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Martial Arts studios in the UK

Find martial arts studios in the UK's biggest cities. Pick a city to see what's on offer.

The UK has over 1976 martial arts studios listed across Studiomaps, ranging from small independent dojos to well-established training centres. London leads with 164 studios, while Glasgow and Birmingham have strong scenes with 30 and 24 respectively. Among the highest-rated are Gracie Barra Horsforth Leeds, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu affiliate in Leeds, and Elements Martial Arts - HQ in Brighton, both holding perfect five-star ratings. Team Hanson Martial Arts in Huddersfield is another standout, covering kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai under one roof. Disciplines vary considerably by location — some cities skew towards combat sports, others towards traditional styles or mixed fitness formats. This page brings together the full directory of UK martial arts studios, with ratings, locations, and key details to help you find the right fit.

1976 gyms & studios

Martial Arts in other cities

London

Martial Arts in London

Manchester

Martial Arts in Manchester

Birmingham

Martial Arts in Birmingham

Glasgow

Martial Arts in Glasgow

Bristol

Martial Arts in Bristol

Liverpool

Martial Arts in Liverpool

Leeds

Martial Arts in Leeds

Edinburgh

Martial Arts in Edinburgh

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Calisthenics for beginners — and where to train it in the UK

Calisthenics for beginners — and where to train it in the UK

What calisthenics actually is, how it differs from a normal gym session, and where in the UK to find dedicated calisthenics coaching.

Martial arts for beginners: how to pick a discipline and a gym

Martial arts for beginners: how to pick a discipline and a gym

A plain-English guide to choosing between BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, judo, karate and MMA as an adult beginner in the UK — and how to judge a gym on your trial class. Uses live listing data from 1,680 martial arts clubs across Britain.

Muay Thai for beginners: how to start and pick a gym

Muay Thai for beginners: how to start and pick a gym

What Muay Thai involves, what your first month looks like, how to choose between specialist and mixed gyms, and what UK gyms actually charge.