Vale Royal School of Dance

VERVE Martial Arts Harvington

VITALFIT HEALTH &FITNESS

VOX Dance Plymouth

Wado Kai Sport Karate Association

Wadsley Bridge TTC

Wakarishin Martial Arts Chelmsford - Self defence classes

Walasy Fitness

Traditional Hong Kong Wing Chun is taught in Pontypridd by Wales Wing Chun Kuen, part of a small group of martial arts clubs that also includes classes in Bridgend and Porthcawl. The club was first opened in South Wales in 1991 and teaches Ip Man Wing Chun, with its lineage running through the Midlands Wing Chun Kuen to Grandmaster Ip Chun. Classes are led by the head instructor and his senior students, and the schools are deliberately kept small with a family feel.

Wing Chun is a close-range style of Kung Fu known for economy of movement, centreline structure and partner drills such as sticky hands. It generally suits people looking for a traditional art with a focus on technique rather than sport competition.

Established in 1991

Ip Man Wing Chun

Recognised lineage

Small, family-like schools

Three South Wales clubs

Senior student instructors

Traditional Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu in Pontypridd, part of a small, family-like group of South Wales clubs running since 1991.

Wales Wing Chun Kuen

Wallasey School Of Ballet

Based near Lincoln in Lincolnshire, Washingborough Imps Netball Club is a local sports club focused on netball. It is listed here for anyone in the area looking for a netball team to join or follow.

Netball clubs generally offer a friendly way to stay active, build fitness and enjoy team sport alongside others. Many welcome players of different ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about training, teams and how to get involved.

Washingborough Imps Netball Club is a netball club near Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Find out more about joining a local netball team.

Washingborough Imps Netball Club

Waterside Taekwondo Club (Totton)

WCKUK Dartford

We Are Fit

Based in Port Talbot, the Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association is a martial arts organisation teaching traditional Wado Ryu karate. Founded in 1980, it has more than four decades of karate heritage behind it and runs clubs across South Wales. New starters of all ages and abilities are welcomed, with classes pitched to suit different levels.

Wado Ryu is one of the major Japanese karate styles, known for its emphasis on movement, timing and evasion alongside strikes, blocks and kata. Karate training in general tends to build fitness, coordination, focus and confidence, and graded systems give students clear goals as they progress through the belts.

Traditional Wado Ryu

Founded in 1980

All ages welcome

Clubs across South Wales

Grading and Dan grades

Traditional Wado Ryu karate association in Port Talbot, founded in 1980, with clubs across South Wales for all ages and abilities.

Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association

Kickboxing in Pontypridd is on offer through the Welsh Kickboxing Organisation, a martial arts club with roots going back to 1996. Originally known as the Afan Lido Kickboxing & Karate Club, it took the WKO name in 2017 and now runs classes at several venues across South Wales. The organisation has a long record of producing competitive fighters at Welsh and British level.

Kickboxing classes generally suit a wide range of people, whether you want to get fitter, build confidence or pick up practical self-defence skills. Sessions at a kickboxing club typically mix pad work, technique drills and conditioning, and newcomers can usually start at their own pace.

Established in 1996

Fitness and self-defence

Classes across South Wales

Competitive fighting record

Kickboxing classes in Pontypridd with the Welsh Kickboxing Organisation, a South Wales martial arts club founded in 1996.

Welsh Kickboxing Organisation Pontypridd

Based in West Bromwich, this Tae Kwon-Do club is part of the TAGB and welcomes members of all ages and abilities. Sessions follow a structured syllabus that guides students towards their black belt, with classes open to the whole family. A dedicated ladies only class is also available.

Tae Kwon-Do is a Korean martial art that builds fitness, coordination and confidence through kicking, striking and patterns. Newcomers can generally expect coached sessions grouped by grade, with progress marked by belts as skills develop.

Path to black belt

Ladies only class

TAGB affiliated

West Bromwich TAGB Tae Kwon-Do offers family friendly martial arts classes for all ages and abilities in the West Midlands.

West Bromwich TAGB Tae Kwon-Do

West Lancs Basketball Club

Based in Whitehaven, Cumberland, Whitehaven Martial Arts is a martial arts club serving the local area. If you're looking for somewhere to train in the town, it's worth getting in touch directly to find out what's taught and when sessions run.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and self-discipline, and many clubs welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced students. Visitors can usually expect structured sessions covering technique, conditioning and drills, with a supportive atmosphere that suits people of different ages and abilities.

Whitehaven Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Whitehaven, Cumberland. Find out more and get in touch about training locally.

Whitehaven Martial Arts

Whyley Dance

Wiff Waff - Ping Pong Bar

Wigan & Orrell Archers

Based in Sheffield, Wild Spirit Allstars is an All-Star cheerleading programme listed under gymnastics, covering cheer, tumbling and dance. It describes itself as the city's original All-Star cheer club and welcomes athletes from age 3 upwards, offering both competitive and recreational teams. Training takes place on Sundays in the S9 area, and squads travel to events such as the Cheer City Allstar Championships.

All-Star cheer generally blends gymnastics-style tumbling with stunts, jumps and choreographed dance routines performed as a team. It can be a good fit for young people who enjoy acrobatic movement and want to build confidence, coordination and friendships, whether they are aiming for the competition floor or simply enjoying a weekly session.

Ages 3 and up

All abilities welcome

Cheer, tumble and dance

Competitive and recreational

Sunday training

Sheffield's original programme

All-Star cheer, tumbling and dance club in Sheffield for ages 3+, with competitive and recreational teams and Sunday training.

Clubs