Tucked into Warrington, HardWire Fitness & MMA is a martial arts gym for people looking to train, get fit and pick up new skills. Newcomers can sign up for a one week free trial, which is a straightforward way to try the place out before committing.

A martial arts gym like this is generally a good fit whether you want to learn technique, build fitness or find a bit of structure to your training. Many people come along with no prior experience, so it is worth getting in touch to see which sessions suit you best.

Free trial week

HardWire Fitness & MMA is a martial arts gym in Warrington offering a one week free trial for newcomers.

HardWire Fitness & MMA

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Intensity Sports Performance

Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Ippon Karate Academy is a martial arts school teaching karate to students across the local area. The academy runs a network of clubs in the region, with a busy weekly timetable of classes to choose from.

Karate training generally builds fitness, discipline and self defence skills, and many schools cater to a range of ages and experience levels. Newcomers can usually expect structured, coached sessions where technique is developed step by step over time.

Free trial period

Multiple clubs

Regular classes

Established community

Ippon Karate Academy is a martial arts school in Bolton, Greater Manchester, offering karate classes and a free trial.

Ippon Karate Academy Bolton

Karen Harris Fitness

For anyone in Leigh looking to take up kickboxing, this martial arts studio offers a place to train and build fitness in Greater Manchester. Sessions focus on the striking and conditioning that come with the sport.

Kickboxing gyms are generally a good way to improve fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you want to learn technique or simply get a solid workout. Many welcome newcomers alongside more experienced members.

Leigh Kickboxing Studio is a martial arts and kickboxing gym in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Leigh Kickboxing Studio

Based in Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, McGovern Academy is a martial arts gym covering a range of disciplines. Members can train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling and Muay Thai, with sessions grouped by level and a separate Kids BJJ class for younger students.

The timetable runs through the week and includes fundamentals classes, all-levels sessions, open mat and competition sparring. Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whether you are starting from scratch or looking to sharpen technique alongside more experienced training partners.

Multiple disciplines

Kids classes

Beginner friendly

Open mat sessions

Competition sparring

Burslem location

McGovern Academy is a martial arts gym in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, teaching BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling and Muay Thai.

McGovern Academy

Michelle Clements Fitness and Wellbeing

Set at its Byker Bridge base, Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy is a traditional martial arts club serving Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East. Established in 1995, it offers a broad mix of disciplines for both adults and children, from classical Kung Fu and self defence systems through to Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Kettlebell fitness.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning a structured discipline. With a small club approach, students can generally expect coached sessions and personal attention as they progress, and a free first class means newcomers can try things out before committing.

Wide range of styles

Free first class

Adults and children

Experienced coaches

Small club approach

Established in 1995

Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne teaches Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Kali and Kettlebell fitness.

Moi Fa Martial Arts Academy

Multi-Pole Fitness

North Hykeham Tae Kwon Do Club

Norwich Premier Judo Club

Performance 360 by Steve Sheppard

Physical Impact Kickboxing Academy

Reeders Dance

Rei Judo Academy

RFDance

Sam Sam Jiu Jitsu Academy

Soccer Stars Academy Weaverham

Staffs Weightlifting Club CIC

Stealth BJJ Macclesfield

Stockton Spartan wrestling and mma

Strength Coach™

Based in Coventry, Strongbodies is a personal training service focused on helping people build strength, fitness and confidence. Rather than leaving you to guess your way through gym sessions, it offers structured coaching that covers training and nutrition, with an initial assessment and goal setting session to get things started.

Small group coaching sits at the heart of what happens here, giving members long term structure alongside a supportive group of people working towards similar goals. Personal training in general suits anyone who wants tailored guidance and accountability, whether you are new to the gym or keen to make more meaningful progress with your existing routine.

Small group coaching

Assessment and goals

Training and nutrition

Structured programme

Strongbodies is a personal training service in Coventry offering structured small group coaching for strength and fitness.

Clubs