Kids martial arts classes in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Browse 12 martial arts gyms in Glasgow. Compare styles, prices, free trials, kids and beginner classes. Open a gym for its timetable and contact details.
The Griphouse
A combat sports gym on the top floor of 10 Possil Road, founded in 2005, teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu (gi and no-gi), wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA. Fundamentals classes run alongside all-levels, advanced and competition sessions, with a weekly women’s BJJ class and kids’ Muay Thai.
Connection Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
A full-time Gracie jiu-jitsu school at Woodville Park in Govan, led by Professor Scott McVeigh, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, and certified by the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation. Adult gi classes run six days a week, with a Tuesday striking and no-gi session and Saturday classes for children aged 5 to 15.
Tulach Ard Muay Thai
A Muay Thai club led by founder and head coach Cha Mackenzie, with youth and adult classes at Overnewton Recreation Centre in the West End and further sessions at The Wedge in Pollok and in Eastwood. It runs kids’ classes, sparring sessions and fighter training for members who compete.
Iron Skull Gym
A self-defence and martial arts gym on Lancefield Street near Finnieston, opened in 2021 and affiliated to Krav Maga Global. It runs adult Krav Maga, Muay Thai for ages 14 and over, kettlebell classes, and Krav Maga programmes for children and teens.
SKMS Krav Maga
An IKMF-affiliated Krav Maga club with adult classes at Firhill Sports Complex and Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall, and Saturday classes for kids and teens at Firhill. It runs four-week beginners’ courses, including a women-only course at Kelvin Hall.
Pro Judo
A Judo Scotland-affiliated club founded in 2000 and run as a not-for-profit by the charity Sporting Chances Alba. Its city-centre dojo is on level 2 of the Europa Building on Argyle Street, with further classes in halls across Glasgow and nearby towns. Adults start with a six-week red belt programme and children from age 5.
Shobu Kai Karate Academy
A full-time Shotokan karate dojo at Hillfoot House in Bearsden, with a fully matted training hall and a second location in Kirkintilloch. It runs programmes for pre-school children, kids, juniors, teens and adults, an eight-week adult beginners’ programme and a competition squad.
Glasgow Karate-do Shoto Association
An independent Shotokai karate association formed in 1992, training six days a week at Notre Dame Primary School, Knightswood Primary School, Kelvin Hall and The Douglas Academy in Milngavie. Senior classes cover karate, defence against weapons, grappling and ground work; juniors start from age five. It does not enter competitions.
Shirokawa Karate Academy
A karate club on the south side running mixed classes for children aged 7 and over, teens, adults and families. Its Glasgow Southside classes are at the David Cargill Centre on Ledard Road on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with further classes in Clarkston, Baillieston and Sandyhills.
Titan Taekwondo
A taekwondo club in its own unit at Enterprise Park on Drakemire Drive, on the south side. It runs classes from pre-school “Tiny Tots” through beginners, intermediate and advanced children’s groups to teens and adults, plus family classes and a weekly sparring session.
Caledonian Taekwondo Health & Fitness Centre
A Kukkiwon-affiliated taekwondo centre on Netherton Road in Anniesland, run by John Haggerty (6th dan), with a gym and strength area in the same building. It teaches tots, children and adults, with an adult beginners and intermediate class and a competition team whose athletes have reached the Olympic Games.
I-Kick Martial Arts
A family-run martial arts club on the south side of Glasgow, founded by world champion Ross Penman, teaching ITF taekwon-do and kickboxing. Classes run from Little I-Kickers (ages 4 to 6) and junior groups up to senior taekwon-do and kickboxing for ages 14 and over.