Based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, Modern Arnis UK teaches the Filipino martial art of Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali. Training centres on weapons such as sticks and blades, alongside hand-to-hand techniques, joint locks, grappling (dumog) and disarming methods. Modern Arnis itself was developed in the 1960s by Remy Presas as a safer way to train and a practical self-defence system.

Filipino martial arts are often a good fit for people who want something a little different from typical striking or grappling styles. Weapon work tends to build co-ordination and timing, and many students find the mix of armed and unarmed techniques keeps sessions varied while offering useful self-defence skills.

Filipino martial art

Weapon-based training

Unarmed skills too

Self-defence focus

Style dating to 1960s

Modern Arnis UK teaches Filipino martial arts in Stowmarket, Suffolk, covering stick and blade work, joint locks, grappling and disarms.

Modern Arnis UK

Based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Momentous Football Academy is a football coaching academy focused on developing young players. Its stated aim is to improve players' skills, physicality and mindset through a structured coaching framework, helping to bridge the gap between local grassroots football and professional academies. Weekly group sessions and one-to-one coaching are offered, alongside camps, events and hybrid physical training at points through the year.

The academy also runs a football and education pathway based at Dearne Valley College. Football academies of this kind generally suit young players who already enjoy the game and want more focused, technical coaching than a typical weekend club can provide, with an emphasis on learning through play.

Group and 1:1 sessions

Youth player development

Camps and events

Football and education pathway

Core skills programme

Grassroots to academy

Football academy in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire offering group and one-to-one coaching, camps and development programmes for young players.

Momentous Football Academy

Based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Momentum Taekwondo Lanarkshire is a martial arts club teaching Olympic style Taekwondo, with sister classes also running in Glasgow. Training covers both grassroots and competition levels, and the club aims to keep sessions enjoyable while helping members develop resilience and a strong work ethic. Its coaches are qualified and affiliated to British Taekwondo, the sport's UK governing body.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport, known for its fast, dynamic kicking techniques. Classes at a Taekwondo club generally suit a wide range of ages and abilities, offering a structured way to build fitness, flexibility, coordination and confidence, with grading and competition pathways for those who want them.

Olympic style Taekwondo

Grassroots to competition

Qualified coaches

British Taekwondo affiliated

Glasgow and Lanarkshire

Performance support services

Olympic style Taekwondo in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, with grassroots and competition training from qualified, British Taekwondo affiliated coaches.

Momentum Taekwondo Lanarkshire

Based at Monkton Combe School, Monkton Leisure Sport Club is a swimming venue near Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. The school sits in a rural valley about two miles from the city, and its sports club and facilities are offered to the wider local community alongside school use.

Swimming is a good all-round activity for people of any age or ability, whether you want to build fitness, improve technique or simply enjoy time in the water. Pools linked to schools often welcome local residents at set times, so it is worth checking the club's website for current access details before you visit.

School sports club

Rural valley setting

Open to the community

Monkton Leisure Sport Club is a swimming venue at Monkton Combe School, near Bath, open to the wider local community.

Monkton Leisure Sport Club

Based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, Moral Culture Tae Kwon Do is a martial arts club focused on the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. Alongside in-person training, the club offers an online student study portal with instructional videos and learning resources, so members can keep working on their technique and knowledge between sessions. The club's website also covers self defence.

Tae Kwon Do is generally known for its dynamic kicking techniques, and many clubs follow a coloured belt grading system that gives students clear goals as they progress. Training typically builds fitness, flexibility, coordination and confidence, and the art places strong emphasis on discipline, respect and character, which makes it a popular choice for people of many ages.

Tae Kwon Do training

Online study portal

Self defence

Senior instructor

Quick online sign up

Moral Culture Tae Kwon Do is a martial arts club in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, with an online student study portal for members.

Moral Culture Tae Kwon Do

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre

Moseley Road Baths

Motoha Yoshin Ryu JuJutsu Carlisle

MSA-Exeter Muay Thai

MT Academy

Muay Thai Oxon

Murrayfield Memorial Table Tennis Club @ Broughton HS

Based in Plymouth, Musketeers Netball Club is a sports club built around netball, with a strong focus on community and teamwork. Alongside regular sessions, the club's website points to strength and conditioning work, a number of squads and an elite netball academy, so there is scope for players at different stages to get involved.

Netball clubs generally offer a sociable way to stay active while developing passing, footwork and court awareness. Joining a club usually means structured training with teammates, the chance to play in matches, and a supportive group to improve alongside, whether you are returning to the sport or aiming to progress.

Multiple squads

Elite netball academy

Strength and conditioning

Charity events

Musketeers Netball Club in Plymouth offers netball sessions, squads, strength and conditioning and an elite academy in a community-focused club.

Musketeers Netball Club

My Fit Pod Fairford Leys

Based in Greenock, Inverclyde, Nak Muay Clan is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people in the area looking to train. The name points towards Muay Thai, though the details of what is offered are best confirmed directly with the club before visiting.

Martial arts training in general can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are a complete beginner or returning after time away. Most clubs welcome newcomers to come along and see how sessions run, so getting in touch first is a sensible way to find out what suits you.

Nak Muay Clan is a martial arts club in Greenock, Inverclyde. Find out more and get in touch to see if it suits your training goals.

Nak Muay Clan

Based in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Nanbudo Karate Club Bushido is a martial arts club focused on Nanbudo, a style with roots in karate. It is listed here for anyone in the area looking for a local place to train.

Generally, Nanbudo combines karate-style techniques with breathing exercises, flowing movement and an emphasis on harmony and wellbeing. Martial arts clubs of this kind often suit people who want to build fitness, coordination and confidence in a structured setting. If you are interested, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about sessions and how to get started.

Nanbudo Karate Club Bushido is a martial arts club in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, offering Nanbudo karate training for local residents.

Nanbudo Karate Club Bushido

National BJJ Events

Based in London, Nat's Netball Club offers netball training and competitive play for girls aged 6 to 18 of all abilities. The club is affiliated to England Netball and trains at Mill Hill School Sports Centre in NW7. Since launching in January 2012 with 36 members, it has grown to coach more than 600 girls each week, with 43 teams entered in regional and local leagues. It also runs in-school netball clubs at local primary schools.

Joining a junior netball club is generally a good way for young players to build fitness, teamwork and confidence. Regular coached training alongside league matches gives girls the chance to develop their skills at their own pace while enjoying the social side of team sport.

Girls aged 6-18

England Netball affiliated

43 league teams

Trains in Mill Hill

Founded in 2012

Primary school clubs

Nat's Netball Club in London offers coached netball training and league matches for girls aged 6 to 18 of all abilities, based in Mill Hill.

Nat's Netball Club

Natural Wellness Studio

Neat Feet School of Dance

Neath Leisure Centre

Nechells Wellbeing Centre

Based in Nelson, Lancashire, Nelson Football Club is a football club serving players and supporters in and around the town. Anyone interested in getting involved can find more details through the club's own website.

Football clubs generally offer a mix of regular training and competitive matches, giving players a chance to build fitness, sharpen their skills and enjoy being part of a team. They are often a focal point for the local community too, with supporters, volunteers and families all playing a part in club life. If you are keen to play, help out or simply watch a game, getting in touch with the club directly is usually the best first step.

Nelson Football Club is a football club in Nelson, Lancashire. Find out more about playing, supporting or getting involved locally.

Nelson Football Club

Based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Netball Leagues Wolverhampton 7 a side is a sports listing centred on the seven-a-side version of netball, the standard team format of the game. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting involved.

Netball leagues generally offer a regular, organised way to play competitive matches alongside teammates, whether you are returning to the sport after a break or have played for years. Seven-a-side netball is fast and sociable, and league play typically suits people looking for a consistent weekly fixture, a bit of friendly competition and a good workout as part of a team.

Netball Leagues Wolverhampton 7 a side: seven-a-side netball league play in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Find out more about getting involved.

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