Best Martial Arts School in Gloucester & Forest of Dean

This is a limited time offer so be quick!

Assuming all spots are not taken — claiming your free trial is easy. 

1) Scroll to the top of this page and fill out the form. Or…

2) Click to access any of our programme-specific pages, and fill out the form on that page. Or…

3) Give us a call on: 07468900645! We’re happy to book you in over the phone too! 

Spots are limited so please hurry. We’d hate to see you miss out.

Not at all! Gloucester & Forest of Dean men, women, and children of all fitness levels join our community. Our classes are designed for all abilities.

Some of our black belts were unfit and uncoordinated at first. Now they’re performing techniques they never dreamed possible!

You don’t need to be sporty or coordinated to get started – just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Our experienced coaches will support you every step of the way, helping you build confidence, coordination, and fitness at your own pace.

Quite the opposite! Martial arts teaches kids important values like respect, self-control, and empathy. Our goal is to help children build confidence—not to use their skills to intimidate others. We focus on discipline and character development, so our members learn when and how to use their training responsibly. Many parents in our Gloucester & Forest of Dean gyms find that martial arts actually helps reduce aggressive behaviour and improves social skills.

For your first martial arts class here Gloucester or the Forest of Dean — you’ll only need a few things: Clothes you feel comfortable moving around and exercising in, a bottle of water, and an open mind.

Please don’t stress over footwear – we train barefoot or in socks!

It’s perfectly natural to be nervous your first time too. Happens to everyone! As soon as you see how kind and welcoming our community here is, that will disappear. 

That is up to you! If you need some ‘me time’ — go grab a coffee and relax. Your child is in great hands. If you’d like to stay and observe, you’re welcome to do that as well, and make friends with the other parents. We’ve got a great community here in our Gloucester & Forest of Dean martial arts school and can’t wait for you to become part of it.

No, you don’t need to be fit to start—getting fit can be part of the journey! Although you’ll be training in a group setting, everyone is on their own personal path. Some people pick things up quickly, while others take a bit more time, and that’s completely okay. Progress looks different for everyone, and there’s no pressure to keep up. In Gloucester & the Forest of Dean we train in a supportive, ego-free environment where the focus is on positivity and growth, not comparison.

There’s no set timeline for earning your black belt—and we’d encourage you to be wary of any school that promises one. The truth is, the journey to black belt is deeply personal. Some people come in with natural ability and train intensely every day. Others may need more time to build coordination, fitness, and confidence. Both paths are valid.

It’s not just about reaching black belt—it’s about who you become along the way. As you train, face challenges, make friends, and find encouragement, you’ll grow stronger inside and out. Our dedicated instructors here in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean are with you every step of the journey, helping you become the best version of yourself.