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Islip · Northamptonshire · Kids & Adults

Martial Arts Classes in Islip

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Kickboxing, Ladies Box N Burn, Yoga and our Titans kids programmes. Try your first class free – no experience, no fitness level and no kit needed.

  • Classes from age 3 to adult
  • Beginner-friendly every week
  • 3,500 sq ft purpose-built academy
  • Coaches with 30+ years' experience
★★★★★Loved by our members & parents
29Classes every week
3,500Sq ft academy
9Coaches
2020Established in Islip
Who's It For?

Find Your Class


Whether it's for you or your child, there's a class on our timetable built for where you're starting from.

Kids martial arts class at Atlas
Ages 3 – 13

Kids Martial Arts

Our Titans programme and Children's BJJ build confidence, focus, respect and fitness through fun, structured classes.

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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Atlas
Gi & No Gi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Learn to control and submit using technique, not size. Dedicated beginners classes five times a week.

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Thai Kickboxing at Atlas
Muay Thai & K-1

Thai Kickboxing

Pad work, conditioning and technique. Get fit, learn to strike properly and spar only when you're ready.

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Ladies only Box N Burn
Ladies Only

Box N Burn

Boxing-based fitness in a supportive, all-female class with our female coaching team. No experience needed.

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What Our Members Say


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Why Atlas

More Than a Gym


01

Confidence That Lasts

Kids and adults leave every class a little more confident than they arrived, on and off the mats.

02

Get Fit Without Noticing

Real skills, not treadmills. Every class is a full-body workout you'll actually look forward to.

03

Self-Defence That Works

Proven techniques that work regardless of size or strength, taught safely and step by step.

04

A Family Atmosphere

Students help each other grow. It's why so many members join through friends and family.

How It Works

Starting Is Easy


Fill In the Form

Takes 30 seconds. Tell us who the class is for and we'll get back to you.

We Book Your Class

We'll answer your questions and find the right class and time for you or your child.

Train For Free

Turn up, meet the coaches and enjoy your first class – completely free.

Dean Hardwick, Head Instructor and Founder
Meet Your Head Instructor

Dean Hardwick


Dean started martial arts at five years old. He holds a third-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, won several world titles over an 11-year competitive career, and has trained in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai everywhere from Renzo Gracie's academy in New York to Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand.

In 2020 he opened Atlas to give Islip a clean, safe academy where children and adults can feel the benefits of martial arts. It's now backed by a team of nine coaches.

“The hardest part of any journey is taking that first step.”

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Questions

Nervous About Starting?


Most people are. Here's what we get asked the most.

I've never done martial arts. Is that OK?

Absolutely – most of our members started with no experience. We run dedicated beginners classes, and every coach is used to welcoming first-timers.

I'm not very fit. Should I get in shape first?

No. Training is how you get fit. Everyone works at their own pace and our coaches will adapt to you.

How old does my child need to be?

We teach children from age 3. Tiny Titans and Tiny's Jiu Jitsu are for ages 3–4, Mini Titans 5–8, Junior Titans 9–13 and Children's BJJ 5–11.

Can I stay and watch my child?

Parents are welcome to stay for Tiny Titans and Tiny's Jiu Jitsu. From 1 November 2026, Children's BJJ, Mini Titans and Junior Titans are drop-off only, with one parent per class invited to watch on a rotating basis.

What do I need to bring?

Just comfortable sportswear and a drink. Loan gis are provided for Tiny's Jiu Jitsu trial classes.

What does it cost after the trial?

Adult memberships start from £63 a month and children's from £47 a month, with family discounts of 5–10%. See all prices

Where do I park?

We're at the top of School Lane on Acorn Industrial Estate. Parking outside is very limited, so please park on Chapel Hill (NN14 3JU) and walk up.

You've Got Nothing to Lose

Your first class is free. Fill in the form and we'll do the rest – or give us a call.

Find Us

Atlas Martial Arts Academy

Unit 1–4, Acorn Industrial Estate, Islip, Northants, NN14 3FD

At the top of School Lane, through the gate into the estate. Please park on Chapel Hill (NN14 3JU).

01536 802239