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LGBTQ+ Boxing, Martial Arts and Dance Groups in London

All the LGBTQ+ boxing, martial arts and dance groups we could find in London, with when and where they meet, checked against each club’s own website. Days and times change, so check with the club before your first session.

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Camden Shorinji Kempo

Pay what you can · OutSavvy

  • Shorinji Kempo: self-defence, fitness and mindfulness · Thu 19:00 · Holborn House Community Centre, WC1
  • Shorinji Kempo, beginner-friendly class · Sun 17:30 · Holborn House Community Centre, WC1

Ishigaki Jujitsu

Founded 1994 · Eventbrite (new joiners)

  • Ju-jitsu and self-defence (about two hours) · Tue 19:30 · Finsbury Leisure Centre, EC1

Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing

Founded Jan 2016 · Pay what you can · OutSavvy

  • Monday Magic (last Monday: FLINTA Fighters) · Mon 18:45 · Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, WC2
  • Wednesday Wrecker: technical and sparring (experienced boxers) · Wed 19:15 · Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7
  • Thursday Thrasher: fitness or technical (biggest class; social after) · Thu 19:15 · Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7
  • Saturday Sweat (then brunch) · Sat 10:00 · Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7
  • Round One: beginners' taster (first Saturday and last Thursday) · Sat 13:00 (monthly) · Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7
  • Youth boxing, ages 13–18 (free) · Sun 16:15 · Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7

Pink Jukebox

£10–£15 · Bishopsgate Institute tickets or pay on the door

  • Ballroom and Latin classes 2–4.30pm (advanced, intermediate, then beginners), social dancing to 7pm · Sun 14:00 (fortnightly) · Bishopsgate Institute, EC2

The Cactus Club

Founded 1993 · Under £10

  • Line dancing and gender-neutral couple dancing (7–10.30pm) · Tue 19:00 · Two Brewers, Clapham High Street

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