Information about Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Unit 8, Princess Royal Industrial Estate, Whitecroft
GL15 4SU, Lydney
+447468900645

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 16h-20h
  • wednesday: 16h-20h
  • thursday: 16h-20h
  • friday: 16h-20h
  • saturday: 9:30-12:30
We are an independently run martial arts school located just 7 minutes from Lydney town. We are proud to provide our community with a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members to train. Here at Urban we strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Please contact us at any time to book in for a free trial class - we'd love to welcome you into our community!

Our comment from FitFit UK about Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean:

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean, located in Lydney, offers an outstanding environment for both children and adults to learn martial arts. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated coaches, including Beckham and Raven, who have been praised for their professionalism, friendliness, and ability to connect with students. Many parents have highlighted the positive impact on their children's confidence, discipline, and overall well-being.

Here are some of the standout features of Urban Martial Arts:

  • Supportive Atmosphere: The community at Urban Martial Arts feels like family, welcoming newcomers with open arms.
  • Excellent Coaching: Coaches are described as amazing, patient, and incredibly skilled, taking a step-by-step approach to ensure all members feel confident and valued.
  • Great Facilities: The dojo is well-equipped, providing a fantastic learning environment for all ages.
  • Fun and Engaging Classes: The classes are designed to be enjoyable while promoting fitness, respect, and focus.
  • Positive Growth: Many parents have reported significant improvements in their children's social skills, mental resilience, and physical abilities, making it a fantastic choice for personal development.

While most reviews celebrate the enriching experience and the positive changes seen in students, a few mentions of occasional growing pains in program adaptation show that the school continuously evolves to meet the needs of its members. Overall, Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean is highly recommended for anyone looking for a supportive martial arts school that delivers a blend of fun, fitness, and personal growth.

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Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean: Opinions

5/5 (33 Opinions)
Emma Bredbere 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Urban Martial Arts School-Forest of Dean are amazing! The coaches Beckham and Raven are brilliant at what they do. They help with my son's confidence. They understand kids. The kids listen, respect and look up to them from such a young age. I am truly grateful that I came across this place for my son. My son was extremely anxious and nervous but he has come out of his shell a lot since coming here and I'm sure it will continue. I can not fault this company at all. They ALL do an AMAZING job!! Well done and long may it continue. You guys really are making a difference. Thank you

Nathan McAuliffe 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best decision I ever made was joining this place. The coaches are amazing and very friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking

Haines Cbdltd 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing place great facilities and staff really push you to be your best self highly recommend

Sonia Robins 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kyle & Raven have been absolutely amazing. My weeman wasn't too sure about starting kickboxing, but OMG Raven is so much fun, he loves it! Thank you for all your support and encouragement :)

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you Sonia!! We’re all thrilled to hear how much your little boy is enjoying kickboxing so far. Raven will be so happy to know he’s made such a positive impact, and we’re so glad you’ve felt supported. Thank you for being part of the Urban Martial Arts family!

Steven Tonge 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic atmosphere, First class trainers, lovely owners, highly recommend.

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you so much for your 5 star review! It means a great deal to us to know that you’ve had such a positive experience as a parent. We’re incredibly proud of our team and the supportive, welcoming environment we work hard to create. Your recommendation truly means the world, thank you for being part of the Urban Martial Arts family!

Beverly James 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: I love the coaches they teach you step by step

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you so much Beverly! We’re so glad to hear that you’re happy with the coaching and the step-by-step approach we use. It’s really important to us that every member feels supported and confident as they learn. We truly appreciate your support. Thank you for being a part of our community

Katy Holder 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: My Son Opie joined Martial Arts In February to help with discipline, controlling his frustration and mentally to help with a traumatic experience he's witnessed. The Urban Family welcomed us with open arms, made us feel like we had been there all along. I've left a few times in tears but good ones from the level of support you feel. I couldn't recommend this place enough to anyone who wants to join. Thank you for all you've done for us as a family so far. I can't wait to see how far our son take his martial arts journey. Hopefully all the way

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review Katy. We’re so pleased to be a part of Opie’s journey and to have you both as part of our Urban family. We’re all so proud of the progress he’s already made. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we’re excited to continue supporting Opie every step of the way—hopefully all the way to black belt and beyond! Thank you for trusting us

Michaela Elway 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We have been bringing our little boy to the Little Champion classes for over a year now. We signed him up to give him a bit of confidence and so that he could experience success and achievement. He has certainly done all of these things. The coaches are great with the kids, with just the right balance of fun, friendliness, discipline and technique.

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you so much for your lovely review Michaela! It’s been an absolute joy to watch your little boy grow in confidence and ability over the past year. We’re so glad he’s been able to experience that sense of achievement we always aim to instil in our Urban Champions classes. The coaches work hard to create a fun yet focused environment in his classes, so it means a lot to hear that it’s making a difference. Thank you for being part of our Urban family!

Abigail Hedges 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful team, and the children love it. Very welcoming

Adam Roberts 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended great sport and great for kids to get into

Macky McCormack 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Well equipped dojo, fantastic coaches, friendly management. Always a fun session and a great workout. Love it

Simon Brown 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best choice I ever made for myself and my daughter to join urban! Great for fitness, confidence not to mention great fun. The coaches and staff are always adapting to ensure you do your best whilst making it a great experience every session, give it a go and I promise you won’t regret it.

Jemma Halford 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Urban martial arts enough. The whole family go and we have benefitted so much. Such a supportive atmosphere as well.

Dave Harris 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: My boys love training here. Friendly staff and a fun learning environment. So happy with it all that I've started training here myself

Jonny Parsons 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Can't speak highly enough of Urban Martial Arts. My boys have been going 3 months and have loved every minute! Looking forward to their second belt test in Feb. Massive praise to Chanice, Kyle, Raven and Beckham for their hard work. Highly recommend people give Urban a go.

The Mixups 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend urban martial arts for all the family. Me and my two children have been members for 1 year and we absolutely love it. The whole team are amazing and couldn't be more supportive. Big shout out to coach Beckham at the forest school, your a ⭐

Becky Nolan 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son Isaac has been coming to kickboxing for the past 6 months and absolutely loves it. The coaches and staff are brilliant and really encouraging. His confidence has grown and he has met some great new friends. Highly recommend Urban martial arts.

Rada Lungu 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great school and very professional. My girl has been there for 3 months and she loves it . The coaches are incredible pacient and they always make the activities to look super fun. I strongly recommend them, they help children to improve focus and confidence and I really feel like my little girl is actually learning how to defend herself.

Raven Reid 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Joining Urban Martial arts was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. It has had such a positive impact on mental and physical health, and it has honestly changed my life for the better.

Cydney Harte 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Urban Martial Arts have become apart of the family and helped my son in so many ways. He enjoys coming and making new friends and enjoying the stages of his journey with his belt testing..Great members of staff who are there throughout your journey

Andie Page 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My 8yo loves attending Urban Martial Arts. His confidence has grown and he has made new friends as well as improving his balance and general fitness levels.

maria alinna 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: If you looking for martial art school for your child that’s the perfect place for them! My son love it, he’s went in September last year for the first time and since there he learn lots of skills and enjoy every single session . The coaches are lovely they make a really nice team together.

Liam Screen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best sets ups for young children in the FOD. Fantastic learning environment for my 4 year old son. So glad we brought him down to try it out, priceless experience, fun and learning for him.

Shaunny Alexander 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere, great coaches, really friendly staff and people

Teigan Black 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Urban Martial Arts has become one of my sons most favourite things to do. He is so proud to wear his kit and show off the things he's learnt to his grandparents and friends. It has the perfect balance of structure and fun, whilst being empathetic to the individual children's needs. His favourite game to play at home is what he calls "ninja dodge" which is his enterpretation of the end of lesson game. Highly recommended.

Cottys Construction 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: These guys have Single handily restored my ring confidence and ensured that I can get back to peak athletic condition in the most fun and strain free way possible

Nicole Cronin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My 5 year old son loves it here! Coaches are amazing.

Mike Hollow 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly instructors very easy going training atmosphere glad i joined !!!

Fabiola Machiaverni 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend more! They've changed my life

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you so much for your 5 star review Fabiola we are so proud to have you as part of our community in the Forest of Dean!

Carol Livermore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My grandson started 3 months ago , he is 5 years old the instructors have been amazing and very patient, he has already learnt so much. My younger grandson will be starting soon too.

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Hi Carol! Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that your grandson is thriving in our martial arts school. We can't wait to welcome your younger grandson into our community too. Our instructors are here to nurture and guide their journey. We're looking forward to more growth and achievements ahead!

Kt C 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The Urban coaches are professional and great mentors. It's been a great opportunity for my son to gain fitness, discipline and respect, a new social circle and he really looks forward to the sessions and the special events (Halloween & Xmas parties). The belt testing has given him a sense of achievement, this helps build his confidence. Thank you Urban team!

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you Katie, for the glowing 5-star review! We're thrilled to be a positive force in your son's life, providing not just fitness but also valuable life skills. The Urban team love having him in the junior community! Thank you for choosing Urban and entrusting us with teaching him martial arts! Here's to many more memories and milestones on the journey ahead.

Inigo Turner 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, change my life mentally and physically.

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Thank you, Inigo, for the incredible 5-star review! The Urban team are immensely proud to have played a part in transforming not just your physical strength but also your mental wellbeing. Here's to your continued journey with Urban Martial Arts Schools

Zara Critchley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing skilled, friendly coaches. Very informative and patient. Great respect, which is taught throughout. Great for fitness, co-ordination, respect and focus. Our son absolutely loves coming every session is different. So glad we found URBAN Martial arts.

Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean
Urban Martial Arts Schools - Forest of Dean

Your 5-star review means the world to us Zara! Thank you for highlighting the skills of our coaches – we're thrilled you found us too! Here's to many more amazing sessions and continued success in Monty's Martial Arts journey!!

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