Maru Karate Kai

Based in Greenock, Inverclyde, this martial arts school teaches Cho's Taekwondo, the Korean martial art, to adults, teenagers and children. It is run as a family school by two head instructors who are husband and wife and hold senior black belt grades, with a combined teaching background of more than 70 years. The school follows the style of Grandmaster Hee Il Cho and is connected with the AIMAA.

Taekwondo is generally known for its kicking techniques, patterns and sparring, and classes tend to build fitness, flexibility and confidence alongside self-defence skills. Many schools use a coloured belt grading system, giving students clear goals to work towards as they progress.

All ages welcome

Senior black belt instructors

70+ years combined experience

Family run school

Cho's Taekwondo lineage

Competitions and awards

Cho's Taekwondo school in Greenock, Inverclyde, teaching the Korean martial art to adults, teens and children under experienced black belt instructors.

Master Boyle's School of Cho's Taekwondo

Matt Fiddes Horsham

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Wigan

Matt martial arts

Maureen Jeffery School of Dance

Maya Yoga Grantham

Based in Hull, McKeown Irish Dance Academy is a dance school focused on Irish dance. It is listed here for anyone in Kingston upon Hull and the surrounding area looking for a local place to learn this traditional style.

Irish dance schools generally teach the footwork, posture and rhythm that define the style, with classes often covering both soft shoe and hard shoe dances. Many dancers enjoy the mix of fitness, coordination and music, and some go on to perform or take part in feiseanna (competitions). It is worth getting in touch directly to ask about classes and age groups.

McKeown Irish Dance Academy is an Irish dance school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, for people keen to learn this traditional dance style locally.

McKeown Irish Dance Academy

Melanie Pearl School of Dance and Fitness

Meridian Kung Fu Pitsea

Meridian Kung Fu Shoeburyness

Based in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Meridian Kung Fu is a martial arts school specialising in Wing Chun for both children and adults. Classes run across a range of programmes, from the Snakes and Cranes and Junior Wing Chun sessions for younger students through to teen and adult courses, so learners of any age or ability can start as complete beginners and build from there.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to develop fitness, self-defence skills and confidence, with structured programmes that progress at a steady pace. Newcomers are welcome, and a two week free trial is offered to help you get a feel for the classes before committing.

Wing Chun classes

Children's programmes

Beginner friendly

Two week free trial

Over 25 years

Meridian Kung Fu in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, teaches Wing Chun to children and adults with a two week free trial.

Meridian Kung Fu Thorpe Bay - Christchurch

Mersea Island Judo Club

Based in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Wado Karate Club is a martial arts club teaching the Wado style of karate. Its training covers both traditional karate and sport karate, and the club welcomes students of all ages.

Wado is one of the main Japanese karate styles, generally known for its emphasis on evasion, body movement and efficient technique alongside kata and partner work. Clubs offering both traditional and sport karate typically let students explore the art's heritage while also preparing for competition if they wish. If you are looking for karate in the Merthyr Tydfil area, it is worth getting in touch with the club to find out more.

Wado karate

Traditional and sport

Merthyr Wado Karate Club in Merthyr Tydfil teaches traditional and sport karate in the Wado style for students of all ages.

Merthyr Wado Karate Club

Methley Bowling Club

Based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, Method Dance Company is a dance school that opens its doors to dancers of every ability. The company places real emphasis on diversity and inclusion, aiming to build a welcoming environment where people feel they belong. It also runs events alongside its classes, and bookings can be made through its website.

Joining a dance company is generally a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning to move to music. Classes tend to suit a range of experience levels, and many people find the social side, sharing practice and performances with others, is just as rewarding as the dancing itself.

All abilities welcome

Inclusive community

Events programme

Method Dance Company is an inclusive dance school in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, welcoming dancers of all abilities.

Method Dance Company

Based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, MF Dance Chippenham is a dance school running street-style classes for children. Sessions are set to pop and R&B music, and the programme is designed to build confidence, technique and performance skills, with pupils learning to count choreography in beats, master set routines and then take gradings. Classes are split by age, from Mini Streetz for 3 to 6 year olds to Junior Streetz for ages 7 to 11, with a teen group too.

Dance classes like these are generally a good way for children to use up energy, make friends and grow in confidence while picking up rhythm and coordination. Structured grading systems can also give young dancers clear goals to work towards.

Classes by age group

Pop and R&B music

Graded progression

Free classes available

Starts from age 3

Street-style dance classes for children in Chippenham, Wiltshire, set to pop and R&B, with age groups from 3 years up and graded progression.

MF Dance Chippenham

MF Dance Newark

M Fitness Studio

Part of the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts network, this Dundee school offers martial arts and dance classes for a range of ages and abilities. Sessions are grouped by age and stage, with programmes for younger children, juniors, adults and families, plus ladies only classes.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured, coached environment. Whether you are looking to try something new yourself or find classes for your child, group sessions offer a supportive way to learn and progress.

Classes by age

Ladies only classes

Martial arts and dance

Free consultation

Part of MF network

MF Martial Arts Dundee offers martial arts and dance classes for children, juniors, adults and families in Dundee.

MF Martial Arts Dundee

Michelle's School Of Dancing

Mid and East Antrim Gym

Mid Cheshire Budo Club (Honbu)

Based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Midda Martial Arts Trowbridge is a martial arts club listed for people in the town and surrounding area who are looking for a place to train. If you are curious about getting started, it is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions and who they suit.

Martial arts clubs generally offer a mix of technique, fitness and discipline, with training that can build confidence, coordination and strength over time. Many welcome complete beginners as well as experienced students, and classes often give people of different ages and abilities a friendly, structured way to stay active.

Midda Martial Arts Trowbridge is a martial arts club in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, for local people looking to train, learn and keep fit.