Based in Reading, Berkshire, The Army Dance Company is a dance school offering classes to those keen to learn and develop their skills. It provides a welcoming setting for people of different ages and abilities to take part.

A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and coordination while enjoying a shared activity. Whether you are just starting out or looking to keep progressing, structured classes offer a chance to learn in a supportive environment.

The Army Dance Company is a dance school in Reading, Berkshire, offering classes for a range of ages and abilities.

The Army Dance Company

The Collective Studios (previously DanceTalent Studio)

Based in Cookstown, Mid Ulster, The Performance Lab is listed in our directory as a gymnastics venue. If you're looking for somewhere local to try the sport or keep training, it's worth a look, and the club has its own website where you can find out more about what's on offer.

Gymnastics in general is a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Clubs often welcome a wide range of ages and abilities, from young children taking their first steps on the mat to more experienced gymnasts working on skills and routines. It's a good idea to get in touch with any club directly to ask about sessions and how to get started.

The Performance Lab is a gymnastics venue in Cookstown, Mid Ulster. Find out more and get in touch to ask about sessions.

The Performance Lab

The Rosemary Bell Academy of Dance

Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Tiger Fight Academy is a martial arts club focused on Muay Thai and K1 kickboxing. Sessions are open to newcomers, with no previous experience needed, and there is also a training base in Luton. Alongside group classes, the academy offers one to one personal training.

A Muay Thai and kickboxing gym like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and self defence skills. Beginners can generally expect coached sessions that cover the basics before moving on to more technical striking work at their own pace.

Beginner friendly

Free first session

Muay Thai and kickboxing

Personal training

Two locations

Tiger Fight Academy is a Muay Thai and kickboxing club in St Albans, Hertfordshire, welcoming beginners.

Tiger Fight Academy

Padel players in Sheffield have a new place to book a court at Uno Padel Club, based on Coleford Road in the S9 area of South Yorkshire. The club has four panoramic indoor courts with an 8.5m clear ceiling height, plus a lounge area with refreshments. Doors are open seven days a week, from 6am until 1am.

Padel is a fast-growing racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed court, combining elements of tennis and squash. It's easy to pick up and works well as a social, active way to spend time with friends. Courts here can be booked in advance for a slot that suits you.

Uno Padel Club in Sheffield offers four indoor panoramic padel courts, open 7 days a week from 6am to 1am.

Uno Padel Club (Sheffield)

For families in Watford, Hertfordshire, Watford Gymnastics Club offers an inclusive and friendly setting where gymnastics is open to all ages and abilities. Classes run across Watford, Croxley and South Oxhey, and the club also teaches ballet alongside its gymnastics sessions. There is a parent and toddler soft play group for little ones before they start reception, plus holiday sessions and work with schools.

Gymnastics is generally a great way for children and adults to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Clubs like this usually progress members at their own pace, which makes the sport a good fit for complete beginners as well as those keen to develop their skills further.

All ages and abilities

Three local venues

Ballet classes too

Parent and toddler soft play

Holiday sessions

Schools programme

Inclusive gymnastics club in Watford, Hertfordshire, with classes for all ages and abilities, toddler soft play, ballet and holiday sessions.

Watford Gymnastics Club

All-Styles Striking

Amy’s Lifestyle Fitness

Based in central Bristol, Art of Movement teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira and self defence to both children and adults. Classes run six days a week, with sessions for kids from three years old, dedicated women's jiu jitsu, and separate adult and kids groups across both disciplines. Beginners are welcome, and the club also runs seminars and workshops.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good way to build strength, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique in a structured setting. Whether you are completely new or returning to training, coached classes offer a clear path to progress at your own pace.

BJJ and Capoeira

Kids and adults

Classes six days a week

Women's jiu jitsu

Central Bristol

Art of Movement Bristol offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira and self defence classes for kids and adults in central Bristol.

Art of Movement Bristol - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira

Assemble Jiu Jitsu Academy

AXIOM

BeeLimitless Gym

Based in Telford, this martial arts school teaches military themed self defence to both adults and children. It is part of British Military Martial Arts, an organisation that brings together ex-military and civilian instructors to run classes across the UK. Sessions are open to all levels, with programmes including Little Soldiers, Cadets, ladies only classes and adult martial arts.

A martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and practical self defence in a structured setting. Newcomers can try a free trial session, and classes are grouped so that younger children, teenagers and adults each train at a suitable level.

Classes for all ages

Ladies only classes

Free trial session

Vetted instructors

Military themed training

British Military Martial Arts HQ in Telford teaches military themed self defence classes for adults and children of all levels.

British Military Martial Arts HQ - Telford

Coached By Lou

Complete Fitness

Based in Edinburgh, CVA Jiu-Jitsu (Cora\u00e7\u00e3o Valente Academy) is a martial arts club focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with training that also spans self-defence, Muay Thai and MMA. Classes are coached and structured, following a progression from basics through core skills to mastery, and the club places a clear emphasis on welcoming complete beginners with no prior fitness or experience needed.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, confidence and practical self-defence while learning alongside a supportive group. Coached sessions mean newcomers can pick things up safely and progress at a steady pace.

Coached sessions

Multiple disciplines

Structured progression

CVA Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts club in Edinburgh, welcoming beginners with coached sessions.

CVA Jiu-Jitsu

Donaheys Ballroom Dance Lessons

ELDC Studios - Home of Dance

Elite Tae Kwon-Do Academy Birmingham

Based in Liverpool, Merseyside, Evolve Combat Academy is a martial arts gym offering coached training for people looking to learn and develop their skills. The academy welcomes members of different ages and experience levels who want to take up a combat discipline in a structured setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and coordination while picking up practical technique. Sessions are usually led by an instructor, so newcomers can expect guidance on the basics before progressing to more advanced work at their own pace.

Evolve Combat Academy is a martial arts gym in Liverpool, Merseyside offering coached training for all levels.

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