Martial arts
Some of us may balk at the idea of our kids learning martial arts, but there’s so much more to the discipline than just dishing out karate chops in the playground!
As well as teaching them self-defence skills – so important in today’s world – martial arts build strength and flexibility, and also encourage self-discipline, focus and attention to detail.
We’ve rounded up the best martial arts for kids in your area for all ages and stages. With so many different types of martial arts on offer, there’s something for every child to try.
Whether they fancy the combative karate, with its emphasis on striking poses, the physicality of judo, with its throws and holds, or the Korean art of self-defence, tae kwon do.
Whether your child is a complete beginner or already working through their gradings, our guide will help you find the right martial arts class near you.
Kung Fu 4 Week FREE Trial!
At Schools of Kung fu Coventry, we're offering a 4-week free trial for Children ages 4-12 and Adults who are 13+
Up to 8 free classes
Free Uniform (if you enrol during the trial period. Kids Only)
Age Specific classes
For a free class, you can contact us at 07580120232 or go to our website and fill in the contact form and one of our team will contact you to arrange a free introductory class.
Tuesday
Children
17:00 - 17:45 Orientation training
17:45 - 18:30 Leadership training
Adults
18:30 - 19:30 Orientation training
Thursday
Children's Classes
17:00-17:45 Orientation training
17:45-18:30 Leadership training
Adults
18:30 - 19:30 Orientation training
Merseyside Judo Academy. Merseysidejudoacademy.co.uk
Merseyside Judo Academy. Expert tuition in Judo, Jujitsu, Submission Wrestling, Self Defence and Fitness training. Classes from 5 years of ages. Adults classes available also.
For further information please see our website merseysidejudoacademy.co.uk
Or email at [email protected]
ABC DRAGONS - XS Taekwon do Baillieston
❗❗ Train from as little as £21 per month or Pay as you go ❗❗
FREE training suit for ALL AGE GROUPS
Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels and all age groups -
Dragons - 3 to 5 years old
Rainbows – 6 to 8 years old
Juniors – 9 to 17 years old
Adults – 18 years and above
Our Dragon classes are Taekwon-do lead with lots of fun!! These classes will instil your child with the confidence needed for starting school
SPECIAL OFFER - Book today to receive your free XS training suit
Have fun and make new friends
Email [email protected] or book via the website link!
https://xstaekwondo.com/locate-a-club/
We have many mixed age group classes where the whole family can train together!
Sept 23
ABC Dragons - XS Taekwondo Tullibody
❗❗ Train from as little as £21 per month or Pay as you go ❗❗
FREE training suit for ALL AGE GROUPS
Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels and all age groups -
Dragons - 3 to 5 years old
Rainbows – 6 to 8 years old
Juniors – 9 to 17 years old
Adults – 18 years and above
Our Dragon classes are Taekwon-do lead with lots of fun!! These classes will instil your child with the confidence needed for starting school
SPECIAL OFFER - Book today to receive your free XS training suit
Have fun and make new friends
Email [email protected] or book via the website link!
https://xstaekwondo.com/locate-a-club/
We have many mixed age group classes where the whole family can train together!
Sept 23
Epping Taekwondo Martial Arts, 2 Free Classes, Ages 8+
Epping Taekwondo (EppingTKD) is a small friendly martial arts club based in the Epping area. 2 Free starter classes before enrolment. Suitable for all ages 8+ and abilities. It’s a syllabus based martial art so everyone trains within their own grade, so classes can be maxed.
Taekwondo can build self-confidence, self-control and respect. It’s a none pressure environment with encouragement to perform the motion. Taekwondo comes from a range of other martial arts like Karate and a form is now seen in the Olympics. Please feel free to ask questions or drop in to the Thornwood class to see it for you self, it’s not all shouting as you see on the TV.
Tiger Strike Martial Arts Club, Surbiton
Tiger Strike Martial Arts is a safe and welcoming environment for children aged 5-13 to learn self-defence skills, make friends, develop discipline and focus, and have fun! Our goal is to create an empowered, socially conscious generation ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
Tiger Strike Martial Arts Epsom
Tiger Strike Martial Arts is a safe and welcoming environment for children aged 5-13 to learn self-defence skills, make friends, develop discipline and focus, and have fun! Our goal is to create an empowered, socially conscious generation ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
Tiger Strike Martial Arts Walton-on-Thames
Tiger Strike Martial Arts is a safe and welcoming environment for children aged 5-13 to learn self-defence skills, make friends, develop discipline and focus, and have fun! Our goal is to create an empowered, socially conscious generation ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
ABC DRAGONS - XS Taekwon do Bellshill East
❗❗ Train from as little as £21 per month or Pay as you go ❗❗
FREE training suit for ALL AGE GROUPS
Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels and all age groups -
Dragons - 3 to 5 years old
Rainbows – 6 to 8 years old
Juniors – 9 to 17 years old
Adults – 18 years and above
Our Dragon classes are Taekwon-do lead with lots of fun!! These classes will instil your child with the confidence needed for starting school
SPECIAL OFFER - Book today to receive your free XS training suit
Have fun and make new friends
Email [email protected] or book via the website link!
https://xstaekwondo.com/locate-a-club/
We have many mixed age group classes where the whole family can train together!
Sept 23
ABC DRAGONS - XS Taekwon do Uddingston
❗❗ Train from as little as £21 per month or Pay as you go ❗❗
FREE training suit for ALL AGE GROUPS
Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels and all age groups -
Dragons - 3 to 5 years old
Rainbows – 6 to 8 years old
Juniors – 9 to 17 years old
Adults – 18 years and above
Our Dragon classes are Taekwon-do lead with lots of fun!! These classes will instil your child with the confidence needed for starting school
SPECIAL OFFER - Book today to receive your free XS training suit
Have fun and make new friends
Email [email protected] or book via the website link!
https://xstaekwondo.com/locate-a-club/
We have many mixed age group classes where the whole family can train together!
Sept 23
Self-Defence Class For Kids
My name is Greg Willis and I am am the Head Instructor at WingChun Tigers, a self-defence martial art based in Caterham. Between myself and my fellow Instructor Rav we run a children's class every Sunday morning at de Stafford sports centre for ages 6 to 12. First lesson free! Please contact me to book your child's space. Yoir child will gain confidence, coordination, strength and new friends. We look forward to meeting your and your child.
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Krav Maga Self defence classes. Adult, children, Private and corporate
At Krav Generation we believe in empowering men, women and children through self-defence training. No matter what age you are, your physical size or level of fitness, we’ll give you the skills to protect yourself against attack.
We run classes in Addlestone, with further classes due to open in Weybridge and Staines. Join us in a safe and fun environment to learn Krav Maga, a unique and effective self-defence technique that originated from the Israeli Army.
No experience necessary – book your FREE taster session today!
Taekwondo clubs for children aged 4+, Exeter
Jong Yeong Taekwondo are brand new classes for children age 4+ being set up in Exeter by Master Tony Butcher (5th Dan), who has been a full time instructor for over 10 years and owned 3 clubs with over 380 students before moving to Devon. Because these classes are brand new, any new student won't feel intimidated by Senior Students, which is a major obstacle for many.
Master Tony ensured that all of his previous clubs were friendly and welcoming while the classes had a mixture of discipline with fun, training in all the different aspects of Taekwondo, although with a higher concentration on Self Defence.
Mondays (First class on 3rd October)
Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8UP
Junior Dragons 5.00-6.00pm / Juniors 6.00-7.15pm
Thursdays (First class on 22nd September)
Whipton Community Association, Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AD
Junior Dragons 5.00-6.00pm / Juniors 6.00-7.15pm
(Junior Dragons are aimed at children aged 4-7 and Juniors are aimed at children aged 8+)
First lesson is free and Training Fees are £20 per month (£5 per lesson), which are paid by Direct Debit at the beginning of each month. (There is also an annual insurance fee of £25)
We are also offering an early bird offer, whereby any child attending the first class, will also receive the second class free too.
All photographs were taken at Master Tony's previous classes in Hillingdon.
Children's Taekwondo classes for children aged 4+, Exeter
Jong Yeong Taekwondo are brand new classes for children age 4+ being set up in Exeter by Master Tony Butcher (5th Dan), who has been a full time instructor for over 10 years and owned 3 clubs with over 380 students before moving to Devon. Because these classes are brand new, any new student won't feel intimidated by Senior Students, which is a major obstacle for many.
Master Tony ensured that all of his previous clubs were friendly and welcoming while the classes had a mixture of discipline with fun, training in all the different aspects of Taekwondo, although with a higher concentration on Self Defence.
Mondays (First class on 3rd October)
Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8UP
Junior Dragons 5.00-6.00pm / Juniors 6.00-7.15pm
Thursdays (First class on 22nd September)
Whipton Community Association, Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AD
Junior Dragons 5.00-6.00pm / Juniors 6.00-7.15pm
(Junior Dragons are aimed at children aged 4-7 and Juniors are aimed at children aged 8+)
First lesson is free and Training Fees are £20 per month (£5 per lesson), which are paid by Direct Debit at the beginning of each month. (There is also an annual insurance fee of £25)
We are also offering an early bird offer, whereby any child attending the first class, will also receive the second class free too.
All photographs attached were taken at Master Tony's previous classes in Hillingdon.
Adults & Childrens Karate
Local karate club offering shotokan karate for adults & children in erdington
Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7pm 10yrs to adult & Wednesdays 5-545pm 6-9yrs
Keep fit
Self defence
Build confidence
2 free trials available for children
Capoeira classes for children & young prople from 4
We would like to offer your child an opportunity to try and fall in love with Capoeira, a Brazilian Cultural Art. We are a small team of talented Capoeira teachers with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to meet you and inviting you to our community.
The new term after the summer restart the week of the 29th of August.
We have classes for:
4 to 6 years old on Mondays 3:45pm till 4:45pm
7 to 11 years old on Monday 4:45pm till 5:45pm
mix age 4 till 10 years old on Thursday 3:45pm till 4:45pm
11 to 16 years old on Thursday 4:45 till 5:45pm
Our classes are all at North Merchiston Club, 48 Watson Crescent, EH11 1EP.
Classes are £7.50 per session payable pay as you go for the first month and then in block bookings.
Martial Arts - Family Class
Welcome to our family class
In this friendly group parents and their children train side by side. Warm-up and games take place together. For partnerwork and studying techniques we split the group – each age-group working with one designated instructor.
Ninja Bees - Martial Arts class for Primary School children age 7+
In our Ninja Bee classes, children from age 7 are introduced to the Martial Art Taijutsu (transl. Japanese “Science of the body”). It’s original concept was to learn fighting styles of enemies and counter them. This has been adjusted to challenges, which children might come across in our times, such as bullying. Our syllabus includes not only classical “fighting” elements (striking and kicking) but also essential life-skills like falling safely, being aware of your surroundings and dealing safely with conflict – using body language and projection of voice.
Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 4 - 7 year olds, Ealing Broadway
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the ideal martial art for kids. As a grappling sport, BJJ does not include punches or kicks, but rather teaches children how to use their weight, flexibility and knowledge to dominate, and ultimately submit an opponent. Practicing BJJ can help children build up their confidence and equip them with the necessary skills for self defence, such as escaping from a back attack or holding an attacker and dominating them on the ground.
Our BJJ teaches kids the fundamental principles of respect, honour and discipline. They must first learn to work safely and respectfully with their partner and team mates as they learn the basic techniques and principles of the sport.
As well as the conceptual challenge of learning the game of BJJ , Kids will also have a lot of FUN! Classes are split and tailored for different age groups to make them easy to understand and fun to participate in. Our kids make friends for life on the mats, let of steam, improve their fitness and agility and many progress to compete at local and national competitions.
Shotokan Karate from 3 years to adult
Karate is a semi contact sport for children age 3 up to adults and families. Est 1978 Family run club.
Karate and self defence can help with depression, fear and worries.
Karate can help you build confidence, learn how to defend yourself and make great friends...were here to help.
Try one of our 2,3,4,5 or 6 week trials
Under 16's 2 week course £15.00
Under 16s 3 week trial only £19.50
Over 16s 3 week trial only £21.00
Low income 3 week trial only £15.00
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Fitness & Wellness Centre for all
Restore Body & Mind offers a safe and friendly welcoming environment for all. If you feel nervous and intimidated in commercial gyms, come and see how we differ. We offer 30 + fitness and wellness classes per week and we are a small community of like minded people. No egos. Teens and adults are welcome to our classes and we aim to educate and empower our members with the knowledge and skills of how to move the body correctly and efficiently as well as building on mental resilience and mindfulness.
Festival Martial Arts, Hereford
Martial Arts for all! Age specific classes teaching mixed martial arts, kickboxing and eskrima every Thursday evening during term time.
Classes run are Core Skillz (ages 7 to 9), Family Skillz (ages 5 to adult), Extreme Skillz (ages 10 to 14), Elite Skillz (ages 15+) and cardio kickboxing (ages 13+)
Sonkei Shotokan Karate Classes (Kids & Adult Classes)
Karate Classes for Kids and Adults
Beginners Welcome
Suitable from 5 years+
(We may be able to accomodate children slightly younger but this depends on each individual child's capabilities).
Learn Self Defence
Build Confidence
Improve Self Esteem
Meet new friends
Our Cafe is also open during during the Classes for waiting parents serving a variety of Hot & Cold Drinks and snacks.
4.30pm - 5.15pm: Beginners
5.30pm - 6.30pm: Intermediate
£6 per class (£5 BCA Members)
New Members always welcome
Sibling discounts available
No block booking required, just book each week onto the Classes you can attend. Booking closes 30 minutes prior to each class and can be booked upto 1 month in advance.
MARTIAL ARTS IN YOUR AREA
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Ayrshire and Arran
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Bedfordshire
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Berkshire
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County Bristol
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Buckinghamshire
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Cambridgeshire
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Channel Islands and Isle of Man
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Cheshire
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City of Edinburgh
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City of Glasgow
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Clackmannan
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Clwyd
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Cornwall
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County Antrim
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County Armagh
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County Down
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County Tyrone
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County Cumbria
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Derbyshire
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Devon
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Dorset
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Dunbartonshire
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County Durham
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Dyfed
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East Lothian
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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East Sussex
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Essex
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Fife
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Gloucestershire
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Greater London
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Greater Manchester
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Gwent
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Hampshire
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Herefordshire
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County Hertfordshire
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Isle of Wight
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Kent
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Lanarkshire
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Lancashire
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Leicestershire
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Lincolnshire
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Merseyside
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Mid Glamorgan
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Midlothian
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Norfolk
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North Yorkshire
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Northumberland
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Nottinghamshire
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Oxfordshire
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Perth and Kinross
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Powys
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Renfrewshire
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Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
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County Rutland
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Shropshire
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Somerset
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South Glamorgan
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South Yorkshire
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Staffordshire
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Stirling and Falkirk
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Suffolk
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Surrey
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Tweeddale
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Tyne and Wear
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Warwickshire
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West Glamorgan
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West Lothian
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West Midlands
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West Sussex
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West Yorkshire
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Wiltshire
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Worcestershire
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