Jeanette McCulloch School of Dance

Jennifer Todd School of Dance

Wado-Kai karate is the focus of this martial arts club in Musselburgh, East Lothian, which also runs classes in Haddington. Jewel Karate Group teaches children, teens and adults, with gradings, competitions and family sessions all part of club life. A new weekly Friday class in Haddington welcomes both seniors and beginners, and newcomers can try a free trial class.

The club is linked with the Scottish Karate-Do Federation, and members hold an SKF licence to train, grade and compete. Karate in general offers a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, with a belt system that gives clear goals as students progress at their own pace.

Wado-Kai karate

All ages welcome

Free trial class

Two locations

Gradings and competitions

SKF affiliated

Wado-Kai karate club in Musselburgh and Haddington, East Lothian, for children, teens and adults, with gradings, competitions and a free trial class.

Jewel Karate Group

Jiriki-ryu

Based in Bathgate, West Lothian, JKS Karate Bathgate is a martial arts club teaching traditional Shotokan karate alongside sport karate and self-defence. Classes are offered to children, making it an option for families looking for a structured activity locally.

Karate clubs generally combine technique practice, forms (kata) and partner work, with a graded belt system that gives students clear goals to work towards. Traditional training also tends to emphasise discipline, respect and fitness, while sport karate adds a competitive element for those who enjoy it. Self-defence training can help build confidence and awareness, which many parents and adult learners find valuable.

Traditional Shotokan karate

Sport karate

Self-defence training

Classes for children

JKS Karate Bathgate teaches traditional Shotokan karate, sport karate and self-defence in Bathgate, West Lothian, including classes for children.

JKS Karate Bathgate

Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, JM Football Academy is a children's football academy built around inspiring young people through sport. It runs weekly sessions alongside holiday camps, and also takes part in the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for families eligible for free school meals. The coaching team includes multi-sports and academy coaches, and the academy has a dedicated wellbeing officer.

Football academies like this generally give children a structured, coached setting to build ball skills, confidence and teamwork. Holiday camps are often a handy way for families to keep kids active during school breaks, while regular weekly sessions help young players develop steadily over time.

Weekly sessions

Holiday camps

HAF programme

Qualified coaches

Multi-sports option

Wellbeing officer

JM Football Academy in Loughborough offers weekly children's football sessions, holiday camps and HAF programme places with qualified coaches.

Clubs

Jeanette McCulloch School of Dance

Jennifer Todd School of Dance

Jewel Karate Group

Jiriki-ryu

JKS Karate Bathgate

JM Football Academy

JP Fitness

Judo Training in Wakefield UK

Julie Dorman School of Dance

JW Fitness

K9 Fight Academy

Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu Academy

Kano Judo Club

Kapow Dodgeball Club

Karate Jutsu Kai Eastbourne

Karate Leadership UK

Karate Leadership UK Strood

Karen E. Moir Dance and Drama

Kazoku martial arts Essex

Kazoku Shotokan Karate

KBT Academy of Martial Arts Dartford

K E Dance and Fitness

Keikoba shukokai karate

Kelso Tang Soo Do