Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Manchester
Handpicked from 50 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Manchester area, discover the top 5 elite providers among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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“Incredible gym, great atmosphere, fantastic classes, knowledgeable trainers and friendly staff who are always smiling but aren't afraid to put you through your paces with some awesome workouts so be prepared to work hard and feel great about it! Best...”
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North Manchester Family Martial Arts Centre
Martial Arts School
“My son started as a quiet shy 4 year old, we had tried a few different activities but he didn't seem to enjoy them much. Sine joining he has become a confident, chatty 5 year old who looks forward to coming to class each week. He is proud of his achi...”
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Middleton Martial Arts Academy
Learn an Effective Self Defence, Make New Friends, Improve Self Confidence
“I've been training at Middleton Martial Arts Academy since January 2017 now, under the guidance of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, John Barlow and Muay Thai coaches, Grzegorz Kubiak & Mark Grainger. It's the best decision I ever made. The team is full of ...”
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K.m.m.a. Freestyle Martial Arts Group
Martial Arts School, Community, Sports & Fitness Instruction
“I took my daughter around 6 weeks ago for her first Krav Maga session, we initially decided to try a few one to one's before jumping into any group sessions, whilst she was doing her sessions, I thought it was really nice of the members who passed me...”
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SBG Manchester
- Coaching
- Environment
- BJJ
“Great gym, friendly vibe, no meatheads, fantastic coaching. I started here about 3 years ago and had never done any martial arts training and have been doing jiu jitsu ever since. I was initially quite intimidated but Karl reassured me that I wouldn'...”
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Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
98.1 Percentile
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Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu Manchester
- Meetings
- Price
- Clean
“Nice clean rooms, clean toilets. Water, reception area. Near to tram stop out side central library. Ideal meeting place, well lit feels safe around immediate vicinity plenty of people around.”
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Fighting Fit
- Train
- Belts
- MMA
“Joined after lockdown on a week's free trial and signed up to a full membership immediately. From the moment I walked in to walking out, I felt like the staff and coaches looked out for me and wanted me to enjoy it. It's not easy walking into any new...”
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Predators MMA and BJJ Academy Manchester
- Coaches
- Facility
- Teaching
“Trained here for 9 months whilst working in Manchester. Very friendly gym with no egos!
A range of classes from beginners to advanced with fantastic coaches! Improved my game alot during my time here and was made to feel very welcome.
Thanks to...”
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Manchester Karate
- Lessons
- Understanding
- Health
“I started attending Missing link to improve my anxiety (which did help massively) by the first lesson I felt empowered and incredibly comfortable with what I was learning and the people around me. The teachers are incredibly nice and patient includin...”
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Franks Team Sports Club
- Coach
“I came to do some boxing and MMA after a long break from boxing in my youth. Frank ignited the same passion I had from being a child and even managed to teach me lots of new martial art skills. Franks a great guy and a great coach! The overall atmosp...”
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Manchester Maccabi Krav Maga
- Classes
- Techniques
- Environment
“This is a brilliant martial arts club, friendly and experienced tuition, training at your own pace with challenge if you want it, and a thorough knowledge of Krav Maga techniques. Varied, practical lessons. Keep fit and learn self-defence that work...”
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Ken Shu Dojo Karate Whitefield
“This club has got a magic formula to keep everyone happy! I am quite demanding customer in all retail and services situations, not just shops and restaurants, but also countries and cities (have lived in several so far) and I know I'm not easily plea...”
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Family Martial Arts Centres
- Skills
- Learning
“My son started to attend Martial Art Centre since he was 5 years old. He has finished tiger tots program and he decided to move to the leadership program. He likes going to martial arts and train with an adults as it makes him feel more grown up and ...”
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Krav Maga Street Defence
- Course
“I have trained with Tony for about 18 months with regular bi weekly classes and a few courses. Can honestly say hes the best out there trained with a few other organizations over the years but there without. He makes every class interesting and fun a...”
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Krav Maga Manchester Fekm
- Learn
- Fitness
- Self-Defence
“I've done martial arts in the past (2-3 years of taekwondo and a bit of aikido and karate) but I wanted to learn something specifically for self-defence. I had done a short course elsewhere in self-defence for women, and I realised that a lot of the ...”
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Train Stretch Heal
“I've been a client of Lee's for a while now and would definitely Recommend him for busy people that struggle to keep up with a Training schedule on top of everything else and also people that just prefer private Training who have an interest in marti...”
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Mantkd Taekwondo Academy
“My children love going to this local club. Been going for around 2 years. The club has great instructors and the children are doing great, moving from one belt to another. They have improve in their overall fitness and confidence. The club also provi...”
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TDS Studio
- Confidence
- Gymnastics
- Children
“Active Me Studio's.. Well What Can I Say, Just Amazing. My 2 Girls Age 8 And 4 Attend Classes Here, My Eldest Has Grown So Much Confident Since Starting In January 2016 She Started Of Doing 1 Lesson A Week And Is Now Doing 3 Lessons a Week, One I...”
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Circle Martial Arts Centre
“I'm not the most macho person in the world so I was a bit sceptical when I went to do a free taster session but I left wanting more. Sensei David as well as all the other instructors and teachers are really friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. I was...”
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Bee-Safe Manchester
“Took my little boy here to build his confidence and decided to join in with it being a family class. I can honestly say it is our favourite part of the week. The training is great Gary and Antje are very knowledgeable and have lots of experience. Eve...”
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Cobra of Siam
“Been training for a year at Cobra Of Siam. Very welcoming to anyone who wants to learn no matter their fitness or experience. I've been doing the private lessons also and I've found them excellent value for money and found my confidence and skills le...”
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Stretford Martial Arts
“Patrick is a brilliant sensei and my two children both love the lessons. They are both healthier, happier and more confident from attending each week. I cannot recommend this enough.”
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NQ Dance Studio
“I attend the Tango classes here on Monday evenings. It is a very nice space with excellent teachers from South America.”
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Manchester Fighters Academy
Martial Arts School, Sports Club
“SOO HAPPY I found this amazing Muay Thai Academy!
I have been looking for a Muay Thai coach in Manchester for a very long time and I certainly struck gold here.
Whether your a beginner or advanced this is definitely the place for you
Offe...”
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