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Martial Arts in Edinburgh
16 martial arts studios to discover.
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Edinburgh has a compact but varied combat sports scene, with around 16 dedicated studios spread across the city. Leith is a natural hub, home to both Little Ninjas Edinburgh in Leith Central and Armoured Combat Scotland near Leith Links — the latter being one of the few venues in Scotland focused on historical armoured combat. Further west, Low Tide BJJ operates out of the New Town and Broughton area, offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu to a growing membership. Out in Clermiston, Flash Taekwondo Academy holds a strong local reputation, particularly for younger students. Styles on offer across the city range from traditional kung fu to grappling and full-contact disciplines. This page brings together the key studios, their locations, and what each one actually teaches.
16 gyms & studios
All 16 martial arts studios in Edinburgh
- Flash Taekwondo Academy — Clermiston
- Elite Warriors Edinburgh — Restalrig
- Edinburgh Jitsu — Leith
- Senzala Capoeira Edinburgh, The Venue — Southside
- Low Tide BJJ — Canonmills
- The Edinburgh Combat Project — Stenhouse
- Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu — Hutchison/Chesser
- Hanuman Thai Boxing — Leith Harbour & Newhaven
- Oriam — Currie
- North Merchiston Club — Merchiston
- FightFiiT - Saughton Park, West End — Murrayfield
- Full Spectrum Martial Arts — Slateford
- Little Ninjas Edinburgh — Leith Central
- Gospel Martial Arts Union — Newington
- Tiger Dojo — Craigmillar
- Underdog Combat Sports Academy — West Pilton/West Granton
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Frequently asked questions about martial arts in Edinburgh
How many martial arts studios are there in Edinburgh?
There are 16 martial arts studios in Edinburgh. They are spread across a range of neighbourhoods, from Clermiston and Hutchison/Chesser in the west to Leith Central and Leith Harbour & Newhaven in the north. Studios cover disciplines including Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and historical armoured combat.
Which areas of Edinburgh have the most martial arts studios?
Leith has a strong concentration of martial arts provision, with studios in both Leith Central and Leith Harbour & Newhaven. Other well-represented areas include Clermiston, Hutchison/Chesser, and Craigmillar. Notable studios include Little Ninjas Edinburgh in Leith Central, Armoured Combat Scotland in Leith Links, and Flash Taekwondo Academy in Clermiston.
What are some of the best-known martial arts studios in Edinburgh?
Well-known Edinburgh martial arts studios include Flash Taekwondo Academy in Clermiston, Low Tide BJJ in New Town/Broughton, Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu in Hutchison/Chesser, and Armoured Combat Scotland in Leith Links. Little Ninjas Edinburgh in Leith Central is a popular option specifically for children's classes.
Are martial arts classes in Edinburgh suitable for complete beginners?
Most Edinburgh martial arts studios offer beginner-friendly classes or dedicated starter programmes. Studios such as Low Tide BJJ and Flash Taekwondo Academy regularly take on new members with no prior experience. It is worth contacting individual studios to ask about introductory sessions, as many offer a free or discounted first class.
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