YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES & TRAINING NEAR YOU
Martial Arts Classes & Clubs in North Yorkshire including Ripon, Thirsk, Bedale, Easingwold & More
Whether you want to learn karate, taekwondo, judo or mixed martial arts, don’t miss out on the best martial arts classes near you.
Looking for professional martial arts classes in North Yorkshire? This list of available sessions in Ripon, Thirsk, Bedale, Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Easingwold, and Masham cater for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, there are structured classes available in Karate, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tai Jutsu, Silat, and more.
Aspire UMA Academy, Bedale
Aspire UMA Academy (Yorkshire UMA Academy) offer martial arts & self defence classes at Chantry Hall in Bedale for adults and families. Contact Aspire UMA Academy for more information.
Chris Jones Martial Arts Academy, Knaresborough
Offering child classes from age 4+ years right through to adults. Ladies only, SEND, home education, and private classes available. Contact Chris Jones Martial Arts for more information.
Easingwold Martial Arts (Ai Martial Arts)
Martial arts classes tailored to all age groups from kids to adults. Our adult programs range from Judo, Aikido, Kickboxing Ladies Kickfit Classes and Tai Chi! Contact Easingwold Martial Arts for more information.
GORDO Jiu Jitsu Ripon
Provides lessons in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts at Unit 1 Dallamire Close, Ripon. Contact GORDO Jiu Jitsu for further details.
Harrogate and Knaresborough Ta’i Chi Club
Knaresborough classes every Monday morning, 9.45am to 10.45am and Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm to 7:15pm. Harrogate classes every Wednesday morning at 9.30am to 10.30am. Just turn up to any class, there is no need to book or sign up and you pay on a class by class basis. Contact Harrogate Ta’i Chic Club for more details.
Harrogate Jujitsu Club
Classes in Thai boxing and Jujitsu offered at TG Fitness in Starbeck on Sundays. Contact Harrogate Jujitsu Club for more information.
JS Karate Academy, Bedale
Offers karate lessons on weeknights at East Thirsk Community Hall, Bedale Primary School, Broomfield Primary School in Northallerton, Mill Hill Primary School in Northallerton. Contact JS Karate Academy for more information.
The Karate Dojo, Ripon & Thirsk
The Karate Dojo (Byakko Shotokan Karate Association) offers Shotokan Karate classes for children from 4+ years all the way through to adults in Ripon and Thirsk. Contact The Karate Dojo for further details.
The Knaresborough Shotokan Kenkyukai
Study and train in traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-do, utilising the whole body to produce explosively powerful techniques. Tuesdays, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm at Park Grove Methodist Church and Thursdays, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm at The Scout Hall. Contact The Knaresborough Shotokan Kenkyukai for more information.
Le Modus Martial Arts Group, Thirsk
Offering dynamic martial arts classes and self-defence classes in Thirsk & Northallerton. Contact Le Modus for more information.
Ripon Silat Academy
Classes in Silat (traditional style, self‑defence, fitness) for all ages and abilities with classes held at Hugh Ripley Hall. Contact Ripon Silat Academy for further details.
Premier Martial Arts, Harrogate
Adult and child classes offered from age 5 upwards at Unit 32 Claro Court Business Centre. Contact Premier Martial Arts Harrogate for more information.
Seishin KyoKai Karate Association, Knaresborough
Offering karate classes to a mix of ages and abilities at The Old School, Castle Yard, Knaresborough. Contact Seishin KyoKai Karate Assocation for more information.
Ta’i Chi Lee Style, Knaresborough
Classes available on Mondays, 9.45 am – 10.45am and Tuesdays, 6.15 pm – 7.15pm at Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub. All adult ages and abilities are welcome to classes taught by Professor Chee Soo. Contact Ta’i Chi Lee Style for more information.
Thirsk BJJ – Team Isurium
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Thirsk. Get fit, and learn a new skill. First session is free, come down and give it a go. Contact Thirsk BJJ for more information.
Martial Arts Classes & Clubs in North Yorkshire | Karate, Taekwondo, Judo & Kickboxing Training
Martial arts programmes like those listed above aim to improve confidence, discipline, fitness, and self-defence skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The martial arts classes above welcome children, teens, and adults to join family-friendly classes, specialist junior sessions, adult-only groups, and ladies-only fitness kickboxing.
With flexible class times, convenient locations across North Yorkshire, and classes starting from as young as 4 years old, there is an abundant local offering of martial arts training for individuals or families looking to build strength, focus, and resilience.
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