SBG South Shields
MMA · North Shields
30 studios — yoga, pilates, boxing, climbing and more.
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North Shields and the surrounding South Tyneside neighbourhoods have a boutique studio scene that leans heavily towards combat sports and martial arts, with fitness studios rounding out the offer. The Lawe, Meadow Well, and Westoe hold a strong concentration of venues, including well-regarded names such as SBG South Shields MMA, Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kuei Ling Martial Arts & Fitness Academy. Boxing, BJJ, kickboxing, and MMA are the dominant disciplines, making this one of the better areas in the North East for those pursuing combat training.
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