Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Stafford
Handpicked from 34 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Stafford area, explore the top 5 standout choices among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Top-rated companies A-Z in Stafford
Active Arts
DL Stafford Martial Arts
Peak Jiu Jitsu
Stafford Martial Arts Academy
Stafford Shotokan Karate
Prominent finalists A-Z in Stafford
Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy
Burntwood & Cannock Tae Kwon Do
Central Tai Chi
Fighting Fit BJJ & MMA @ Active Arts
Gracie Barra Lichfield
Gracie Barra Stafford UK
Gracie Barra WS2 (Walsall)
Horizon BJJ
Intensity MMA
J. K Martial Arts
Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu Academy
Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre
MMA Stafford
Martial Arts Wolverhampton
Penkridge Tae Kwon-do
Saracens Martial Arts
Stafford Ving Tsun Kung Fu Club
Trinity Martial Arts and Self Defence
Walsall Blackbelt Academy
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Active Arts
(13)
“Top class instructor and a great place to learn jujitsu”
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Peak Jiu Jitsu
(21)
Plan
Space
BJJ
“great place to train
everyone's really chill. The higher belts won't just batter you, they'll give you opportunities to try moves on them and let you escape positions. Big mat space and the classes are never to crowded so loads of room for eveyone”
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DL Stafford Martial Arts & Box Gym
(30)
“Great place for kids!
Jay, Brandon and the rest of the team are great! My son loved it from the first day and he is excited to attend every session.
Keep on the good work!
100% recommended!”
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Stafford Shotokan Karate
(9)
Confidence
Learning
Adults
“This is a really friendly and welcoming Karate class. Sensei Steve, Dan, Sarah and Lucie are excellent teachers, whether you have no previous experience, or whether you have previously participated. They make learning fun, but challenging, inspiring ...”
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Stafford Martial Arts Academy
(8)
Confidence
Karate
“Such a great place helps with your/my confidences greatly!
Very professional and helpful to everyone. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
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97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
97.9 Percentile
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“A great place for all of the family to train. Ken is very experienced and always willing to help. Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
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Fighting Fit BJJ & MMA @ Active Arts
(10)
Skills
“Coming back to Jiu-Jitsu after a long break and more pounds gained than I would like I have found Fighting Fit to be an inclusive and welcoming gym with some strong grapplers I enjoy rolling with.
Chris is a good Coach and his passion for the spor...”
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Penkridge Tae Kwon-do
(8)
Taekwondo
“My daughter loves her taekwondo lessons and Dan is an excellent teacher. The communication and organisation is brilliant. I highly recommend this club.”
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Gracie Barra Stafford UK
(12)
Family
Environment
Adults
“What a fantastic facility! I've trained in quite a few gyms over the years but this place tops them all, a really friendly atmosphere, great team & patient coach. Couldn't ask for anything else, love the place!”
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MMA Stafford
(11)
“Good atmosphere, good trainers and reasonably priced”
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Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu Academy
(1)
“Started in October 17 with my son, there are classes at Tollgate Blurton and Stafford throughout the week and at the weekend; superb instruction for all levels and fantastic members who make the difference, superb.”
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Stafford Ving Tsun Kung Fu Club
“Ving Tsun Kung-Fu is a traditional Southern Chinese Martial Art also known as 'Wing Chun', and is regarded by many experts to be the most practical and effective Self Defence for the modern street confrontation.”
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Burntwood & Cannock Tae Kwon Do
(50)
Fun
Club
Confidence
“This family run club is the best thing around! The support the help the encouragement they give to the kids is above and beyond what you expect. You become part of a bigget taekwondo family. Brilliant club!”
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Gracie Barra Walsall
(50)
Environment
Coaching Staff
Facility
“A super friendly BJJ club that offers clear instruction for beginners and advanced students
Highly recommended to either start your training or re-commence if you have had a gap in your personal journey”
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Horizon BJJ Martial Arts Academy
(50)
“After getting back in to BJJ after a 15 year break it was great to find horizon, everybody is very welcoming and accomadting, very felxible hours, classes everyday with the freedom to come and go when it suits to perfect to fit a busy family and work...”
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Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy
(44)
“What an absolute delight! The place is impeccably clean. The owner/ trainer is fantastic and engaging. His mum is glamorous and exceptionally friendly. All round a fantastic family owned and run training centre”
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J. K Martial Arts
(50)
Classes
Mentor
Son
“My 13 year old and me have been coming for a month now. The classes are welcoming and Dean is a fantastic teacher. I have noticed a dramatic increase in my son's confidence and excited to be learning a new skill. Recommend highly !!”
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Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre
(49)
“I couldn't have found a better martial arts club to join. By far the most welcoming, supportive and enthusiastic club I have ever been to! Everyone is extremely friendly which creates a fantastic learning environment for new skills.”
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Intensity MMA
(25)
Martial Arts
Belt
Skills
“Recently joined Intensity MMA as a family of four. Dan is so welcoming and accommodating. The club offers a great variety of classes for all levels. A real friendly, family like environment. Hygiene is top level. Couldn't want for a better club to tr...”
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Trinity Martial Arts and Self Defence
(19)
Grading
Kickboxing
Learn
“Trinity Martial Arts is fun and Ed is kind and patient. ALFIE AGE 8
Ed is friendly and approachable, my son loves his lessons and respects both Ed and his partner.”
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Martial Arts Wolverhampton
(20)
Environment
Community
Skills
“Our two kids currently attend LMA Martial Arts Wolverhampton and the past two months have been incredible. The sessions have helped develop their martial arts skills and improved their confidence. Tammy and Dean are dedicated, and the environment is ...”
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Walsall Blackbelt Academy
(11)
Discipline
Boxing
Atmosphere
“Been training here for over 10 years.
It has brilliant instructors who are there to help and develop everyone of all ages and abilities. They help create a great atmosphere where you learn and can have a laugh, but know when to knuckle down and get ...”
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Central Tai Chi
(12)
Learn
Class
“A really welcoming and fun tai chi class, very well informed and considerate instructors and a lovely atmosphere to the class, a perfect mix of enjoyment and learning. Left feeling about ten years younger!”
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Gracie Barra Lichfield
(12)
Coaching
BJJ
Skills
“Great team, everyone is made to feel incredibly welcome from seasoned practitioner to complete novice. Dom is a brilliant coach and knows his stuff inside out.”
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