on their own terms, as well as personal trainers and therapists looking for a private room to work with clients.

Booking by the hour works well if you want flexibility around your schedule, whether you are training solo, meeting a friend, or being coached one to one. Sessions start from 60 minutes, so you can fit a workout in without committing to a monthly plan.

Private hourly hire

Sessions from 60 minutes

Train solo or with others

Suits trainers and therapists

Book via the app

SOLO60 on Cheap Street in Newbury, Berkshire, is a private gym you can book by the hour for solo training or client sessions.

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