Which Kickboxing classes in Bristol should you choose? 🤔
There are many great Kickboxing classes to pick from in Bristol. In this article, we will provide a comparison of the top available Kickboxing classes in the city of Bristol to help you to make a clear decision on what is best for you.
👉 Here is a summary of what this article will contain:
✅ A comprehensive analysis of Kickboxing in Bristol.
✅ Top list of Kickboxing clubs in Bristol.
✅ An individual breakdown of the pros and cons of each club.
✅ Collection of key data points when selecting the best club including location, price range, and third-party reviews.
⚠️ An important note before you read on
Starting martial arts, for many is a lifelong journey. Yet, many people choose a club to start training super-fast. And it’s usually based on how close it is to them.
It’s really important that you take the time to clearly understand each individual club’s merits before jumping in. Your decision should primarily be based on the quality of instruction and the culture of the club, and secondarily on location.
We have written this post in order to have a clearer understanding of the best clubs in Bristol and therefore best equip you to make an informed decision.
Example highlights of top schools’ offerings:
Choosing a Kickboxing club that suits your own individual needs is challenging – we get it. Everyone has their own goals and objectives and differing lifestyles mean that Kickboxing / K-1 to the family-oriented individual may look very different from Kickboxing / K-1 to the 17-year-old, hungry athlete looking to build a career in the sport.
In analysing the top Kickboxing schools in Bristol, we have collected a number of data points. Here’s a summary before we get started on the rankings.
🥊 Multiple mat spaces (2+)
This is great for classes running at the same time, for people that can only make one-time slots and still have access to multiple classes. Great for running striking alongside grappling classes.
👨👧👦 Kids programmes
Kids programmes are a strong indicator of the success of a club. A more intricate data point is the segmentation of the kid’s classes. Larger, more established Kickboxing classes will be able to facilitate better segmentation by age, and proficiency in order to optimise individual learning (this is usually achieved by a larger facility and broader ranges of coaches in order to best serve).
Coaching techniques and teaching children discipline, overcoming failure, dedication and building social skills are paramount in their martial arts journey.
🥇 Regular Bouts
Fighters that have regular bouts is always a good indicator of a good gym, as they battle test their skills and devlopment.
1. Roger Gracie North Bristol
⭐️ Rated: 5/5 on Google Reviews (180+ reviews)
💰 Pricing: starting £55 per month for adults, £45 per month for kids.
📍 Address: The Youth Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol
☎️ Contact: 07796 790866
💻 Website: www.rogergracienorthbristol.com
Roger Gracie Academy Bristol is a full-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy with over 500+ active members. Primarily a BJJ school, RGA Bristol has recently expanded into boxing, kickboxing and MMA with prestigious coaches.
Run by black belt brothers Luke & Clayton Chamberlain, and 20+ coaches, the team delivers over 65+ classes per week in the weekly schedule. The school is open 7 days per week and with classes morning, afternoon, and evening, it has a schedule that meets all varying lifestyles.
There is a full spectrum within RGA Bristol with Kickboxing classes for children starting at 7 years old. The core of the club is passionate, friendly and welcoming individuals who like to train regularly throughout the week – with the standards all spearheaded by a broad coaching team.
👍 Pros
🥇 Kickboxing / K-1 Instructors with 70+ years combined experience.
✅ 2+ Kickboxing/K-1 per week
✅ 2+ MMA classes per week
✅ Open 7 days a week.
✅ Over 6,000 sq. ft with 2 dedicated mat spaces for concurrent classes.
✅ Kids-programme with segmentation between kids and adults.
✅ The price above gets you unlimited access to Kickboxing, Boxing and MMA classes.
👎 Cons
❌ No cage or ring
❌ No cafe facilities.
2. Sweatbox Gym
⭐️ Rated: 4.9/5 on Google Reviews (130+ reviews)
💰 Starting from: £85 per month for adults, £50 per month for kids.
📍 Address: Sweatbox Gym, Princess St, Bristol BS3 4AG
☎️ Contact: 07833493238
💻 Website: https://sweatboxgym.com/classes
A functional fitness and weights facility called Sweatbox. They have multiple martial arts classes on offer, but with only 1 Kickboxing class per week which is only available to adults. Sweatbox Striking team also have high-level fighters who compete regularly and also have success at the highest levels.
👍 Pros
✅ Membership includes access to a large weight facility.
✅ Central location.
✅ Has a cage and ring
👎 Cons
❌ Only 1 K-1 Kickboxing class per week which might not suit shift workers.
❌ No kids classes for kickboxing
3. PCT Gym
⭐️ Rated: 4.9/5 on Google Reviews (100+ reviews)
💰 Starting from: starting at £75 per month for adults, £60 per month for kids.
📍 Address:30 Pennywell Rd, St Jude’s, Bristol BS5 0TG
☎️ Contact: 0117 941 3383
💻 Website: https://www.personalcombattraining.co.uk/
A full-time Striking academy in Speedwell, PCT is ran Paul Studholme. There is classes for both kids and adults. A striking-only gym, focusing on K-1 and Muay Thai. Paul is a 1st Dan black belt in Kickboxing.
👍 Pros
✅ Has a ring
✅ Experienced instructors
✅ Sauna usage available
👎 Cons
❌ No Classes during the day (only open mat)
❌ Closed on Sunday
4. Keynsham Combat Academy
⭐️ Rated: 5/5 on Google Reviews (13+ reviews)
💰 Starting from: £60 per month for adults/teens
📍 Address: Glenavon Farm, Bath Rd, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3TJ
☎️ Contact: 07305 629601
💻 Website: https://www.keynshamcombatacademy.com/
A striking academy based in the Keynsham area of Bristol. They also offer Jiu-Jitsu and have weekly grappling classes. The striking is run by Remi Makulec.
👍 Pros
✅ Access to martial arts under one roof.
✅ Has a ring
👎 Cons
❌ No kids classes
❌ No striking competitors
5. Red Dragons
⭐️ Rated: 5/5 on Google Reviews (47+ reviews)
💰 Starting from: £TBC per month
📍 Address: Churchways Ave, Bristol BS7 8SN
☎️ Contact: 07779 740432
💻 Website: https://www.elitemma.co.uk/
A Martial arts academy based in the Bishopston area of Bristol, Red Dragonbs Martial Arts is is run by black belt Lloyd . They have 24+ classes per week in their schedule, which is all late afternoon and evening based with no daytime schedule. They are closed on Friday and Saturday. Red Dragons are an kickboxing-only gym with no other martial arts on offer.
👍 Pros
✅ Very beginner-friendly.
✅ Kids classes split by age
👎 Cons
❌ No daytime schedule
❌ Only open 5 days per week
❌ 1 adults class per day
6. Bristol Dojo
⭐️ Rated: 4.7/5 on Google Reviews (20+ reviews)
💰 Starting from: £60 per month for adults, £48 per month for kids.
📍 Address: 1-21 Bedminster Down Rd, Bedminster, Bristol BS13 7AB
☎️ Contact: 0800 756 6990
💻 Website: https://bristoldojo.com/
Bristol Dojo is a martial arts school based in the Bedminster area of Bristol, with a schedule across two mat spaces, it is a family-run school run by Simon O’Brien and his family.
👍 Pros
✅ Very beginner friendly.
✅ Weights room included in membership.
👎 Cons
❌ No daytime schedule.
❌ Limited parking
❌ No weekend schedule.
