The Advanced Fighting Centre
Long-established city-centre martial arts gym a short walk or Metro ride from Jesmond, teaching kickboxing, boxing, MMA and Ninjutsu for ages four upwards.
About The Advanced Fighting Centre
The Advanced Fighting Centre is a martial arts gym at 10 High Bridge in Newcastle city centre, established in 1993 and only a short walk or Metro ride from Jesmond. It teaches a broad mix of disciplines including kickboxing, boxing, MMA, Ninjutsu and open-mat sessions, with striking, grappling, footwork and self-defence all covered across the weekly timetable.
The centre is genuinely all-ages, running dedicated children's classes such as its Terrapins, Tigers and Teen groups alongside general adult sessions, with class prices kept low to keep training accessible. It describes itself as a friendly, welcoming space for all skill levels, from first-timers trying a taster class to more experienced members training regularly, which makes it a practical city-centre option for Jesmond residents who cannot find their chosen style closer to home.
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