Based in South Shields, SBG is a martial arts and combat sports gym for the whole family. Training covers MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling, with beginner friendly classes alongside a dedicated Combat Athlete Program. Kids and teenagers have their own sessions, while adults can find classes across mornings, lunchtimes, evenings and weekends.

A martial arts gym like this suits a range of goals, whether you want to improve fitness, lose weight, learn self defence or work towards competing. Newcomers are generally welcomed into structured fundamentals classes before progressing.

Beginner friendly

Disciplines taught

Kids and teens classes

Adult classes

Competition program

New gym

SBG in South Shields offers MMA, kickboxing, BJJ and wrestling for adults and kids, with beginner and competitive classes.

SBG - MMA, Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Set in Winchester, Hampshire, Elevate Fitness Studios is a gym that combines open-gym access with coached group sessions and personal training. Members can pick from a weekly timetable of classes, including strength-focused workouts, hybrid strength and cardio training, and Hyrox-specific sessions using running, rowing and ski ergs.

A gym like this suits people who want the flexibility to train on their own alongside structured, coach-led sessions. Whether you prefer building strength, working through intervals, or preparing for Hyrox-style events, there are options to fit different goals and experience levels.

Coached group sessions

Open-gym access

Personal training

Hyrox training

Varied weekly timetable

Elevate Fitness Studios is a gym in Winchester, Hampshire offering open-gym access, coached group sessions and personal training.

Elevate Fitness Studios

Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)

Seaton Valley Muay Thai

Focused on mixed martial arts and skill development, Wayfarer Academy® is a martial arts gym based in Manchester. Training is organised around age groups, with dedicated programmes for kids (5-10), teens (11-15) and adults (16+), and the emphasis is on coaching and craft rather than natural talent. Beginner-friendly sessions and a strength and conditioning facility are part of what's on offer.

Membership is open to anyone with the right attitude and a willingness to learn, whatever their starting point. An MMA gym like this is a good place to build technique, fitness and confidence, whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to refine what you already know.

Wayfarer Academy® is an MMA and martial arts gym in Manchester, with beginner-friendly classes for kids, teens and adults.

Wayfarer Academy®

Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts & Parkour

Fitbook

Gracie Raleigh

TGA Martial Arts Crewe

Complete Life Fitness | Posture, Pain & Personal Training

Based in Arnold, this martial arts club is part of the Gracie Barra network and serves the wider Nottingham area. It focuses on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, offering a place to train for those new to the mats as well as more experienced practitioners.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu centres on grappling and ground-based techniques, with an emphasis on leverage and control rather than strength. Sessions typically build fitness, coordination and confidence, and many people take it up for self-defence, competition or simply as a structured way to stay active. Visitors can usually expect coached classes suited to a range of levels.

Gracie Barra Arnold is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts club in Nottingham, welcoming beginners and experienced practitioners.

Gracie Barra Arnold

The Reformer Studio Loughborough

EK Boxing Academy

Based in Luton, 210 is a Brazilian jiu jitsu club offering both gi and no gi training. Sessions take place at Salto Gymnastics Centre, and the club places an emphasis on developing its members through a community focused approach.

A BJJ club like this is a good option if you want to learn grappling, build fitness and practise techniques with training partners. Most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced practitioners, so it is worth getting in touch to find out how to get started.

Gi and no gi

Community focused

Trains at Salto

210 is a Brazilian jiu jitsu club in Luton offering gi and no gi training at Salto Gymnastics Centre.

210 - BJJ in Luton

LB Fitness & Coaching

Club 300 Perth

CrossFit 17

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Paul Powers Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering training for those looking to build skills, fitness and confidence. It provides a place in the local area for people to take up martial arts, whether they are complete beginners or already have some experience.

Martial arts training generally suits a wide range of goals, from learning practical self-defence and improving discipline to building strength and coordination. Sessions are typically structured to help members progress at their own pace, making it a good option for adults and children alike.

Paul Powers Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, welcoming beginners and experienced students alike.

Paul Powers Martial Arts

Evolve Health and Fitness Hub

A women only gym in Derby, Ladies Gym Derby (also known as Tone Zone) offers a supportive space designed exclusively for women. Alongside general workouts, the gym provides personal training, group classes and Pilates, catering to a range of goals from building strength to getting back into fitness.

A ladies only gym like this suits those who prefer to train in a comfortable, women focused environment. With coached sessions and classes on offer, it can be a good fit whether you are just starting out or looking to build on an existing routine.

Women only gym

Classes and Pilates

Free day pass

No contract membership

Ladies Gym Derby is a women only gym in Derby offering classes, Pilates and personal training.

Ladies Gym Derby

Based in Cardiff, Jamie Price Personal Training (also known as Team Price) offers coaching for people looking to improve their health and fitness. The team includes personal trainers who work with clients on both one to one and online programmes, with sports massage therapy also available.

Personal training suits anyone who wants tailored guidance rather than working out alone, whether the aim is general fitness, strength or a specific goal. Sessions are shaped around the individual, and online coaching gives an option for those who prefer to train remotely.

One to one training

Online coaching

Sports massage

Qualified trainers

Jamie Price Personal Training in Cardiff offers one to one and online coaching plus sports massage therapy.

Jamie Price Personal Training

Super-Me Fitness

Adventure Bristol

Based at Yorvale Business Park in York, DNA MMA is a martial arts gym offering training across multiple disciplines alongside functional fitness. The club runs both group classes and private coaching, with sessions suited to every ability level, from complete newcomers to more experienced students. There is a strong focus on keeping the training safe and welcoming, and the gym is proud of the community it has built.

A martial arts gym like this is a good place to learn technique, build fitness and gain confidence, whether you fancy group classes or one to one coaching. Self defence workshops are also part of the mix.

All ability levels

Group and private coaching

Multiple disciplines

Self defence workshops

Based in York

DNA MMA is a martial arts gym in York offering group classes and private coaching across multiple disciplines for all levels.

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