Know your arts
Explore the rich history of martial arts by clicking on an art below. Find out the techniques, style and benefits of each one before finding a club near you.
Aikido
The martial arts of throws and deflections. Made famous by Steven Seagal, this martial art lets you incapacitate an opponent without apparent effort.
Bartitsu
The martial art of the English gentleman, combining the kickboxing of Savate with techniques to thrash your opponent with ones walking cane.
Boxing
The premier combat sport of the Western world. No mystery here, just immense fitness, skill, heart and belief.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ is a grappling art that has taken the world by storm since its highly effective use in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Capoeira
Brazilian martial art concealed in a complex dance. Nothing looks more beautiful and yet the moves are more powerful than almost anything else.
Eskrima
Also known as Arnis and Kali, this Phillipino martial art concentrates on the art of the knife fight.
Fencing
Western swordsmanship from the renaissance era survives in this competitive martial art.
Hapkido
Korean martial art that blends long range strikes like jumping kicks with short range pain such as hand strikes and pressure point strikes.
Historical European Martial Arts
HEMA practitioners aim to revive the swordplay and other fighting techniques from medieval Europe.
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do is a specialist martial arts created by master Bruce Lee.
Jiu-Jitsu
The ancient form of this martial art, a combination of throws, locks and deadly stand up strikes.
Judo
Modern sport martial art that takes ancient grappling techniques are wraps them in fair competition.
Kajukenbo
Hybrid martial art from Hawaii taking the best techniques from karate, judo, jujitsu, kenpo and Chinese boxing.
Kalaripayattu
Indian martial art, considered amongst the oldest and most scientific.
Karate
Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art that is well loved for its cultural impact, and devastating mix of techniques.
Kendo
The modern sports version of kenjutsu. Practitioners fight using practice swords and armour under competition rules and a code of honour.
Kenjutsu
The art of the Japanese sword. Sharpen your katana and practice the sword forms to become one with the blade.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a hybrid, modern martial art that is gaining global popularity as a highly effective way to learn combat skills.
Krav Maga
Deadly self-defense system developed by the Israeli special forces. Training involves apeing real life self-defence scenarios and building a survival mindset.
Kung Fu
The ancient art of Kung Fu is steeped in Chinese history and legend.
Lethwei
A truly brutal martial art from Myanmar, fighters compete bare knuckle with all manner of strikes allowed, including knees, elbows and headbutts.
Mixed Martial Arts
A modern sensation made famous by the UFC. Load up with any style and battle it out in the octagon.
Muay Thai
The legendary national sport of Thailand. Muay Thai has become world famous for being a dominatingly effective stand up fighting style.
Ninjutsu
The martial art of the ancient ninjas. Learn sword, throwing stars, guerilla warfare, insurgency tactics and espionage.
Pankration
The ancient form of mixed martial arts, this style was fought back in the Olympic games of 648BC.
Pencak Silat
Indonesian martial art that mixes strikes, grappling, joint manipulation and weaponry.
Savate
A French kickboxing style that delivers devastating moves whilst maintaining the style and grace of its host country.
Sumo
Japanese wrestling art, steeped in ceremony and tradition.
Systema
Mysterious martial art from Russia, rumoured to be practiced by the KGB.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art famed for its devastating kicks and its vibrant competition and Olympic scene.
Tai Chi
Often practiced for its spiritual and relaxation benefits, master tai chi practitioners are also skilled at making the harmonious movements a weapon.
Wing Chun
Hong Kong street martial art designed for intense self-defence in urban settings.
Wrestling
The original grappling martial art with many styles and subvariants.