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Fortress Academy

4.9· 29 reviews on GoogleUnit 1, Westside Factory, Unit 1 Belper St, IlkestonMore in Ilkeston

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Category
Functional Training, Martial Arts, BJJ, Kickboxing
Location
Ilkeston
Rating
4.9 / 5 (29 reviews on Google)

Fortress Academy is a 2,000 sq ft personal development facility in Ilkeston offering expert martial arts coaching and functional fitness training. The academy provides group classes and personalised 1-2-1 sessions across multiple martial art styles including Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Fusion Combat, as well as functional fitness.

The martial arts space features heavy bags, joint-friendly mats, Thai pads, kick shields, and an MMA cage wall. A separate functional fitness gym offers Olympic free weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, ergometers, and more — available exclusively to members.

Welcoming beginners aged 12 and above, Fortress Academy is a family-friendly, community-driven establishment focused on helping members live their potential.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
17:00-22:00
Sat–Sun
Closed

Classes

Kickboxing / StrikingBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu / GrapplingFusion Combat / Functional Fitness
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What are the opening hours at Fortress Academy?

Fortress Academy is open Mon–Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat–Sun Closed.

Where is Fortress Academy?

Fortress Academy is at Unit 1, Westside Factory, Unit 1 Belper St, Ilkeston.

What kind of training does Fortress Academy offer?

At Fortress Academy you will find functional training, martial arts, bjj and kickboxing.

What rating does Fortress Academy have?

Fortress Academy has 4.9 out of 5 on Google based on 29 reviews.

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