NXXT Step Fitness

Based in Dunstable, On Pointe Dance Academy is a dance school offering weekly classes across a wide range of styles for children and adults. The academy runs sessions in Jazz, Contemporary, Street, Hip Hop, Commercial, Musical Theatre and Tricks, alongside the ISTD graded syllabus in Ballet, Tap and Modern. Classes are held in purpose-built studios in the town.

A dance academy like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and performance skills, with structured classes suited to different ages and abilities. Trial classes are available for those wanting to try a style before committing.

Range of styles

ISTD graded syllabus

All ages welcome

Purpose-built studios

Qualified teachers

Trial classes

On Pointe Dance Academy is a dance school in Dunstable offering weekly ballet, street, jazz and more for all ages.

On Pointe Dance Academy

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the focus at Progressive Martial Arts Harlow, a martial arts school based at Best Bodies Fitness Centre in Harlow, Essex. Coaching is led by the club's two founding black belts, who aim to guide students through their BJJ journey in a welcoming, inclusive setting, and newcomers can book their first session free.

BJJ is a grappling art built around positional control, escapes and submissions, and it suits people of many fitness levels. Classes at a typical BJJ gym mix technique drilling with live practice, so visitors can generally expect to learn steadily, build confidence and get a solid workout alongside training partners.

Free first session

Black belt coaching

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Inclusive community

Fitness centre venue

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Harlow, Essex, led by two founding black belts, with a free first session for newcomers.

PROGRESSIVE MARTIAL ARTS HARLOW

Quickstep fitness CIC

RA Coaching

Based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, Resurrection Mixed Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club for those looking to train and improve their skills. It offers a place for local people to learn and practise in a group setting.

Martial arts training can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are completely new or have trained before. Many clubs of this kind welcome a range of ages and experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you.

Resurrection Mixed Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Resurrection Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Focused on Wing Chun and practical self defence, Schools of Kung Fu Harrow runs martial arts classes in the central Harrow area of Greater London. Sessions cater to children, adults and women, with a structured self defence syllabus taught within the Wing Chun curriculum by certified instructors.

A martial arts school like this is a good place to build coordination, focus and confidence while learning practical techniques. Children's classes tend to emphasise respect, discipline and teamwork, while adult and women only sessions offer a supportive setting to train at your own pace.

Wing Chun classes

Kids classes

Adult classes

Women only classes

Certified instructors

Free trial lesson

Wing Chun and self defence classes for kids, adults and women in central Harrow, Greater London.

Schools Of Kung Fu Harrow

S Knight Fitness

Street Safe Self Defence Academy

The Strength Quarter

Trainout Fitness Club

Based in Braintree, Essex, Yong Gi Do Martial Arts is a martial arts club teaching Tang Soo Do, a form of Korean karate. The club has been coaching students across Essex for many years, with a focus on building confidence and self-esteem alongside fitness and fun. It is led by its founder and chief instructor, who has more than 40 years of martial arts experience.

Tang Soo Do is a relatively modern style with roots in the older Korean art of Soo Bahk Do. Martial arts classes of this kind generally combine striking techniques, forms and discipline, and many people find they help with coordination, focus and self-confidence at any age.

Tang Soo Do karate

Experienced founder

Confidence building

Long established in Essex

Progression pathway

Yong Gi Do Martial Arts in Braintree, Essex teaches Tang Soo Do Korean karate, building confidence, fitness and life skills.

Yong Gi Do Martial Arts

Admire Club

Amin Martial Arts

Apex Coaching

Focused on Muay Thai and kickboxing, Ascend Martial Arts is a striking club based in Swansea. It caters to complete beginners as well as more experienced strikers, with structured coaching that lets students progress at their own pace. The training blends traditional Muay Thai fundamentals with modern kickboxing, with an emphasis on technique, movement, and long-term development. Classes are open to ages 13 and over.

A striking gym like this is a good place to build fitness and confidence while learning practical technique. Beginners can expect coached sessions that introduce the basics in a supportive setting, with room to develop as skills improve.

Muay Thai and kickboxing

Beginner friendly

Coached progression

Ages 13 and over

Free trial class

Ascend Martial Arts is a Muay Thai and kickboxing club in Swansea for ages 13+, welcoming beginners through to experienced strikers.

Ascend Martial Arts

Set in an 11,000 square foot double bay warehouse in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, BB Physiques Gym is an independent fitness facility built to serve trainers of all levels. The space brings together cardio, resistance machines and a dedicated free weights area, along with a functional training zone and new male and female changing rooms.

As an independent gym, it aims to be somewhere you can work towards your goals as well as socialise and recharge. There is an on-site supplement shop, and a recovery suite is planned. Membership options range from day and week passes to monthly and annual cover.

Spacious warehouse setting

Varied training areas

New changing rooms

On-site supplement shop

Recovery suite planned

Flexible passes

BB Physiques Gym is an independent 11,000 sq ft gym and fitness facility in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

BB Physiques Gym

Body Transformations Ltd

Calder Thai Boxing Academy

Coached by Ren

Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Compound Fitness is a gym built around a structured coaching programme rather than a pay-and-go setup. The focus is on strength-based training delivered in small groups, with sessions coached and logged so members can follow their progress over time.

The programme runs over six weeks and includes coached sessions each week, with a community feel and guidance aimed at people at any starting point. Coaching-led gyms like this suit those who prefer a bit more structure and support than training alone.

Strength-based coaching

Small group training

Expert coaches

Six week programme

Progress tracking

Supportive community

Compound Fitness is a coaching-led gym in Alfreton, Derbyshire, offering strength-based small group training over a six week programme.

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